Tanker Runs Aground Near Famagusta Port
As rain and storms lashed the country, a commercial tanker ran aground on the shores near Famagusta Harbour. The Tanzanian-flagged vessel ‘Rawan’ had been lying off Famagusta Port for a year with six crew aboard. Reportedly there has been a legal issue in court regarding permission to enter the harbour. Yeni Duzen
Section of Runway at Ercan Airport Collapses
Night flights to Ercan Airport have been suspended after a 300-metre section of the runway collapsed. An extraordinary meeting was held last night, reportedly after Turkish Airlines warned that night flights should be suspended. The runway collapsed in the area where pilots manoeuvre the plane around to dock. Pilots have complained about the lack of […]
Alsancak Council Issues Emergency Flood Nos
Alsancak Municipality, has issued a series of mobile phone numbers that the public can use to call for assistance in the event of problems caused by flooding. The municipal teams are ready, the council said. The lines will be open 24/7. WhatsApp notice line 05488787070 and 05488705577, 05488705585, 05488705574, 05488705568, 05488705583, 05488705584, 05488705567, The Alsancak […]