Iranians tighten belts for Persian New Year festivities • FRANCE 24 English
They’re a traditional part of any Iranian family’s n celebrations but at about €19 a kilo the price of pistachios has quadrupled in 5 years above what many can afford as some did last minute shopping for Persian New Year festivities in this Tyron Bazaar others were feeling the
Pinch I don’t think I’ll buy anything this year everything is expensive inflation has gone up prices have changed dramatically compared to last year they’ve increased by 100% according to the country’s Statistics Office annual inflation stood at 36% in February after peing above 55% last year prices have surged and the
Iranian currency has suffered sharp devaluation since the United States reimposed sanctions in 2018 last nus Ayatollah alih ham acknowledged that Iranians felt bitterness due to high costs of basic necessities he ordered the government to implement inflation control measures but residents say more needs to be done it’s the government’s
Responsibility the need to think of solutions improve their management skills everything’s in their hands globally more than 300 million people celebrate n marking the Spring Equinox celebrations last two weeks and it’s an opportunity to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future
Millions of Iranians will travel to be with their families for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, on Wednesday (March 20) but economic troubles in the sanctions-hit country are weighing on the festivities.
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Celebrating the seasonal equinox is Pagan.
Uncle Sam Mafia couldn't put sanction on Afghanistan and before Vietnam. 🤔💭