UK Consul General in Erbil James Thornton speaks to Kurdistan 24, Jan. 18, 2021. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

UK seeks ‘fair deal’ between Erbil, Baghdad: diplomat

“As a friend of the Kurdistan Region, we are very keen to see a fair deal between Erbil and Baghdad on the financial deal.”

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

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)

Kurdistan

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

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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UK seeks ‘fair deal’ between Erbil, Baghdad: diplomat

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

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Turkish-backed groups again cut water to 460,000 civilians in northern Syria: report

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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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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

Economy

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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Peace journalism and Turkey’s anti-Kurdish rhetoric

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)