The crew of a boat that shipwrecked off Cyprus was formally accused of homicide. The incident caused eight deaths.
The vessel sank on Sunday in an area where the sea depth is approximately 514 meters. The authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the shipwreck.
The charges against the crew were announced by the Cypriot authorities, who have not yet revealed further details about the identity of the suspects or the exact causes of the tragedy.
The shipwreck occurred in deep waters, which complicated the rescue operations and the investigation by the authorities.
