Diaspora
Renowned assyriologists to speak at Assyrian Australian event
The Assyrian Australian Association promises "Unforgettable lectures on the Epic of Gilgamesh and other ancient Mesopotamian writings" at its Gilgamesh festival.
The Assyria Post
Politics
Conference on minorities of Middle East to take place in Israel
Israeli social media personality and commentator Edy Cohen has initiated a conference in Tel Aviv focusing on minorities of the Middle East, including Assyrians.
Assyria
"It feels like a historic event"
The patriarchal visit has raised the morale of Assyrians in the Turabdin Region.
Diaspora
Assyrian American National Federation elects Alan Mooshekh as new president
Alan Mooshekh, a lawyer from Arizona, has been chosen to lead the Assyrian American National Federation following its annual meeting.
Assyria
Iraq's electoral commission accused of moves to block Assyrian representation
The Iraqi electoral commission is not following the rules when it comes to Assyrian candidates, according to the ADM.
Assyria
Assyrian activists criticize U.S. Consulate in Erbil over omission of Assyrian identity in site visit
The U.S. Consulate General in Erbil has come under criticism from Assyrian activists and intellectuals after a social media post about a visit to historical sites in northern Iraq omitted any reference to Assyrian heritage.
Patriarch's visit to Turabdin marks normalized relations
The Assyrian church leader's visit is yet another positive sign for the Turabdin Region.
Politics
Israeli leader's recognition of Assyrian genocide sparks Turkish reaction
The Turkish foreign ministry issued a formal statement following remarks by Israeli prime minister about the Assyrian genocide.
Culture
Athro Rhimo - a love drama touching upon social topics set for release next year
Assyrian director Aziz Said is bringing the feature film Athro Rhimo – Beloved Homeland to life with upcoming shoots in Germany and the ancient city of Midyat.
Assyria
Assyrian-owned building materials store opens in Mydiat
In a further sign of the accelerating Assyrian economic revival in the Turabdin Region, Isa Kaya Beth Barse, a young man from the village of Mzizah, opened a new building materials store in Midyat earlier this summer. Sisters open café in MidyatA trio of Assyrian sisters have transformed a lifelong
Assyria
Assyrian Aid Society launches four projects to boost family resilience
The Assyrian Aid Society – Iraq has unveiled four new initiatives under its small-loan program. These projects aim to empower families in rural areas by helping them rely on their own resources rather than on external aid, according to AAS-I. The newly launched initiatives include the establishment of a school supplies
Assyria
Plans announced for Simele massacre monument
Assyrian organizations have come together to establish a monument in the city of Simele for the 1933 massacre on Assyrians.