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Iran Falling Behind in Regional Power Generation
Energy

Iran Falling Behind in Regional Power Generation

Power cuts have become increasingly common in Iran. The hotter southern regions experience them in the summer and while wintertime power cuts mostly affect the northern parts of the country. These power cuts have not only impacted households but also have disrupted industrial production at a time wh

Iran’s Forests Burn Down at a Rate of 21,000 Hectares a Year
Environment

Iran’s Forests Burn Down at a Rate of 21,000 Hectares a Year

Between 2011 and 2021, 228,000 hectares of Iran's forests and rangelands burned in fires, including 103,000 hectares of forests and 125,000 hectares of rangelands. On average, over 9,000 hectares of forests and 11,000 hectares of rangelands were lost annually.

Poll: 86% of Women Have Gone Out Without Hijab This Year
Art and Culture and Tourism

Poll: 86% of Women Have Gone Out Without Hijab This Year

In Iran Open Data's survey on the experiences of women who have appeared in public without mandatory hijab since the beginning of this year, 86% of women reported that they have gone outside without wearing hijab this year.