Elections in the north of Kosovo/ The EU expresses its regret for the calls to boycott the elections
The EU has expressed regret for the call made by Lista Serbe to boycott the elections in the north of Kosovo. Four Albanians have settled in four municipalities in the north of Kosovo, which has the majority of residents with Serbian citizenship. The Serbian list demands precisely their dismissal.
"We are aware of the concerns expressed by Kosovo Serbs regarding the process for the new elections. Despite this, we call on the Serbian List to reconsider the decision not to participate, as democracy means participation and the realization of the right for Kosovo Serbs to express their views at the ballot box," says the EU's response. .
Crete/ Fires start on the Greek island
The island of Crete was engulfed by fires at the weekend, about a month before the start of the official beach and tourism season. At least 70 fires have broken out across the island, forcing dozens of people to flee their homes.
The aggravated situation is reported especially in Mavros, in Lasithi. It is still not known whether there are intentional fires or those that are ignited as a result of natural conditions, while a man was arrested on the afternoon of April 7, for intentional arson.
Mozambique/ The ferry overturns, causing 94 casualties
94 people, including children, have died after a ferry capsized off the coast of Mozambique. Another 26 people are reported missing. The ferry was an overloaded fishing vessel and was not licensed to carry people.
The boat was carrying people from Lunga in Nampula province on the island of Mozambique. Initial reports indicated that the ferry capsized after being hit by a high tidal wave, while Jaime Leto, secretary of state in Nampula province, said people were on the ferry and intended to leave to escape cholera.
Iranian official warns Israel: "Your embassies are not safe"
General Rahim Safavi, who is a military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned Israel that none of the country's embassies are safe anymore, following the suspected attack in Damascus, which was blamed on the Israeli military.
Regional tensions have risen, threatening to widen the conflict in the Middle East, as the war between Israel and Hamas entered its seventh month on Sunday. The general's comment implies that Iran is planning retaliation, while Israel has increased its air defenses.
