Originally from Kirkuk, Baban Kerkuki has spent years establishing himself as a poet in Dutch literary circles.

Last November, we received the news that İlhan Sami Çomak had finally been granted his freedom—a moment that took many of us ...

Andalibi is a widely respected nay (reed flute) player and an in-demand side player virtuoso for top traditional Persian ...

Commissioner for human rights at the Council of Europe Michael O’Flaherty said he was concerned about the treatment of asylum ...

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Today marks the 34th anniversary of the passing of renowned Kurdish poet, linguist, and scholar Abdulrahman Sharafkandi, better known as Hejar Mukriyani. His commemoration, which ...

During the conversation, Mander read a haunting poem, once recited at Mahsa Amini’s grave by a Kurdish poet. “Don’t close your eyes, you and your eyes. Don’t send me hopelessly away from ...

Doubles from £135. Arrowing eastwards from the Aegean port city of Izmir (ancient Smyrna) to Konya, once home of the mystic poet Rumi, the Mavi Tren (Blue Train) heads up onto the Anatolian ...