US hands over diplomatic center at Baghdad airport to Iraqi government

The center was previously part of the US’ Victory Base military installation, before being repurposed as a diplomatic support hub during the US troops’ withdrawal from Iraq in 2011.

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‘Emergency malfunction’ briefly shuts Baghdad airport: Ministry

The airport will restart operating “as soon as maintenance work is completed and final technical inspections are conducted,” Maytham al-Safi, spokesperson for the ministry, told the state-run Iraqi News Agency.

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Baghdad receives first European flight in 35 years

An Aegean Airlines flight from Athens on Tuesday became the first European flight in 35 years to land in Baghdad International Airport.

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Iraq awards Baghdad airport contract to international, Iraqi consortium

The Luxembourg-based Corporacion America Airports and the Iraqi Amwaj International have won a contract to rehabilitate and operate Baghdad International Airport, being expected to build an airport terminal capable of handling 15 million annual passengers in the long term.

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PM Sudani discusses Baghdad airport renovation, lauds high investment in Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani said that Iraq has attracted more than $100 billion in foreign investment over the past two years, saying that “this is a message that Iraq is a safe and attractive environment for investment."

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Iraq renames street after deceased paramilitary leader

Iraq on Tuesday renamed the road leading to Baghdad International Airport after Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis as several provinces announced a public holiday on the anniversary of the deceased commander’s death.

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