May 2016
Two Labor Organizations Protest the Sentencing of 17 Workers to Flogging
Two labor organizations in Iran condemned the flogging sentences of 17 workers from the Agh Dareh gold mine, citing judicial interference in labor issues. This…
Italy Rescues Dozens of Refugees from Mediterranean Waters for Two Consecutive Days
Italy has rescued dozens of refugees from the Mediterranean after a boat capsized, with the Libyan coast guard also recovering bodies and conducting rescue operations.…
French Government's Response to Strikes: Possibility of Labor Law Reform
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has indicated a willingness to consider changes to controversial labor law reforms amid growing strikes and protests, particularly from energy…
Kaboudvand's Court Appearance with the Help of Prison Officers
Mohammad Sadegh Kaboudvand, a human rights activist and journalist, is in critical condition after a 17-day hunger strike protesting his imprisonment and charges against him.…
Avigdor Lieberman Becomes Israel's New Defense Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Avigdor Lieberman as Israel's new Defense Minister, forming a coalition with far-right parties. This move raises concerns about the future of peace…
India Begins Repayment of Oil Debt to Iran
Indian refineries have started repaying a $6.4 billion oil debt to Iran after sanctions were lifted in January 2023. This development comes ahead of Prime…
Conviction of Two Journalists in Turkey and Erdogan's Stance on the European Union
Two journalists in Turkey, Can Dundar and Erdem Gul, have been sentenced to over ten years in prison on charges of espionage and revealing state…
Erdogan to the European Union: You go your way and we will go ours
Turkish President Erdogan rejected the EU's demand to change anti-terrorism laws for visa-free travel for Turkish citizens. He emphasized Turkey's independence in policy-making while calling…
European Commission Calls for Visa Waiver for Turkish Citizens
The European Commission has proposed lifting visa requirements for Turkish citizens, stating that Turkey has met most preconditions. This move is part of a broader…
30,000 People Will Be Unemployed Due to the Closure of Traditional Tea Houses in Karaj
The closure of traditional tea houses in Karaj is expected to result in 30,000 people losing their jobs, as these establishments serve as a significant…