June 2017
Meeting with Youssef Emadi
Youssef Emadi, a composer and santur player, has been imprisoned since June 2016 for charges related to propaganda against the regime and insulting sacred beliefs.…
French Mineral Water Priced at 20,000 Tomans Hits the Iranian Market
French bottled water has been legally imported into Iran for the first time, priced between 15,000 and 20,000 tomans. The domestic producers are welcoming this…
Should We Dare to Change the Persian Script?
The article discusses the ongoing debate about whether to change the Persian script to a Latin-based system, highlighting the difficulties of the current script and…
Arrest of a Betting Website Manager in Isfahan with a Turnover of 40 Billion Tomans
The manager of a betting website with a turnover of 40 billion tomans was arrested in Isfahan, and the website has been shut down. The…
Worrying Increase in Cancer Statistics in Iran
Iran is facing a significant increase in cancer cases, with 400,000 individuals currently affected and 85,000 new cases reported annually. The Vice President of the…
Government Borrowing Through State-Owned Companies
The article discusses the increasing trend of borrowing by state-owned companies in Iran, particularly from the Central Bank, which has implications for the economy. It…
Construction of Equipment for 'Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant Two' Begins in Russia
Construction of equipment for Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant Two has begun in Russia, including a core melt trap, with an estimated cost of $11 billion.…
The Share of Development Budget for Education Has Severely Decreased
The article discusses the significant decrease in the development budget for education in Iran from 2008 to 2016, highlighting a shift towards current expenditures. Despite…
Meeting with Keyvan Rahimian
Keyvan Rahimian, a Bahá'í citizen and psychology graduate, has been imprisoned since 2012 for teaching at an online Bahá'í university, accused of threatening national security.…
Health Ministry Official Calls for Sevenfold Increase in Cigarette Tax
A health ministry official in Iran has called for a significant increase in cigarette taxes, stating that current rates are among the lowest in the…
Request for Divorce from 10,000 Spouses of Prisoners in Iran in 2016
In 2016, 10,000 spouses of prisoners in Iran requested divorce, primarily due to the absence of a family head. The Iranian Prison Organization is attempting…