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Groom Dies in Akre After Two Months in Intensive Care

A groom in Akre died after a rare neurological disease left him paralyzed during his wedding, he passed away after two months in intensive care.


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Abroad Medicine Graduates Criticize Health Minister Over Secret Appointments

Fifty-three abroad medicine graduates accuse the KRG Health Minister of secretly hiring staff while suspending public recruitment, amid repeated protests and threats against them.


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UNESCO officially recognizes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha

UNESCO has officially recognized Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, emphasizing their cultural, spiritual, and social importance and promoting intercultural understanding.


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63 Female Students Threaten to Drop Out in Chamchamal Due to Work Schedule Changes

Sixty-three female students from Tavga Girls High School in Chamchamal have warned they will leave school if their evening classes are not rescheduled, saying the late hours make it difficult to balance education with family responsibilities.


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One person dies, seven injured in Sulaimanyah traffic accident

A three-vehicle collision in Sulaimanyah left seven people injured and one dead. Officials said one victim, a religious teacher, succumbed to his injuries, while another remains in critical condition.


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Sulaimanyah Municipality: 100-meter street to open in September next year

Sulaimanyah’s long-awaited 100-meter street is set to open by September next year, according to Mayor Leila Omar. One side of the road may be opened earlier to ease the city’s traffic congestion.


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Commission: Violation of election silence may lead to candidate disqualification

IHEC warned that violating the election silence period could result in financial penalties or even disqualification of candidates. The commission said it will monitor campaign activities closely through media and field teams.


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Flights between Sulaymaniyah Airport and Turkey have resumed

Flights between Sulaymaniyah Airport and Turkey have resumed after more than two years and seven months of suspension. Turkish Airlines will operate four weekly flights, with others to follow.


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Metro Center Condemns Suspension of NRT’s Taw u Twe Program with Shaswar Abdulwahid

Metro Center denounced the authorities’ suspension of NRT’s Taw u Twe program featuring Shaswar Abdulwahid, calling it a blatant violation of media freedom and an act of political pressure ahead of the November 11 elections.


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Authorities Halt NRT’s Taw u Twe Program Featuring Shaswar Abdulwahid

A force from the Interior Ministry stopped NRT’s Taw u Twe program moments before it aired an interview with Shaswar Abdulwahid from prison. The move comes amid growing political tension ahead of Iraq’s November 11 elections.


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Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir to speak to NRT tonight

Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir will speak to NRT TV for the first time since his imprisonment. He will address the political situation and the upcoming elections.


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Flights between Sulaymaniyah and Turkey to resume after years of suspension

Flights between Sulaymaniyah International Airport and Turkey will resume tomorrow after being suspended for more than two and a half years. The suspension had included a ban on planes from and to Sulaymaniyah flying over Turkish airspace.


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Meta: More than $1 million spent on election campaign ads in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region

Meta data shows that Iraqi and Kurdistan parties spent over $1.4 million on Facebook and Instagram ads during just 30 days of the election campaign. Baghdad topped the list of spending, while Halabja ranked last.


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More than 300 Kurdish refugees have been returned from Libya this year

More than 300 Kurdish refugees have been returned from Libya to the Kurdistan Region since the beginning of this year, while others remain stranded in different countries.


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Iraq bans import of poor quality and damaged vehicles

The Iraqi government has announced new regulations banning the import of damaged, burned, or poor-quality vehicles starting next year. The move aims to improve traffic safety and vehicle standards in the country.


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Sweden to pay $34,000 to immigrants who return to their home countries

The Swedish government has announced a plan to pay $34,000 to each immigrant who voluntarily returns home starting next year. Married couples will receive $63,000 under the same program.


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Body of Kurdish migrant returned from Libya to Kurdistan Region

The body of a Kurdish migrant from the Raparen administration who died of a heart attack in Libya has been returned to the Kurdistan Region. The young man had traveled to Libya in an attempt to migrate abroad.


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Nine-month-old baby rescued after choking on apple in Qaladze

Medical staff at Qaladze Teaching Hospital successfully rescued a nine-month-old baby who was choking on a piece of apple. The hospital released footage showing the emergency response that saved the child’s life.


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German Consul Visits the New Generation Movement Office in Sulaimanyah

The German Consul General and a delegation visited the New Generation Movement headquarters in Sulaimanyah to discuss Iraq’s political climate, upcoming elections, and ongoing human rights concerns. The meeting also addressed the detention of party leader Shaswar Abdulwahid.


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Qubad Talabani: The salary issue remains unresolved and will resurface

Qubad Talabani admitted that the salary problem has not been resolved and warned it will return by the end of the year.


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