May 2023
Turkish Lira Falls Again; Hits New Low Against US Dollar
The Turkish lira has fallen to a new low against the US dollar as President Erdoğan prepares to form a new government. Mehmet Şimşek is…
Sharp Decline in Lira's Value Following Erdogan's Victory in Turkish Elections
Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the Turkish presidential elections, leading to a significant decline in the value of the lira against the dollar. This situation raises…
Special Report | Turkey Elections: Potential Change in Immigration Policy and Concerns of Iranian Migrants
The upcoming Turkish elections have raised concerns among Iranian migrants as anti-immigration policies become a focal point, with Kemal Kilicdaroglu promising to return millions of…
Tenants, the New Victims of Inflation; Hidden Hunger and Malnutrition Intensified
The article discusses the worsening situation of Iranian tenants facing economic pressures due to high inflation, leading to severe food insecurity and malnutrition. It highlights…
New Social Progress Index Report; Slow Progress of Iran Over Three Decades
A new report by the Social Progress Imperative ranks Iran 93rd out of 170 countries in terms of social progress, highlighting a slow increase in…
A Newspaper's Criticism of Wage Levels: They Want to Lead Society to Unlimited Misery
The Iranian newspaper Ham-Mihan criticized the government's decision-making regarding wage increases, claiming it leads society towards poverty. The article highlights the insufficient minimum wage for…
Parliament Reports on 'Intensification of Poverty', Minister of Labor Discusses 'Severe Development' of Coupons
A report from the Iranian Parliament's Research Center highlights a significant increase in poverty, affecting even the middle class, while inflation continues to rise sharply.…
Rejection of Government's Inflation Statistics; Point Inflation Exceeds 68 Percent
The article discusses the discrepancy between government-reported inflation rates and those reported by ECO Iran, which claims inflation is nearing 70%. Former Central Bank head…
Voting for the Second Round of Turkey's Presidential Elections Begins Abroad
Voting for the second round of Turkey's presidential elections has begun for citizens abroad, with Erdoğan and Kılıçdaroğlu as the main candidates. The elections are…
Tehran Mayor Talks About 350,000 Vacant Homes in Tehran; Housing Becomes an 'Unattainable Dream'
Tehran's Mayor Alireza Zakani revealed that there are 350,000 vacant homes in the city, primarily held for speculation, while housing prices continue to soar. Government…
An Academic Official: Iran's Fertility Rate is Falling to the Lowest Level in Western Asia
Iran's population growth rate has fallen to below one percent, with predictions of negative growth and an aging population in the coming decades. This situation…
Turkey Elections; Erdogan Becomes Imam of Hagia Sophia in Ottoman Sultan Style
Erdogan is set to become the imam at Hagia Sophia before crucial elections, mimicking Ottoman traditions. His main rival, Kilicdaroglu, leads a coalition that has…
Mawlawi Abdulhamid: The Root of the Country's Problems is the Incorrect Conduct of Elections by the Government
Mawlawi Abdulhamid, a prominent Sunni cleric in Iran, criticized the government's handling of elections as the root cause of the country's problems and protests. He…
Two Days Until Turkey's Elections | Muharrem İnce's Withdrawal Increases Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's Chances
Muharrem İnce has withdrawn from Turkey's presidential race, boosting Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's chances against incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Recent polls suggest Kılıçdaroğlu may secure a majority,…
Kılıçdaroğlu Surpasses Erdoğan in Turkish Election Polls
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has gained a significant lead over President Erdoğan in the polls ahead of Turkey's presidential election. The withdrawal of candidate Muharrem İnce has…
30% Increase in Textbook Prices in Iranian Schools
The Iranian government has announced a 30% increase in textbook prices for the upcoming academic year, attributed to rising raw material costs. This increase follows…
Dairy Farmers' Association: Milk at 15,000 Tomans Per Kilogram is Not Profitable
The head of the Iranian Dairy Farmers' Association warns that the current price of milk at 15,000 tomans per kilogram is unsustainable, leading to potential…
Etemad Report: Economic Factors Play a More Prominent Role in Rising Divorce Rates
The Etemad newspaper highlights a significant rise in divorce rates in Iran, correlating it with economic factors and a decline in social capital. Statistics show…
When Statistics Speak; The Heavy Shadow of Hunger in Iran
The Statistical Center of Iran reports a significant increase in the importance of food and housing expenses amid rising inflation, leading to a drastic reduction…
Research Report: 'Unprecedented' Decline in Domestic Tourism Among Iranians
A recent report highlights a dramatic decline in domestic and foreign tourism among Iranians, with domestic trips dropping from over 103 million in spring 1398…
Iran's Statistical Center: Annual Inflation Rate Reaches Approximately 46 Percent
Iran's annual inflation rate has reached 45.8%, with significant price increases in essential goods like sugar and chicken. The government faces rising public discontent and…
Defeat of the Conservative Party in Local Elections; Possibility of Labour Party's Return to Power
The Conservative Party in the UK, under Rishi Sunak, faced heavy losses in local elections, losing over 342 seats, with 120 going to the Labour…
An Expert: Online Marketing Under the Blade of Filtering and Internet Outages in Iran, Died and Came Back to Life
A digital marketing expert in Iran highlights the severe challenges faced by the industry due to internet filtering and outages, stating that many global platforms…
Housing Recession in Iran Turns 8 Years Old; Media Reports: Increased Interest of Citizens in 'Middle-Aged Homes'
Iran's housing market has entered its eighth consecutive year of recession, leading citizens to seek middle-aged homes due to the high prices of new constructions.…
Expansion of Tax Scope for Citizens; From Real Estate and Vehicle Transactions to Gold and Cryptocurrency
Iran's parliament has approved a bill to expand the scope of taxes on private transactions, including real estate, vehicles, gold, and cryptocurrencies. This move has…