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Greece’s Veterinary Directorate-General has lifted the ban on transporting local dairy products from Lesbos, allowing visitors to take aged cheeses, including feta and kasseri, off the island. This decision aims to boost local producers’ sales, particularly during the summer tourist season.
A man was reported missing while hiking in the isolated Rocca Capra area of Mount Etna, situated in the Valle del Bove at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres. Rescue teams are currently conducting search operations in the challenging terrain.
A private helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos has resulted in three fatalities, including a Greek pilot and a British newlywed couple. The aircraft crashed near homes in the Tholos region, igniting a fire. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
Deep below the Alps, tunnelling machines are constructing the longest railway tunnel in the world at the Brenner Pass. This engineering project aims to enhance transport links across Europe, significantly reducing travel time and improving connectivity through the mountainous region.
A rescued humpback whale has been released from a shallow Baltic Sea bay near Poel, according to a private rescue initiative. The current condition of the whale remains unclear following its rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
Israel has confirmed that Abu Keshek and Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila are in the country for imminent interrogation, amid accusations of ties to Hamas. Both men will receive consular visits, while Spain’s foreign minister labels the detention as illegal, demanding accountability for potential mistreatment.
Russian drone attacks targeted Ukrainian cities overnight, hitting civilian infrastructure and residential areas in Kharkiv, with injuries reported. In Kherson, a public transport bus was struck, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. Ukraine’s Air Force intercepted many drones, but some breached defences.
An arson attack on a Skopje synagogue on 12 April has been linked to the Islamic State, North Macedonia’s intelligence service reported. Seven arrests followed, including charges against two men for terrorism-related offences. The local Jewish community noted only minor damages occurred.
A 33-year-old man will appear in court next week after being detained for allegedly plotting an attack on Dutch Princesses Amalia and Alexia. Prosecutors reported he possessed two axes inscribed with alarming phrases and a handwritten note mentioning both princesses, indicating serious intent.
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