Erbil town launches campaign to transfer stray dogs to shelter

“Due to the increase in stray dogs and the threat they pose to residents’ lives, we have decided to round them up … and transfer them to Erbil’s stray dog shelter,” Taqtaq municipality director Sangar Saud told The New Region.

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Iraqi PM-designate arrives in Erbil for meetings with Kurdish leaders

The New Region has learned that Zaidi is set to meet with President Masoud Barzani, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, and Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani.

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Iraqi parliament delegation to visit Erbil in bid to resolve KDP boycott

"The Iraqi parliamentary delegation is scheduled to visit Erbil next week to meet with the leadership and members of the KDP's bloc," Zirak Zebari, a member of the KDP's parliamentary bloc, told The New Region.

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Video of man abusing cat in Erbil sparks outrage

"After the video, more than 10 people contacted me saying they had given cats to that man without knowing what he would do to them," Twana Jalal, a veterinarian who first shared the footage, told The New Region.

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Erbil Asayish arrests suspect over mosque attack, Quran desecration

The incident took place on Sunday when an individual was reported to have entered the Sheikh Mohammed Pirkhidri mosque and shrine in the Region’s capital and tore apart a large number of religious books, including the Quran.

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First flights set to arrive in Erbil as Iraqi airspace reopens

"As the situation normalizes, flights will resume in accordance with the scheduled timetable," Erbil International Airport Director Ahmed Hoshyar told The New Region.

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PM Barzani renews call on Baghdad to curb ‘terrorist attacks’ on Erbil

“ It is incumbent upon the federal government to use all means to thwart these terrorist attacks and bring those responsible to justice,” the premier said.

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Drone strikes on Erbil motor oil warehouses cause $5m damage: Company

Despite the significant material damage, no casualties were recorded in the attack as the personnel’s shifts had not yet begun.

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Erbil hit by over 500 attacks since war began: Governor 

Erbil has borne the brunt of attacks by Iran and pro-Iran factions in the Kurdistan Region, incurring substantially more strikes than Sulaimani, Duhok, and Halabja.

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