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NEWS
‘Dramatic’ 68% reduction in IS attacks in Iraq this year: Coalition
In a press conference held by the United States’ State Department’s Dubai Regional Media Hub, the topic of Iraq was discussed, including the current state of affairs in regards to IS attacks. Significantly, was the report by Major General Matthew McFarlane, who said: “Since the beginning of this year in…
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NEWS
PHOTOS: US Ambassador attends opening of Iraq’s first Cinnabon store
Cinnabon, the American bakery chain opened its first store in Iraq this week, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the United States Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski. The opening of the Cinnabon store marks another step in the expansion of foreign businesses into the Gulf nation. The new store, located…
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UN IRAQ
WFP and Ministry of Environment host national consultations on climate action in Iraq
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Iraq’s Ministry of Environment held a three-day national consultation event aimed at enhancing the country’s climate adaptation efforts. The workshop focused on bolstering Iraq’s climate information system with the aim of having unified and consolidated data across the entire country and strengthening…
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UN IRAQ
UNIDO and Government of Japan collaborate on Sustainable Development of the Food Industry in Iraq
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan are proud to announce their collaboration on the “Emergency livelihood support to mitigate the food insecurity crisis among vulnerable people in Iraq” project. This project is part of Japan’s long-running support through the Japanese Supplementary Budget to the…
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UN IRAQ
Canada Commits to Protect Iraq’s Mesopotamian Marshlands
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) signed an agreement for a project to protect Iraq’s southern Marshlands earlier this month, with a CAD 5 million (approximately US$ 3.7 million) contribution to increase biodiversity protection and people resilience in…
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UN IRAQ
FAO and partners continue to boost agricultural livelihoods in Nineveh
FAO representative in Iraq, Dr Salah El Hajj Hassan led a mission to several sites in Nineveh to follow up on the implementation of FAO-EU funded project, “Support to agricultural livelihoods of rural and peri-urban returnees and communities in Nineveh Governorate in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) joined…
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PHOTO INTERVIEWS
Spanish-Iraqi Chamber of Commerce on exponential trade growth between nations
Madrid, Spain – The Spanish-Iraqi Chamber of Commerce was founded in 2008, to strengthen existing and create further commercial relations between entrepenurs and businesses in Spain and Iraq. Amanch Yajatun, the president of the Spanish-Iraqi Chamber of Commerce, discusses with the Iraq International News Agency the focus and recent developments…
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NEWS
From Cohibas to Kit Kats, Western imports on sale in Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq – A rare combination of Cuban cigars and Western candy has hit the shelves in a shop in Baghdad. Cuban cigars, known for their unique taste and quality, have long been a favorite among cigar connoisseurs worldwide. However, due to trade embargoes and sanctions, they have been difficult…
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Travel
Alex Reynolds on her solo motorcycle adventure across Iraq
In an interview with the Iraq International News Agency, British citizen Alex Reynolds, who earlier this year took on an epic journey across the nation of Iraq by motorcycle, spoke about her experience. Why did you choose to visit Iraq? I was curious about the history of the region, and…
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NEWS
Baghdad: Iconic Eid game Mheibes attracts crowds
The ancient game of Mheibes has been attracting crowds of enthusiastic players and onlookers in the streets of Iraq in recent weeks, as popularity surges during Eid celebrations. The traditional game, which dates back to the ancient Mesopotamian era, has long been a beloved pastime in Iraq, but has experienced…
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