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greece ferry fire: 14 passengers missing including a turkish national

Search and rescue efforts continue on the ferry that left the Greek city of Igoumenitsa to go to Italy and burst into the flames near Corfu Island. 14 people among 278 on board were reported to be missing. Six of the missing were identified, including a Turkish national, authorities said. A helicopter was put on standby in order to evacuate the stranded people in the scene. The evacuated passengers were taken to Corfu, and one person with respiratory problems was taken to the hospital, authorities said. At least 3 Greek guard ships and Italian patrol boat Monte Sperone are participating in the rescue operation, authorities added. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

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KRG Locals Welcome PKK Disarmament Call as Step Toward Peace

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The PKK’s announcement that it will begin disarmament on Friday after over 40 years of armed conflict has received a mixed but largely hopeful reaction in Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). While some remain cautious, many residents in Erbil and border areas see the move as a crucial opportunity for lasting peace.

“We hope for peace and stability,” said Erbil resident Serhang Necmettin, calling on both the PKK and Türkiye to pursue dialogue over violence. Similarly, local Turkmen Dilaver Bezirgan described the development as “an important step for coexistence.”

Nihat Cevat added, “If this process brings peace, it will end years of suffering and strengthen regional stability.”

Many in the KRG emphasized that war should no longer be the solution. “We long for peace,” said İbrahim Adnan, urging Türkiye to accelerate its support for the disarmament process.

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