One dead, one injured after car overturns in Erbil's Pirmam Tunnel

Rescue workers arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control.

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Erbil sentences surgeon to death over killing family members

The Kurdistan Region currently maintains a moratorium on executions, in place since 2008.

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Erbil village elders blame ‘external actors’ for recent tensions

“There were external actors in the tensions of recent days to disrupt peace and create problems and complications. We do not allow external interference, and we also demand that legal measures be taken against those who want to create problems,” the village’s people said. 

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US Deputy Secretary of State arrives in Iraq, to open new Erbil consulate

"In Iraq, the Deputy Secretary will meet with Iraqi officials, tour US diplomatic facilities, and inaugurate the new Consulate General in Erbil," said the US State Department.

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US Deputy Secretary of State to inaugurate Consulate General in Erbil

"In Iraq, [US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas] will meet with Iraqi officials, tour US diplomatic facilities, and inaugurate the new Consulate General in Erbil," the US State Department announced.

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Second phase of Erbil water relief project nearly completed: Official 

The project seeks to provide round-the-clock clean water to all of Erbil for the next 30 years.

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Former PM Maliki to visit Erbil for gov't formation talks

The New Region has learned that head of the State of Law Coalition Nouri al-Maliki is set to visit Erbil to discuss the formation of the next Iraqi cabinet with Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani. 

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Baghdad, Erbil must focus on ‘shared opportunities’: PM Sudani

“Our [Iraqi] government places the interests of the people of Iraqi Kurdistan equal to those of all Iraqis,” he stated. 

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PM Barzani celebrates Erbil recognition as one of Asia’s top destinations

An American travel magazine recently named Erbil as one of the best destinations in Asia for 2026

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