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Deputy Speaker Hawrami congratulates Xebat newspaper on 62nd anniversary

As the first daily newspaper, Xebat has long been a training ground for thousands of capable people who are patriots defending Kurdistan's rights.

Parliament’s Presidency wishes Christians in Kurdistan and around the world Happy Easter

On this happy occasion of Easter, our hope is that the peaceful coexistence and acceptance among all the religions and communities of the Kurdistan Region continues.

Parliament passes Law on Protection of Local Products; votes to exclude Dr. Kazim Faruq from sittings until he apologizes for showing disrespect

Kurdistan Parliament on 31 March passed the Law on Protection of Local Products with 73 votes, held first readings of the Bill on the Electricity Ministry and the Second Amendments to the Law on the General Integrity Commission, and completed the second reading of the Bill on Conservation of Water Networks. MPs voted to exclude MP Dr. Kazim Faruq (New Generation) from sittings until he apologizes for disrespecting Parliament.

Deputy Speaker Hawrami congratulates Iraqi Communist Party on 87th anniversary

The Iraqi Communist Party ever since its founding has always fought relentlessly against oppression and made great sacrifices and continues to do so today, being as relevant now in Iraq as it was historically.

Committees' recent meetings - 30 March 2021

Committees are working on amending the Pharmacists Syndicate Law, designating a Kurdistan Journalism Day, and a water management and conservation bill. They discussed the impact of the latest Coronavirus situation on schools and higher education.  

Order of Business for sitting of 31 March 2021: Readings of three bills, vote on Bill on Protection of Domestic Products

The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewaz Faiq calls MPs to a sitting on Wednesday 31st March 2021 at 11am – the fifth ordinary sitting of the spring session of the third year of the fifth term of Parliament. The Presidency of Parliament announces the order of business of the sitting as follows:

Parliament holds photography exhibition on late Dr. Rozh Nuri Shawes's life and career

The Kurdistan Parliament on 29 March held an exhibition of photographs of the late Dr. Rozh Nuri Shawes, the former speaker of Parliament who passed away in February.

On 33rd anniversary of chemical bombardment Parliament and Government discuss how to improve Halabja's infrastructure and services

Kurdistan Parliament on 16 March, the 33rd remembrance of the Halabja chemical bombardment, held a sitting on how to improve services for the people of Halabja governorate.

Speaker Rewaz Faiq expresses condolences to Mahmoud Sangawi on passing of his wife Saada Hama Salih

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq sent the following message of condolence to PUK political bureau member Mahmoud Sangawi, on the passing of his wife Saada Hama Salih. 

Committees' recent meetings - 17 March 2021

The Energy Committee heard about harm to health and the environment from burning gasoil for electricity generation. Two books on the Kurdistani areas outside the KRG administrative area were launched.