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Erbil Kurdish Book Fair
EducationCulture

Erbil Kurdish Book Fair 2026 Opens With Focus on Kurdish Language and Publishing

The Erbil Kurdish Book Fair opened as the first major exhibition in the Kurdistan Region dedicated fully to Kurdish-language books, bringing together publishers,...

CultureGovernment & Reform

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Issues Ezidi New Year Message

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani marked the Ezidi new year with a message of support, peace, and commitment to Ezidi rights.

Halabja chemical attack Halabja genocide remembrance Kurdish history Halabja
CultureGovernment & Reform

Halabja Remembered: The Chemical Attack That Still Shapes Kurdish History

March 16 marks the anniversary of the Halabja chemical attack in 1988, when thousands of Kurdish civilians were killed by chemical weapons. The...

Dua Fares (Rose Mondy)
CultureFashion

Kurdish Woman Dua Fares (Rose Mondy) Crowned Miss Germany 2026

Dua Fares, a Kurdish woman from Qamişlo, Kurdistan, has been crowned Miss Germany 2026. Her victory highlights Kurdish representation on an international stage.

Culture

Why Erbil Yogurt Stands Apart in 2026: Tradition, Quality, and a Taste of Home

While the food industry has become more and more dominated by the fast pace and convenience of mass production, Erbil Yogurt Inc. has...

CultureGovernment & Reform

Kurdish Neighborhoods in Aleppo Fall as Syria’s Minority Question Returns

The takeover of Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo has reignited deep concerns over the future of minorities in post-Assad Syria. After days of escalating...

Kurdistan Flag Day
Culture

Kurdistan Flag Day: Honouring the Symbol of Kurdish Identity

Today, December 17, Kurds across the Kurdistan Region and the diaspora mark Kurdistan Flag Day, a national occasion dedicated to the flag that...

Travel and TourismCulture

Hawler (Erbil) Named Asia’s Top Travel Destination for 2026 by Condé Nast Traveler

Hawler (Erbil) has been officially ranked as Asia’s number one destination for 2026 by Condé Nast Traveler, one of the world’s most influential...