April 2024
Forensic Medicine Reports 2,115 Deaths in Workplace Accidents
The Forensic Medicine Organization reported that 2,115 individuals died from workplace accidents last year, marking an 11.3% increase from the previous year. The majority of…
Tehran Justice Deputy: We Have No Money, the 'Child and Adolescent Protection Law' is in Limbo
The Deputy of the Tehran Justice Department has highlighted the lack of budget and regulations as reasons for the stalled implementation of the Child and…
Kiomars Pourahmad's Daughter Denies His Suicide: 'My Father Was Aware of Danger'
Kiomars Pourahmad's daughter and sister have denied claims of his suicide, suggesting he was aware of threats to his life and may have been murdered.…
Environmentalist in Miankaleh Prevents Unauthorized Construction Material Removal and is Arrested
An environmentalist in Miankaleh, Mahmoud Taghipour, was arrested after he prevented unauthorized construction activities on Ashuradeh Island by the Cultural Heritage Department of Golestan Province.…
One Step Away from 'Depriving' Workers of Wage Determination; An Idea Pursued by the Minister of Labor
The Iranian Minister of Labor is pushing a bill that would transfer the authority to determine minimum wages from labor councils to the parliament, which…
A Former MP Says Raisi is Operating in 'Another Solar System'
A former MP and a sociologist criticize Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi for his disconnect from the public and ineffective governance. They argue that the government…
Turkey Arrests Dozens on Charges of 'Links to ISIS'
Turkey's Interior Minister announced the arrest of 36 individuals suspected of links to ISIS across four provinces. This operation is part of a larger crackdown,…
An Economic Newspaper: The Government is Misusing the 'National Housing Fund'
The National Housing Fund in Iran is reportedly being misused for government projects rather than supporting housing needs. The government's failure to implement effective housing…
New Public Transport Fares in Tehran Implemented
Tehran has implemented new public transport fare increases, with taxi fares rising by 45% and metro fares by at least 16%. This change affects primarily…
An Economic Newspaper: The Government Provides False Information About Unemployment Rates
A Tehran-based economic newspaper has criticized the Iranian government for providing misleading unemployment statistics, claiming that the reported decrease in unemployment does not reflect the…
Supreme Labor Council Not Seeking Wage Restoration; Housing Allowance Will Not Increase
The Supreme Labor Council meeting concluded without any decisions regarding wage increases or housing allowances for workers, despite claims from the workers' representative. This lack…
Roberto Cavalli, Legendary Italian Designer, Passes Away at 83
Roberto Cavalli, a legendary Italian fashion designer known for his bold designs and red carpet attire, passed away at 83. His work influenced many celebrities…
U.S. Cybersecurity Agency: Russian Hackers Exploited Microsoft to Access Government Emails
Russian hackers exploited Microsoft's email system to access U.S. government communications, prompting a new directive from U.S. cybersecurity officials. This incident underscores ongoing cybersecurity threats…
A Labor Activist Says the 35% Wage Increase is Ineffective; Livelihoods in Distress
Faramarz Tofighi, a labor activist, criticizes the government's 35% wage increase as ineffective in addressing economic disparities, leading to increased crime and social unrest. The…
Disabled Individuals Receive Neither Bonuses Nor Pension Adjustments; Government Fails to Meet Commitments
Disabled individuals in Iran are facing severe neglect from the government, with unpaid bonuses and unresolved pension adjustments. Protests have erupted as activists demand better…
New Zealand Appoints Independent Panel to Achieve Methane Emission Reduction Goals by 2050
New Zealand has established an independent panel to advise on reducing methane emissions by 24 to 47 percent by 2050, as part of its climate…
Mehdi Afsharnik and Ali Tasnimi Remain in Detention Without Resolution After Two Months
Mehdi Afsharnik and Ali Tasnimi, two journalists, have been detained for two months without legal representation or family contact. Their arrests are part of a…
Global Gold Price Breaks Records, Bringing Coin Prices in Iran Close to 43 Million
Global gold prices have surged, significantly impacting gold coin prices in Iran, which are nearing 43 million tomans. This increase is attributed to geopolitical tensions…
Explosion of Prices in the Currency Market; Value of Subsidies Reduced from $43 to $5
The Iranian government is facing criticism as the value of cash subsidies has drastically decreased from $43 to $5 amid soaring inflation and currency devaluation.…
The Unemployment Rate Among Graduates Reaches 39%
The unemployment rate among Iranian graduates has risen to 39%, with significant disparities between genders and urban/rural areas. This crisis affects even PhD holders, forcing…
The Lawyer of Yekta Naser Describes the Events at the Criminal Court; We Didn't Understand What Happened
Yekta Naser's lawyer expressed confusion over why they were summoned to the Criminal Court regarding a custody issue involving her daughter Sophia. The situation escalated…
Israeli Army Withdraws from Gaza's Shifa Hospital After Two-Week Assault
The Israeli army has withdrawn from Shifa hospital in Gaza after a two-week operation, claiming to have killed many Hamas militants and seized valuable intelligence.…
With Erdogan's Party Defeated in Turkey, Opposition Achieves Major Gains in Local Elections
In Turkey's local elections, the opposition party CHP achieved significant victories, maintaining control over key cities like Istanbul and Ankara, which has frustrated President Erdogan.…