Costs to be waived for Cyprus ferry disaster victims — Cyprus Mail
In Cyprus, the Turkish Cypriot authorities announced that they will waive legal costs for those affected by the passenger ferry disaster near Kyrenia. Foreign nationals who meet the established criteria will also have free access to public healthcare services until August 30, 2027. This was stated by Unal Ustel, Cyprus Mail reports.
Legal and medical assistance
According to Ustel, court fees, duties, stamp duties and other litigation costs will be waived for claims related to the disaster. Free legal aid will be provided to those affected by lawyers from a list published by the Turkish Cypriot Bar Association.
The authorities will also facilitate the issuance of temporary residence permits for survivors, as well as for the families of those killed and missing. This is intended to allow them to personally participate in legal proceedings and follow their progress.
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According to the publication, 14 of the 15 confirmed dead and 12 of the 13 people still considered missing are Turkish citizens.
Circumstances of the disaster
The ferry capsized on August 30 shortly after departing the new port of Kyrenia for Tasucu, Turkey. There were 259 passengers and eight crew members on board. The deaths of 15 people have been confirmed, while another 13 remain missing.
All eight crew members, including captain Mustafa Oz, were arrested on the day of the disaster. They, as well as the director of the ferry operator Filo Denizcilik, remain in custody. A police representative told the court that after a crack was discovered in the vessel in June, only superficial repairs were carried out.
