December 2016
Central Bank: Housing Transactions Decreased in December
In December, Tehran saw a 5.9% decrease in residential apartment transactions compared to last year, indicating ongoing stagnation in the housing market. Despite this, the…
Will the Import Tariff on Cars Increase?
The Iranian government plans to increase car import tariffs from 45% to 50%, aiming to boost revenue from car imports to $1.95 billion. Despite high…
Minister of Economy: Currency Change from Rial to Toman Will Be Gradual
Iran's Minister of Economy announced that the transition from rial to toman will be gradual and will not involve immediate new banknotes. This decision is…
How Did the Iranian Society Spend Yalda?
The article discusses how Iranian society celebrates Yalda, the longest night of the year, highlighting changes in traditions and economic challenges. While some families maintain…
Freezing of 1000 Trillion Tomans in Iranian Banks
The Iranian government's debt to banks has increased by 20%, leading to a significant freeze of assets in the banking sector, now totaling nearly 1000…
Why Daniel Noroozi Returned from Isfahan to Denmark
Daniel Noroozi, a young Iranian-Danish footballer, returned to Denmark after facing military service issues that prevented him from playing for Sepahan Isfahan in the Iranian…
Tehran Governor: We Prevented 97% of Tehran's Farms from Being Irrigated with Sewage
Tehran's Governor announced that 97% of farms on the outskirts of the city have been prevented from using sewage for irrigation, despite previous reports indicating…
The Salesman Among 9 Finalists for Best Foreign Film Oscar
Asghar Farhadi's film "The Salesman" has been nominated as one of the 9 finalists for the Best Foreign Film Oscar in 2017. The film has…
The Salesman Nominated for Golden Globe Award
'The Salesman', directed by Asghar Farhadi, has been nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Foreign Language Film category, competing against several notable films.…
Daily Loss from Labor Accidents is 150 Billion Tomans
Akbar Shokat, head of the Supreme Council of Construction Workers' Associations, reported that labor accidents cause a daily economic loss of 150 billion tomans in…
Deputy Governor of the Central Bank: Changing the Currency Unit Does Not Mean Monetary Reform
The Iranian Central Bank's Deputy Governor announced that changing the currency unit from rial to toman is not a monetary reform but a move to…
Cyber Police: Theft from 90 Jewelry Stores in Tehran via Computer Malware
The Cyber Police in Tehran reported that 90 jewelry stores were hacked using keylogger malware, leading to significant financial theft. The suspects have been arrested…
Protest Gathering by Students at Tehran University
Students at Tehran University protested against labor issues and economic hardships in Iranian universities, expressing their grievances through slogans and a comprehensive statement. The protest…
Tehran City Council Member: The Soil of the Capital is No Longer Fertile
Mohammad Haqani, head of the Environment Committee of Tehran City Council, announced that Tehran's soil is polluted and no longer fertile, highlighting the serious environmental…
City Council Member Expresses Concern Over 'Population Density' in Tehran's Shelters
Rahmatollah Hafezi, head of Tehran's City Council Health Commission, raised concerns about overcrowding in shelters for the homeless and addicts, suggesting temporary accommodations for patients'…