May 2017
Chaman: Ten Percent of Votes in Tehran City Council Elections to be Recounted
Mehdi Chaman announced that ten percent of the votes from the recent Tehran City Council elections will be recounted following complaints of electoral violations. This…
333% Increase in Prison Population in Iran Over 30 Years
Iran's prison population has surged by 333% over the past 30 years, with significant overcrowding and a high percentage of young, married inmates. The head…
Central Bank Governor of Iran: Bank Arrears Amount to 100 Trillion Tomans
Valiollah Seif, the Governor of Iran's Central Bank, announced that bank arrears total 100 trillion tomans, with plans to reduce this by 10% this year.…
10% Increase in Work-Related Deaths in Iran in 2016
In 2016, Iran saw a 10% increase in work-related deaths, totaling 1,645 fatalities, with falling from heights being the leading cause. Major provinces affected include…
Are the Poverty Combat Strategies of the Election Candidates Effective?
The article discusses the various strategies proposed by Iranian election candidates to combat poverty, highlighting their differing perspectives and approaches. While some candidates focus on…
Le Pen: Exiting the Euro Will Not Be My Economic Priority
Marine Le Pen has shifted her stance on the Euro, stating it will not be her top economic priority, which contrasts with her previous calls…