August 2023
Continuation of Putin's 'Special Operation' in Ukraine; 'Economic Pressures' on the Shoulders of the Russian People
The article discusses the economic challenges faced by Russia due to the depreciation of the ruble and the impact of Western sanctions amid the ongoing…
A Labor Official: Wages Cover Only 10 Days of Living; A Government Official: No News on Wage Adjustment
Labor officials in Iran are highlighting a severe crisis where workers' wages only cover 10 days of living amid rising inflation, while government officials deny…
Political Activists: The Government Ignites the Powder Keg of People's Anger Instead of Being Accountable
A group of Iranian political activists has issued a statement urging the government to stop creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation in response to…
A Member of Parliament: Inflation Control Has Failed; People Do Not Believe in Decreasing Inflation
A member of the Iranian Parliament criticized the government's claims of decreasing inflation, stating that the public does not believe these assertions. Recent statistics show…
Ministry of Labor Again Opposes Increase in Minimum Wage for Iranian Workers
The Iranian Ministry of Labor has announced that it will not raise the minimum wage for workers, despite significant inflation and rising living costs. This…
An Economist: The Government Lacks the Ability to Control Inflation
An economist claims that the Iranian government is unable to control inflation and suggests that lifting sanctions is a short-term solution. Despite promises from President…
Disregard for Wage Revision Request; Labor Minister Says to Negotiate Yourself
The Iranian Labor Minister has rejected calls for wage revisions amid rising inflation, suggesting workers negotiate directly with employers. This has led to dissatisfaction among…
Ambiguity Surrounds the Fate of 'Establishing a Ministry of Commerce'; Minister of 'Industry, Mine and Trade' Opposes, Government Supports
The establishment of a Ministry of Commerce in Iran faces uncertainty due to the opposition of the new Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, despite…
New Regulations Announced; Import Currency for Meat and Tea Increased
The Iranian Ministry of Industry has transferred meat and tea imports to a non-essential goods category, eliminating subsidized currency, which has led to soaring prices…
The Iranian Livelihood Basket Shrinks; Clothing Budget for Lower Deciles: 30,000 Tomans a Year
The Iranian economy is facing a severe decline in the purchasing power of poor households, with the clothing budget for lower deciles reduced to 30,000…
A Different Perspective on the Destruction of Lake Urmia; Rooted in 'Misinvestment' and 'Government Intervention'
A veteran journalist argues that the destruction of Lake Urmia is primarily due to misinvestment and government price distortion, which has led to the depletion…
Criticism of the Central Bank Governor of Iran; Trade News: Cherry-Picking Economic Statistics Continues
The Central Bank of Iran's Governor, Mohammad Reza Farzin, faces criticism for contradictory statements regarding inflation, as rising prices severely impact the purchasing power of…
Pakistani Prime Minister: Parliament to be Dissolved for General Elections
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has recommended the dissolution of parliament to facilitate general elections, which may be delayed due to changes in constituency boundaries.…
The Troubling Housing Situation in Iran; Housing Statistics Have Become Security-Sensitive
The Iranian housing market is in crisis, with government claims of decreasing prices met with skepticism from experts. The lack of transparency in housing statistics…
A Group of Political and Civil Activists: Participation in Elections is a Form of Deception
A group of political and civil activists in Iran has declared that participating in upcoming elections is a form of deception and a betrayal of…
An Economics Professor: The Future Outlook is 'Unpleasant', We Face a 'Sub-Poverty' Class
Hosseyn Raghfar highlights the severe economic decline in Iran, with nearly 60% of the population living in poverty or close to it. The government is…
Government's Response to Migration Statistics Reporting: Budget Cuts and Eviction Order
The Iranian government has responded to the alarming migration statistics by cutting the budget and issuing an eviction order for the Iran Migration Observatory, where…
Suicide of 13 Residents in One Year; A Professional Official: Our Hope for the Future Has Diminished!
In the past year, 13 medical residents in Iran have committed suicide, highlighting severe mental health issues exacerbated by poor working conditions and low pay.…