PM Barzani hails parliament reactivation as ‘victory’ for Kurdistan

“Today’s decision is an act of loyalty to the blood of the martyrs and the will of the voters, and this step is a victory for the will of Kurdistan’s people,” Barzani said in a statement. 

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President Barzani invites political forces to attend parliament after reactivation

“Now that the Parliament has begun its work, I call on all those respected parties that did not take part in this process to participate as well, and together, for the sake of serving the people of Kurdistan and for further steps, to cooperate with and support the political process,” Barzani said in a statement.

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Kurdistan parliamentary session in doubt due to potential quorum shortfall

The parties that have declared their willingness to attend the session hold 47 seats in the legislature combined. There must be at least 51 lawmakers for legal quorum to be established; anything less means the session cannot be held.

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KDP, other blocs call for parliament session Wednesday after two-year hiatus

Additionally, parliament's three Christian representatives and two Turkmen representatives also urged all blocs to attend the Wednesday session.

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Khor Mor maintenance work ‘completed’, electricity supply back to normal: Ministry

In mid-September, the ministry said the UAE-based Dana Gas reduced gas supplies to power stations in the Kurdistan Region from the key Khor Mor gas field in Sulaimani province by 1,000 megawatts.

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Korek says may seek compensation over CMC measures

Following Korek’s statement, the CMC announced that it had begun shutting down Korek’s switching centers, ending its coverage in 14 provinces, excluding those in the Kurdistan Region.

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Baghdad kerosene supply to Kurdistan Region covers 18% of needs: Ministry

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) ministry said the prime minister had approved 50 million liters, which “covers only 18 percent of the Kurdistan Region’s needs.” It added that the Region requires more than 268.7 million liters to provide each family with 200 liters.

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Six Kurdish migrants brought back from Libya, 14 expected soon: KRG

“Six more young men were safely returned to the Kurdistan Region,” the KRG’s Joint Crisis Coordination Center (JCC) said in a statement.

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PM Zaidi spox says YBS integration ‘exclusively’ Iraqi responsibility amid KRG criticism

"This matter is exclusively the responsibility of the Federal Government and its security leadership," said Sabah al-Numan.

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