The Swedish government has signaled a notable change in its foreign policy following a recent visit to Syria by Sweden's minister for International Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa and Foreign Trade minister Johan Forsell.
Founded during the COVID-19 lockdowns in Belgium, Beth Zmirothe, meaning House of Songs, has grown into one of the most impactful projects dedicated to the preservation of Western Assyrian music.
In a bizarre turn of events, an Assyrian businessman in Kurdish-ruled Northern Iraq watched his small restaurant being bulldozed on the orders of local authorities–only to be promised its return by a 25-year-old member of the ruling Barzani clan.
21-year-old Assyrian footballer Charbel Shamoon scored his debut A-League Mens goal for Perth Glory on their recent away win over Macarthur FC in Sydney - a late, decisive strike that sealed a 2-0 victory under their new coach.
Yonadam Kanna, one of the founders and former secretary-general of the Assyrian Democratic Movement, has been expelled from the party amid an intensifying internal struggle.
Nearing their 20-year milestone, the Assyrian and Akkadian dictionaries stand as enduring volunteer efforts that help safeguard linguistic heritage for users around the world.
The “New Midyat Project,” a housing development promoted as a neighborhood for diaspora Assyrians, is drawing criticism from Assyrians who say it was planned without their input and fails to reflect their needs or priorities.
Diaspora Assyrians seeking to visit different parts of Assyria will soon have more travel options with the reopening of Mosul International Airport and the upgrade of Mardin’s airport to international status.
A young Assyrian-American launches an ambitious effort to deliver reliable electricity to Iraq’s Assyrian heartland.
Assyrian-Australian boxer Alex Naman extended his perfect record to 9–0, defeating his opponent to win the IBO Oceania-Orient Super Bantamweight title, another milestone in the rising fighter’s journey from refugee roots to undefeated pro.
Through innovative and engaging social-media content, are inspiring a new generation to learn and reconnect with the Assyrian language.
A new opera from the Assyrian Arts Institute seeks to revive the Epic of Gilgamesh for modern audiences. The project drew strong interest at a full Harvard preview as work continues toward a 2026 debut in Los Angeles.
Assyria
The return of Arbo’s historic Assyrian name was expected to be a moment of unclouded celebration. Instead, a newly installed multilingual road sign has revived long-standing fears about cultural encroachment and political symbolism in a region where identity has always been contested.
Sport
Swedish-Assyrian footballer Nahir Besara has been named Player of the Year in Allsvenskan, Sweden’s top tier, after a standout season.
In a historic first for the Mor Jacob of Sarug Monastery in Germany, a young Assyrian has been vested as a Syriac Orthodox monk, marking a symbolic renewal of Assyrian monastic life in Europe.
Sport
Assyrians continue to play a significant role in Iraq’s campaign to earn a berth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff, reflecting a historic pattern of influence within the national team.
Assyria
As Assyrians return to Tur Abdin, some find that their ancestral lands are no longer in their names after a land-registry process created a mess. Now, community leaders are racing to correct past mistakes.
Diaspora
Across the diaspora, Assyrian organizations are using youth camps to help young Assyrians connect around a shared identity and common cause.
A 46-year-old Houston man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Marvan Batoo, a 40-year-old Assyrian father of three from Michigan.
While some diaspora Assyrians are working to strengthen their presence in Assyria, others are embarking on a new wave of migration to Spain’s sun-drenched coasts.
Sydney’s recent Gilgamesh Festival highlighted the enduring legacy of Assyria while showcasing the accomplishments of the Assyrian-Australian community.
Culture
Arim Hawsho’s obsession with ancient Assyrian cooking has taken him across different corners of Assyria – and soon, it will make him the author of a truly unique book.
Assyria
After decades of decline and a multi-year restoration effort, Alqosh’s historic bazaar is preparing to welcome visitors once again.
Assyria
Five candidates backed by non-Assyrian parties have secured the Assyrian quota seats in Iraq’s elections, a result the Assyrian Democratic Movement denounces as a “confiscation” of Assyrians’ rights.