Federal Court Urges Legal Solution to KRG Salary Crisis
The Iraqi Federal Court called for a legal resolution to the KRG salary issue. A decision on salary disbursement is expected tomorrow amid constitutional concerns.
A new convoy of Hajj pilgrims arrived in the Kurdistan Region by land after being stranded due to airport closures caused by Iran-Israel tensions. They had originally traveled by air due to health issues but were forced to return overland after flight cancellations.
A six-year-old boy drowned in the Choman River in Soran during a family outing. His body was found 1.5 km from the scene and sent for examination.
Erbil’s Food Receipt Directorate urges citizens to register via the Bitaqa Tamwini app by July 5. Newborns and deceased individuals are excluded for now, and unregistered users will be blocked.
Exams continue in Baghdad, while they are postponed in the Kurdistan Region due to regional tensions. PM Sudani visited exam centers and emphasized accountability for any breaches.
Food imports from Iran to the Kurdistan Region continue, with no reported shortages. Authorities assure the region has sufficient reserves and are monitoring prices amid regional tensions.
Iraq’s Education Ministry has set June 16 as the start of summer holidays. National exam students are not included in the break.
The Iraqi Independent High Election Commission (IHEC) has extended the biometric voter registration deadline until June 20, urging all eligible citizens to complete their registration to ensure voting eligibility.
The Iraqi Ministry of Commerce announced the arrival of 42,800 tons of Thai rice at the port of Umm Qasr for distribution to citizens as part of the national food ration system. The rice is currently undergoing quality inspections.
A Kurdish woman from Khalifan gave birth to a baby boy named Mohammed in Medina during Hajj. It marks the first Kurdish birth in Saudi Arabia this year.
A KDP MP criticized Finance Minister Taif Sami’s salary suspension letter as illegal and expects the Federal Court to address it. He also said Baghdad is not ready to export oil via SOMO.
The Kurdistan Region earned $12.9 billion in 2024, 87% from oil. However, salary payments remain incomplete due to revenue disputes with Baghdad.
IHEC has approved 8,788 polling centers and 40,800 polling stations. So far, 231,160 people have applied to be poll workers out of the 250,000 needed.
A 37-year-old religious teacher was shot dead in Qushtapa, Erbil, due to an old social dispute. The suspect, whose child died years ago in a related incident, has been arrested.
Iraq condemned the school shooting in Graz, Austria, that left several people dead and injured. The Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity and offered condolences to the victims' families.
IHEC has reported no registered cases of voting card sales so far. Meanwhile, 38 coalitions have registered and 1.85 million voters have updated their information.
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity confirms uninterrupted electricity purchases from the Kurdistan Region under existing contracts. Only the Iraq-Turkey transmission line is currently offline due to repairs.
Over 60,000 families will receive credits on their May electricity bills, with some households getting up to 80,000 dinars. The refund addresses overpayments and missed subsidies under the outgoing government’s pricing.
Iraq unveiled more than 130 investment projects targeting diverse sectors to boost economic growth and attract global investors. The forum gathered over 300 international entities, highlighting Iraq’s strategic location and resource wealth.
KDP MP Shuan Mohammed warned that continued salary delays may lead to using the referendum option. A decision on the issue is expected next week amid rising political tensions with Baghdad.
The KRG Civil Defense reported two deaths during Eid al-Adha—one by drowning and one in a car accident. A total of 173 fires occurred, including vehicle and structural fires.
The IGTC plans to receive all wheat from farmers in the Kurdistan Region despite a drop in production. Total wheat output is expected to exceed 4 million tons, down due to drought and water scarcity.
Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani confirmed that the FCC project will boost gasoline and kerosene production, reducing imports. He stressed completing the project on time to strengthen Iraq’s energy sector and economy.
The first convoy of Iraqi pilgrims is departing today from Taif Airport to Baghdad, marking the start of the return phase. Daily flights will continue until June 24 using Boeing 777 Dreamliner aircraft.
While the PUK and KDP have threatened to withdraw from Baghdad over salary disputes, their representatives continue to represent Iraq internationally, including at a UN conference in France.
The number of new voters in Iraq has surpassed one million and 85 thousand, the highest since 2005, the Electoral Commission said. The commission expects the number to rise further before the June 15 deadline.
Wheat collection for the 2025 season begins tomorrow in Sulaimani. Farmers from Piramagrun and Tanjaro will deliver first and second-grade wheat at set prices for one month
Iraq will ban cash payments in all government offices starting next month. The shift to electronic payments is part of a broader digital transformation initiative.
Over 2.19 million Iraqis are receiving social welfare benefits, including health insurance and food aid. More than 51,000 youth have been hired in ministries, and self-employment loans up to 50 million dinars are being offered.
Iraq’s Ministry of Labor has announced loan programs of up to 350 million dinars to support youth-led small businesses, in partnership with international organizations. Job seekers can apply through a dedicated career platform linking employers, workers, and investors.