Interviews
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Ahmet Turk, a veteran Kurdish politician and the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) candidate for the mayor of Mardin, told Rudaw that they have begun unofficial talks with Turkish officials about resuming the long-stalled Kurdish peace process, but noted that ultimate power over the matter rests with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with his grip on state institutions.
Alexander Petrovsky, head of the department of oncology and mammography at the N.N. Blokhin Russian Cancer Research Center, about the research underway to create vaccines aimed at treating cancer.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said scientists in the country were close to developing vaccines for cancer that would soon be ready for patients. “I hope that soon they will be effectively used as methods of individual therapy,” Putin said in a televised address from Moscow.
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq’s Minister of Water Resources Aoun Diab said on Thursday that Syria has joined neighbouring Turkey and Iran in obstructing the flow of water into Iraq. He also accused Ankara of failing to comply with its agreement with Baghdad.
on Thursday that “Syria has also seized water from the Tabqa dam” in Raqqa province which is mostly under the control of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Dr. Shilan Karim, director of the Sulaimaniyah Institute of Renewable Energy, told our reporters that the institute has launched a new solar panel research program aimed at reducing energy dependence on imported fuels. “We are working closely with local universities and international partners to create affordable and efficient solar solutions for households and businesses across Kurdistan,” Karim said.
She added that while the technical research is progressing well, the ultimate implementation of renewable energy projects requires cooperation from both the regional government and private investors to ensure widespread adoption.
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Bahroz Rashid, CEO of Green Future Trading and Agriculture Company, spoke to our team about the company’s plans to expand agricultural exports across the Middle East. “We are exploring advanced irrigation techniques and high-quality seed varieties to improve yields, while ensuring sustainability and compliance with international standards,” Rashid said.
He also highlighted the challenges facing local farmers, particularly access to financing and modern equipment, noting that collaboration with international partners will be key to overcoming these barriers.
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Professor Dilan Ahmed, head of the Neurology Department at Sulaymaniyah Medical University, discussed ongoing research into neurodegenerative diseases. “Our team is conducting clinical trials on therapies that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s,” Ahmed said.
She emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and preventive measures while acknowledging that the broader success of such research depends on both government support and public awareness campaigns. “Science can provide the tools, but policy and community engagement are essential for effective treatment,” she concluded.
