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News bulletins2 hours ago· Baghdad

Economic bulletin: dinar holds steady, stock index rises and local gold prices ease

A summary of the main items in the economic bulletin, from exchange rates and stock exchange trading to gold and food prices in local markets.

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Local2 hours ago· BasraHeavy rain floods Basra streets as municipal and sewerage crews mobilise to drain waterThe season’s first rains exposed weak drainage networks in several neighbourhoods, and the local government has declared a state of alert and sent tanker trucks to the affected areas.

Politics2 hours ago· BaghdadGovernment launches national plan to rehabilitate infrastructure in 18 provinces over three yearsThe plan covers roads, bridges and water plants, gives priority to stalled projects and introduces electronic monitoring of progress.

Politics2 hours ago· BaghdadCouncil of Representatives amends consumer protection law and toughens penalties for commercial fraudThe amendment raises fines for violators, requires online shops to disclose where their goods come from and creates a unified platform for consumer complaints.

News bulletins2 hours ago· BaghdadMain bulletin: highlights of today’s Council of Ministers sessionA video summary of the key decisions and issues discussed by the Council at its weekly session.

Security2 hours ago· BaghdadGeneral Traffic Directorate launches online driving licence renewal via the Ur portal in Baghdad and the provincesThe service lets applicants submit requests and pay fees without visiting traffic offices; they come in only once, for the medical check and to collect the licence.

Politics2 hours ago· BaghdadParliament hosts planning minister to discuss next year’s budget prioritiesThe Finance Committee calls for larger allocations for the provinces most in need, while the minister presents investment spending indicators.

Local3 hours ago· BaghdadNew bridge over the Tigris opens, linking Karkh and RusafaThe 420-metre bridge is expected to ease traffic on existing bridges by up to 30%.

Politics3 hours ago· BaghdadIraq and Turkey agree to form permanent technical committee to monitor Tigris and Euphrates water releasesThe agreement came at the end of talks in Baghdad in which the Iraqi side presented data on dwindling water reserves and the needs of the winter growing season.

Economy3 hours ago· BaghdadOil exports climb to highest level in two yearsOfficial data show higher export volumes from the southern ports as global prices improve.

Culture3 hours ago· BaghdadAl-Mutanabbi Street prepares for annual book festival with more than 200 publishersThe festival includes intellectual seminars, poetry evenings and a dedicated pavilion for children’s and young adult books.

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