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Fire Injures 7 at Historic Qaysari Bazaar in Erbil, Iraq

A fire erupted in Erbil city’s historic Qaysari  Bazaar within the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), injuring seven individuals overnight. The blaze, which occurred in the bazaar’s center, was brought under control by emergency teams by morning.

Shop owners, concerned about potential thefts, remained vigilant outside the bazaar, known for its numerous jewelry shops. Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw announced that damage assessments commenced following the fire.

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Budapest Hosts Turkic States Summit

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Budapest is set to host the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) Informal Summit on May 20–21, marking the first time a country with observer status, Hungary, will host the event. The city has been decorated with TDT flags ahead of the summit, which will take place at the historic Varkert Bazar near the Danube.

Leaders from Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Hungary are expected to attend. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will also hold bilateral talks during his visit.

The summit will focus on deepening strategic cooperation among Turkic states, with discussions on economic ties, security, and cultural heritage. The event will conclude with the adoption of the Budapest Declaration.

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