Documentary Series 'Kurdish Resurrection' launches its second season
The documentary series “From Genocide to a Free Life – The Kurdish Resurrection” is returning with a second season which focuses on the years between 1984 and 1999, covering the period from the beginnings of the guerrilla struggle to Öcalan's abduction.
Kurdish artists: Let us further strengthen our unity
Artists from four regions emphasized the importance of the Kurdish people's unity in the face of attacks in Rojava, stating, “Today is our day; it is a day of unity, brotherhood, and freedom for the Kurdish people.”
Call from Artists: What Are Those Who Do Not Rise Up Waiting For?
Artists who stated that the people rose up and resisted the attacks on Rojava emphasized that freedom can only be achieved through joint struggle, asking, “What are those who don't rise up waiting for?”
Jülide Kural: Artists must not remain silent
Artist and peace activist Jülide Kural said that artists must not remain silent in the face of the ongoing attacks on Rojava, despite the continuation of the Peace and Democratic Society Process
First issue of Azadiya Welat published after ten years
The first issue of Kurdish newspaper Azadiya Welat, has been published after 10 years with the headline “Our direction for the future is towards the sun; Azadiya Welat once again”.
Kurdish Monitoring: At least 70 violations against the Kurdish language and culture in 2025
Kurdish Monitoring announced that at least 70 violations targeting the Kurdish language and culture took place in Turkey in 2025.
We captured destruction in Zenobia's city of Palmyra
We witnessed the destruction carried out by DAESH in Palmyra, the city of Queen Zenobia. What was once a vibrant place is now a ghost town.
‘Bîra Sûrê’ at the Rojava Film Festival
On the fifth day of the Rojava International Film Festival, Bîra Sûrê (Memory of Sur) and numerous other films were screened for audiences.
They became the voice of the ‘mountains’, now they aim to lead a democratic society
Delîl Demhat, a member of Awazê Çiya, the group that brought the life of the “mountain” to society through its melodies, said: “Individualism causes loss; we must base art on communality.” Demhat also stated that they wish to hold a major celebration with the participation of Abdullah Öcalan, adding, “Those days are not far away.”
Eastern Kurdish family brings puppet theater to life in Kurdish with their children
The Setvat family from Urmia in Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhilat) is reviving the nearly forgotten art of puppet theater in Wan (Van), performing it in Kurdish with their children and giving new life to both the language and the tradition.
Culture and Art Festival started in Nisêbîn
Culture and Art Festival organised by Nisêbîn (Nusaybin) Municipality in Mêrdîn (Mardin) started with the participation of thousands of people. In the speeches, the "Democratic Society Process" was mentioned and the determination to struggle was emphasised.
'Heval Birako' film dedicated to journalist Nazım Daştan
Rojava Film Commune has completed the film "Heval Birako", whose script is based on the story of journalist Nazım Daştan. The film was dedicated to Nazım Daştan, a journalist killed by Turkish drones.
Surfest II ends with a concert
Surfest II festival, which attracted great interest from women and children, ended with an enthusiastic concert.
Koma Amed to perform in Amed
Koma Amed, one of the most memorable Kurdish music groups, will take the stage in Amed in November for the first time in 30 years.
Artists call for constitutional protection of Kurdish culture and language
Artists expressed their expectations from the newly established parliamentary commission to grant constitutional guarantees for Kurdish culture and arts.