A forest fire in the eastern region of Valencia, Spain has resulted in the evacuation of over a thousand people. The fire began at noon near the town of Villanueva de Viver and quickly grew out of control, threatening nearby towns and villages. Currently, approximately 900 hectares of land have been affected. The Valencia fire department has reported that 8 villages and towns in the area have been evacuated, with a shelter accommodating 600 people and a field hospital established. Despite intervention from 15 aircraft, 74 firefighters, and 19 fire trucks, the fire remains uncontained due to the dry air and strong winds in the region. Further evacuations may be necessary.
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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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