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2025-06-09 22:57
Tehran hosts 5th round of Iran-Italy political consultations to boost cooperation
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the Islamic Republic’s readiness to "develop and expand relations with European countries, particularly Italy, based on mutual respect and common interests" during high-level talks in Tehran on Sunday.
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2024-09-08 17:38
Efforts underway for UNESCO registration of Varamin’s 14th-century mosque
TEHRAN - The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Office of Varamin county has announced the preparation of a dossier for the Jameh Mosque of Varamin to seek UNESCO World Heritage status.
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2024-08-12 17:51
Minister highlights new attraction in Sareyn: “Every Iranian should visit this bridge”
TEHRAN - On Sunday, Iran’s first three-level suspension bridge was inaugurated in the picturesque Vargehsaran tourist area of Sareyn, Ardabil, in a ceremony attended by Ezzatollah Zarghami, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2024-08-09 17:34
Benefactors save heritage in Zanjan
TEHRAN - Mehraneh museum has officially opened doors in Zanjan, with the minister of cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts praising it as a “remarkable and enduring treasure.”
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2024-07-20 17:59
Minister’s visit to West Azarbaijan highlights heritage, tourism initiatives
TEHRAN – Ezzatollah Zarghami, the minister of cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts, has undertaken a one-day visit to West Azarbaijan, packed with significant cultural heritage and tourism-related activities.
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2024-07-13 17:52
Visa waiver program lifts Iran’s tourism, expert says
TEHRAN - Hormatollah Rafiei, the director of the Association of Iranian Travel Agencies, stated that Iran’s new unilateral visa waiver strategy has significantly boosted the tourism sector.
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2024-07-07 17:48
Last day of second Persian month registers as Ecotourism Day
TEHRAN – Aimed at recognizing a vibrant branch of the tourism industry, the very last day of Ordibehesht, (coinciding with May, 21), has been named as National Ecotourism Day.
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2024-06-26 17:57
Private investments to turn new chapter in Khansar’s tourism
TEHRAN – The private sector has invested about 40 million dollars in Khansar’s tourism in three years, positioning it as a potential tourism hub in western Isfahan, said the tourism minister.
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2024-06-26 17:56
Minister announces allocation of funds for 12th-century mosque restoration
TEHRAN - Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ezatollah Zarghami has announced the allocation of necessary funds for the restoration of the 12th-century Jameh Mosque of Golpayegan.
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2024-06-21 17:28
Eight cultural heritage experts honored as eternal figures
TEHRAN – In a Tehran ceremony held on Tuesday, eight cultural heritage professionals were honored for their significant contributions to the field during a ceremony.
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2024-06-19 18:20
By Afshin Majlesi
Tourism ministry reveals special content aimed to boost arrivals
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts held a ceremony to unveil innovative tourism content aimed at attracting more foreign visitors.
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2024-06-12 17:32
Minister highlights ‘unique diversity’ of Iranian handicrafts
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has said the country boasts nearly 300 distinct fields of handicrafts, a diversity unparalleled globally.
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2024-06-12 17:32
Tehran, Beijing discuss collaboration in Global Civilization Initiative
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami and his Chinese counterpart Sun Yeli have discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in a recent meeting held in Shanghai.
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2024-06-08 18:47
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran conference celebrates World Handicrafts Day
TEHRAN - On Saturday, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts hosted a grand event commemorating World Handicrafts Day.
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2024-06-05 20:36
Iran to celebrate Handicrafts Week with special programs
TEHRAN – On the verge of Handicrafts Week, Iran gears up to celebrate artisanal traditions and economic growth with a great number of projects set for unveiling on World Handicrafts Day.
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2024-05-20 17:20
All Cultural Heritage Week programs called off over President martyrdom
TEHRAN – Honoring the martyrdom of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, all the events planned to commemorate the national Cultural Heritage Week have been canceled.
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2024-05-10 17:44
Minister inspects Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari attractions
TEHRAN – On Thursday, the Iranian tourism minister arrived in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, where he toured several key historical sites and participated in a regional tourism commission.
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2024-05-06 19:07
Archaeological-rich Zel Cave to undergo excavation
TEHRAN – Zel Cave, an archaeological-rich place in central Iran, will undergo a 2nd authorized season of excavation in the near future.
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2024-04-29 18:18
Tehran, Muscat to step up cultural, tourism collaboration
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has met with Oman’s Minister of Social Development, emphasizing the importance of enhancing tourism and cultural cooperation between the two nations.
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2024-04-20 18:07
National Museum of Iran comparable with Louvre, tourism minister says
TEHRAN – On Saturday, Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Ezatollah Zarghami, addressed the issue of the modest ticket prices for museums across the country, comparing them to international standards.
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2024-04-16 18:02
Half of the world’s population can travel to Iran without visas, tourism minister says
TEHRAN - According to the tourism minister of the Islamic Republic, Iran grants visa-free access to approximately half of the world’s population, totaling around four billion people.
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2024-04-15 18:06
Tourist arrivals in Iran tops six million in year
TEHRAN - More than six million foreign tourists arrived by air, road, and sea in Iran during the past Iranian calendar year, which came to an end on March 19.
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2024-03-05 17:14
Modern Iran home to 19,000 archaeological hills, tourism minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister, addressing the 21st Symposium of Iranian Archaeology held at the National Museum of Iran, underscored the nation's rich cultural heritage, citing approximately 19,000 historical hills that are scattered across the country.
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2024-03-01 22:01
Iran plans to serve Nowruz tourists deservedly
TEHRAN – With millions of Iranians gearing up for travel during the upcoming spring holidays, Tourism Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has urged provincial officials to ensure the highest level of service for holidaymakers.
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2024-02-25 17:44
National Museum to host symposium on Iranian archaeology
TEHRAN – The 21st Symposium of the Iranian Archaeology is scheduled to be held at the National Museum of Iran from March 4 to 6, gathering a host of renowned archaeologists, related officials, and enthusiasts of the field.
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2024-02-23 17:18
Official underlines safety and beauty of Iran to international visitors
TEHRAN - On Wednesday, Mohammad Karimi, the Parliamentary Director of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, highlighted the positive experiences of foreign tourists visiting Iran, countering misconceptions spread by “adversaries”.
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2024-02-14 22:53
Tourism in Iran enjoys significant growth: minister
TEHRAN – In a recent announcement, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Ezzatollah Zarghami, revealed a noteworthy surge in tourism over the past two years in Iran.
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2024-02-04 17:26
Tehran, Riyadh eye closer tourism ties in post-diplomatic reconciliation
TEHRAN — In another step towards fostering stronger travel ties between Tehran and Riyadh, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minster Ezzatollah Zarghami, welcomed Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Tehran, Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, for discussions aimed at boosting tourism cooperation between the two neighboring states.
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2024-02-02 17:49
426 tourism-related projects up for inauguration during Ten-Day Dawn celebrations
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Ezzatollah Zarghami, has said a total of 426 projects within the three domains of the ministry will be inaugurated during the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations, which marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
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2024-01-12 17:11
By Ezzatollah Zarghami
Exceptional China-Iran cultural exchanges to expand in 2024