July 2016
Turkish Prime Minister: Constitutional Changes Will Be Made
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced an agreement among parliamentary leaders to make minor constitutional changes to address systemic deadlocks. This comes amid growing concerns…
UN Human Rights Commissioner Criticizes Repression in Turkey
UN Human Rights Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein criticized Turkey's crackdown on judges and warned against reinstating the death penalty following a failed coup. International…
What Will Happen to the Eight Turkish Soldiers Seeking Asylum in Greece?
Eight Turkish soldiers fled to Greece seeking asylum after the failed coup in Turkey. The Turkish government demands their extradition despite the lack of a…
Statements by a Judicial Official Regarding Alternative Punishments
A judicial official in Iran announced that offenders of intentional crimes with a punishment of three months or less will now face alternative penalties instead…
Portugal Wins the European Championship
Portugal won the European Championship for the first time by defeating France 1-0 in the final. Cristiano Ronaldo, despite being injured early in the match,…
Owners of 'Unauthorized Tinted Vehicles' in Tehran to be Fined
Tehran's traffic police have announced fines for owners of vehicles with unauthorized tinted windows, requiring them to remove the tint. This crackdown is part of…
Euro 2016: France Reaches Final by Overcoming Germany
France defeated Germany 2-0 to reach the final of Euro 2016, with Antoine Griezmann scoring both goals. The final will be against Portugal, and both…
The Oldest Payslip in the World Found in Mesopotamia
Archaeologists have discovered what is believed to be the oldest payslip in the world, dating back 5,000 years to workers in Uruk, Mesopotamia, who were…
Team 3 of Group F Reaches the Final of the European Championship!
Portugal defeated Wales 2-0 to reach the final of Euro 2016, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the first goal. Despite a rocky start in the tournament,…
Ministry of Health Opposed the Dispatch of Abbas Kiarostami to France
The Iranian Ministry of Health opposed sending filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami to France for treatment, deeming it unnecessary. Kiarostami, who passed away from severe cerebral hemorrhage…
A Death That Is Hard to Believe
Abbas Kiarostami, a pivotal figure in Iranian cinema, passed away on July 5, 2016, marking a significant loss for both Iranian and global cinema. His…
Abbas Kiarostami, Renowned World Cinema Director, Passes Away
Abbas Kiarostami, a celebrated Iranian filmmaker known for his influential works, passed away in Paris at the age of 76 after battling a gastrointestinal illness.…