A poem by Kurdish poet Mohammed Pakzh has ranked 8th in the 3rd World Poetry Event held in Austria. Organized by the Amazonas Foundation, the
The Slemani UNESCO Creative City of Literature Office extends its warmest congratulations to the newly designated Cities of Literature. Joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Today, in the cities of Rania and the Qaladze—Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, leading a delegation from the Slemani Governorate, participated in the
Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received the prominent and productive Kurdish artist, Mr. Mahir Hassan, head of the Rangala Theater Group. During the
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received Mr. Hussein Hama Gharib and Mr. Nawshirwan Aziz Muhammad—archaeologists and specialists from the Slemani Directorate of
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received the distinguished and prominent Kurdish artists, Mr. Ali Karim and Mr. Abdulaziz Majid. The artists visited
Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature has officially opened submissions for the second issue of the New Nottingham Journal (NNJ). Following the massive success of its sold-out
Wonju City of Literature (South Korea) is pleased to announce its 2026 International Residency Program. This opportunity offers one writer from the UNESCO Cities of
Slemani UNESCO City of Literature is participating in the “Talking Cities” project! Slemani UNESCO City of Literature is proud to take part in the Talking Cities project,
On Anfal Memorial Day, Afsana Press announces the publication of the novel THE RESURRECTED, written by Dutch researcher and author Joost Hiltermann. This novel is largely
This evening, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, attended the closing ceremony of the Kurdish Short Film Festival. The event was organized by the Cinema Art
Bachtyar Ali, the prominent Kurdish writer and novelist, has signed several contracts for the translation and publication of six of his novels into various foreign
Yesterday evening, with the attendance and supervision of Mr. Hama Hama Saeed, the Minister of Culture and Youth, Dr. Haval Abubaker participated in the opening ceremony of
The History of Slemani’s Music Bands and Singers to be Documented Slemani, April 5, 2026 – The Civil Development Organization (CDO) has announced a significant project
On the occasion of the Akitu Festival and the Babylonian New Year, Dr. Haval Abubaker the governor of Slemani,, accompanied by Mr. Hashim Hama Abdullah Director
A Major Opportunity for Researchers, Writers, and Artists Worldwide State Library Victoria (Melbourne, Australia) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Fellowship Program. This prestigious
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received a delegation from Slemani and Kurdistan representing the 17th International Badirkhan Festival, which was held in
World Theatre Day, celebrated annually on March 27th, is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a global recognition of the transformative
From March 19 to 21, 2026, the 17th Badirkhan International Festival will be held in Catanzaro, Italy. This year’s edition is dedicated to commemorating General
Exeter City of Literature is proud to announce an inaugural residency program for writers from UNESCO Cities of Literature. This unique opportunity offers space and
the Gdańsk House of Literature announced an exciting residency opportunity for writers and visual artists. The Project: The Literary Map of Gdańsk The residency aims to
Yesterday, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received Dr. Choman Hardi and Dr. Aras Fatah from the Hardi Cultural Center. During the meeting, they
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received Dr. Sherwankhan, a specialist in comic book art and graphic design. During the meeting, they discussed
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, alongside Mr. Nasir Rezazi, Asst. Prof. Dr. Rebwar Mala Nabi, and Ms. Tina Muhammad Nasir, participated in
Slemani Governor Attends “Mahwi and the Mystery of the Universe” Symposium Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, participated in a forum titled ‘Mahwi
On the afternoon of Sunday, February 15, 2026,the Galawezh Cultural Center inaugurated a collaborative poster exhibition entitled “Kurdishness and Rojava.” Showcasing the works of 10
A major cultural event titled “The Mahwi Symposium” is set to take place in Slemani this week to celebrate the life and Legacy of the legendary Kurdish
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received the esteemed artist Dr. Omar Tofiq During the meeting, they discussed the artist’s new fine arts
Tartu UNESCO Creative City of Literature announces a two-month residency program (April-May) for writers and translators. The program aims to increase international literary exchange and
The Slemani Children’s Cultural Department, affiliated with the Slemani General Directorate of Culture and Arts, organized a film screening and cultural education activities for 100
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received representatives of the Badirkhan Academy for Journalistic and Cultural Research. The visit was to express gratitude
“The History of the Emergence and Development of Music Notation” is a new work by the artist and academic Dr. Barzan Yassin, published with the
Saturday (January 31, 2026), the Galawezh Intellectual Center organized a panel titled ‘Kurdish Cinema: Challenges of Kurdishness and Constructing Different Forms.’ The panel featured Dr.
Join coordinators from literary prizes across the UNESCO Creative Cities of Literature for a dynamic virtual meeting hosted by the Melbourne City of Literature Office
Slemani Participates in Ulyanovsk’s Virtual Bookshelf Project Celebrating 10 Years of UNESCO Creative Cities Network The Slemani UNESCO Creative City of Literature Office proudly participated
The Espace Pandora association and the Municipal Library of Lyon are announcing the “René Leynaud” residency program for the year 2026. This program is for
Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, participated in the opening of a fine arts exhibition organized by the students of Shorshi Nwe high School
Upon the official invitation of the city of Taif, a UNESCO Creative City of Literature, a delegation from the Slemani UNESCO Creative City of Literature
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received the creative Kurdish poet and lawyer Jamal Ghambar, Sirwan Jalal (Director of the Lur Joint Center),
Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received Dr. Jerome and his family—recognized as an exemplary family in the fields of education and medicine in
The Sardam Golden Award has been presented to writer and translator Dr. Muhammad Kamal. Dr. Muhammad Kamal is a distinguished Kurdish philosopher, writer, and translator
Today, Slemani Governor Dr. Haval Abubaker welcomed the artist Omar Tofiq at the governorate office. The artist visited to present a painting to the Governor.
Today, Dr. Haval Abubaker, the Governor of Slemani, received the esteemed artist Rauf Rahman at the governorate office. The visit was conducted to present a
The Edinburgh International Book Festival inviting expressions of interest from leaders of book, multi-artform and ideas festivals across the world to take part in a
Today, at Tawar Hall, a special evening of poetry and music was held, featuring readings of profound poems by the late Legendary Nali and Salim
Sardam Publishing House is hosting a ceremony to honor and present the Sardam Golden Award to a prolific and highly distinguished cultural figure. Location: Cinema Salim Hall (Sardam
Today, at the Karge Cultur, the ‘Darkness-Anfal Art Documentary Project’ hosted an exhibition featuring the profound and invaluable paintings of the renowned Kurdish and international
Ljubljana, a UNESCO City of Literature, invites writers to apply for its 2026 residency program at the Švicarija Creative Centre. Two one-month residencies are available
January 5, 2026, an art exhibition by the artist Nadia Flayih, titled “Suggest a title”, was inaugurated at the Galawezh Gallery within the Galawezh Cultural Center. The
Wonju Creative City of Literature in South Korea presents two picture books in English to the Slemani Creative City of Literature Office. In return, the
