April 2017
Ghalibaf: 10 Percent of the Population Lives in Absolute Poverty and Goes to Bed Hungry
Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, a presidential candidate, highlighted that 10% of Iran's population lives in absolute poverty, criticizing the current government's handling of economic issues. He…
Dangerous Growth of Government Debt to the Banking System
The article discusses the alarming rise of government debt to the banking system in Iran, highlighting that despite a seemingly stable economy, the debt has…
The 'Promise'; Shohreh Aghdashloo and the Armenian Genocide
The film 'The Promise' attempts to narrate the Armenian genocide within a romantic story but lacks innovation and suffers from exaggerated performances. It explores complex…
Member of Parliament: Issuing Death Sentences Means Raising Soldiers for Drug Traffickers
Hassan Norouzi, a spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's Judicial Commission, criticized the death penalty for drug traffickers, arguing it harms their families and leads to…
Arrest of Teacher Involved in Physical Punishment of a Student in Kerman
A teacher in Kerman province was arrested for severely punishing a student with a metal ruler. This incident follows a pattern of reported physical punishment…
Ahmadinejad's New Attack on Rouhani in Defense of Subsidy Law
Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has launched a new attack on current President Hassan Rouhani, criticizing the government's handling of cash subsidies and accusing officials of…
Why is Iran's Economic Growth Not Sustainable?
The IMF forecasts a significant decline in Iran's economic growth from 6.5% in 2016 to 3.3% in 2017, citing reliance on oil revenues and political…
Seif Describes Baghaei's Claim About Increasing Subsidies as 'Deceptive'
Valiollah Seif, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, criticized Hamid Baghaei's promise to increase monthly subsidies to 250,000 tomans as unrealistic and deceptive.…
Liquidity in Iran Reaches 1,211 Trillion Tomans
The Central Bank of Iran reported that liquidity in the economy reached over 1,211 trillion tomans, marking a 24.7% increase compared to the previous year.…
Central Bank Chief Warns About Tricks of 'Bankrupt Financial Institutions'
The Central Bank of Iran's chief warns the public against high-interest rates offered by bankrupt financial institutions, urging caution as these rates are a sign…
Daily Treatment Costs for Smokers in Iran Reach 10 to 20 Billion Tomans
The Iranian Parliament's Health Commission Vice President highlighted the significant daily costs of treating smokers, criticizing the low tobacco tax in the country. With millions…
Incomes That Do Not Cover Minimum Living Costs
A report reveals that two-thirds of urban households in Iran had incomes below the minimum living costs in 2015. The Supreme Labor Council is responsible…
Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Kurdistan Region: Lower Your Flag in Kirkuk
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has demanded that the Kurdistan Regional Government lower its flag in Kirkuk, warning of potential damage to relations if they…
New Egyptian Court Ruling on Transfer of 'Tiran' and 'Sanafir' Islands to Saudi Arabia
An Egyptian court ruled that the islands of Tiran and Sanafir should be transferred to Saudi Arabia, contradicting a previous ruling that suspended the transfer.…