Growing Concerns Over the Ronaki Electricity Project in Kurdistan On March 9, 2025, former Kurdish MP Ahmed Al-Hajj Rashid expressed significant public discontent regarding the Ronaki project, designed to enhance
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Sulaymaniyah Residents Protest Rising Generator Costs Amid Electricity Supply Crisis On Sunday, March 2, 2025, residents of Sulaymaniyah voiced their frustration over the soaring costs associated with civil generator services,
The presence of foreign workers and the ongoing struggles within Iraq's private sector have been widely discussed as contributing factors to the country’s high unemployment rates. Manar Al-Ubaidi, the head
Electricity Crisis in Iraq: A Looming Threat Ahead of Summer As Iraq grapples with ongoing economic challenges, critical concerns have emerged regarding the potential for increased electricity disruptions. With summer
Update on Turkey's Pension Reforms The Turkish parliament has revised the minimum pension for retirees, increasing it to 14,469 liras (approximately $530). In a unanimous decision, Turkey's parliament has updated
Disruption in Libya's Oil Operations: Protests Impacting Production Recent protests at the Sidra and Lanuf oil ports in Libya have led to significant disruptions in the loading of oil tankers.
**Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Economic Concerns** On Wednesday, oil prices showed signs of stabilization after hitting multi-week lows. The rebound follows confirmation from the White House regarding U.S. President Donald