January 2018
Parliament Approves General Budget Proposal for 2018
The Iranian parliament approved the general budget proposal for 2018 after initially voting against it. The budget includes provisions for oil pricing and subsidy adjustments…
500 Million Toman Bail Set for 'Girl of Revolution Street'
Nasrin Sotoudeh announced the arrest of Narges Hosseini, known as the 'Girl of Revolution Street,' and that a bail of 500 million toman was set…
Fire in Bitumen Tank in Bandar Abbas Caused at Least One Billion Tomans in Damage
A fire at a bitumen factory in Bandar Abbas caused significant damage and resulted in three deaths and two injuries. The incident was attributed to…
Next Year's Targeted Subsidies Revenue 'Will Not Be Deposited in the Treasury'
Hamidreza Hajibabaei, a member of the Iranian Parliament, announced that the revenue from targeted subsidies in 2018 will not be deposited into the national treasury,…
Implementation of the 'Night Security and Calm Plan in Tehran'; Hundreds of Police Arrest 288 Individuals
The Iranian police launched a large-scale operation in Tehran, arresting 288 individuals, including foreign nationals and drug traffickers, as part of a new security initiative.…
Merchants Oppose Demolition of Remaining Parts of Plasco Building
Merchants from the Plasco building are opposing the demolition of the remaining structure that survived a devastating fire last year, citing a lack of accountability…
From University Affairs to the 'Sanchi' Disaster
The article discusses various political and social issues in Iran, including statements by a Basij commander about the Iranian populace, controversies surrounding the National Olympic…
Does Increasing Wages Mean Improved Living Standards?
The article discusses recent protests in Iran over declining purchasing power and living standards, highlighting government plans to increase salaries for low-income employees while freezing…
Significant Increase in Christmas Purchases in the U.S.
American consumers significantly increased their Christmas spending in late 2017, driven by rising wages, lower unemployment, and tax cuts. This trend reflects growing consumer confidence…
A Member of Tehran City Council: 20 Trillion Tomans Went Missing During Ghalibaf's Mayorship
A Tehran City Council member revealed that 20 trillion tomans are missing from the municipality budget during Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf's mayorship from 2005 to 2017.…
Workers in Iran Face 170% Deficit in Livelihood
Workers in Iran are facing a significant wage deficit, with a reported 170% gap between their minimum wage and the cost of living. This situation…
A Labor Official: The Monthly Cost Basket for Workers in 2016 was '2 Million and 550 Thousand Tomans'
A labor official revealed that the monthly cost basket for workers was set at 2.55 million tomans, but the minimum wage for 2017 was only…
War Crimes Court Says Praljak's Suicide Was Preventable
An independent investigation concluded that the suicide of General Slobodan Praljak during his trial at the International Criminal Court was not preventable. The investigation found…