Passenger ferry carrying 270 people capsizes off the coast of Cyprus

A passenger ferry carrying approximately 270 passengers and crew capsized on Sunday off the northern coast of Cyprus. The incident occurred shortly after the vessel departed from the port of Girne (Kyrenia). According to reports, the ferry was en route to Taşköprü in Turkey. The mayor of Kyrenia confirmed that coast guard forces and additional rescue vessels have been dispatched to the scene to assist in the ongoing evacuation and rescue operation. Further details regarding the condition of the passengers or the cause of the capsizing have not yet been released.