PM Barzani, PUK’s Talabani say held ‘very positive’ meeting on gov’t formation

The New Region understands that PM Barzani, who is also deputy president of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), and Talabani will discuss the matter of the distribution of posts and the two parties' shares in the next cabinet in today’s meeting.

Round-the-clock electricity program reaches 300,000 in Kurdistan Region

Saturday’s additions bring the total number of subscribers receiving round-the-clock electricity to approximately 90,000 subscribers across the Kurdistan Region, accounting for nearly 300,000 citizens

Three arrested, 1.8 kilograms of narcotics seized in Erbil

Erbil security forces arrested three individuals in possession of 1.8 kilograms of narcotics, days after they announced the arrest of 35 people.

Erbil, Baghdad reach agreement to resume oil exports

“Following communication and coordination between Iraq’s Oil Ministry and the Kurdistan Region’s Natural Resources Ministry, an agreement was reached to resume the Region’s oil exports, based on available quantities."

Oil and budget deals spark renewed hope for Erbil-Baghdad ties

PM Barzani receives invitation to visit Moscow from Putin’s representative

Regional developments, Erbil-Baghdad issues, and bilateral ties were discussed during the meeting

EU welcomes Iraq's budget amendments, commends 'improved' Erbil-Baghdad relations

“The adopted amendments to the budget law are a good step in that regard, but the next steps are equally important,” Anouar El-Anouni, spokesperson for the EU Foreign Affairs, told The New Region.

Erbil, Baghdad reach agreement to finance 2025 salaries without issues: KRG minister

The agreement follows lengthy negotiations between Erbil and Baghdad

Kurdish leaders stress unity on anniversary of Erbil bombings

The Kurdistan Region’s Prime Minister and President commemorated the 21st anniversary of the deadly terror attack on political party offices in Erbil, in which more than 100 people were killed