May 2023
Filtering Has Not Stopped Iranians' Presence in Cyberspace; Over 50% of People Are Active on Social Media
Despite the filtering of major social media platforms in Iran, millions of users remain active, with significant engagement on Instagram and Twitter. The report highlights…
Open Data Iran: The Number of Religious Seminaries in Iran is 5 Times Greater than Universities
A recent study by 'Open Data Iran' reveals that Iran has five times more religious seminaries than public universities, with significant funding allocated to these…
Counting Continues in Turkey's Presidential Election Runoff with Tight Race Between Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu
The second round of Turkey's presidential election is underway, with Erdogan leading slightly over Kilicdaroglu as votes are counted. The election is crucial as it…
Tenants, the New Victims of Inflation; Hidden Hunger and Malnutrition Intensified
The article discusses the worsening situation of Iranian tenants facing economic pressures due to high inflation, leading to severe food insecurity and malnutrition. It highlights…
Mehdi Taremi Makes History; Iranian Goal Machine of Porto Becomes Top Scorer in Portuguese Premier League
Mehdi Taremi has become the top scorer in the Portuguese Premier League with 22 goals, leading FC Porto to a second-place finish. His achievement highlights…
Reuters Investigative Report: Climate Challenges Threaten Water and Energy Resources in Asia
A Reuters report highlights the severe climate-related threats to water and energy resources in Asia, affecting nearly 2 billion people across 16 countries. The findings…
Wagner Commander: Over 20,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Bakhmut Battle
Yevgeny Prigozhin, commander of the Wagner group, revealed that over 20,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the battle for Bakhmut, with many being Russian…
Iran's Women's National Alish Wrestling Team Crowned Asian Champions
The Iranian women's national Alish wrestling team won the Asian Championship in Uzbekistan, securing two gold and two silver medals. This victory reinforces Iran's strong…
Analytical Report: The Annual Cost of Enforcing Hijab Equals the Wages of Millions of Workers in Iran
The Open Data Iran database estimates that enforcing mandatory hijab costs Iranian society between 40 to 45 trillion tomans annually, equivalent to the wages of…
The Guardian: Britain is rapidly processing asylum requests from tens of thousands of Iranians and Iraqis
The UK government is expediting the processing of over 20,000 asylum applications from Iranian and Iraqi nationals to address a significant backlog. Prime Minister Rishi…
North Korean Hackers Steal $721 Million in Cryptocurrency from Japan
North Korean hackers have stolen $721 million in cryptocurrency from Japan since 2017, accounting for 30% of global losses. This information comes from a report…
Islamic Revolutionary Court Sentences Anisha Asadollahi, Labor Activist, to Five Years in Prison
Anisha Asadollahi, a labor rights activist, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran for…
Turkey's Presidential Election Heads to Second Round; Erdogan's Coalition Retains Parliamentary Majority
Turkey's presidential election will proceed to a second round as no candidate secured over 50% of the votes. Recep Tayyip Erdogan leads with 49.39% against…
Pilot Identified as Cause of Helicopter Crash Carrying Minister of Sports
A helicopter crash carrying Iran's Minister of Sports was attributed to pilot error, with no technical issues found. The incident raised concerns about the use…
Tehran University Access to International Scientific Databases Cut Due to Debt
Tehran University has lost access to international scientific databases due to accumulated debts totaling 60 billion tomans, attributed to currency devaluation and neglect from the…
Indictment Issued for 26 Individuals in Zahedan Shooting Case
An indictment has been issued for 26 individuals involved in a deadly clash in Zahedan, which resulted in over a hundred deaths during a protest…
Research Report: 'Unprecedented' Decline in Domestic Tourism Among Iranians
A recent report highlights a dramatic decline in domestic and foreign tourism among Iranians, with domestic trips dropping from over 103 million in spring 1398…
Iranian Weightlifter Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Championships
Fatemeh Keshavarz won a bronze medal at the Asian Weightlifting Championships, becoming the second Iranian woman to achieve this feat. Her success highlights the challenges…
UAE Signs 3 Nuclear Agreements with China
The UAE has signed three nuclear agreements with China to enhance its nuclear energy capabilities, aiming to meet six percent of its energy needs from…
An Iranian forensic official announced; 1900 workers died in workplace accidents in 1401
In Iran, 1900 workers died in workplace accidents in 1401, a slight decrease from the previous year. However, the statistics suggest a higher average than…