Erbil FC on the rise after new leadership and squad revamp
New leadership, key signings, and early wins spark hope among fans as the club reclaims its competitive edge in the Stars League Erbil Football Club
Kurdish champions make waves in Georgia
Kurdish athletes have once again demonstrated their talent on the international stage, achieving remarkable results at the recent open championship (NPC) held in Georgia. The
Khalil Ali and his mission to preserve Kurdish art
Writer and artist Khalil Ali, born in Ranya, is a distinguished figure in both art and education. With expertise in art education, he began his
Sarwin Darwesh: The voice of freedom in Kurdish poetry
Erbil-born poet Sarwin Darwesh has made a lasting mark on Kurdish literature with her evocative and rebellious poetry. Born in Erbil in 1972, Sarwin Darwesh
Actress Soma Qasim reflects on theatre and cinema
Actress and theatre artist Soma Qasim hails from Sulaymaniyah and has become one of the city’s respected figures in performing arts. She graduated from the
Duhok’s ancient city of Mardaman uncovered
Duhok province is home to numerous archaeological sites, with research and excavation ongoing to uncover more of the region’s ancient history. Recently, a French production
Kozhin Azad: Exploring the spiritual side of painting
At 24 years old, Kozhin Azad from Hawraman, currently living in Sulaymaniyah, is making a name for himself in the local art scene. A fourth-year
Historic Qardaran tea house remains a local landmark
In the heart of Erbil’s old bazaar, the Qardarān Tea House stands as a cherished symbol of the city’s social and cultural life. This small
Yazidis celebrate the annual Jema festival in Lalish
Every October, Yazidis around the world gather to celebrate one of their holiest festivals, the Jema Festival, with many returning to the Lalish Temple in