May 2015
Challenges of Cash Subsidies
The Iranian government has removed gasoline rationing, leading to price increases in fuel products and potential rises in agricultural prices. Economist Shahin Fatemi warns that…
Nepal Earthquake; UN Requires Millions of Dollars More in Aid
A month after a devastating earthquake in Nepal, the UN reports that only 20% of the required budget for emergency operations has been secured. The…
Minister of Labor: Cash Subsidies Have Caused 500,000 Unemployed
Ali Rabiei, Iran's Minister of Labor, stated that cash subsidies have led to the unemployment of 500,000 people, linking this to the burden on the…
Men Have Conquered the Walls of Tehran
The article discusses the phenomenon of graffiti in Tehran, highlighting its evolution from a revolutionary medium to a contemporary form of expression reflecting social, romantic,…
Nepal Needs Two Billion Dollars for Reconstruction After Recent Earthquake
Nepal's Finance Minister announced a need for at least two billion dollars for reconstruction after a devastating earthquake that has killed over 6,300 people. Thousands…