May 7, 2011
Despite strict censorship and bans imposed before and even after new books come out, Iran’s publishing industry continues to survive, if not exactly thrive.
April 28, 2011
Many migrate to the big cities in search of work. The trend is growing all the time and it's possible that within the next few decades there will be little left of these nomadic people. They are mainly known for producing beautiful handicrafts.
April 28, 2011
The car industry is of great strategic importance for the Iranian authorities and governments in the past have always emphasised the need to ensure the industry remains independent.
April 26, 2011
The Iranian authorities, who believe that the war ended with Iran’s victory, always try to keep the memories of the war alive. One way they do this is through programme in which groups of ordinary people visit the former front lines of the conflict.
April 22, 2011
The number of chain restaurants and fast-food outlets in the huge shopping malls of Tehran are increasing every day. But the middle-aged and some young people still prefer the traditional Iranian foods to the foreign ones.
April 21, 2011
Some Iran watchers believe the latest EU measures could serve to deter the targeted Iranian officials from further oppressive actions. But others fear they may become more isolated and determined as a result of the move.
April 15, 2011
News websites run by conservatives reported that Khoeiniha was making plans to ease the way for a number of candidates to get through the vetting process.
March 23, 2011
In the run-up to the Nowruz celebration, families go on a shopping spree, even though many are on a tight budget these days because times are hard.
March 21, 2011
Until recently, the supermarkets which proliferate in every Iranian town sold only food and other groceries. But starting last year, they began selling domestically-produced movies and serials as well.
February 28, 2011
As well as showing off four satellites made in Iran, they also announced plans to send a monkey 120 kilometres into space and build a launch pad and a space research centre.
