A member of the Iraqi Journalists Union hands the Certificate of Appreciation to Kurdistan 24 General Manager, Mr. Mohammad Haji Karim. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Kurdistan 24 named 'best satellite channel' in Iraq for 2020: survey

The Iraqi Journalists Union selected Kurdistan 24 as “the best and most prominent channel.”

Culture

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A Chinese delegation consisting of investors and diplomats at the ceremony of laying the foundation stone for a massive Chinese Mall in Kurdistan Region's Erbil, Jan. 10, 2021. (Photo: Chinese Consulate General / Facebook)

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Chinese investment increases in Kurdistan Region

January 16th was the last date for registration of parties and political entities wishing to participate in the elections. (Photo: Archive)

Iraq

Kurds displaced from Iraq's disputed areas to face difficulties voting in upcoming elections

Iraq

IED explosion kills at least three Iraqi soldiers near Sinjar

There are no actual signs that the elections will be held on time. (Photo: Archive)

Iraq

Over 300 political entities register for Iraq's early elections, amid calls for postponement

Kurdistan

ISIS attacks in disputed Iraqi town leave security force member dead, 3 more injured

Members of the US National Guard arrive to Washington, DC, Jan. 12, 2021. (Photo: AFP/Tasos Katopodis)

USA

US security lockdown ahead of Biden inauguration

The French Kurdish reporter, Allan Kaval, recently won France’s top journalist prize for his work in northeast Syria. (Photo: Arte)

Kurdish journalist wins France’s top journalism award

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Iraqis demonstrate against the arrest of journalists and activists. (Photo: Archive)

Forces in southern Iraq arrest reporter, photographer for Kurdistan Region media outlet

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Kurdistan 24 named 'best satellite channel' in Iraq for 2020: survey

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Kurds displaced from Iraq's disputed areas to face difficulties voting in upcoming elections

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IED explosion kills at least three Iraqi soldiers near Sinjar

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Chinese investment increases in Kurdistan Region

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Over 300 political entities register for Iraq's early elections, amid calls for postponement

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ISIS attacks in disputed Iraqi town leave security force member dead, 3 more injured

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Iraq’s Ministry of Health denies new, more contagious coronavirus exists in the country

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ISIS increases attacks in Raqqa as Turkish-backed forces shell Ain al-Issa

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German FOCUS magazine ‘regrets’ giving ‘false impression’ on KRG rep. in Germany: statement

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COVID-19: Kurdistan Region records no new deaths for first time in nearly 9 months

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Duhok governor pledges not to close camps before displaced Iraqis can safely return home

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Kurdistan has made 'every effort' to limit spending; Baghdad must release funds: KRG

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Businesses in historic Erbil bazaar feel impact of economic downturn amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Dana Gas to boost natural gas investment in Kurdistan Region: statement

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KRG Board of Investment establishes three new directorates to boost investment opportunities, reduce bureaucracy

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Genel Energy, DNO oil companies witness decline in production amid COVID-19

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Iraq says it is taking measures to maintain electricity supply ahead of summer season

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Opinion

Shahriar Sheikhler

Good oil, bad oil, it’s Baghdad’s issue

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An employee works in an oil field in Iraq. (Photo: Archive)

Majida S. Ismael

Devolution of power without a robust accountability system will weaken Kurdistan Region

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The Iraqi and Kurdistan Region flag fly side by side. (Photo: Archive)

Modernization of higher education in Kurdistan

Saqi Barzani

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Halima Galali

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Can Hollywood, Bollywood help with the COVID-19 crisis?

Laurie Mylroie

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Interview

John Bolton: US must continue support for Kurds, keep strong presence in region

Amb. John Bolton.

Amb. John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser until resigning in September 2019, during an interview with Kurdistan 24.

Iraq in ‘existential’ economic situation, finances worse than 2005: Finance Minister

Iraq’s newly appointed Finance Minister Ali Allawi, in an exclusive interview with AFP, announced that Iraq, economically, is in an existential condition that its financial situation is worse than the post-2003 liberation.

Iraq's Minister of Finance Ali Allawi speaks during an interview at his residence in the capital Baghdad, on June 22, 2020. (Photo: AFP/Ahmad al-Rubaye)

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The 16 suspects accused of the attacks, Jan. 3, 2021. (Photo: Erbil Police)

PHOTOS: Man lives with seven snakes in Sulaimani

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Kaiwan Kamaran pictured with his snakes. (Photo: Kurdistan 24/Dana Hama Gharib)

PHOTOS: Over six decades of Kibbeh-making in Erbil

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Mam Sayid Kamal prepares his famous Kibbeh. (Photo: Kurdistan 24/Rebaz Siyan)

PHOTOS: Erbil embraces local products festival for second time

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PHOTOS: Shias mark Arbaeen amid rising COVID-19 pandemic

3 Months

Kurdistan 24 named 'best satellite channel' in Iraq for 2020: survey

Chinese investment increases in Kurdistan Region

Kurds displaced from Iraq's disputed areas to face difficulties voting in upcoming elections

IED explosion kills at least three Iraqi soldiers near Sinjar

Over 300 political entities register for Iraq's early elections, amid calls for postponement

ISIS attacks in disputed Iraqi town leave security force member dead, 3 more injured

US security lockdown ahead of Biden inauguration

Kurdish journalist wins France’s top journalism award

Forces in southern Iraq arrest reporter, photographer for Kurdistan Region media outlet

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Kurdistan 24 named 'best satellite channel' in Iraq for 2020: survey

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Kurds displaced from Iraq's disputed areas to face difficulties voting in upcoming elections

03

IED explosion kills at least three Iraqi soldiers near Sinjar

04

Chinese investment increases in Kurdistan Region

05

Over 300 political entities register for Iraq's early elections, amid calls for postponement

06

ISIS attacks in disputed Iraqi town leave security force member dead, 3 more injured

01

Iraq’s Ministry of Health denies new, more contagious coronavirus exists in the country

02

ISIS increases attacks in Raqqa as Turkish-backed forces shell Ain al-Issa

03

German FOCUS magazine ‘regrets’ giving ‘false impression’ on KRG rep. in Germany: statement

04

COVID-19: Kurdistan Region records no new deaths for first time in nearly 9 months

05

Duhok governor pledges not to close camps before displaced Iraqis can safely return home

06

Kurdistan has made 'every effort' to limit spending; Baghdad must release funds: KRG

Businesses in historic Erbil bazaar feel impact of economic downturn amid COVID-19 pandemic

Dana Gas to boost natural gas investment in Kurdistan Region: statement

KRG Board of Investment establishes three new directorates to boost investment opportunities, reduce bureaucracy

Genel Energy, DNO oil companies witness decline in production amid COVID-19

Iraq says it is taking measures to maintain electricity supply ahead of summer season

Shahriar Sheikhler

Good oil, bad oil, it’s Baghdad’s issue

Majida S. Ismael

Devolution of power without a robust accountability system will weaken Kurdistan Region

Modernization of higher education in Kurdistan

Peace journalism and Turkey’s anti-Kurdish rhetoric

Can Hollywood, Bollywood help with the COVID-19 crisis?

John Bolton: US must continue support for Kurds, keep strong presence in region

Iraq in ‘existential’ economic situation, finances worse than 2005: Finance Minister

Iraq to issue stamp in honor of beloved footballer who died from COVID-19

Iraqi football icon Ahmed Radhi dies at 56 due to COVID-19

German-born Kurdish boxer Ismail Özen hopes to open academy in Kurdistan

COVID-19: Suspected new variant detected in Kurdistan Region

Iraq shutters land borders, bans travel amid new COVID-19 strain

PHOTOS: A glance at wildlife in the Kurdistan Region's Garmiyan

PHOTOS: Tea shop in Kurdistan Region’s Sulaimani dates back nearly five decades

PHOTOS: Erbil holds candlelight vigil for assassinated Iraqi security expert

Erbil announces arrest of 16 suspects in New Year's Eve attack on tourists

Kurdish journalist wins France’s top journalism award

AUK holds first international conference on interior design

PHOTOS: Man lives with seven snakes in Sulaimani

PHOTOS: Over six decades of Kibbeh-making in Erbil

PHOTOS: Erbil embraces local products festival for second time

PHOTOS: Shias mark Arbaeen amid rising COVID-19 pandemic