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.
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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.
"It feels like a historic event"
The patriarchal visit has raised the morale of Assyrians in the Turabdin Region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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Assyrian shot dead in gang-related attack in Sydney
Sydney gang shooting leaves one Assyrian dead and another injured.
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Hüda-Par party representative argues against return of Assyrian church building
A leading figure from an Islamist party, largely composed of Kurds, is the latest to voice criticism of returning the old patriarchal seat of the Syriac Catholic Church in Mardin to its rightful owners.
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New cultural center inaugurated in Turabdin
The village of Arkah celebrated the opening of its cultural center in a sign of continued positive development for the Assyrian region.
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Ankawa’s growing grape festival showcases Assyrian heritage
An Assyrian farmers love for grapevines and wine is put on display each year in Ankawa during the Grape Basket Festival.
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Playground honors beloved villager in Turabdin – marking a rare example of memorial philanthropy
A newly opened playground in Arkah, Turabdin, is more than just a place for children to play. Donated entirely by the family of the late Stayfo d’Beth Hijo, the park stands as a rare example of Assyrian memorial philanthropy – honoring his memory while enriching village life.
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National German radio puts spotlight on local self-governance in Assyria
In a nine minute radio reportage in Deutchlandfunk the issue of Assyrian self governance is discussed.
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Youth organizations honor memory of victims in solemn ceremony in Simele
In an act of deep veneration, a group of Assyrian youth held a ceremony in Simele on Assyrian Martyrs day.
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Zalge TV: the latest addition to Assyrian broadcasting
Earlier this year, a new Assyrian online TV station began airing programs. On its social media channels, Zalge TV is described as “an Assyrian media platform dedicated to political, cultural, and linguistic issues of the Assyrians, presenting current events and contemporary topics in a distinctive and impactful way.” Little else
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Assyrians mark 92 years since pivotal massacre
The Simele massacre in 1933, just months after the declared independence of the new state of Iraq, has become a strong symbol of the Assyrian quest for rights and freedom in the land of historical Assyria.
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Locals protest possible return of historic church building in Mardin
Rumors of the Turkish president decreeing the return of the Syriac Catholic Church's patriarchal seat to its owners has stirred emotions among local muslims.
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11 years since ISIS invaded the Nineveh Plain Region
Assyrians of the Nineveh Plain Region continue to face uncertainty eleven years after ISIS onslaught.
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Her medical invention is valued at hundreds of millions
Assyrian-Swedish surgeon Miden Melle-Hannah’s special tool to puncture bladder cancer by inserting a needle through the urethra has turned her and her company into rising stars in the Swedish life science industry.