Make Iraqi Banks Crawl Again?
By the end of April, the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has introduced a directive, effective on June 1, 2025, restricting Mastercard/Visa usage for cross-border...
Category : National
Baghdad’s economic squeeze: how federal policies undermine Kurdistan region’s growth
The relationship between Iraq’s federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has deteriorated into a complex web of economic disputes that have...
Baghdad’s salary freeze on Kurdistan sparks political and public outrage
KRG officials accuse Baghdad of violating the constitution by withholding salaries and budget, deepening mistrust and fueling nationwide political backlash. Baghdad’s policy toward public sector...