Kurdistan Regional Government-Iraq Representation in Austria

On May 20, 2014 the music band Scurdia visited the office of the Representation of the Kurdistan Regional Government. Markus Schirmer and Risgar Koshnaw presented their successful music project, which is well-known beyond the Austrian borders, and spoke with Dr. Mustafa Ramazan about a possible concert cooperation in Kurdistan.
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By Zerya Shakely Dr Mustafa Goran, the representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Vienna, has a staff of more than a dozen people to help run daily affairs of the mission, as well as to facilitate diplomatic relations and official visits between Erbil and Vienna. The office arranges cultural events, connects the people…
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From 16 to 19 January 2014, the Vienna International Tourism Fair took place, where the Kurdistan Region of Iraq was presented as a travel destination to over 150,000 Austrian visitors and named by local media as the most unique destination from over 70 different countries. The 4-day event, which takes place annually at the “Messe…
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On the occasion of Newroz, the Kurdish New Year, the KRG Representation and the Iraqi Embassy in Austria, on Thursday 20 March, together hosted an evening reception for the diplomatic corps as well as members of the local Austrian, Kurdish and Iraqi communities at the Grand Hotel in Vienna.
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On 29 and 30 November 2013, the Representation of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Austria participated in the UN International Bazaar for the second consecutive year. The bazaar, which took place for the 45th time at the Vienna International Centre, is organized by the United Nation Women’s Guild in order to raise money for…
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From 2 to 7 April 2013, a delegation of students from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna had the opportunity to participate in a study trip to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In addition to meeting with political leaders, the delegation also had the chance to visit historical landmarks and to experience Kurdish culture and tradition…
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On the occasion of Newroz, the Kurdish new year, the KRG Representation in Austria welcomed the Austrian and Kurdish diplomatic communities for a reception at the Hotel Marriott in Vienna. A festival of peace, freedom and new beginnings, Newroz is the most significant celebration for Kurds. It marks both the Kurdish New Year and the…
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