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Stranded on a Cruise in Qatar: Concerns for 29 Cypriots – Repatriation Efforts Underway (images)

Published March 3, 2026, 09:13
Stranded on a Cruise in Qatar: Concerns for 29 Cypriots – Repatriation Efforts Underway (images)

A group of 29 Cypriots remains stranded on a cruise ship in the port of Doha, Qatar, due to the worsening geopolitical situation in the region and the suspension of flights. The group started their journey on Clean Monday and is now anxious about returning to Cyprus. Passenger Anna Stylianidou stated that passengers are in constant communication with the Cypriot embassy, which is closely monitoring the situation, while difficulties have arisen in finding a way to repatriate them, despite the opening of Qatari airspace. Many of those stranded are elderly and have health problems, for which the embassy has intervened to provide the necessary medication.