News
2009-10-12
NASA Astronaut William M. Shepherd visiting Kurdistan
Captain Shepherd will visit schools to inspire students for future visions and helps KRG, Kurdistan Regional Government in future planning of business strategies for Kurdistan. Eculink supported Mr. Shepherd with Kurdistani and Iraqi media contacts arranging interviews with TV channels and other media.
www.aknews.com/en/aknews/3/77726/
2009-09-21
Nordic media interested in business opportunities in Iraq
TV and Radio channels have in several programs during September given me pooprtunity to tell about the stability and needs of investments in Iraqi Kurdistan. See TV4 interview.
2009-07-23
KRG launches Kurdistan Investment Guide
Kurdistan Regional Government has launched Invest in the Future 2009.
This yearly publication about progress in the Kurdistan Region is cooperation with Newsdesk Media, Washington. Editor is Professor Brendan O´Leary.
Download pdf at www.krg.org
2009-07-14
French National Day reception
On the occasion of French National Day, French General Consul in Erbil, Iraq, Dr Frédéric Tissot held a reception. President of Kurdistan, Masoud Barzani honoured the occasion by visiting the celebration.
2009-07-06
Teachers in Swedish language for immigrants visit Kurdistan
“We wanted to see with our own eyes the country where many of our students come from.
We live in families both in Sulemaniya and Erbil. This is an overwhelming experience. Many more SFI-teachers should come and see, to really understand their students´ backgrounds.” Gunilla and Åsa from SFI in Gothenburg say, in the middle. Michelle Molan from Australia to left side and Tiina Kantola on the right.
2009-07-06
Swedish daily paper SvD about business opportunities in Iraq
The Swedish daily paper Svenska Dagbladet gives an example about business- and job opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Read also "Tiina i Irak" at Merit Wager´s blog.
2009-07-05
French Tour operator inaugurated in Kurdistan
Babel Tours is new and original Tour Operator arranging tours in Kurdistan´s historical sites. Babel Tours inaugurated at the new office in Ainkawa by CEO Hubert Debbash, who also is the owner of the French Terre Entière, and by Consul Général Docteur Frédéric Tissot. The well known archeologist Narmin Ali Amin is the Cultural Counselor of Babel Tours.
2009-07-04
America-Kurdistan Friendship Association 4th July BBQ
AKFA invited for celebration of the American Independence Day 4th July. The BBQ took place at Khanzad Resort & Hotel north of Erbil.
2009-07-03
SWEDEN HOME in Erbil
The shop selling the Swedish home textile concept Hemtex has opened in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, on Shaqlawa Street, next to Rozaleen Hotel.
2009-07-01
Swedish Embassy now in Baghdad
Today Swedish Embassy opened in Baghdad. Presence in Iraq is a very important step in promoting the mutual business relations.
The embassy moved from this location in Amman, Jordan, from where it has maintained the diplomatic relations with Iraq.
2009-06-25
World Music Day in Erbil
Consulate Général de France in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, invited for celebration of World Music Day with the world famous artist Sivan Perwer.
2009-04-29
Finnish KONTIO wooden houses in Iraq
AGS Pro Finland´s owner is Finnish-Kurdish Subhi Akreyi who markets Finnish wooden houses from KONTIO in Iraq. Finnish SAUNA is of course part of the assortment. AGS and Kontiotuote Oy exhibited at the Erbil International Fair. In the picture Subhi Akrey and Antti Lamminpää from Kontiotuote Oy.
2009-04-22
AKNews visit Ster Tower
AKNews reporters visit Ster Tower site to write about the 15-story office building that Ster Group builds in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. Opening is planned for April 2010.
Read the article here
http://www.aknews.com/en/aknews/2/34181/
2009-03-05
Mountain view
A breathtaking view from the mountains on the way to Barzan village. The birthday of late Mustafa Barzani was celebrated by visiting his grave. A memorable day with people who knows how to appreciate their freedom. The speech was given by the CFO of Ster Group, a woman, mother of three children, who lived in exile in Holland in 28 years. She is now back with her family to contribute to the development of her country.