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In this section you can find news articles, statements, and publications about the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

June 18, 2014

Business opportunities in Kurdistan Region promoted at the Austrian Chamber of Commerce’s Iraq Forum

The Representation of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Austria participated in a business and investment forum for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, hosted by the Austrian Economic Chamber on Monday, 16 June in Vienna.
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June 4, 2014

KRG minister sets out Kurdish perspective at Bratislava security forum

Bratislava, Slovakia (KRG.org) – The Head of the Department of Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa concluded his visit to Slovakia where he attended the Bratislava global security (GLOBSEC) forum 2014. GLOBSEC is the leading foreign policy and security forum in Central Europe.
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June 4, 2014

Pope Francis hails President Barzani’s role in protecting Iraqi Christians and Syrian refugees

Vatican (KRG.org) – Pope Francis commended Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani and the citizens of the Region for their protection of Christians fleeing violence in other parts of Iraq and the safe haven provided for Syrian refugees.
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May 23, 2014

Ukraine International Airlines to launch connection between Vienna and Erbil

As of 3 June, another air connection will be offered between Austria and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, in addition to Austrian Airlines und Iraqi Airways: Ukraine International Airlines will be flying three times per week from Vienna to Erbil via Kiev and back.
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May 22, 2014

Scurdia: Music knows no borders

On May 20, 2014 the music band Scurdia visited the office of the Representation of the Kurdistan Regional Government. Markus Schirmer and Risgar Koshnaw presented their successful music project, which is well-known beyond the Austrian borders, and spoke with Dr. Mustafa Ramazan about a possible concert cooperation in Kurdistan.
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May 20, 2014

Interview: Strong Vienna-Erbil Relations Founded on Decades of Good Ties

By Zerya Shakely Dr Mustafa Goran, the representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Vienna, has a staff of more than a dozen people to help run daily affairs of the mission, as well as to facilitate diplomatic relations and official visits between Erbil and Vienna. The office arranges cultural events, connects the people…
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May 20, 2014

Women on the Frontlines

In a region where high-ranking positions continue to be dominated by men, the Kurdistan Region is a prime example of the enriching participation of women in business and society. The experiences of Talar Faiq Salih, General Director of Erbil International Airport or, Dawn Dekle, President of the American University of Iraq in Sulaimani, or the…
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May 20, 2014

5th Issue of the Kurdistan Review

The 5th publication of the Kurdistan Review provides an update on alluring leaders, emerging sectors, leading companies and rising trends shaping the future of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
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