Interview with Mohsen Izadkhah, former deputy of the Social Security Organization / Matin Mostafaei

One of the ongoing dissatisfactions regarding setting a minimum wage in Iran is that the cost of living for workers always exceeds the approved wage. For example, comparing the approved wage to the cost of living for workers shows that in the past five years, the cost of living for workers has consistently been higher […]...

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A sick economy and setting the stage for fraud; a conversation with Dr. Vahid Mahmoudi, economist / Matin Mostafaei.

The story of the fraud of the Cyrus Company from mobile customers has caused a lot of buzz in news outlets and among ordinary people, to the point that it has even caught the attention of foreign media. In Iran, the identity and success of some ordinary people is dependent on various structural corruptions. Budget […]...

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Tourism, the driving force of the recession economy; in conversation with Mohammad Ali Shadi/ Matin Mostafaei

Out of all the climates present on our planet, only a few countries have the majority of possible geographical and climate conditions. Turkey has three, Iran has four, and America has five different climates. In the world, there are also five diverse climates. In addition, Iran and America have 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites, while […]...

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The Great Battle of Our Time over Personal Boundaries; In Conversation with Ehsan Shahghasemi/ Matin Mostafaei

The discussion of “citizenship rights” has had many ups and downs throughout history, starting with political rights in ancient Greece and later evolving into cultural, social, and civil rights. Recently, with the expansion of digital technologies and virtual space, the topic of citizenship rights in the digital and virtual realm has gained attention. For years, […]...

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A commercial look at addiction treatment centers; in conversation with Abbas Shakeri, economist / Matin Mostafaei.

“Addiction and Its Treatment” has been a major issue in the healthcare system of many countries in recent years. Considering the extensive and long-term activities of treatment and rehabilitation centers for addicts in Iran, and the various issues that have arisen in addiction recovery camps during these years, the performance of these centers has been […]...

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Conversation with Abolfazl Bahrehdar, President of the Iranian Rail Transportation Association / Matin Mostafaei

Iran, due to its geographical location, is situated in one of the most strategic regions of the world, and can be considered as the center of it. Iran is known as the “Crossroads of the World”; a crossroads that has access to the far east on one side, newly independent countries on the other, and […]...

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Publishing industry, under the oxygen mask; conversation with Hassan Kiaian, manager of Cheshme publishing/ Matin Mostafaei

The circulation of books in the country is decreasing and bookstores are going bankrupt or changing their profession. Newspapers and written media in Iran have also been struggling to survive for several years. Sometimes they have not published one or two issues for various reasons, or have reduced the number of pages. At times, they […]...

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Investigation of the government’s plan to increase gasoline prices in a conversation with Hadi Haghshenas, former governor of Golestan province / Matin Mostafaei.

The issue of rising gasoline prices has once again been raised in our country’s public sphere. According to previous expectations, government officials have vehemently denied any increase in the price of this strategic commodity, but based on past experiences, public concerns about the high cost of gasoline are not entirely unfounded. On the other hand, […]...

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Businesses and the Hijab: A Conversation with Dr. Hossein Raghefar, Economist/ Matin Mostafaei

The news of the closure of several businesses in Tehran, Rey, Shiraz, and other cities due to not following proper safety measures in recent days has become a headline. This incident has a direct impact on the livelihood of the employees of these businesses in the current economic situation and can put their income at […]...

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“The sword of power over culture; who is the loser? A conversation with Albert Bghzian/Matin Mostafai”

According to the recent decision of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, which was approved in the afternoon session on Wednesday, 30 Khordad, under the leadership of Ebrahim Raisi, the responsibility of monitoring the areas of audio and video platforms and the “Home Display” network will now be under the responsibility of the Islamic […]...

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Conversation with Hassan Sobhani, economist and representative of different terms in the parliament regarding the conscription system / Matin Mostafaei.

Military conscription system; mandatory or professional? Compulsory military service has been a topic of increased sensitivity in the public consciousness in recent years. The recent tragic incident in Saravan, which resulted in the death of three brave young conscripts, has once again highlighted the sensitivities surrounding compulsory military service. There are both supporters and opponents […]...

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The major factor of inflation and inflation; A conversation with Kamran Nedari, economist / Matin Mostafaei

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest report on the economy of the Middle East and North Africa region states that Iran needs $352 dollars of oil this year to prevent a budget deficit. According to this report, it is expected that Iran will also need to balance its government budget in the current […]...

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