‘Ego’s house is empty’: Assyrian elder shot dead in Turkey
Gevriye Ego, 92, a leading voice against land grabs of Assyrian homes in Turkey, was shot dead at his home on Monday in the village...
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Baghdeda protesters light fire to house, barber shop belonging to al-Haitham Hall owner
by Joe Snell
Protesters on Friday evening lit fire to a house and barber shop in Baghdeda, Iraq that belong to the owner of the al-Haitham Hall....
Massive fire at Assyrian wedding in Baghdeda kills over 100
by Joe Snell
A massive fire broke out at an Assyrian wedding reception in Baghdeda in northern Iraq late Tuesday....
Crashed Turkish drone sparks fires in Nahla Valley, locals assemble firefighting force
by Joe Snell
A Turkish drone crashed Friday in the Nahla Valley of northern Iraq, according to eyewitnesses, sparking fires across an estimated 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) of Assyrian...
Australian Embassy, Assyrian Aid Society build irrigation canal in Kashkawa
by Joe Snell
Australia's Embassy in Iraq partnered with the Assyrian Aid Society of Iraq to replace weathered irrigation canals with concrete channels in the village of Kashkawa....
Photo exhibit traces genocide’s impact on traditional Assyrian garments
by Joe Snell
A photo exhibit showcasing traditional Assyrian clothing from the early 20th century premiered at the State Parliament of New South Wales. The collection of black...
Where tradition ferments: Assyrians revive ancient winemaking process
With the support of Assyrians across northern Iraq, a new wine festival seeks to retain the Assyrian village of Dehe’s storied history, pass it on...
Pizzeria in Tur Abdin opens as local tourism surges in southern Turkey
by Joe Snell
A new pizzeria opened in the Tur Abdin region of southeast Turkey on June 3 to a crowd of local politicians, government officials and residents...
Clothing shop rises amid rubble of Batnaya
A new women and children’s clothing shop in Batnaya, a village in the Nineveh Governorate of northern Iraq, is part of a slow trend to...
New medical center in Lebanon serves Assyrians impacted by port explosion
A new medical center in Lebanon will serve Assyrians living in areas affected by the Aug. 4 Beirut explosion....