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Iraq’s Ministry of Culture and the British Museum’s partnership renewed amid new archaeological discoveries
Iraq’s Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani visited London last week as part of a delegation to annouce the ministry’s collaboration with the British Museum in renewed efforts in archaelogical investigation into the 4,500 year old ancient palace Girsu, in southern Iraq, regarded by the director of the museum…
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Iraq’s love for purebred Arabian horses
The breeding of traditional purebred Arabian horses in Iraq has recently seen a resurgence, in order to revive ancestral heritage, as horses represent a sign of equestrianism and courage, as well as a strong relationship with their owners, so that some people call them after their sons. Purebred Arabian horses…
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Sadam Hussein’s former palace in Babylon, 21 years on
Over 21 years on from his removal, the palace of Sadam Hussein remains standing despite attempts to convert the site into an archaeological museum. The palace built by the regime on an artificial hill in the ancient city of Babylon is an architectural masterpiece that testifies to the end of…
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Campaigners at Babylon University call for an end to violence against women
In Babylon University, campaigners could be seen distributing leaflets promoting a nationwide campaign against violence towards women. Speaking to the Iraq International News Agency on the topic, civil rights activist Saroud Muhammad said: “This year’s non-violence activities aim to highlight that the rights of girls under eighteen years of age.” Calls have…
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€10m contribution from Germany towards Iraq’s stabilisation announced
In a statement made today by the United Nations Development Programme, it was announced that the Federal Republic of Germany has made a €10m contribution through the UNDP’s flagship programme, the Funding Facility for Stabilisation. The contribution was formalised by the Minister of State at the Federal Office Tobias Linder.…
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Baghdad: Fans celebrate Iraq’s Gulf Cup win in the capital
Tens of thousands of fans descended upon Iraq’s capital Baghdad to celebrate the country’s historic Gulf Cup victory against Oman on Thursday. The celebrations came despite a fatal stampede occurring in the stadium hosting the final, in Basra, during which four were killed and dozens were injured. The 3-2 victory…
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5th anniversary of Iraq’s victory against ISIS celebrated
Hundreds attended a rally held in the grounds of Babylon’s Al-Mustaqbal University College, under the auspices of the Dean of the University’s Future College, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Magdy. In December 2017, then prime minister of Iraq Haider al-Abadi declared the final victory against ISIS after Iraqi forces drove…
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Iraq’s Social Welfare Laws aid over 1.5 million citizens
Iraq’s population was at a 31.7% poverty rate in 2020, according to the United Nations World Food Organization. The Social Welfare Law No. 11 of 2014 provides support to people in need of social care, including both Iraqi nationals and citizens of foreign countries residing in Iraq permanently and legally.…
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Najaf’s Al-Huwaish book market’s selection grows
The province of Al-Najaf is home to one of Iraq’s cultural landmarks, Al-Huwaish Market, for its role as a refuge of literature. Inside the Al-Huwaish market, whose main corridor does not exceed three meters wide, and close to the shrine of Imam Ali, in the center of Najaf, Ali Muhammad,…
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