January 2017
Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?
The article discusses the aftermath of the Plasco building collapse in Tehran, identifying causes and responsibilities while highlighting the government's inadequate response and the broader…
Plasco Incident; Recovery of Two Firefighters' Bodies on the Morning of the Eighth Day
On Thursday, rescue teams recovered the bodies of two firefighters from the Plasco building collapse, bringing the death toll to 15, including 13 firefighters. The…
Rescue Operations Continue at Plasco Building; Victim Count Reaches 15
The Plasco building collapse in Tehran has resulted in 15 confirmed deaths, including 11 firefighters. Rescue operations are ongoing, and there are significant criticisms regarding…
Economy Minister: 50% of Banking Resources are Locked
Ali Tayebnia, Iran's Economy Minister, revealed that 40-50% of the banking system's resources are locked due to past government debts and non-performing loans. He highlighted…
Ejei: No one has been arrested in connection with the Plasco incident
The Iranian judiciary spokesperson announced that no arrests have been made in connection with the Plasco building incident, emphasizing the municipality's responsibility to address building…
The Plasco Incident in a Capital with Only '120 Safe Buildings'
The Plasco building's collapse in Tehran has raised serious safety concerns, revealing that only 120 buildings in the city are deemed safe. City officials had…
Transfer of Prisons: A Challenging Provision of the Sixth Development Plan
The Iranian government is transferring prisons from urban areas to outside cities, with the Greater Tehran Correctional Complex being the first phase of this initiative.…
Sale of Evin Prison to Tehran Municipality Canceled
The sale of Evin Prison to the Tehran Municipality has been canceled due to the municipality's lack of interest and concerns over the high costs…
Ghalibaf: I Oppose the Deposit of Municipal Revenues into the Government Treasury
Tehran's mayor, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, opposes a provision that would transfer financial oversight of municipalities to the Court of Audit and mandates that municipal revenues…
Air Pollution Forces Closure of Elementary Schools in Tehran Again
Elementary and preschool schools in Tehran will be closed on Sunday due to severe air pollution, following a decision by the Tehran Air Pollution Emergency…