Kurdistan Region locals welcome Erbil, Baghdad agreement Life returns to Iraqi Kurdistan's markets after KRG PM Barzani announced that civil servants would receive two consecutive salaries after months of negotiations with the central government. Apr. 08, 2024 Articles
Erbil, Baghdad reach agreement; new beginning for Kurdistan’s civil servants The Kurdistan Regional Prime Minister on Wednesday announced the government’s efforts to pay two salaries in a row, following agreements with Baghdad welcomed by diplomatic missions. Apr. 04, 2024 Articles
Erbil, Baghdad reach agreement; new beginning for Kurdistan’s civil servants The Kurdistan Regional Prime Minister on Wednesday announced the government’s efforts to pay two salaries in a row, following agreements with Baghdad welcomed by diplomatic missions. Apr. 04, 2024 News
Kurdistan Christians celebrate holiday; Patriarchate cancels external events Easter celebrations in Kurdistan show unity among diverse communities. Despite cancellations by the Chaldean Patriarchate, Christians celebrate, but political tensions persist. Mar. 31, 2024 Features
KRG has called for ‘legitimate’ elections for two years: PM Barzani KRG PM Barzani calls for fair and lawful elections amidst party tensions, particularly with the KDP boycotting due to perceived unfairness. Mar. 31, 2024 News
Only two coalitions have submitted lists for elections: IHEC Only two coalitions have submitted electoral lists for Kurdistan Region elections, with tensions between leading parties KDP and PUK casting doubt on the election's legitimacy. Mar. 27, 2024 Articles
Exclusive interview with KDP politburo member Hemn Hawrami In an exclusive interview with The New Region, KDP politburo member Hemn Hawrami discusses his party’s latest stance, political process in Iraq, and Federal Supreme Court rulings. Mar. 27, 2024 Watch
Kurdish New Year of Newroz People from all over the Kurdistan Region gathered at Akre on Wednesday to celebrate the Kurdish New Year of Newroz by climbing up a mountain with torches and lighting a large Newroz fire. Mar. 26, 2024 Gallery