Iraqi magazine Veyli publishes 272nd issue with focus on environmental decline

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Shafaq Publishing and Media Corporation released the 272nd issue of its Veyli magazine in August 2026. The edition features a lead editorial by editor-in-chief Ali Hussein Veyli examining the rapid deterioration of the environment in Iraq, with Baghdad as a focal point. The piece addresses water scarcity, pollution and desertification, and argues that oil dependency, unauthorized construction, the destruction of green spaces and poor planning are weakening the connection between younger generations and the natural environment. Beyond the environmental coverage, the issue includes articles on women's rights, an estimated 97 trillion-dinar cash economy outside the formal banking sector, women working as taxi drivers and an eight-year refugee experience in German cities. Other featured topics include Iraq's efforts to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports, measures implemented by the media corporation over a three-day period and ongoing debate surrounding Basra port. The magazine contains original reporting on economic, political and social affairs. Its PDF version is available online for readers.