September 2017
Iranian Employees' Salaries to Increase by Up to 5% in 2018
The Iranian government has announced a potential salary increase of up to 5% for employees in 2018, pending approval. This comes amid rising inflation concerns,…
Discovery of Seven Million Psychoactive Pills in Hormozgan Province
Over seven million psychoactive pills were discovered in Hormozgan Province, imported from an unspecified Asian country. The operation was coordinated by local customs and law…
Kurdistan Region of Iraq Ready to Negotiate with Baghdad on International Oversight of Airports
The Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq is open to negotiations with Baghdad regarding international oversight of its airports, following a referendum where 92.73% voted for…
Dismissal of Polo Federation President Under the Pretext of Private Photo Leak
The Iranian Ministry of Sports dismissed Golnar Vaqili Gilan as president of the Polo Federation, citing the leak of private photos as the reason. This…
Nader Golchin, the singer of the famous song 'I Won't Be a Child Anymore,' has passed away
Nader Golchin, a prominent Iranian singer known for his nostalgic songs, passed away at 81 due to cardiac arrest after battling lung issues. His death…
Gas Cylinder Explosion in Qom Leaves at Least Five Dead and 16 Injured
A gas cylinder explosion in a guesthouse in Qom, Iran, resulted in at least five fatalities and 16 injuries, primarily among Iraqi nationals. The incident…
Qualification of Zoroastrian Member of Yazd City Council Approved
The Yazd City Council's Zoroastrian member, Sepanta Niknam, has had his qualification re-approved by the legal committee of the Supervisory Board for Elections after a…
Tehran Prosecutor Announces Indictment Against Journalist Abroad
The Tehran Prosecutor's Office has issued an indictment against Alireza Nourizadeh, a journalist based in London, for allegedly hosting anti-security programs against Iran. Nourizadeh expressed…
Football Federation President: Women's Presence in Stadiums is Not a Priority
Mehdi Taj, the President of the Football Federation of Iran, stated that the current stadium structures are not suitable for women and that their presence…
Some Anesthesiologists Refuse to Perform Surgery in Iran
Anesthesiologists in Iran are protesting a 25% reduction in their tariffs, which they claim has severely impacted their income and the quality of patient care.…
Head of Welfare Organization: 400,000 People in Iran Have Dropped Out of Education
The head of Iran's Welfare Organization reported that approximately 400,000 children have dropped out of school, highlighting the severe educational crisis in the country. Factors…
Nearly Half of Schoolgirls in Border Areas Drop Out of Education
A significant percentage of schoolgirls in Iran's border provinces are dropping out of education due to early marriage, distance to schools, and cultural issues. The…
Minister of Labor Advisor: Employed Women Earn 77% of Men's Wages
Hassan Taee, an advisor to the Minister of Labor, revealed that employed women in Iran earn only 77% of what men make, highlighting significant gender…
Reduction of Bank Interest Rates and Bank Behavior on the First Day of Implementation
The Central Bank of Iran has implemented a directive reducing deposit interest rates to a maximum of 15%, but some banks are still offering higher…
Call for Ban on Marriage Between Guardians and Adopted Children in Iran
A member of Iran's parliament has called for a ban on marriages between guardians and adopted children, citing emotional and legal concerns. This follows a…