ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, has formally declared its dissolution on Monday, marking a historic milestone that could bring an end to one of the world’s longest-running conflicts. For decades, the insurgency has extended …
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The Presidency Communications Directorate has said that the disbanding of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) would not pave the way for Kurdish autonomy or a federal system under a new constitution. In a statement released by its Center for Combating …
A Kurdish militant group whose attacks and insurgency against Turkey have spanned more than four decades has declared it will disarm and disband, after a call from its jailed leader earlier this year. The Kurdistan Workers’ party (PKK) announced the …
Turkey to Fine Airline Passengers Who Stand Before Seatbelt Sign Is Off Passengers flying with Turkish airlines will be fined if they stand up before the aircraft comes to a complete stop and the seatbelt sign goes off. The new measures have already taken …
News Politics The Kurdistan Workers’ Party will disband and lay down arms. The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced Monday that it will disband and disarm, ending 40 years of conflict with Turkey. The announcement follows a February call by PKK leader …
Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announces its same dissolution, end of its conflict with Turkey [Mon, 12 May 2025 16:05:34 +0300] Istanbul - (Saba): The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announced this morning, Monday, its dissolution and the end of …
Jordan and Turkey on Monday denounced Israel's intervention in Syria as destabilising to the country, amid regional changes caused by the fall of Bashar Al Assad's regime last year. Since Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS) took power in Damascus, Ankara …
In 2025, Europe is recalibrating its defence strategy, with Turkey emerging as an increasingly pivotal partner. This shift was highlighted on 30 April, when Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Both leaders …
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