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Citadel of Erbil – UNESCO world heritage

Citadel of Erbil – UNESCO world heritage

The citadel of Erbil became a UNESCO world heritage site on 21 June 2014. The citadel is estimated to date back to 500 BC and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world. Erbil Mayor Nihad Qoja welcomed the news: “I am very happy with the choice of the UNESCO, the decision…
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Inauguration of eighth cabinet

Inauguration of eighth cabinet

The eighth cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government was sworn into office on 18 June 2014. The new government is a broad coalition consisting of all parties represented in parliament. As such, it reflects the inclusion of all political, ethnic, and religious groups in the governance of the Kurdistan Region. The new government announced that…
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Speech by Prime Minister Barzani at inauguration of eighth cabinet

Speech by Prime Minister Barzani at inauguration of eighth cabinet

Your Excellency Speaker of the Parliament, Distinguished Members of Parliament, Good afternoon. Today, we are announcing the new cabinet at a critical point in time. In 2003, we needed to act with one voice and work together in order to protect and preserve the achievements and interests of the Kurdistan Region. Similarly, we need to…
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