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The fire set on Vajin, a Cultural-Artistic Center in Mariwan was intentional
Vajin, a Cultural-Artistic Center in Mariwan (Marivan) was set on fire by unidentified people.
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Iran
Bahman Ghobadi: No Changes since Rouhani’s Election
Despite Hassan Rouhan’s promise, since his election to Iran’s presidency in 2013, to loosen social and cultural restrictions, the Iranian-Kurdish filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi says he has seen no changes since Rouhani’s election.
Culture and Art
Iranian Kurdish film ‘Rhino Season’ is a poetic tale of lust and loss
BY: KAORI SHOJI FOR THE JAPAN TIMES
Kurdistan
Piranshar: Kurdish Teacher Removed for Involvement in Cultural Activities
The job of a Kurdish teacher in the city of Piranshar has been threatened by the city’s Board of Education for his involvement in cultural activities.
Kurdistan
Kurdish Short Film among the Top 18 for Cannes Film Festival’s Cinéfondation Prize
Koshtargah, directed by Iranian Kurdish film-maker Behzad Azadi, is among the chosen top 18 short films for this year’s Cinéfondation Prize.
Kurdistan
Hezbollah in Kermanshah is about to close Kurdish Artistic Exhibition down
Following inauguration of an exclusive photo gallery in Kermanshah, Ansar-Hezbollah showed no respect to the galleries organizer. They tried to destroy and close the exhibition down.
Culture and Art
A Kurdish film on German cinema screens
will be screened in German cinemas starting tomorrow. A Kurdish movie “Mesh” directed by Kurdish director “Shiar Abdi”
Iran
Iran recalled its ambassador from the Republic of Azerbaijan
Iran has recalled “Mohammad Baqer Bahrami”, the Iranian ambassador to Republic of Azerbaijan on Monday, May 22 after accusing its neighbour of planning the Eurovision song contest.
Kurdistan
Kurdish journalist student receives White House Correspondents' Association Award
Namo Abdulla Azeez, a Columbia University student, received a scholarship prize on Saturday from U.S. President Barack Obama during the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) annual dinner in Washington, D.C.
Iran
Tehran Oscar ceremony for Iran director cancelled
A Tehran ceremony to hail Iranian director Asghar Farhadi's Oscar win for his movie "A Separation" has been cancelled by authorities, media reported on Monday without giving an explanation.