-
Kirkuk governor post is an electoral privilege for Kurds: PUK
A member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan said there is no agreement between the Kurdistan parties to form a coalition to participate with a single list in the elections of the Kirkuk Provincial Council.
-
Kurdish delegation will travel to Baghdad: KDP member
A member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party announced the upcoming trip of a Kurdish delegation from the Kurdistan Region to Baghdad to discuss important cases between the two sides.
-
Masoud Barzani denounces burning of Quran in Sweden
Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iraq (KDP) Leader Masoud Barzani issued a strong message condemning the recent burning of a copy of the Quran in Sweden.
-
Groups suffer from oil export suspension in Kurdistan Region
According to a report by Energy Intelligence Magazine, three groups have suffered from the 3-month suspension of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
-
Nechirvan Barzani embarks on official visit to Berlin
The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, arrived in the German capital, Berlin, on an official visit and is scheduled to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and a number of senior German officials on Monday.
-
In Iraq, the Kurds Are Their Own Worst Enemy / Yerevan Saeed
Kurds were once referred to as kingmakers, a pillar of stability, and the most powerful force in the fight against ISIS. Now, the Kurdish Region of Iraq is crippled by ferocious partisanships, tribal politics, and internal splits.
-
Kurdistan region faces severe internal crisis, serious challenges with Baghdad and Ankara: expert
Regarding the situation in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, a political expert told Kurdpress News Agency that the Kurdistan Region is facing a serious internal crisis and serious challenges related to Turkey and the central government of Iraq in resuming oil sales.
-
Turkey jets renew airstrikes in mount Matin
Turkish aircraft renewed their airstrikes on Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) positions in the Mount Matin range on Friday, following a four-day hiatus.
-
Three Yazidi fighters killed in Turkish drone strike in Shingal
Three fighters linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) were killed in a Turkish drone strike near Shingal, Kurdistan Region, on Tuesday, the Counterterrorism Service of Iraqi Kurdistan said in a statement.
-
Kurdistan Region to resume oil exports on Saturday
Iraq's oil minister said Turkish authorities have been informed that the export of Kurdistan Region oil through the port of Ceyhan will resume on Saturday.
-
Iraqi Kurds keep nervous eye on Turkish election race
As Turkey's presidential vote nears, Iraqi Kurds are keeping a close watch on the tightest electoral battle yet for Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the outcome of which could have major security and economic implications for their region.
-
KDP withdraws from crucial UN meeting in Kirkuk over security measures
The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) on Wednesday withdrew from a crucial meeting between Kurdish parties in Kirkuk and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), citing "humiliating" security measures as the primary reason for their departure.
-
Iraqi PM to visit Kurdistan Region
A member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) announced the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani to planned to make a visit to the Kurdistan Region.
-
Kurdistan never forgets Iran’s assistance: Nechirvan Barzani
President of Iraqi Kurdistan region Nechirvan Barzani has expressed appreciation for the support Iran provided Iraqi Kurdistan during times of crisis. Barzani said on Thursday that Kurdistan will not support any country against Iran, whether it is Israel or others, according to Shafaq News.
-
Kurdish MP urges Iraq's top court to revoke minorities seats in Kurdistan Region parliament
A Kurdish MP in the Iraqi Council of Representatives requested Iraq's Supreme Federal Court to revoke the allocation of 11 quota seats for minorities in the Kurdistan Region parliament.
-
Masoud Barzani meets Hudapar high-ranking delegation
In a meeting between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Leader Massoud Barzani and a high-level delegation of Hudapar, opinions were exchanged about the peaceful resolution of issues between the nations of the region through dialogue.
-
Dana Gas reports robust production growth in Kurdistan Region
Dana Gas PJSC, the Middle East's leading private sector natural gas company, has reported a 9.5% growth in the production output for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) during its Annual General Assembly.
-
Erbil sends high-profile official to Turkey to discuss resuming oil exports
The government of the Kurdistan Region has dispatched a senior official to Turkey to explore mechanisms for resuming the region's oil exports, a well-informed source told Shafaq News Agency.
-
Kurdish discontents are growing / Vicken Cheterian
The Kurds won international support for fighting against Saddam Hussein and then ISIS. But turning autonomy into independence remains out of reach, as external threats and internal divisions multiply.
-
Halted oil flow from Kurdistan to Turkey hurting region
Oil flows to Turkey remain frozen following the agreement between Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government. The impasse could hurt the autonomous region’s oil sector and revenue.
-
Masoud Barzani welcomes Erbil oil export agreement with Baghdad
Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Masoud Barzani welcomed on Tuesday the oil export agreement between the governments of Baghdad and Erbil, expressing his hope that it would be a gateway to resolving all outstanding issues.
-
Anti-ISIS coalition welcomes organization of Kurdistan Region armed forces
The coalition against ISIS led by the United States considered the annex of the First and Second Infantry Divisions from among the forces affiliated to the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and their addition to the Ministry of Peshmerga as a part of the reform plan in the armed forces of the Kurdistan Region and welcomed it.