Nokia closing office in TehranJuly 14, 2012 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nokia, one of the most popular cell phone brands in Iran, decided to close its office in Tehran because of the recent sanctions by European Union against Iran over its controversial nuclear program, Kabir News reported. Nokia spokesman, Mark Durrant, also confirmed this news by saying: “We have to close our office in Tehran by the end of August due to the recent sanctions. However our customers in Iran can buy new cell phones and accessories from unofficial agents.” Hamidreza Nikdel, one of the officials of Nokia in Iran, also confirmed this announcement. After presidential election in Iran on 2009, a group of Iranians decided to boycott Nokia’s products. Isa Saharkhiz, Iranian journalist, revealed that Nokia helped Iranian government spy on Internet users in order to suppress street riots. Another group of Iranians held demonstrations in front of Nokia office in the United States to show their hatred. At that time, Nokia’s share market in Iran dropped significantly and Nokia’s spokesperson didn’t made any comments on that subject. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |