December 2015
Furough Turns Eighty
Forough Farrokhzad, a prominent Iranian poet, would have turned eighty on December 29. Despite her short life, her legacy remains influential in Iranian society, with…
Minister of Culture: The case of the insulting magazine against Rouhani's deputy will go to the Press Supervisory Board
The Iranian Minister of Culture announced that the case of the weekly magazine Yalasarat, which published insulting content about the Deputy for Women's Affairs, will…
Uncertain Literacy Levels of Three and a Half Million Iranians
The head of Iran's Literacy Movement revealed that the literacy status of 3.5 million Iranians remains unclear, preventing them from registering for education. The government…
Female Clerics in Iran Suffer from Food Poverty
Female clerics in Iran are facing severe food poverty and insufficient support from their seminaries, as highlighted by Mahmoudreza Jamshidi. With over 60,000 women studying…
Every Minute, One Visit Due to Conflict at Forensic Medicine Centers in Iran
In the first seven months of this year, over 368,000 individuals visited forensic medicine centers in Iran due to conflicts, averaging more than one visit…
Iran's 'First' Female Sanitation Worker
Soghra Khani Shahabadi has become Iran's first female sanitation worker, supporting her family of eight amid economic challenges. Her story highlights the struggles of women…
Ministry of Health: Deaths from Influenza in Tehran Not Yet Confirmed
The Iranian Ministry of Health has stated that recent reports of deaths in Tehran possibly linked to swine flu are not yet confirmed. Officials emphasize…
Current Land Use Change Trends Will Lead Iran to 'Famine'
Manouchehr Gorji warns that Iran is losing fertile land at an alarming rate, with 10,000 hectares converted annually, potentially leading to famine in 20 years.…
First Death from Influenza in Khuzestan Province
A person has died from influenza in Khuzestan Province, marking the first reported death from the virus in the area. Health officials report a total…
Increase in Class Disparity Between Doctors and Nurses Amid Health Transformation Plan
The implementation of the third phase of Iran's Health Transformation Plan has significantly increased the income disparity between doctors and nurses, leading to widespread protests…
Imprisonment Awaiting Misconduct Staff at 'Ashrafi Isfahani' Hospital
A doctor and a nurse at the Ashrafi Isfahani hospital in Khomeini Shahr face imprisonment for failing to perform their duties, leading to the injury…
28% of Tehran's Adolescents Under 18 Have Had Sexual Experience
A recent study reveals that 28% of Tehran's adolescents under 18 have had sexual experiences, with significant implications for relationships and mental health in Iran.…
Development of Information and Communication Technology in Iran
The International Telecommunication Union's 2015 report ranks Iran 91st in information and communication technology development among 167 countries, with South Korea, Denmark, and Iceland leading…
1.3-Meter Decrease in Caspian Sea Water Depth Over 20 Years
The Caspian Sea's water depth has decreased by 1.3 meters over the past 20 years due to reduced rainfall and rising temperatures, according to experts.…