IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

The economic repercussions of the Internet service in Iraq

The economic repercussions of the Internet service in Iraq

2019/10/10 12:35

BAGHDAD: The center of specialized communications technology, on Thursday, the economic repercussions of the disconnection of the Internet service in Iraq.
The platform of information technology in a statement received (Euphrates News) a copy, “that the Internet cut in Iraq has negative repercussions, especially on the commercial sectors. On the economic level, although there are no accurate statistics on the Iraqi economy losses due to Internet interruption, but estimated Read more…

These are the most important decisions of Abdul Mahdi to restore calm to Iraq

These are the most important decisions of Abdul Mahdi to restore calm to Iraq

10/10/2019

Kalkamsh Press / Baghdad

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi vowed on Wednesday night to reveal what he called “the most corrupt in Iraq.”

Abdul-Mahdi said in a speech to the Iraqi people: “We will issue a list of names of the top corrupt people Read more…

The House of Representatives votes on Suha Hussein as Minister of Education

The House of Representatives votes on Suha Hussein as Minister of Education

10.10.2019 16:49

Baghdad Today _ Baghdad

The House of Representatives voted on Thursday to choose Suha Hussein as Minister of Education.

A parliamentary source told (Baghdad today), “Parliament voted in its meeting currently held, to choose Read more…

Abdul-Mahdi reveals a forthcoming ministerial reshuffle and a list of the top corrupt

Abdul-Mahdi reveals a forthcoming ministerial reshuffle and a list of the top corrupt and the formation of a committee of experts called for by the reference

Thursday , 10 October 2019 at 11:06

Baghdad / Sky Press

Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has revealed that a cabinet reshuffle will be announced soon.
“We will issue anti-corruption resolutions and a few hours later we will issue a list of the top corrupt individuals who have been convicted,” Abdul-Mahdi said Read more…

The Prime Minister offers five names to fill the portfolios in his amendments to the cabinet

The Prime Minister offers five names to fill the portfolios in his amendments to the cabinet

Thursday , 10 October 2019 at 16:47 pm

Baghdad / Sky Press

The Prime Minister submitted five candidates for the portfolios in his amendments as part of his recent reform package.

“These names are Amir al-Bayati, minister of communications, Read more…

Washington urges Abdul Mahdi to take immediate steps to protesters’ demands and address corruption

Washington urges Abdul Mahdi to take immediate steps to protesters’ demands and address corruption

2019/10/9 9:09

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to “exercise maximum restraint and address complaints from protesters,” the State Department said.
“The minister regretted the tragic loss of life over the past few days and urged the Iraqi government to exercise maximum restraint,” the ministry said in a statement issued on Tuesday after more than 100 people were killed Read more…

President Saleh renews call for substantial cabinet reshuffle

President Saleh renews call for substantial cabinet reshuffle

09/10/2019

Kalkamsh Press / Baghdad

President Barham Saleh renewed on Wednesday morning a call for a major and fundamental ministerial reshuffle.

“A fundamental reshuffle is needed to improve the performance of the government,” a presidential statement quoted Saleh as saying.

“The reshuffle should bring about a qualitative leap Read more…

Internet service is only open during working hours

Internet service is only open during working hours

Wednesday 09 October 2019 at 11:07

Baghdad / Sky Press
A source in the government crisis cell, Wednesday, that the Internet service will return during working hours only.
The security analyst Hisham al-Hashemi quoted the source as saying that “the times of broadcasting Internet services from seven in the morning Read more…

Leader in the “Badr” announces his resignation from the organization .. The reason ?!

Leader in the “Badr” announces his resignation from the organization .. The reason ?!

Wednesday 09 October 2019 at 10:48

Baghdad / Sky Press

Leader in the Badr Organization Dhi Qar branch Adel Mezher al-Jabri, announced today, his resignation from the organization, while demanding that those responsible for the merger file be held accountable.

Al-Jabri said in a statement, “I am one of the Badr Organization officials Read more…

Parliament votes on the recommendations of the demands of the demonstrators and the abolition of the offices of general inspectors {expanded}

Parliament votes on the recommendations of the demands of the demonstrators and the abolition of the offices of general inspectors {expanded}

2019/10/8 15:55

BAGHDAD: The House of Representatives voted in its eighth session of the first legislative term of the second legislative year of the fourth parliamentary session, which was held under the chairmanship of the President of the Council Mohammed Halbousi and the presence of 212 deputies, Tuesday 8/10 / 2019, on the recommendations of the parliamentary committee on the demands of demonstrators and the abolition of the offices of general inspectors.
“At the outset of the session, al-Halbousi pointed out that the difficult days passed Read more…

World Council: Iraq maintains its global position with the largest reserves of gold

World Council: Iraq maintains its global position with the largest reserves of gold

2019-10-08 | 03:17

The World Gold Council announced on Tuesday that Iraq has maintained its global position with the largest reserves of gold, which represents 7% of the rest of its currencies.
The Council said in a statistical published on its website during the month of October and saw it, Alsumaria News, ” Iraq has maintained its fifth position in the Arab world, Read more…

Continued blocking of social networking sites in “Iraq” with the exception of Kurdistan

Continued blocking of social networking sites in “Iraq” with the exception of Kurdistan

Tuesday 08 October 2019 at 11:32

Baghdad / Sky Press

Social networking sites continue to be blocked in all governorates of Iraq, with the exception of the Kurdistan region, after the partial return of Internet service to the country, after being cut off for several days.

The Internet service returned yesterday evening, in part Read more…

These are the categories that will be covered by the prime minister’s new reform package

These are the categories that will be covered by the prime minister’s new reform package

Tuesday 08 October 2019 at 14:14 pm

Baghdad / Sky Press

A new political reform package expected to be announced soon will include a number of categories, a political source said on Tuesday.
The source said that “Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi will soon announce a new reform package will be the second of its kind in less than 24 hours, in conjunction with Read more…

Intermittent Internet service returns to Baghdad

Intermittent Internet service returns to Baghdad

07:23 – 07/10/2019

BAGHDAD –
The Internet service has returned sporadically after a 5-day break, residents in Baghdad said on Monday.
The citizens in an interview with (Mawazine News) that “the service has returned to the capital gradually, but there is a weakness Read more…

Iraqi Prime Minister: new reforms in the coming days to meet the demands of citizens

Iraqi Prime Minister: new reforms in the coming days to meet the demands of citizens

07 October 2019 11:30 AM

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi received a phone call from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

The Prime Minister reviewed developments in the security situation and the return to normalcy after lifting the curfew.

Adel Abdul Mahdi, the control of security forces and stability, and the government offers a package of reforms Read more…

104 dead and 6,000 wounded six days in Iraq

104 dead and 6,000 wounded six days in Iraq

7/10/2019

The death toll from the protests (which has been going on in the country for six days) has reached 104, with more than 6,000 wounded, including military personnel, according to Iraqi Defense and Interior Ministry spokesmen.

At a press conference, the defense spokesman denied Read more…

An official source reveals Abdul Mahdis plan

An official source reveals Abdul Mahdis plan

2019-10-06 | 04:11

An official source revealed the plan of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on the demonstrations witnessed in a number of provinces, including Baghdad, while noting that Abdul Mahdi is not responsible for the remnants of the last five governments.

The source said that “Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi agreed to proceed with a plan Read more…

Iraq .. The crisis of high food prices began to fade and the appetite for buying dollars

Iraq .. The crisis of high food prices began to fade and the appetite for buying dollars

2019-10-06 | 04:29

The markets for the sale of fruits and vegetables in Iraq have seen a remarkable turnout by those who are after the decision to impose a curfew in Baghdad and a number of provinces, but the crisis of high food prices began to fade after the decision to lift the ban.

The Directorate of the distribution of petroleum products Read more…

Satellite TV closes its offices in Baghdad

Satellite TV closes its offices in Baghdad

2019-10-06 | 07:54

A number of satellite channels closed their offices after “attacks” by unknown assailants.
According to security sources, the office of the channel “Arab Event” in Abu Nawas Street in the Karrada district of central Baghdad was attacked by masked gunmen.

In the context, announced the channel Tigris stormed its building Read more…

Halbousi calls on the Government of Iraq to identify the names of “whales of corruption”

Halbousi calls on the Government of Iraq to identify the names of “whales of corruption”

Posted, 06/10/2019 358

Kalkamsh Press / Baghdad

Parliament Speaker Mohammad al-Halbousi on Saturday called on the government to name the “whales of corruption” to hold them accountable.

Halbousi was speaking at a press conference from the parliament Read more…