February 2015
Member of Parliament: The Costs of Addiction in Iran Equal Total Development Budgets
The head of the Social Commission of Iran's Parliament highlighted that the financial burden of addiction in Iran matches the country's total development budget, with…
Three Al Jazeera Journalists Arrested for Flying Drone Over Paris
Three Al Jazeera journalists were arrested in Paris for flying a drone, coinciding with police investigations into unidentified drone flights over the city. The arrests…
Unidentified Drones Seen Over Paris for the Second Consecutive Night
Unidentified drones have been spotted flying over Paris for two consecutive nights, prompting investigations by French police. The origins and intentions of these drones remain…
Amnesty International's Call to Iran's Leader to Halt the Execution of Saman Nasim
Amnesty International and UN officials have urged Iran's leader to stop the execution of Saman Nasim, a Kurdish prisoner sentenced to death for crimes committed…
UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid's Dominance in Germany
Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Schalke in the UEFA Champions League, alleviating fan criticism following a previous lackluster performance. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the…
36 Years After the Revolution; Where Does the Iranian Intellectual Stand?
The article discusses the current state of Iranian intellectuals 36 years after the revolution, emphasizing the need for a critical understanding of democracy and the…
Jamshid Akrami: 'Taxi' is a Film About Censorship
Jafar Panahi's film 'Taxi' won the Golden Bear at the 2015 Berlin International Film Festival despite his absence due to political restrictions. Film critic Jamshid…
Where Are the Boundaries of Tolerance?
The article discusses the concept of tolerance, its historical roots, and its implications in society and politics. It highlights the challenges and philosophical questions surrounding…
Details of Military Service Purchase: 10 Million for Undergraduates, 50 Million for Specialist Doctors
The Iranian Parliament has approved a resolution allowing individuals who have been absent from military service for over 8 years to purchase exemptions through fines…
With Parliament's Approval: Obstructing Enjoining Good and Forbidding Wrong is a Crime
The Iranian Parliament has approved a law that criminalizes obstructing the practice of enjoining good and forbidding wrong, and mandates the judiciary to create a…