Culture and Heritage
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Finnish Ambassador to Iraq Visits Ancient City of Hatra
The Finnish Ambassador to Iraq, Antti Putkonen, visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of the ancient city of Hatra in Al-Hadar district of the Nineveh governorate. Accompanied by the site’s official Mahmoud Al-Wardy, Ambassador Putkonen received a guided tour visit of the ancient archaeological site, spanning temples, stone carvings, and…
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Iraq’s History Reflected in Athens Ancient Civilisations Forum
Greece hosted the 9th Ministerial Meeting for the Ancient Civilisations Forum (AFC) at the Acropolis Museum in Athens last Friday, where participants reaffirmed their commitment to protecting and restoring heritage through the Athens Declaration. Opening this year’s session, the Greek Foreign Minister described cultural heritage as a living legacy, rather…
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Iraqi Travellers Cafe Launches Baghdad Cultural Walking Tour
Iraqi Travellers Cafe has launched Iraq’s first official walking tour in Baghdad, offering participants the chance to explore historic streets, Al-Mutanabbi Street, and traditional cafés while experiencing the city’s culture firsthand. Some tours also include a short boat crossing over the Tigris River, providing a unique perspective of the capital.…
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Iraq Embraces Unity on International Tolerance Day
Established by the United Nations in 1995, International Day of Tolerance has been celebrated every year since 1996, to promote tolerance, mutual understanding, and respect among cultures and peoples. As the cradle of civilisation, Iraq is home to groups of people from all different cultural and religious backgrounds; a melting…
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Iraq and Spain Boost Cooperation to Restore Nineveh Heritage
A recent visit to Iraq by the Spanish delegation signalled a renewed, shared commitment to protecting and restoring the rich archaeological landscape of the Nineveh province. With over 2,700 archaeological sites, most of which are newly uncovered, Nineveh represents one of Iraq’s most significant yet vulnerable cultural regions. The cooperation…
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UNESCO and Partners Protect Mental Health of Iraqi Journalists
In partnership with UNESCO, the Digital Reporting Platform for Women Journalists and the Iraqi Judiciary has launched a specialised training programme to improve mental health support for women journalists across Iraq. The initiative integrates artificial intelligence into its assessment methods, helping to identify symptoms of post-traumatic stress, psychological pressure, and…
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Exploring Bahdinan Gate, Gateway to Amadiya’s Citadel
High in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan sits the town of Amadiya (Amedi), built on a flat plateau surrounded by cliffs. For centuries, people could enter the town through just two main gates. Today, only one remains: the Bahdinan Gate, also called the Mosul Gate. This gate is more than…
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Baghdad Celebrates Reopening of Historic Al-Rasheed Street
The first section of Al-Rasheed Street reopened in Baghdad on Thursday evening, following a major rehabilitation effort that has transformed both its appearance and infrastructure. The project is part of the Old Baghdad Rehabilitation Project, overseen by the Baghdad Municipality and the Iraqi Private Banks League, with financial backing from…
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Iraq’s Traditional Soaps: Heritage, Craft, and Timeless Care
At souks and supermarkets in Baghdad, blocks of olive and laurel soap rise in neat pyramids, their earthy scent lingering in the aisle. Next to them, elegantly packaged bars promise luxury with blends of oud and black seed oil. For Iraqi families, however, these are more than toiletries, they are…
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Celebrating Iraqi Heritage at Carthage Fashion Festival
The Carthage International Festival is an annual event held in Carthage, Tunisia, celebrating arts, culture, music and theatre. Following an official invitation from the Carthage International Festival board, the Iraqi Fashion House took part in the celebrations from the 9th to the 14th of August, 2025. Leading up to the…
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