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2025-06-25 19:55
Mazandaran announces tourism discounts for war-affected citizens
TEHRAN – Mazandaran’s governor-general, Mehdi Younesi-Rostami, has announced that tourism and hospitality centers across the northern province are offering special discounts ranging from 10 to 50 percent for citizens affected by the recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel.
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2025-05-21 22:27
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
Navigating Caspian diplomacy: Iran’s new envoy and regional strategy
TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign ministry has appointed Kazem Gharibabadi as its new Special Representative for Caspian Sea Affairs. The diplomat also serves as Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, making his appointment all the more meaningful and significant.
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2025-05-20 16:06
3,200-year-old Iron Age woman's skeleton discovered in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has uncovered the 3,200-year-old skeleton of a woman in a rural district in northern Iran.
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2025-05-17 15:47
Kandelous village in northern Iran implements accessible tourism measures
TEHRAN - Kandelous village in Mazandaran province has become one of Iran’s pioneering rural destinations to successfully implement “accessible tourism” initiatives, according to Mehdi Es’haqi, the deputy provincial tourism chief.
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2025-05-10 17:52
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran’s Kandelous turns folk tale into a tourism asset
KANDELOUS (Mazandaran province) - The bizarre tale of “Mina and the Leopard” is a cherished oral legend from the village of Kandelous, nestled in Iran’s northern Mazandaran province.
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2025-05-09 17:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Preserving the past, building the future: Kandelous and the path to sustainable tourism
KANDELOUS (Mazandaran province) – Nestled in the heart of Iran’s Alborz mountain range and just 35 kilometers from the Caspian Sea, the ancient village of Kandelous offers an authentic rural escape for those in search of tradition, tranquility, and natural beauty.
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2025-04-29 17:50
Direct flights to be launched between Urmia and Istanbul
TEHRAN - A new direct flight route between Urumia, the capital of Iran’s West Azarbaijan province, and Istanbul is set to be launched within days.
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2025/04/18
By Mehdi Zare
Caspian Sea, Central Asian seismicity and seismic hazard
TEHRAN - The collision of the Eurasian and Arabian tectonic plates causes tectonic interaction with significant seismic activity along fault systems in the Alborz Mountains and the Caspian Sea region.
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2025-04-11 17:44
Takht-e Rostam was once on Caspian Sea’s southern edge
TEHRAN – Rounds of paleontological research in Iran have uncovered significant evidence of the Caspian Sea's shoreline dating back over 31,000 years, suggesting that the sea once extended much further than its current boundaries.
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2025-04-08 16:09
Iranian, Turkmen officials discuss Caspian Sea issues
TEHRAN – The Iranian deputy foreign minister for the Caspian Sea affairs, Alireza Jahangiri, and the special representative of Turkmenistan on Caspian Sea issues, Murad Atajanov, have met in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, to discuss the issues on the Caspian Sea.
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2025-03-31 22:07
Gilan sees surge in Nowruz tourism with over six million visitors
TEHRAN - Gilan province in northern Iran has experienced a considerable boost in tourism in line with the Nowruz holidays, with over six million travelers visiting the region.
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2025-03-09 19:04
Investments along southern and northern Iranian coastlines in progress, tourism minister says
TEHRAN - Iran’s tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has announced plans to boost tourism investments along the country’s northern and southern coastlines, highlighting the untapped potential of the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Caspian Sea.
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2025-02-28 18:22
Rudbar, a hub of Iranian civilization, must attract more foreign tourists: tourism minister
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized the importance of attracting foreign tourists to Gilan province, calling Rudbar a key center of Iranian civilization.
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2025-02-18 15:47
Iran ready to boost health ties with Caspian states
TEHRAN –During the third Caspian Economic Forum, held in Tehran on February 17-18, the deputy health minister for international affairs voiced Iran's willingness to boost cooperation in the health sector with the Caspian Sea coastal states.
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2025-02-17 12:45
Tehran hosting 3rd Caspian Economic Forum
TEHRAN – The third Caspian Economic Forum kicked off in Tehran on Monday with the presence of the officials of the Caspian Sea littoral states.
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2025-01-28 18:07
Qasemabad: a village woven with tradition and color
TEHRAN – Situated in the rural district of Rudsar county in Gilan province, south of the Caspian Sea, Qasemabad is a village synonymous with lush nature and craftsmanship. For centuries, it has been celebrated for its unique tradition of weaving Chador Shab, a vibrant, geometrically patterned fabric that represents both artistic heritage and daily life in northern Iran.
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2025-01-12 17:53
Flights from Gorgan to Istanbul to begin next week
TEHRAN – Weekly flights between Iran’s Gorgan and Istanbul are set to commence on January 21, the director-general of Golestan province’s airports said on Sunday.
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2025-01-03 17:23
Estil Wetland: a destination for nature enthusiasts
TEHRAN - Nestled within the lush landscapes of Gilan province and bordered by the Caspian Sea, Estil Wetland in Astara is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and travelers.
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2024-12-15 18:07
UNESCO-listed Gonbad-e Qabus undergoes restoration amid concerns over vertical cracks
TEHRAN - The iconic Gonbad-e Qabus, a UNESCO-listed 1,000-year-old brick tower located in Iran’s Golestan province, is undergoing extensive studies and restorations to address vertical cracks on its structure.
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2024-11-19 17:33
Archaeologists uncover prehistoric relics in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has recently unearthed significant artifacts and architectural remains from prehistoric times in the Chahardangeh district of Sari, located in eastern part of Mazandaran province, northern Iran.
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2024-11-18 17:13
Ancient metalworking workshop unearthed in northern Iran
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has discovered a historic industrial workshop with evidence of metalworking near the ancient village of Masuleh, located some 2,500 meters above sea level in the Gilan province.
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2024-11-17 17:42
FIFA president highlights football field in northern Iranian village
TEHRAN - FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spotlighted a humble yet spirited village football field in Iran, capturing the hearts of football enthusiasts worldwide.
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2024-11-03 22:16
Iran, Azerbaijan team up for rescue exercise in Caspian Sea
TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy will host the Caspian Sea combined rescue and relief exercise, a demonstration of regional cooperation and shared commitment to maritime security.
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2024-11-03 17:38
Mazandaran’s water tourism infrastructure draws three million visitors in seven months
TEHRAN - Mazandaran province has attracted nearly three million visitors to its tourism facilities in the past seven months, thanks to recent investments in water-based tourism infrastructure.
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2024-11-01 16:53
Marmar Palace: Ramsar’s must-visit treasure along the Caspian coast
TEHRAN - Marmar Palace, also known as the Royal Palace, stands as one of the most captivating historical sites in Ramsar, a coastal town in Iran's Mazandaran province.
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2024-10-29 08:15
Masuleh nears UNESCO recognition with key restoration projects
TEHRAN - Recent efforts to preserve and restore Masuleh’s cultural landscape have revitalized 97 cultural and historical elements, a key step towards achieving UNESCO World Heritage status, according to Vali Jahani, Gilan province’s tourism chief.
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2024-10-19 18:06
Prehistorical cave discovered in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A prehistorical cave has recently been discovered in the Siahkalrud rural district of Rudsar county, which is situated in Gilan province, northern Iran.
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2024-10-15 17:35
Handicrafts still untapped potential in western Mazandaran
TEHRAN - Western Mazandaran, known for its rich diversity of handicrafts, has the potential to secure national and international recognition for its artisans’ creations.
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2024-10-12 17:59
Maritime heritage: key to future tourism and development
TEHRAN – The Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Caspian Sea have provided Iran with unique opportunities to drive and boost economic growth in terms of sea-based tourism.
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2024-09-25 17:45
Car rally from Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf to commence on World Tourism Day
TEHRAN - The second edition of the International Tourist Rally from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf is set to kick off on Friday, September 27 which coincides with World Tourism Day.