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Cyprus ferry shipwreck and foundation aid

Overview

Following a ferry shipwreck off the northern coast of Cyprus near Kyrenia, the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation has initiated financial aid for the victims' families.

Initial reports following the August 30 incident indicated eight confirmed deaths and 18 people missing, with the foundation pledging 260,000 euros to be distributed via bank transfers to the closest relatives of the 26 victims.

Subsequent updates revised the casualty figures to 13 confirmed deaths and 15 missing persons. The foundation has since launched an online application platform to facilitate the distribution of 280,000 euros in emergency assistance. Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou stated that aid would be provided to widows, orphans, and parents regardless of nationality.

Entities

Kyrenia · Stelios Foundation · Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou · Stelios Philanthropic Foundation · Stelios Haji-Ioannou

Timeline

16 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Stelios Foundation launches aid for Kyrenia ferry victims
The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation is providing up to €280,000 in emergency aid to families of the dead and missing following a ferry sinking near Kyrenia, Cyprus.
22 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
Stelios Foundation pledges 260,000 euros to Cyprus shipwreck victims' families
The Stelios Foundation is providing 260,000 euros in aid to families of the 26 people killed or missing in a Cyprus ferry shipwreck.

Sources

aydinlik.com.tr · cyprus-mail.com · diyaloggazetesi.com · gr.euronews.com · gundemkibris.com · halkinsesikibris.com · kykladiki.gr · sondakika.com · sondakikakibris.com · yeniduzen.com