Turkish President decree waives visa fee for Iraqis under 15 and above 50 years old

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a decree on Thursday authorizing the granting of free visa entry for Iraqi citizens under the age of 15 and above 50, taking effect from September 1.

Aug. 29, 2024

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Three PKK members killed In suspected Turkish drone strike In Sulaimani: Kurdistan CT

A suspected Turkish drone attack targeted an alleged PKK vehicle killing three people, the Kurdistan Region's Counter Terrorism service said on Friday.

Aug. 23, 2024

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Turkish flights resuming to Sulaimani contingent on ending PKK, PUK ties: defense minister

Turkey’s defense minister in an interview on Wednesday said that a resumption of flights from Turkey to Sulaimani is contingent on the PUK cutting off all ties with the PKK.

Aug. 15, 2024

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Turkey, Iraq to hold high-level security meeting

Turkey and Iraq will hold their fourth "High Level Security Mechanism" meeting in Turkey next week, following a recent Baghdad summit where they formed joint committees on security, trade, and other key areas.

Aug. 10, 2024

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Turkey threatens Israel with intervention

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened Israel with potential intervention akin to Turkey's actions in Nagorno Karabakh and Libya, drawing sharp rebukes from Israeli officials.

Jul. 29, 2024

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Iraq officially rebrands PKK to ‘Banned PKK’

The Iraqi government has issued directives to all institutions to rebrand the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) as “banned PKK” in all affairs of state.

Jul. 23, 2024

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Erbil, Baghdad to build four dams in Kurdistan Region

The Iraqi government and the KRG will construct four dams, with a total capacity of around five billion cubic meters, by the end of 2024.

Jul. 21, 2024

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Iraq inaugurates Iraq-Turkey power line to boost regional energy exchange

Iraq has launched the long-awaited Iraq-Turkey power line, providing 300 megawatts to northern provinces.

Jul. 21, 2024

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Kurdish opposition blames PKK for emergence of Turkey, Syria talks

An opposition Kurdish party in northeast Syria blames the PKK and the local Kurdish-led administration’s ruling party for triggering talks between Syria and Turkey.

Jul. 09, 2024

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