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Meet Sirwan Hadi: The “Kurdish Modric” Captaining Dutch Youth

Ahora Qadi2026-08-13

2026-08-13

Sirwan Hadi, An 11-year-old Kurdish football player in the Netherlands, has earned the nickname the “Kurdish Modric” due to his impressive skills on the pitch. This young prodigy has managed to secure a place among the top Dutch clubs and has even been selected as the captain of the country’s......

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A Statement from the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation

Ahora Qadi2026-08-122026-08-12

2026-08-122026-08-12

To the Kurdistanis in the Diaspora… To the resilient people of Kurdistan, The Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation (KDC) rejects all forms of hate speech, defamation, and incitement to violence against any community, religion, or ethnic group. We believe that such rhetoric—regardless of the pretext or justification—damages the unity and social fabric......

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KDC Meets Kurdish Youth in Netherlands

Ahora Qadi2026-08-10

2026-08-10

The Kurdistani Diaspora Federation – Netherlands held a meeting with a group of Kurdish students and youth residing in the country to encourage their participation in Kurdish national events and activities. On Sunday, the Kurdistani Diaspora Federation – Netherlands hosted a gathering in Rotterdam with Kurdish students and youth. The......

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KDC Mourns Kurdish Artist Muzaffar Shafiei

Ahora Qadi2026-08-09

2026-08-09

In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Dear Mrs. Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman and the family of theater artist Muzaffar Shafiei, It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we received the news of the passing of the prominent theater artist of Kurdistan and the diaspora,......

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A Kurd is Nominated for Mayor of a German Town

Ahora Qadi2026-08-07

2026-08-07

A Kurdish resident of Germany is running as a candidate on the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) list in the country’s local elections for the position of mayor in the town of Dittnerode, located in the state of Lower Saxony. Salar Mala Khidir Mirza, better known as “Salar Kirkuki,” told the......

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Swedish Tidö Parties Slam Green Party’s New Refugee Proposa

Ahora Qadi2026-08-06

2026-08-06

The Swedish Tidö parties have strongly criticized statements made by Daniel Helldén, leader of the Swedish Green Party, following his call to accept a higher number of refugees. Minister for Migration Johan Forssell, a member of the Moderate Party, took to the social media platform “X” to address the Green Party’s......

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France and UK Rescue 157 Migrants in the English Channel

Ahora Qadi2026-08-05

2026-08-05

French and British vessels have rescued 157 migrants from drowning in a joint operation after their boat caught fire while attempting to cross to the United Kingdom. This is considered the largest maritime rescue operation for migrants in the region since 2008. According to information from the Pas-de-Calais Prefecture, the......

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Federation of Kurdish Writers Strengthens Ties with German Counterparts

Ahora Qadi2026-08-04

2026-08-04

Sardar Jaf, Head of the Kurdistan Diaspora Writers’ Federation, , has sent an official letter of thanks to Ms. Engels, President of the German Writers’ Association (VS) in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, following her congratulatory message regarding the Federation’s first congress. Text of the Letter: Subject: Thank you for......

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Brussels and Belgium Centers Commemorate the Yazidi Genocide

Ahora Qadi2026-08-042026-08-04

2026-08-042026-08-04

In the presence of a representative from the kurdistani Diaspora Confederation, the Brussels and Belgium centers, in coordination with the Hevi Association, the Peace Organisation, and the Yazidi House, held a ceremony to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the genocide against the Yazidi Kurds. On Monday, August 3, 2026, Ms.......

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12th Anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide Commemorated in Vienna

Ahora Qadi2026-08-03

2026-08-03

The Yazidi House in the Austrian capital, in coordination with the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation (KDC), held a special ceremony to mark the twelfth anniversary of the genocide against our Yazidi brothers and sisters. The ceremony took place on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Vienna, where attendees honored the memory of......