Erdogan offers condolences over Kyrenia ferry sinking
- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye mobilized all available resources after a passenger ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus while traveling from Kyrenia to Tasucu port.
- A total of 267 people were onboard the ferry, with 237 rescued safely, seven confirmed dead, and 23 still missing as search and rescue operations continue.
- Search and rescue efforts began immediately with cooperation from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus authorities.
- Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman confirmed the casualties and ongoing rescue efforts, while Erdogan offered condolences to the families of the deceased.
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Turkish president expresses condolences to victims' families
Erdogan offers condolences over Kyrenia ferry sinking
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday offered his condolences after a ferry bound for his country sank shortly after departing from the new port of Kyrenia earlier in the day. “I extend my condolences to the Turkish Cypriot people following the capsizing of a passenger boat en route from…
Breaking news - Latest news... President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the National Defense University War Colleges Diploma Ceremony and Flag Transfer Ceremony. President Erdoğan commented on the passenger ship accident in which a ship capsized while making the Girne-Taşucu voyage, resulting in the deaths of 7 people and the search for 23 others...
The Turkish President expressed hope that the investigations will have a positive development, while underlining that the Turkish government is closely monitoring the operation and has placed all state forces at its disposal.
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