June 2015
Meeting of Two Ministers to Clarify Concert Regulations
Ali Jannati, Iran's Minister of Culture, announced an agreement with the Minister of Interior to clarify the roles of the Ministry and police in concert…
Proposal to Amend a Resolution to Prevent Police Interference in Concerts
Iran's Minister of Culture announced plans to amend a resolution that allows police interference in concert cancellations, following recent incidents where several concerts were canceled…
The Body of an Iranian Woman in the Culture of Acid Attacks
Reza Kazemzadeh analyzes the culture of acid attacks in Iran, emphasizing the psychological impact of such events on society. He argues that the rapid attribution…
Iranian Female Motorcyclist Aspires for Official License
Behnaz Shafiei, a 26-year-old female motorcyclist in Iran, is advocating for women's rights to ride motorcycles in a country where it is banned. Along with…
Cost of the 2015 European Games for Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani government is facing criticism for funding the European Games with forced contributions from public sector employees, while many citizens express dissatisfaction with the…
Iranian Security Forces Prevent European Parliament Delegation from Holding Press Conference
Iranian security forces blocked a press conference planned by the European Parliament delegation in Tehran, leading to anger among EU officials. The incident highlights ongoing…
Turkey's Ruling Party Loses Parliamentary Majority
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Turkey has lost its parliamentary majority in the recent elections, securing only 40.8% of the votes. The…
Holding General Elections in Turkey
Turkey is holding critical parliamentary elections today, with the ruling AKP aiming for an absolute majority to implement constitutional changes. The HDP, a Kurdish-rooted party,…