“What (not) to say on animals (in zoos)” Project
May 25, 2026
This project will take place in the city of Heidelberg, in cooperation with the local zoo. This international edition invites local writers from UNESCO Creative
This project will take place in the city of Heidelberg, in cooperation with the local zoo. This international edition invites local writers from UNESCO Creative
In an innovative cultural initiative, Ramada Hotel has named its five new event, conference, and meeting halls after illustrious Kurdish poets and thinkers: Khani, Nali,
In coordination between the two UNESCO Cities of Literature, Melbourne and Slemani, the writer and researcher Ms. Nashmil Ali Barzanji participated successfully in the international
Participation of Slemani UNESCO city of literature in the ‘Page against Machine’ project, along with fellow member cities of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network of
Coordinated by both Slemani and Nottingham UNESCO Cities of Literature, three students from the Slemani International Educational Complex have been officially selected to participate in
Supported by Kurdsat Media Corporation, the Nawa Youth Orchestra recently held its third concert, showcasing a high standard of artistic excellence. As a key musical
From May 11–15, the UNESCO Cities of Literature Annual Conference is being hosted in Tartu, bringing together 66 delegates from 42 Cities of Literature around
To further serve the intellectual sphere, foster cultural dialogue, and promote creativity, emerging talent, and diverse enlightenment perspectives, the Galawezh Cultural Center is organizing the 29th Galawezh International
The author Bachtyar Ali will be participating in the Angered Book Fair in Gothenburg, Sweden, on the 8th and 9th of the month. His participation
As part of the preparations for the Kurdish Mobile Film Festival, Vim Foundation organized a mobile filmmaking course for a group of talented participants. The
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