BAGHDEDE (QARAQOSH), Nineveh Plains — As part of its ongoing efforts to promote political awareness and strengthen national consciousness, the Beth Nahrain Patriotic Union (Huyodo Bethnahrin Athroyo, HBA) regularly organises intellectual, educational, and organisational activities through its branches across Iraq. These initiatives address a range of issues aimed at raising the cultural and political awareness of the Chaldean-Syriac-Assyrian people and defending their legitimate rights in their historic homeland of Beth Nahrain (Mesopotamia).

BAGHDEDA, Ninveh Plain — The Beth Nahrin Progressive Youth organized an educational workshop titled "Respect and Commitment" on Friday, 17 July, in the town of Baghdeda (Qaraqosh), as part of its ongoing efforts to promote ethical values and civic awareness among young people. Lecturers explored, during the sessions, the meaning of respect and commitment as fundamental principles that shape responsible individuals and strengthen social cohesion.

NOHADRA (DUHOK), Iraq ─ Beth Nahrain Progressive Youth celebrated the first anniversary of its founding on Friday, 11 September 2026, in the Iraqi city of Nohadra (Duhok), with the participation and attendance of members and officials of the youth organization from Nohadra, Arba'ilo (Erbil) and Baghdede. The event opened with the reading of the organization’s statement marking its first anniversary, which reviewed the significance of the occasion and its work during its first year.

BAGHDEDE (QARAQOSH), Nineveh Plain — The sixth Baghdede Youth Festival opened with more than 700 young people taking part in a day of prayer, reflection and communal activities under the theme "Following in the Footsteps of Saint Francis." Held under the patronage of the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Mosul and its Dependencies, the festival was attended by Archbishop Mar Benedictus Younan Hanno.

BAGHDEDE (QARAQOSH), Nineveh Plain ̶ The Beth Nahrain Progressive Youth has marked the first anniversary of its founding, highlighting a year of youth organizing, civic engagement and efforts to strengthen awareness of Syriac identity and community concerns. In a statement marking the occasion, the organization said its work over the past year had focused on building a politically and socially conscious generation of young people capable of taking an active role in national and civic affairs.

BAGHDEDE, Iraq — The sound of traditional music and the rhythm of folkloric dance are giving new expression to Suraye (Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian) identity in the Nineveh Plains of Iraq, where young men and women have come together to preserve the heritage of their ancestors. Founded in Baghdede (Qaraqosh), the Qithoro Syriac Folklore and Heritage Ensemble reflects a broader movement among the region's youth to transform cultural memory into a living tradition.

CAIRO / BAGHDEDE, Iraq — A powerful theatrical portrayal of the suffering and resilience of the Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian people earned international acclaim this week as Krawa, produced by Iraq's Bema Theatre, captured the festival's highest honor at the Cairo International Monodrama Festival. The production won Best Performance, while playwright and director Thamer Mikhael received the Best Director award. Actor Anas Olo shared the Best Actor award, completing a remarkable sweep for the Syriac-language production at one of the Arab world's leading theater festivals.

BAGHDEDE, Ninveh Plain — The Beth Nahrin Progressive Youth organized an educational workshop titled “Respect and Commitment” on Friday, 17 July, in the town of Baghdede (Qaraqosh), as part of its ongo...

BAGHDEDE, Nineveh Plains — More than a century after their martyrdom, the Syriac Catholic Church has transferred the remains of the two Syriac Catholic priests, Fr. Yousif Zakaria and Fr. Behnam Mikho...

BAGHDEDE (QARAQOSH), Nineveh Plains — On the occasion of its 26th anniversary, the Bethnahrin National Council (Mawtbo Umthoyo d’Bethnahrin, MUB) held a festive celebration at the gardens of Masbah Hall in Baghdede on Friday, 19 June 2026. The celebration program included a welcoming speech delivered by the event host, Jiwan Yousef Shaba, followed by a … The post Bethnahrin National Council celebrates its 26th anniversary in Baghdede appeared first on SyriacPress.

BAGHDEDE (QARAQOSH), Iraq — A three-day training workshop on voice techniques and expressive public speaking concluded in Baghdede, Al-Hamdaniya District, this week, bringing together young participan...

BAGHDEDE, Iraq — As part of its activities aimed at promoting organizational awareness and strengthening the spirit of responsibility and collective national work among youth, the Beth Nahrain Progres...

BARTELLA / BAGHDEDE, Iraq — In an effort to empower women and youth of the Chaldean-Syriac-Assyrian people, support their small businesses, and facilitate their entry into the labor market amid the on...

BAGHDEDA, Nineveh Plain — On 30 April 2026, the city of Baghdede (Qaraqosh) hosted the launch of the tenth edition of the “Syriac Women’s Forum – Sisters of the Virgin Mary Gathering,” held under the ...

BAGHDEDE, NINEVEH PLAIN, Iraq — With the aim of channeling youth enthusiasm into structured work that serves the Chaldean-Syriac-Assyrian people, the Bethnahrin Progressive Youth held a lecture titled...

BAGHDEDE, Iraq — At a time when members of Iraq’s Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian community continue to express concerns over marginalization in public life, the appointment of an experienced engineer to a k...

BAGHDEDE, Iraq — In order to strengthen national awareness and consolidate national identity among Chaldean-Syriac-Assyrian youth, the Bethnahrin Progressive Youth organized, on Friday, 20 March, an a...

BAGHDEDE, Iraq — Large areas across Iraq are witnessing a notable escalation in airstrikes targeting sites affiliated with Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a security development that is...

BAGHDEDE, Nineveh Plain — In a highly competitive atmosphere bringing together an elite group of players, the Etuti Institute held a chess tournament at its headquarters in the Chaldean-Syriac-Assyria...