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View Timeline →Azimi: Society Needs the Production of Valuable and High-Quality Cultural Works
The Director General of Domestic Press and News Agencies highlighted the urgent need for high-quality cultural productions in Iran, particularly in poetry and storytelling. This…
Injustice in Iranian Cinema; The Battle Over a Film That Will Not Be Screened in Iran
A director has bypassed the official screening process in Iran by releasing his film on YouTube, raising concerns about the legality and censorship in Iranian…
South Korea's Cultural Strategy: Implications and Lessons for Iran
South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism presented a plan to enhance its cultural sector, aiming to attract 40 million foreign visitors annually. This…
23rd Meeting of SCO Culture Ministers Concludes in Kyrgyzstan
The 23rd Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization concluded in Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan, with the participation of Iran's Minister of Culture,…
Publication and Free Access to Information; A System with Burnt Data
The Iranian government's 'Publication and Free Access to Information' system is criticized for lacking significant data and transparency, with many key institutions refusing to cooperate.…
The Refusal of Rule of Law in the Islamic Republic
The article discusses the pervasive violation of laws in Iran by both officials and citizens, highlighting a culture where laws are routinely disregarded. It emphasizes…
Judiciary Spokesman Implicitly Denies 'State Ownership' of IRGC Media
The Judiciary spokesman has expressed doubts about the classification of IRGC-affiliated media as state-owned following a report on electoral violations. This comes after the Ministry…
Seizure of Berlin Festival Representative's Luggage Upon Return from Tehran
Anke Leweke, a representative of the Berlin Film Festival, had her luggage seized and her translator banned from leaving Iran upon their return from a…
Tannavoli's Travel Ban; "The Plaintiff is the Police, Accusation of Spreading False Information"
Parviz Tannavoli, a prominent Iranian sculptor, has been banned from leaving the country due to accusations of spreading false information related to his artworks. The…
Wine in the Censorship Barrel of the Ministry of Culture
The Iranian Ministry of Culture has officially acknowledged the existence of lexical censorship, particularly banning certain words like 'wine' from books. This has led to…