The Nomination files produced by the States Parties are published by the World Heritage Centre at its website and/or in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to ...

Erbil’s city center is home to its historic citadel and bazaar. The city, which lacks adequate public transit, has one of the highest levels of air pollution in Iraq. Poor quality petrol is a ...

While Iraq is safe for tourists in many regions, it's wise to stay informed about local conditions and steer clear of ...

If Estonian troops should maintain any presence in the country, the defense minister confirmed two possible options: remaining in Baghdad as part of NATO's Iraq mission or staying at the Erbil base in ...

Iraq's Christian community is one of the oldest in the world The Archbishop of Irbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, has accused Britain's Christian leaders of failing to do enough in defence of ...

The area surrounding the market includes restaurants, cafes, hotels and more stores, while its location close to the citadel attracts rising numbers of tourists from Iraq and other countries.