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Shafaq News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
President Barzani stresses peace process importance to Bakirhan
Shafaq News/ On Friday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani underscored the need to revive and sustain the peace process in Turkiye during a phone call with Tuncer Bakırhan, co-chair of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), marking Eid al-Adha. Bakırhan extended holiday greetings on behalf of himself and the HDP, wishing the people of Kurdistan continued progress and stability, according to a statement from Barzani's office. He also praised Barzani's longstanding support for the peace process, urging him to maintain his influential role in guiding efforts toward a lasting resolution. Barzani thanked Bakırhan for the call and emphasized the urgency of not missing this opportunity, calling on all sides to work collectively to ensure the process moves forward.
Saba Yemen
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Ocalan Calls for New Pact Based on "Brotherhood" Between Kurds,Turks
Istanbul - (Saba): In a new message from prison, the leader of the disbanded Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Abdullah Öcalan, called for a new pact "based on brotherhood" to reform Kurdish-Turkish relations. Kurdish media reported that Öcalan said in his message: "There is a need for a new pact based on brotherhood. What we are doing is a major change in the paradigm." He continued: "The essence of the Kurdish-Turkish relationship is something completely different. What is being destroyed is the relationship between brothers. Brothers and sisters are fighting, and one cannot exist without the other. We will remove the traps and debris that are destroying this relationship, one by one, and repair all the damaged roads and collapsed bridges." Öcalan's message was revealed by a delegation from the Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) in Türkiye after a visit to Imrali Prison to meet with Öcalan. This visit by the HDP delegation, which included parliamentarian Pervin Buldan and lawyer Faik Özgür Oral, marked the fifth visit by the party's delegates to Öcalan and the first since the PKK announced its disbandment and disarmament. The first visit by the HDP delegation to Öcalan took place on December 28, 2024, followed by a second visit on January 22, which lasted approximately four hours. Following the third visit, which included a seven-person delegation, the party delegation held a press conference in Istanbul on February 27, during which they revealed Öcalan's letter calling on the PKK to disband and disarm, emphasizing his historical responsibility for this call. On April 21, the party delegation made its fourth visit to Öcalan. In recent days, the PKK announced it would hold a conference during which it decided to disband the party and lay down its weapons. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Veteran Turkish pro-Kurd MP Sirri Sureyya Onder dies
Sirri Sureyya Onder, a veteran politician who won respect across Turkey's political spectrum for his efforts to end years of conflict with the country's Kurdish ethnic minority, has died aged 62, an Istanbul hospital said on Saturday. A lawmaker from the pro-Kurdish DEM party who served as parliament's deputy speaker, Onder died two and a half weeks after undergoing heart surgery following a cardiac arrest on April 15. The episode left him in critical condition, prompting an outpouring of concern including from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who accuses DEM of ties to the banned Kurdish militant group PKK. Erdogan had called Onder's daughter to say he was "closely" monitoring her father's health, and on Saturday expressed his "sadness" at the news of his death. "I sincerely believe that we will reach the goal of a Turkey without terrorism which the mourned Onder had worked for so much in recent times," the Turkish president said. Born in 1962 into a Turkish socialist family in Adiyaman, in the Kurdish-majority southeast, Onder grew up immersed in both cultures, and went on to play a key role in helping to facilitate peace talks that began in 2013. "His temperament and career path made him a real expert in talking with everyone," Ertugrul Kurkcu, former head of the now-defunct HDP party, DEM's predecessor, told AFP. His role as a peacemaker came to the fore in recent months when he travelled three times to Imrali island to meet Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), as part of a small DEM delegation. The aim was to advance a fresh dialogue bid initiated by Ankara seeking to end the decades-long conflict with the PKK that has claimed over 40,000 lives. - 'Postman of peace' - After his last visit on February 27, the delegation returned with a historic letter from Ocalan urging his militants to lay down their arms and disband. "I will be the postman of peace, if necessary. I'll give my life for that," Onder said. Known for his stubborn determination and irrepressible sense of humour, his efforts to promote peace won him widespread respect. "Events may seem depressing, but in reality, better days are just around the corner," he said with a smile in 2018, just before being jailed for a year on charges of spreading "terrorist propaganda". He was 16 when he first went to prison after joining a demonstration, and following a military coup in 1980 he was jailed again for joining a student protest, spending seven years behind bars and experiencing torture. Before entering politics, he had a varied career path, working as an apprentice photographer, lorry driver, builder and columnist. He also wrote and acted in the 2006 film "Beynelmilel" ("The International") about repression after the 1980 coup. "While most Turkish films about the coup focus on the defeat and discouragement of the left, 'Beynelmilel' is one of the few films on the subject that offers hope," said Turkish cinema specialist Mazlum Vesek. - 'I also represent the trees!' - After entering parliament in 2011, Onder became a prominent political figure during the 2013 Gezi Park protests that began in Istanbul over plans to raze a park. "I also represent the trees!" he shouted at police at the time. After Onder's hospitalisation in April, PKK founder Ocalan sent him a message of support, noting his "huge efforts for peace". "He is a person who was able to break down prejudices within society, within parliament and on the streets," he said. "His ability to cope with and manage adversity is important; he is able to turn negative situations into positive situations without making them worse." bg/hmw/rba/js/sbk
Zawya
30-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt: HDP breaks ground on $49mln Talda project in Mostakbal City
Egypt - Housing and Development Properties (HDP), the real estate arm of the Housing and Development Bank (HDB), has signed a construction contract with El Hazek Construction to begin work on its flagship residential project, Talda, in Mostakbal City, New Cairo. The development represents a total investment of EGP 2.5bn. HDP aims to deliver the residential units within 24 months, reflecting its solid financial position and commitment to meeting customer expectations. The Talda project reinforces HDP's growing status as a leading real estate developer in Egypt and the wider Middle East. The signing ceremony was attended by Amgad Hassanein, Vice Chairman of HDP; Mahmoud El Hazek, CEO of El Hazek Construction; Hossam Eissa, CEO of HDP; and Mohamed Said, General Manager of El Hazek Construction. Hassanein emphasized that the partnership with El Hazek is intended to ensure a high-quality, modern residential product built to top-tier standards. He noted that the collaboration supports HDP's long-term vision to become one of the region's largest real estate developers, offering premium developments to both local and regional markets. He added that the partnership is also instrumental in adhering to the project's delivery schedule, underscoring HDP's strategy of working with leading construction firms to guarantee excellence. Hassanein also pointed to the added value of HDP's affiliation with HDB and its group of companies—recognized as a key player in Egypt's urban development landscape for over 45 years. Since its establishment, HDP has launched eight real estate projects within just two years. It is now preparing to roll out the second phase of Talda, while also planning new expansions in East and West Cairo as well as along the North Coast. HDP CEO Hossam Eissa described Talda as the company's first flagship project in East Cairo and a major addition to its strategic real estate portfolio. He said the development combines tradition and innovation, utilizing modern technologies to deliver a high-value housing product with a sustainable and refined urban living experience. Strategically located in the heart of Mostakbal City—between New Cairo and the New Administrative Capital—Talda spans 30 feddans and offers a variety of residential unit types and sizes at competitive prices to meet diverse customer needs. The project also features a comprehensive range of services and amenities, including a dedicated community center offering social, recreational, and utility facilities, all built around a modern infrastructure system. Mahmoud El Hazek, CEO of El Hazek Construction, reaffirmed the company's commitment to completing the construction works on schedule while maintaining international occupational safety standards. He noted that the project aims to deliver a world-class living experience that aligns with Egypt's national urban development strategy and fulfills residents' aspirations.
Daily News Egypt
29-04-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
HDP breaks ground on EGP 2.5bn Talda project in Mostakbal City
Housing and Development Properties (HDP), the real estate arm of the Housing and Development Bank (HDB), has signed a construction contract with El Hazek Construction to begin work on its flagship residential project, Talda, in Mostakbal City, New Cairo. The development represents a total investment of EGP 2.5bn. HDP aims to deliver the residential units within 24 months, reflecting its solid financial position and commitment to meeting customer expectations. The Talda project reinforces HDP's growing status as a leading real estate developer in Egypt and the wider Middle East. The signing ceremony was attended by Amgad Hassanein, Vice Chairman of HDP; Mahmoud El Hazek, CEO of El Hazek Construction; Hossam Eissa, CEO of HDP; and Mohamed Said, General Manager of El Hazek Construction. Hassanein emphasized that the partnership with El Hazek is intended to ensure a high-quality, modern residential product built to top-tier standards. He noted that the collaboration supports HDP's long-term vision to become one of the region's largest real estate developers, offering premium developments to both local and regional markets. He added that the partnership is also instrumental in adhering to the project's delivery schedule, underscoring HDP's strategy of working with leading construction firms to guarantee excellence. Hassanein also pointed to the added value of HDP's affiliation with HDB and its group of companies—recognized as a key player in Egypt's urban development landscape for over 45 years. Since its establishment, HDP has launched eight real estate projects within just two years. It is now preparing to roll out the second phase of Talda, while also planning new expansions in East and West Cairo as well as along the North Coast. HDP CEO Hossam Eissa described Talda as the company's first flagship project in East Cairo and a major addition to its strategic real estate portfolio. He said the development combines tradition and innovation, utilizing modern technologies to deliver a high-value housing product with a sustainable and refined urban living experience. Strategically located in the heart of Mostakbal City—between New Cairo and the New Administrative Capital—Talda spans 30 feddans and offers a variety of residential unit types and sizes at competitive prices to meet diverse customer needs. The project also features a comprehensive range of services and amenities, including a dedicated community center offering social, recreational, and utility facilities, all built around a modern infrastructure system. Mahmoud El Hazek, CEO of El Hazek Construction, reaffirmed the company's commitment to completing the construction works on schedule while maintaining international occupational safety standards. He noted that the project aims to deliver a world-class living experience that aligns with Egypt's national urban development strategy and fulfills residents' aspirations.
