TEHRAN –A restoration work has been commenced on the Ilkhanid era (1256–1353) mausoleum of Chalabi Oghlou, which stands tall in Soltaniyeh, northwestern Zanjan province, the provincial tourism chief has announced. The restoration project involves strengthening the building’s rooftop and dome as well as moisture insulation, Amir Arjmand said on Wednesday. A budget of 400 million […]
TEHRAN – A massive agritourism site will open its doors to the public in Ardebil province, the provincial tourism chief has said. The site, which is reportedly the largest in West Asia, is scheduled to be inaugurated by the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan in his future visit to the northwestern province, […]
TEHRAN – Iran and Austria are working on 17 joint environmental projects worth €400,000, seven of which have so far been completed, ISNA reported on Wednesday. Out of 17 joint projects between Iran and Austria, seven projects are almost completed and nine other projects were delayed due to the conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, […]
TEHRAN – Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA), on Wednesday, hosted a seminar on Iran and Armenia’s trade opportunities and ways for boosting mutual economic relations. As reported by the TCCIMA portal, the event was attended by government officials from the two sides including TCCIMA Head Masoud Khansari and Head of Armenia’s […]
The recent war between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza has raised many questions. Foremost among them is the question of why after 73 years of occupation, Israel cannot live with its Palestinians citizens and residents inside Israel proper and in the occupied territories. Israel, which is technologically, economically, and militarily stronger than its neighbors, […]
TEHRAN – A cleaning project has been completed on the historical cave of Ladiz and a nearby river adjacent to the city of Mirjaveh in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan. The project was carried out in collaboration with some cultural heritage aficionados and activists as well as some provincial tourism officials, Mirjaveh’s tourism chief has […]
The recent war between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza has raised many questions. Foremost among them is the question of why after 73 years of occupation, Israel cannot live with its Palestinians citizens and residents inside Israel proper and in the occupied territories. Israel, which is technologically, economically, and militarily stronger than its neighbors, […]
TEHRAN – Iran’s Para shooter Sareh Javanmardi says that she is ready to shine at the 2020 Paralympic Games, despite the competition’s postponement. Javanmardi won two gold medals at the 2016 Rio in the 10 m air pistol SH1 and Mixed 50 m pistol SH1. She had already won a bronze medal at the 2012 […]
TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia are exploring ways for expanding transport and trade cooperation as the Islamic Republic is looking for using Armenia as part of its South-North transit corridor. The two countries, which eye boosting mutual trade up to $1 billion annually, have exchanged several trade delegations over the past few months to discuss […]
TEHRAN – In a statement on Tuesday, Iran’s Interior Ministry officially announced the candidates who have been qualified by the Guardian Council to run for president, putting an end to a wave of speculations over who will be confirmed. The statement said seven candidates were approved to run for office. The candidates are as following: […]
TEHRAN – Iran is preparing a dossier for ancient routes and paths used by its Bakhtiari nomads to be submitted to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in near future, ILNA reported on Tuesday. “A comprehensive archeological, ethnographic and ecological survey on the nomads’ roads, scattered across Andika county in southern Khuzestan province, […]
TEHRAN — Hundreds of citizens in the capital Tehran poured onto the streets on Sunday celebrating the historic victory of the Gazans over the occupying Israeli regime. The gathering was held in Palestine Square. People showed V signs and waved Palestinian flags.