September 2017
Iranian Employees' Salaries to Increase by Up to 5% in 2018
The Iranian government has announced a potential salary increase of up to 5% for employees in 2018, pending approval. This comes amid rising inflation concerns,…
Dismissal of Polo Federation President Under the Pretext of Private Photo Leak
The Iranian Ministry of Sports dismissed Golnar Vaqili Gilan as president of the Polo Federation, citing the leak of private photos as the reason. This…
Deputy Minister of Health: Smokers Should Pay for Their Hospitalization Costs
Iraj Harirchi, the Deputy Minister of Health, announced that smokers in Iran should pay for their own hospitalizations due to the high costs imposed on…
Iran's Ranking Removed from World Chess Federation
The World Chess Federation has suspended Iran and removed its ranking due to unpaid debts related to hosting the Women's World Championship. Despite previous assurances…
Reduction of Bank Interest Rates and Bank Behavior on the First Day of Implementation
The Central Bank of Iran has implemented a directive reducing deposit interest rates to a maximum of 15%, but some banks are still offering higher…