### [2026-08-30](/feed/2026/08/30/index.md)

##### Sinking of the ''Filo Jet''
# At least eight people are killed and 18 others are missing when a passenger ferry sailing from Northern Cyprus to Turkey capsizes in the eastern Mediterranean sea. The ship was carrying 259 passengers and 8 crew members, of which 237 people have been rescued. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/boat-with-around-270-people-capsizes-off-north-cyprus-media-says-2026-08-30/)
2. [Sky News](https://news.sky.com/story/boat-capsizing-latest-vessel-with-270-people-on-board-capsizes-off-northern-cyprus-13577576)

### Changes:

1. At least eight people are killed and 18 others are missing when a passenger ferry, sailing from Cyprus to Turkey, capsizes in the eastern Mediterranean sea. The ship was carrying 259 passengers and 8 crew members, of which 237 people have been rescued.  _2026-08-31 14:03:21 (First version)_
2. At least eight people are killed and 18 others are missing when a passenger ferry sailing from Cyprus to Turkey capsizes in the eastern Mediterranean sea. The ship was carrying 259 passengers and 8 crew members, of which 237 people have been rescued.  _2026-08-31 16:03:19 (Update)_
2. At least eight people are killed and 18 others are missing when a passenger ferry sailing from Northern Cyprus to Turkey capsizes in the eastern Mediterranean sea. The ship was carrying 259 passengers and 8 crew members, of which 237 people have been rescued.  _(Current version)_

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