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CHANNEL8 is an independent contemporary media corporation, established in 2023 in the Kurdistan Region with its headquarter in Sulaymaniyah, the capital of culture. With a strong commitment to professionalism and technological advance, it operates through two television channels broadcasting in Kurdish and Arabic, a digital platform with content in Central Kurdish, Kurmanji Kurdish, English, Arabi

c, Turkish, and Persian, alongside a radio station and a dedicated research center. It transcends political, religious, and geographical boundaries. It considers its duty is to be honest in its communication and impartial in its narrative. It wants its viewers, listeners and readers to receive the latest news and as much information as possible from all over the world

CHANNEL8's journey begins in the shadow of the mountains of Sulaymaniyah and passes through the country of two rivers, connecting the present and the past and crossing the borders of the world with a glorious history. It gives voice to the voiceless and tells the untold stories of others to the world. At CHANNEL8, every endeavor is directed towards fostering a better life and a brighter future, where news serves as a catalyst for positive change. We walk on the path of honesty, and that is our unwavering commitment.

Karukh Abdullah, one of the representatives of the protesting teachers, told Channel8 that the teachers are united and w...
17/09/2025

Karukh Abdullah, one of the representatives of the protesting teachers, told Channel8 that the teachers are united and waiting for an agreement between Erbil and Baghdad to resume their duties.
According to him, there are two differing opinions among the protesting teachers: some are in favor of giving the government a chance to resolve the issue, while others want to avoid going to classes from the first day.

Read more: https://channel8.com/english/news/44830

The Erbil Governorate announced that at a time when the world is grappling with the climate crisis, the Kurdistan Region...
17/09/2025

The Erbil Governorate announced that at a time when the world is grappling with the climate crisis, the Kurdistan Regional Government is taking major steps to protect the environment.

The Erbil Governorate announced on its official page that, at a time when the world is grappling with the climate crisis, the Kurdistan Regional Govern

The General Directorate of Health in Sulaymaniyah announced today that funds have officially been released for the purch...
17/09/2025

The General Directorate of Health in Sulaymaniyah announced today that funds have officially been released for the purchase of medicines for the city’s hospitals.

The General Directorate of Health in Sulaymaniyah announced today that funds have officially been released for the purchase of medicines for the city’s hospital

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed slashing the organization’s 2026 regular budget by 15 per...
17/09/2025

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed slashing the organization’s 2026 regular budget by 15 percent as it struggles with mounting financial shortfalls worsened by U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies.

Read more: https://channel8.com/english/news/44808

17/09/2025

The KRG Council of Ministers convenes; oil exports, non-oil revenues, and salaries are expected to be discussed.

Channel8 correspondent said that the meeting of the Iraqi State Council, which was scheduled for yesterday, began today,...
17/09/2025

Channel8 correspondent said that the meeting of the Iraqi State Council, which was scheduled for yesterday, began today, and after the meeting, the Council is expected to submit its legal opinion on non-oil revenues to the Council of Ministers for a final decision.

The correspondent said that the meeting was scheduled for yesterday but was postponed to today

As early campaigning began, including the posting of flyers with lists and candidates in several places in the center of...
17/09/2025

As early campaigning began, including the posting of flyers with lists and candidates in several places in the center of Kirkuk, Ali Abbas, spokesman for the Kirkuk office of the Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), told Channel8 that according to the law, campaigning is currently prohibited and anyone who violates it will be punished.

Abbas explained that some pictures and posters are not considered part of the campaign because they do not include a coalition or candidate number

Erbil has the highest concentration of private hospitals, while “thousands of healthcare workers across the region provi...
17/09/2025

Erbil has the highest concentration of private hospitals, while “thousands of healthcare workers across the region provide vital services to citizens.”


In the Kurdistan Region, the number of private hospitals is drawing significantly closer to that of public hospitals, marking what observers describe as “a nota

Officials say the event will feature the most elaborate ceremonial welcome in decades, surpassing even the festivities l...
17/09/2025

Officials say the event will feature the most elaborate ceremonial welcome in decades, surpassing even the festivities laid on by Queen Elizabeth II during Trump’s 2019 visit.


Britain is preparing an extraordinary display of royal pageantry on Wednesday as King Charles III greets Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit.

16/09/2025

At the Duhok Grape and Honey Festival, a vendor highlights the region’s prized black grapes, noting their unique taste, beautiful color, and naturally sweet flavor from rain-fed cultivation, while also introducing other varieties including yellow and western grapes.

16/09/2025

A tourist bus caught on fire while on the road between Duhok and Erbil. A Channel8 reporter said that the passengers are safe.

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