April 2024
Determining Wages in Parliament Aimed at Reducing Protests; Minister of Labor's Move to Silence Workers
The Iranian Minister of Labor proposes that the parliament determine the minimum wage to reduce worker complaints, which critics argue silences labor voices. This move…
Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Arrested on Corruption Charges
Mykola Solskyi, Ukraine's Minister of Agriculture, has been arrested on corruption charges related to the illegal acquisition of state lands. This follows a broader trend…
An Economic Newspaper: The Government Provides False Information About Unemployment Rates
A Tehran-based economic newspaper has criticized the Iranian government for providing misleading unemployment statistics, claiming that the reported decrease in unemployment does not reflect the…
Continuing Criticism Over Mosque Construction in Qeytarieh Park; Tehran Municipality Ignores Opponents
The Tehran Municipality is facing backlash over plans to build a mosque in Qeytarieh Park, with a campaign gathering 120,000 signatures against it. Mayor Alireza…
Warning from a Labor Activist about 'Absolute Poverty' of Pensioners: The 2024 Wage is Approved Contrary to the Law
Hassan Izadan, a labor activist, warns that the approved wage for 2024 will plunge many pensioners into absolute poverty. The increase in wages is seen…
The Unemployment Rate Among Graduates Reaches 39%
The unemployment rate among Iranian graduates has risen to 39%, with significant disparities between genders and urban/rural areas. This crisis affects even PhD holders, forcing…