Iraq’s Ministry of Transportation announced the completion of 59 flights, transporting 10,484 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia between May 4 and 19. The operation aimed to ensure timely and smooth travel for pilgrims from various provinces.
On May 21, 2025, the KRG Corruption Commission began investigating the undeclared assets of several senior regional officials. The inquiry follows Article 14 of the 2016 Financial Liability Disclosure Guidelines.
In April 2025, Iraq recorded 5,665 divorce cases and 28,853 marriage contracts, with Baghdad/Karkh leading in both. The data highlights regional variations in family stability, signaling ongoing social challenges nationwide.
Srwa Abdulwahid has criticized the outdated KRG cabinet for signing multi-billion dollar contracts despite its expired mandate. She warned that such financial agreements could face legal consequences and violate constitutional limits.
PUK's election head in Kirkuk says Kurds should participate in the upcoming elections with three separate lists. He criticized the attempt to unite with the KDP under a single list.
Two brothers, aged 10 to 12, were killed in a serious traffic accident on their way to school. The truck driver involved has been detained.
households currently benefit from a 50% electricity bill discount, paying 25,000–50,000 dinars monthly in spring. In summer, without the discount, monthly bills are expected to rise to 150,000–200,000 dinars due to higher usage.
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the first Kurdistan parliamentary elections, a milestone in the region’s democratic journey. As Iraq prepares for upcoming elections, citizens are urged to renew their biometric cards to ensure their participation.
The Kurdistan Region’s Health Ministry has confirmed a dengue fever case in Erbil involving a Mosul resident now in intensive care. Out of two confirmed cases in recent weeks, one patient has died and the other recovered.
PUK Deputy leader Rafat Abdullah called for the swift formation of a new KRG cabinet. He stressed inclusive governance and reaffirmed the PUK's role in maintaining regional stability.
A Zakho woman died after 17 days in a coma caused by an accidental blood transfusion. The 38-year-old mother of six had been under intensive care until her condition worsened.
The first group of KRG pilgrims left Sulaimani for Mecca, with 200 traveling by land and 320 by air. A total of 5,136 pilgrims are expected to perform Hajj from the Kurdistan Region.
Three people, including two civil defense workers, died after falling into an oil and gasoline storage warehouse in Erbil’s Shamak district. The incident occurred during a rescue attempt at the Kochar refinery.
15,000 citizens born in 2007 have received their biometric voter cards in Erbil, while 27,000 fingerprint issues have been resolved. The Commission urges citizens to register before the deadline, with centers open daily, including holidays.
Iraq will receive 400,000 tons of wheat from Kurdistan Region farmers, with set prices based on cultivation type. Officials say current wheat reserves are sufficient to prevent any supply issues.
The New Generation Movement faction in the Kurdistan Parliament has rejected the sharp increase in electricity prices, calling it an exploitation of citizens. They vowed to take all legal measures and apply pressure both in parliament and on the streets to stop the decision.
The Kurdistan Regional Government has approved a new five-tier electricity pricing system, raising rates from 72 to 350 dinars per kilowatt. The decision aims to regulate energy consumption and address rising electricity costs across the region.
Farmers in Duzkhurmatu protested the arrival of imported Arabs, accusing them of seizing large areas of agricultural land. They said no authorities have responded to their demands and vowed not to give up their land
The Kurdistan Regional Government is scheduled to meet today to decide on the pricing of expensive electricity. A government source indicated that the minimum price per kilowatt may be set at 100 dinars, amid public debate and high cost concerns.