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Political situation in Iraq still unclear due to inability to reach an agreement
It has been five months since the early parliamentary elections and the political situation remains unclear in relation to electing a new president and assigning the candidate of the largest political bloc to form a new government.
Iraq…
Organizations rely on the role of Iraqi women in parliament
After Iraqi women achieved great progress in the parliamentary elections that were held on the tenth of last October, feminist organizations in Iraq hope that women’s participation in political life will be an important step for the…
Demand for buying traditional sweets in Iraq during Ramadan
The Iraqi capital, Baghdad, is witnessing a demand from citizens to buy traditional sweets during the month of Ramadan.
Confectioneries increase their productivity by making many different types of sweets such as Znoud El-Sit (Middle…
Iraqi army launches military operation to track down ISIS members in three governorates
The Iraqi army launched a military operation to track down ISIS members in Nineveh, Saladin and Al Anbar governorates led by the Iraqi Air Force and Joint Operations Command. ISIS is still active in some governorates north and east of Iraq.…
Flower Show in Basra open for visitors throughout Ramadan
Basra Sports City is holding its fifth flower show, which will be open to visitors throughout Ramadan. 30 companies will be participating in this show that allows citizens of Basra to stroll around flower beds and gardens.
The show aims…
Civil society organizations call for the Iraqi Parliament to approve domestic abuse bill
Civil society organizations are insistently calling for the Iraqi Parliament to approve the domestic abuse bill in order to fight against the recent and unprecedented increase in domestic abuse.
The reigning Political Islam parties…
Baghdad has the most divorce cases among Iraqi governorates
During the past decade, Iraq has been witnessing an increase in divorce cases so social groups and organizations decided to nip this in the bud and request local authorities to find solutions that would reduce the divorce rate.
Experts…
Kurdish young man distributes 3,000 books for free on his birthday
In a unique initiative, a passionate Iraqi reader distributes more than 3,000 books to the public for free, celebrating his birthday.
Through his initiative, the young man aimed to encourage youth on reading books and promote a reading…
Basrah holds first exhibition in Iraq of ancient coins and stamps
Iraq held the first exhibition of ancient coins and stamps and rare pieces, which convey some of the Iraqi history. The event was organized by a group of Iraqis who love collecting coins, which is known as the hobby of kings, aiming to…
Commemorating World Health Day in Baghdad under slogan “Our Planet Our Health”
The World Health Organization commemorates World Health Day and its 30th anniversary since the establishment of the Iraq office.
The ceremony was attended by the Iraqi Health Minister and many representatives of Arab and foreign…