There we go. John now posting about another boycott tomorrow. Fines don't mean anything in Iraq and why KRG were stupid to stop the ITP so hastily. |
£2 Monday |
The Shia bloc are hard core Kurd/sunni haters. Can't see them doing anything to help them, unless they've been threatened with a financial penalty/withdrawal of foreign aid payments.
If Trump's team have got involved then it will pass. |
All looking promising. Hopefully no last minute amendments to derail the vote. I give it a 90 percent chance of success for tomorrow. Good luck all LTHs |
Watch from 12:20 inLooks like it's all coming together..https://x.com/111notout1/status/1885584441214460096?s=61&t=EEAJRmerpfLiAmForyb8Dw |
"Asharq Al-Awsat received a copy of a study, completed by the ruling Coordination Framework alliance, that showed that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani will emerge with a powerful coalition that makes up a third of Shiite seats in parliament."
Important stuff, al-Ameri, al-Maliki and other Iranian leaning factions have been trying to nobble Sudani and get rid of him because he's popular with the electorate and is more interested in creating jobs building infrastructure building ties with the west and Iraq's neighbours than he is in trying to stuff the Kurds and make war with Israel.
They want jobs peace and food on the table, they can't eat bombs and bullets.
He's trying to drag Iraq away from Iran and the public and increasing numbers of Shia can see that Iran is never going to be anything other than the loser.
Good. |
Sorry Kevs article mentions Shiite block not central and southern. |
Nice one CG.
Was wondering how many seats they hold when Kev posted the article yesterday.
Gla |
hxxps://x.com/john78846295/status/1885680846662737978
Tasmin Alliance (9 seats) voting favour and 'that there is a trend among the majority of political forces to pass the amendment of the federal budget'.
"Objections by the representatives of the Central and Southern Front, which includes more than ten representatives and a number of other members of the Council, will not have a significant impact on the passage of the amendment". |
Genel was up a day before dropping 20% on arbitration loss. I wouldn't read anything in the Genel's movement, tbh |
Am i right in thinking that we have now recovered the pre pipe closure price and in the meanwhile have enjoyed dividends etc so bring on tomorrow. It will be interesting to say the least but we need APIKUR to ensure a healthy bottom line from a new arrangement. Patience so far has been rewarded but we still need backpay and damages. |
Genel were down from about 2 o'clock so no impact.UT took them down at the end. |
Deramper alert. |
These incompetent clowns have lost all our confidence over the last 2 years. More shenanigans tomorrow is very probable, with more tea and biscuits only.
Only a threat of fines and withdrawal of US foreign aid payments will focus their small minds. Genel closed down yesterday - I fully expect another postponement. |
Watch from 12:20 inLooks like it's all coming together..https://x.com/111notout1/status/1885584441214460096?s=61&t=EEAJRmerpfLiAmForyb8Dw |
 Positive Meeting Between KRG, Iraqi Government on Salary Issues
“The topics discussed in today’s meeting will serve as the basis for the coming 12 months,” Rebaz Hamlan said.
11 hours ago
Iraq’s undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, Rebaz Hamlan. (Photo: Kurdistan24)IraqR17;s undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, Rebaz Hamlan. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Kurdistan
Rebaz Hamlan
Kurdistan Region's financial entitlements
Jan. 31, 2025
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – A high-level delegation from the finance ministries of the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) held a meeting on Friday at the al-Rasheed Hotel in Baghdad to discuss salary payments and the list of employees and retirees.
Iraq’s undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, Ribaz Hamlan, stated in a press conference that the meeting was positive and that discussions between the two sides would continue the following day.
“The topics discussed in today’s meeting will serve as the basis for the coming 12 months,” Hamlan said.
KRG’s Minister of Finance and Economy, Awat Sheikh Janab, expressed optimism after the meeting, saying there was a good understanding between the two sides.
“We discussed the salary schedule and the list of employees and retirees; There is a mutual understanding; and we hope to resolve the issues tomorrow and send the necessary funds for salary distribution,” Janab said.
Kurdistan24 correspondent reported that the meeting lasted for about three hours. Initially, it was scheduled to be held at the residence of Iraq’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister for Financial Affairs, Fuad Hussein, but was relocated to the al-Rasheed Hotel due to the large number of attendees from both delegations.
Erbil and Baghdad held several meetings to discuss amendments to the previously approved 2025 federal budget law and to address obstacles related to the payment of civil servant salaries in the Kurdistan Region. |
habs: time to take your analytical skills to the task...... |
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hxxps://anfenglishmobile.com/ecology/inan-the-turkish-state-aims-to-depopulate-kurdistan-by-destroying-nature-77710 |
hxxps://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/822245/baghdad-and-erbil-delegations-to-reconvene-on-salaries-and-kurdistan-oil-exports
hxxps://shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Kurdistan-Finance-Minister-Salary-deal-possible-by-Sunday
2025-01-31 15:05
Shafaq News/ On Friday, the Minister of Finance in the Kurdistan Region, Awat Sheikh Janab, expressed hope for a resolution of the salaries delay issue by Sunday.
In a press statement attended by Shafaq News correspondent, Janab said the atmosphere of the meeting in Baghdad was “very positive”, adding, "We hope to conclude the work and fund the salaries by Sunday, February 2."
The meeting, held earlier today at the residence of Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Baghdad, saw a delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), led by Sheikh Janab and comprising around 20 members.
The discussions centered on the December 2024 salaries and the salary schedule for 2025.
The salary crisis in the Kurdistan Region dates back to 2014, when tensions between the federal government in Baghdad and the KRG escalated over the management of oil and budget matters, compounded by the repercussions of the ISIS war, falling oil prices, and the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Baghdad ceased sending its share of the budget to the region, prompting the KRG to independently export oil. This conflict led to disruptions in salary payments, initiating a cycle of delays and financial arrears.
Since then, various attempts have been made to find compromises between the two sides, including financial agreements stipulating that the KRG’s budget share would be paid in exchange for its commitment to export a specific amount of oil.
As the dispute continues, the burden has increasingly fallen on the citizens of the region. |
hxxps://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/BPs-High-Stakes-Return-to-Kirkuk.html |
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27 January 2025
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