April 2016
80 Percent of Zayandeh Rud Dam in Isfahan is Empty
The Zayandeh Rud Dam in Isfahan is currently 80% empty, with significant implications for water supply in the region. Official Mehrzad Ehsani warns of a…
Second Round of Parliamentary Elections; Verbal Tensions Between Conservatives and Reformists
As the second round of parliamentary elections approaches, tensions between conservatives and reformists are escalating, particularly regarding the reformist 'Hope List.' Former President Khatami has…
Abbas Ghaderi's 'Qasam' Released Without Permit in Tehran
Abbas Ghaderi's latest album 'Qasam' has been released and distributed in Tehran without the necessary permits from the Ministry of Culture. His son, Shahram Ghaderi,…
Ministry of Interior Ready to Grant Licenses to Marriage Websites
The Iranian Ministry of Interior is prepared to grant licenses to marriage websites, indicating a shift in policy towards these platforms. This development comes amidst…
Protest Gathering of Retirees in Front of Parliament
Over 500 retirees from the steel industry protested in front of the Iranian Parliament over unpaid pension arrears. They demand government attention to their issues,…
Rouhani in Ankara: We Have No Disagreements with Turkey on Principles
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated that there are no fundamental disagreements between Iran and Turkey during a press conference in Ankara. Both leaders emphasized cooperation…
Return of Motorboats to Lake Urmia
Lake Urmia is experiencing a significant increase in water levels, allowing for the return of motorboats after four years. This change is attributed to improved…
Ministry of Culture Pursues Removal of 'For Sunni' Phrase from Non-Dogmatic Books
The Iranian Ministry of Culture is addressing the request from Kurdish publishers to remove the phrase 'For Sunni' from their books, replacing it with 'Based…
Visual Artists Protest in Tehran
Visual artists in Tehran protested against the potential transfer of the Contemporary Art Museum's management to the Rudaki Foundation. The Minister of Culture has opposed…