September 2017
Kurdistan Region Transport Minister Rejects Baghdad's Deadline for Airport Control Transfer
The Transport Minister of the Kurdistan Region rejected Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's 72-hour ultimatum to transfer control of regional airports to Baghdad. This escalating…
German Elections; A Far-Right Party Enters Parliament for the First Time in 70 Years
In the recent German parliamentary elections, the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) entered parliament for the first time in 70 years, securing 13.3% of…
Merkel on the Brink of Fourth Electoral Victory
Angela Merkel is leading in the upcoming German parliamentary elections with her party, the Christian Democratic Union, polling at over 36%. The rise of the…
Iran's Central Bank Announces Signing of First 'Banking Contracts' with European Banks
Iran has signed its first banking credit line contracts with European banks since the JCPOA, involving Oberbank and Danske Bank. This development signifies a renewed…
Why Aren't Stadium Doors Opened to Women?
A young Iranian girl managed to enter a stadium by pretending to be a Syrian citizen, highlighting the ongoing issue of women's exclusion from sports…
Accusations of 'Dancing and Singing' Against Chilean Instructor of the World Karate Federation in Iran
Karol Delapaz, a Chilean instructor of the World Karate Federation, faced backlash in Iran after being accused of promoting Western culture through dancing and singing.…
Iran's Rank in Human Capital Index is 104th in the World
Iran ranks 104th in the World Economic Forum's Human Capital Index, indicating significant challenges in utilizing its human resources effectively. Key statistics highlight a low…
Symbolic Naming of a Nuremberg Urban Park After Abdolfattah Soltani
A park in Nuremberg, Germany, was symbolically named after Abdolfattah Soltani, an imprisoned Iranian lawyer, on the sixth anniversary of his arrest. The event highlighted…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release of Abdolfattah Soltani
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Abdolfattah Soltani, a human rights lawyer imprisoned for six years. His prolonged detention highlights the repression…
Iran Daroudi's Dinner Party; A 'Traditional Woman' Hosting Cyrus the Great
Iran Daroudi, a prominent Iranian painter, passed away at 85, and an interview reflecting on her life and influences is republished. She discusses her admiration…
Dollar, Financial Markets, and Oil Affected by Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma is wreaking havoc in the Caribbean and is approaching Florida, causing oil prices to rise and impacting financial markets. The storm has already…
Diverse Reactions from EU Members to Request for Halting Negotiations with Turkey
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's call to halt Turkey's EU accession talks has sparked mixed reactions among EU foreign ministers, with some supporting her stance while…
Facebook's Evidence on 'Virtual Group Supporting Russia' Before US Elections
Facebook revealed that it sold advertisements to a group of Russian government supporters who targeted US voters before the 2020 presidential election. Investigations by US…
Interrogation and Arrest of Several Former Israeli Officials Regarding Corruption in Submarine Purchases
Israeli police have arrested and interrogated several former officials, including a minister and military commanders, regarding corruption in submarine purchases from Germany. The investigations may…
Turkey Condemns Germany's Position to End EU Membership Negotiations
Turkey's spokesperson condemned Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel for her call to end EU membership negotiations, accusing German politicians of populism. Relations have soured following Turkey's…
Ai Weiwei at Venice Festival; Iranian Refugees Turned Away from the Camera
Ai Weiwei's documentary 'Human Flow' premiered at the Venice Film Festival, focusing on the plight of refugees, particularly highlighting the stories of Iranian refugees who…
Merkel Calls for End to EU Membership Talks with Turkey
Angela Merkel has called for an end to Turkey's EU membership talks amid rising tensions between Germany and Turkey. This comes after her rival Martin…
Reformation and Martin Luther
The article discusses the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, highlighting Martin Luther's challenges against the Catholic Church's practices, particularly the sale of indulgences. It examines…
Spiegel: Germany Has Rejected Turkey's Request for the Extradition of 80 Turkish Citizens
Germany has rejected Turkey's request to extradite 80 Turkish citizens accused of supporting Fethullah Gülen, a cleric opposed to President Erdoğan. This rejection highlights ongoing…
Merkel's Reaction to the Arrest of Two Germans in Antalya: Possibility of Revising Relations with Turkey
Angela Merkel has warned of a decisive response to Turkey following the arrest of two German citizens in Antalya. This incident highlights the deteriorating relations…
The Mystery of Rouhani; Iranians Who Are Less Equal
The article discusses the discrimination faced by religious and ethnic minorities in Iran, highlighting recent comments by President Hassan Rouhani advocating for equal rights and…