March 2016
City Council Member: Tehran's Conditions Have Passed the Stage of Social Damage
Mohammad Haqani, a member of Tehran's City Council, warns that the city has reached a social crisis due to overpopulation and the exhaustion of natural…
94 Trillion Tomans in Checks Returned in Iran Over Ten Months
The Central Bank of Iran reported that 94 trillion tomans worth of checks were returned over a ten-month period, indicating a significant rise in financial…
How Much is Thousand-Toman Gasoline Worth?
Bijan Haj Mohammad Reza announced that the Iranian government is no longer subsidizing gasoline due to falling oil prices. Critics have calculated that the government…
Approval of the General Budget for the First Two Months of 2016 in Parliament
The Iranian parliament approved a two-month budget for 2016 due to delays in presenting the full budget, which is expected to be approved later. The…
With the Approval of the Guardian Council, Blood Money for Women and Men Equalized in Third Party Insurance
The Guardian Council has approved a bill equalizing blood money for women and men in Iran's Third Party Insurance law. This change is significant as…
When Erdogan's Wife Considers Ottoman Harem as a School for Women's Education
Emine Erdogan, the wife of Turkey's president, has controversially described Ottoman harems as schools for women, sparking backlash from women's groups and political figures. Her…
Head of Armed Forces Judicial Organization Opposes Military Service Sale
Mohammad Kazem Bahrami, head of the Armed Forces Judicial Organization, opposes the sale of military service, claiming it undermines its essence. Despite mandatory conscription, many…
When Satellite Dishes Come to the Aid of Internet Users
Tosheh is a new IT project in Iran that uses satellite technology to provide users with free access to digital content, addressing issues of internet…
Approval for Installment Payments of Military Service Absence Fines in Iran
The Iranian military has approved installment payments for fines related to military service absences, a move that could ease the financial burden on over 300,000…
Theft of Approximately 140 Billion Tomans Worth of Telecommunications Cables Over Five Years
Over the past five years, approximately 140 billion tomans worth of telecommunications cables have been stolen in Iran, leading to significant losses for the telecommunications…