April 2015
Diet and Obesity
Iranian health officials report that Golestan Province has the second-highest obesity rate in the country, with over 50% of the population affected. High-calorie foods, fast…
The Fate of Yas, Yani, and Shajarian; 'There Are No Banned Artists in the Ministry of Culture'
The Director General of the Music Office in Iran stated that there are no banned artists, emphasizing that all artists can submit their work for…
Hossein Ghandi, Journalism Professor in Iran, Passes Away
Hossein Ghandi, a renowned journalism professor in Iran, died of cardiac arrest at the age of 64. His passing has sparked tributes from former students…
Masoumeh Ebtekar: Death Sentences for 6 Environmentalists Have Been Halted
Masoumeh Ebtekar announced that the execution orders for six environmentalists in Iran have been halted due to the efforts of the Environmental Protection Organization. This…
Afghanistan Parliament Grants Confidence Vote to Sixteen Proposed Ministers
The Afghan Parliament has approved sixteen ministers for the National Unity Government, nearly completing President Ashraf Ghani's cabinet. The Ministry of Defense remains without a…
The Comedy Series 'In the Margin' by Mehran Modiri Sparks Widespread Protests from Various Professions
The comedy series 'In the Margin' has faced significant backlash from various professions in Iran, with critics calling it offensive and arguing that some professions…
Ministry of Agriculture: Don't Worry About Pesticide Use in Agricultural Products
The Iranian Deputy Minister of Agriculture downplays public concerns about pesticide contamination in fruits and vegetables, stating that only a small percentage exceeds safety limits.…
Reaction to Israeli Journalist's Visit to Iran: 'No Responsibility on the Ministry of Culture'
Israeli journalist Orly Azulay visited Iran on a tourist visa, raising questions about her reporting status. Iranian officials deny responsibility for her entry, emphasizing that…
The Danger of Destroying Part of Gilan's Forests with the Construction of Shafaroud Dam
The Iranian Environmental Protection Organization opposes the construction of the Shafaroud dam due to its potential destruction of over 175 hectares of ancient Hyrcanian forests.…
Health Minister: It Will Take One Year to See the Impact of the Nuclear Agreement on People's Food and Medicine
Iran's Health Minister stated that it will take a year to see the effects of the nuclear agreement with the 1+5 countries on the people's…
Will the Impact of Lifting Sanctions Show in a Few Months?
Economic expert Mehrdad Emadi discusses the potential impacts of lifting sanctions on Iran's economy, emphasizing that failure to reach an agreement will increase trade costs…