- A ferry sank off the coast of occupied Kyrenia on August 30, resulting in eight confirmed deaths and missing people.
- Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou expressed sincere condolences to the families of the eight confirmed dead.
- The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation announced immediate financial assistance totaling €260,000 to victims' relatives.
- A donation of €10,000 will be paid by bank transfer within one month to the closest relative of each person officially confirmed to have died as a result of the ferry sinking.
- The financial assistance is intended to provide immediate economic relief and a small measure of tangible help and support to the families confronting the tragic consequences of the shipwreck.
- To receive the assistance, the closest relatives of those who died and/or remain missing must follow the application procedure, which will be published online.
- A fundamental requirement is that the closest relative, up to the second degree of kinship, submit a written application proving his or her relationship to the victim.
- The Stelios Foundation has established the following order of priority in determining the closest surviving relative or next of kin: spouse, father, mother, eldest adult child, and eldest brother or sister.
- Applicants must submit through the online form the necessary supporting documents confirming their relationship to the victim or missing person, their contact information, and the details of the bank account into which the financial assistance will be deposited, including the IBAN.
The search for missing individuals continues after a ferry sank off the coast of Kyrenia on August 30, leading to eight confirmed fatalities.1
In a compassionate response, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of EasyJet, has pledged €260,000 in financial aid to the victims' families. The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation announced that each confirmed relative of the deceased will receive €10,000 within a month.234
This financial assistance aims to provide immediate economic relief to families facing the tragic aftermath of the shipwreck. To qualify for the aid, relatives must submit a written application proving their relationship to the victim, following a specific order of priority established by the foundation.58
The application process will be detailed online, requiring supporting documents and contact information. The foundation emphasizes the importance of this assistance in helping families cope with their loss during this difficult time.9
“The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation will pay €10,000 by bank transfer within one month to the closest relative of each confirmed deceased, with priority order: spouse, father, mother, eldest adult child, eldest sibling. Applicants must submit proof of relationship and bank details via an online form.”
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