December 2023
Economic Hardships or Professional Violations; Rise of Hourly House Rentals
The rise of hourly house rentals in Tehran is reported as a violation by real estate officials, yet seen as a necessary income source by…
Comparison of Housing Prices in Iran and Turkey; Homes in Istanbul Are Cheaper than in Tehran
A recent report reveals that housing prices in Istanbul are lower than in Tehran, with significant increases in Tehran's housing market leading to a rise…
Media Reports on the Eve of the Longest Night of the Year: A Yalda of Regret and Inflation
As Yalda approaches, Iranian media report on the dire economic conditions affecting people's ability to celebrate, highlighting significant inflation and reduced purchasing power. The average…
Dispute Over Wage Rights Escalates; Head of Budget and Planning Organization: No News of a 30 Percent Increase
The head of Iran's Budget and Planning Organization has stated that there will be no 30 percent wage increase for workers, citing concerns over inflation.…
Biden: Hamas's refusal to free young women led to the failure of ongoing ceasefire negotiations
U.S. President Biden condemned Hamas for not releasing young women hostages, linking this refusal to the failure of ceasefire negotiations. He highlighted reports of sexual…
A Union Official: We Have 5 Million 'Underground' Workers Without Insurance
Fathollah Bayat, head of the Union of Contract and Temporary Workers, revealed that around 5 million workers in Iran are employed informally without job security…
Parliamentary Joint Commission Accuses Government of Violating 'Seventh Development Plan' Regarding Pensioners' Salary Increase
The Iranian Parliament's Joint Commission has accused the government of violating the 'Seventh Development Plan' by proposing only a 20% salary increase for pensioners instead…