Stories about Iran from June, 2006
Iran: Government & Communication
Mohammad Ali Abtahi, reformist politician & blogger, says most Iranian statesmen sites have not turned into a communication means.The blogger adds they are mostly promotional and are a part of the related offices or organizations’ show-off. Even if they have daily information part they are not that serious in replying...
Iran: Paradoxes of Life
Marge Ghesti talks about different paradoxes in Iranian society. The blogger writes many girls like to have intellectual boy friends but they get married rich guys such as business men or lawyers. He adds he does not understand what matters more with Iranian girls or women: Having right to divorce...
Iran: Fashion & Photo
Kamangir has published a photo from an Iranian fashion show. The blogger says he wants to show that Iranian women have the sense of fashion.
Iran: Inflation!
Ali Mazroi, reformist politician & blogger, writes about inflation and how government has failed to control prices. The blogger writes there is no activity in real estate and capital (stock) market then more money is spent for consumption. He adds
Kurdistance: Wednesday?
Today is Wednesday, correct? I just came back from organizing a conference for work and well…my mental faculities are not up to their normal snuff. So today, we will quickly review the top five posts from the Kurdish blogosphere. #1-Sami from An Iraqi's Thoughts is back writing again after a...
Iran: Football & Politics
We read in Fallosafah that a few days ago in Iranian TV, a football magazine editor was saying that victories in football can be helpful for the governance of country (Persian). This editor added Brazilian government will face problems if their football team does not achieve victories.
Iran: New Blog to Back Women
A new blog, Zanirani, is launched to back the women activists who tried to demonstrate two days ago but was repressed by the policewomen. The blog says what these women asked for such as more legal rights, is our wish too (Persian). Many people including academics, journalists, writers and bloggers...
Violence, Policewomen & Football
According to the media and several blogs police in Iran have beaten and arrested tens of people after a group of women activists tried to hold a demonstration asking for greater legal rights in a square of the capital Tehran on Monday 12 June. Several bloggers have reported about this...
Belarus: Iranian Car Production Deal
TOL's Belarus Blog reports on a “political deal between Belarus and no less controversial Iran”: a Belarusian car factory that used to assemble Fords will now make Samand, a brand of “Iran Khodro” company.
Iran: Arab Countries & Zarqawi
Hojreh, blogger & cleric, says that Arab countries should clearly take position concerning Zarqawi. The blogger considers Zarqawi main responsible of the death of hundreds of Shiites in Iraq including many Iranian pilgrims. Hojreh adds unfortunately no Arab country has condemned this criminal, Zarqawi (Persian).
Iran: Peaceful Protest
According to Persian Architect, this afternoon, there will be a peaceful protest against anti-women's law in Tehran. The blogger gives a link to the declaration of women's rights activists concerning this protest. Several blogs and many personalities have already backed this peaceful demonstration.
World Cup: Iran and Mexico
Co-authored by Farid Pouya and David Sasaki As the New York Times World Cup '06 weblog observes, most of the press coverage leading up to Sunday's Iran-Mexico match had little to do with football and much ado about … tense European-Iranian relations. First there were the German Green Party politicians...
Iran: Boring Holidays
Hanif Mazroi writes that most Iranian people get bored during holidays because they do not know what to do with their free time. The blogger adds there are only a few leisure places in Tehran and the young do not know where to consume their energy. He says rich people...
Iran: Persian Without Accent!
Shahr-e-ghese published an advertisement from an Iran based journal. This advertisement invites Iranian from different regions to learn to speak Persian without accent (Persian).The blogger has been surprised by reading that.
Kazakhstan: Iranian Ties
Leila discusses ties between Kazakhstan and Iran in the wake of a meeting between delegations of the two countries.
Iran: Investment is needed!
Ali Mazroi, reformist politician & blogger, writes that investment is needed to solve country's economic problems such as poverty and unemployment. The blogger adds at present only government investment is possible. Foreign investors and non governmental domestic investors prefer to quit country or wait to see what is happening in...
Interview with Allamezadeh & Ezati, Iranian Famous Movie Directors & Bloggers
Global Voices has interviewed two bloggers who are involved with the magic world of movies: Reza Allamezadeh & Amir Ezati. Let's start with Mr. Allamezadeh. Reza Allamezadeh is an Iranian famous movie director, writer and blogger. Allamezadeh, based in Nederland, teaches cinema , continues his creative career and writes his...
Iran: An Option for Nuclear Activity
Omid Memarian, blogger & journalist, says I think the best option for the Islamic Republic is to suspend nuclear activities for such a short time and try to build trust among the International community and then follow the nuclear plan under the IAEA watchdogs. It is better to get off...
Iran: A Photo about Addiction & Madness
In Seeking Life photoblog, we can see an interesting photo about a deranged addicted man in the street. The blogger says this poor man, hooked on drugs, is sitting on a pathway near Vali Asr (Pahlavi) street of Tehran. He is in deep delusion and talking to someone loudly but...
Iran: Smuggled Goods
Nobetema talks about how smuggled goods & products have created difficult situation for national industry. Blogger says goods are smuggled in country without any taxes are paid. Then their price is cheaper than national made goods or products and national producers have no chance to compete. Blogger adds because of...
Iran: Speechless Rafsanjani
Mohammad Ali Abtahi, reformist politician & blogger, reports that Mr. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani’s speech was interrupted by some people who protested against him in religious city, Qom. Blogger adds this event is important because Rafsanjani always is supported by Grand Ayatollahs . Blogger says he was informed about the religious...
