Fred Petrossian · June, 2006

Latest posts by Fred Petrossian 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: 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

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

Iran: Not Just For Sex!

In Sargashte, a lesbian Iranian, writes that many people think homosexuals only want to satisfy their sexual desires. Blogger adds homosexuals & lesbians like heterosexuals are after a love relationship. She says recently in a magazine she found out about 10to 12 percent of a population can be considered as...

Iran: A Suspicious Site, Global Voices!

Amshspand says he has discovered a suspicious site ( Global Voices) which is supported by a big university in the USA. Blogger writes this site is updated very fast and following important things in details (Persian). He adds these are reasons that this site is suspicious.

Afghan Whispers: Crash & Riots

According to media about one week ago violent anti-foreigner protests raged across the capital Monday after a U.S. military truck crashed into traffic. Let's see what Afghan bloggers have to say about this event. What Happened & Why Afghan Warrior shares his point of view with us: “Most Afghans complain...