Kurdish girls take center stage in sports fandom
While traditionally less frequent than their male counterparts, Kurdish girls are increasingly embracing the excitement of sports, showing strong support for games both in stadiums
Kurdish folk music celebrates culture in Sweden
A vibrant Kurdish music concert held in Gothenburg, Sweden, recently brought an authentic taste of Kurdish culture to the Swedish audience. The event, which showcased
Countdown to Erbil’s biggest festival: A celebration for Ramadan
The Erbil Municipality, in collaboration with the Erbil Governorate, has announced plans for the city’s largest festival, set to take place in front of City
Belndan: The ancient Kurdish festival of renewal
In recent years, young people have been working to revive ancient Kurdish festivals. One of these is “Belndan.” Belndan is an ancient Kurdish festival that
Upholding Iraq’s constitution: A path to stability and unity
By | Dr. Nazaket Hussen Iraq’s commitment to its constitution is essential for ensuring stability, unity, and coexistence among its diverse ethnic, religious, and
The Negative Effects of Losing the Kurdish Family Meal
By Jamison Watt Many Kurds treasure fond memories of breaking the Ramadan fast with family and friends. When I moved to Kurdistan in 2009,
Tourism flourishes: Kurdistan’s billion-dollar economy
By Gharib Ali Salim * Due to its advantageous geographical location, the Kurdistan Region can become an important tourism foundation in its surrounding areas.
Kurdish Diaspora Engagement in Europe: A Tool for Soft Power and Lobbying
By Ismail Abdullah The Kurdish diaspora in Europe constitutes a significant community with potential to act as cultural ambassadors, policy advocates, and economic connectors.
Kurdistan’s Response to the BP-Iraq Kirkuk Oil Economic, Political, and Territorial Concerns
By Kazhan Abdullah In early February 2025, British oil major BP reached a significant agreement with the Iraqi government to redevelop four oil and
Waiting for Trump
By Payraw Anwar Donald Trump has been re-elected for a second term in the United States. Trump returns to power while the world is