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2023-12-12 22:58
Iran FM slams U.S. veto of UN resolution in phone call with Chinese counterpart
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has expressed discontent over the U.S. veto of a UN resolution overseeing the cessation of hostilities in Gaza, during a phone call with his Chinese counterpart.
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2023-12-09 22:21
Iran envoy meets Turkish Defense chief to discuss growing ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s envoy to Ankara met with Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler on Saturday to discuss bilateral cooperation between Iran and Turkey, as the two countries move towards enhancing ties in different fields.
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2023-12-06 17:41
By Afshin Majlesi
Iranian cultural riches shine bright: Iftar, Sadeh festival and art of illumination join UNESCO list
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, in a nod to Iran’s vibrant tapestry of customs and history, UNESCO's latest additions to its prestigious list -- namely Iftar and its socio-cultural traditions, the ancient jubilation of Sadeh festival, and the intricate artistry of Tahzib in illuminated manuscripts -- elicited waves of joy among Iranians who have cherished their enduring legacy through generations.
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2023-11-29 17:32
Chinese cities to host loan museum objects from Iran
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, plans to display historical artifacts from the National Museum of Iran in various cities of China.
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2023-11-28 17:00
Medical tourism: Fars province to launch offices in Iraq, Eurasia
TEHRAN – Iran’s Fars governorate is to launch offices in southern Iraq and Eurasia to facilitate travel to the Islamic Republic for those willing to obtain medical treatment.
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2023-11-26 23:59
Iran, Turkey signal readiness, support to help Gaza
TEHRAN- Following weeks of intense Israeli airstrikes, the foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey have supported attempts to prolong the truce in the Gaza Strip and reiterated their nations’ support for Palestine.
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2023-11-26 17:52
Turkey saw 2.1 million Iranian tourists from January to October
TEHRAN - Turkey saw 2.1 million tourist arrivals from Iran during the first ten months of the current year, its Culture and Tourism Ministry has said.
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2023-11-26 17:43
Ivory Coast’s ambassador visits historical sites in central Iran
TEHRAN – Ivory Coast's ambassador to Tehran Tamakolo Ouattara has paid visits to some historical sites in Markazi province, located in the heart of Iran.
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2023-11-22 17:33
Carnet de Passages en Douane: travel facilitated for Armenians driving to Iran
TEHRAN – Arrival in Iran has been facilitated for Armenians willing to visit the neighboring country in their own cars.
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2023-11-20 14:50
Iran to dispatch knowledge-based companies to Turkey
TEHRAN - Iran is planning to send a delegation of technology companies to Turkey from December 17 to 21 under the support of the Center for International Science and Technology (CISTC).
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2023-11-15 17:53
Tourist arrivals in Iran jump 40 percent y/y
TEHRAN – Foreign arrivals to Iran during the first seven months of the current Iranian year were up 40% compared to the same period last year, the deputy tourism minister said.
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2023-11-07 17:43
Universal network dedicated to Persian-speaking tourism professionals formed
TEHRAN – Several veteran Iranian experts have formed an Internet website and association devoted to Persian-speaking tourism professionals and experts from across the globe.
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2023-11-01 21:46
Resistance might opt for more surprise actions if Gaza war continues: Iran FM
TEHRAN – If Israel’s relentless attacks on Gaza continue, resistance forces in the region might alter the situation by making the decision to take more surprise actions, according to Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
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2023-11-01 18:35
1.9 million Iranians visit Turkey in nine months
TEHRAN – Turkey welcomed 1.9 million Iranian nationals during the first nine months of the year.
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2023-10-29 22:41
Raisi congratulates Turkey on National Day
TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has sent a congratulatory message to his Turkish counterpart offering congratulations on the occasion of the National Day of Turkey.
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2023-10-28 23:32
Anti-Israel demonstrations: Protesters demand end to killing of Gaza children
Protesters around the world are storming the streets demanding an end to the bombing and killing of civilians, particularly children, in Gaza.
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2023-10-27 17:13
Iran’s Shole Zard named world’s best pudding
TEHRAN – Iran’s Shole Zard has earned global recognition as the world’s best pudding, according to TasteAtlas — an international food guide website.
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2023-10-23 22:27
‘Time for peace, cooperation, and progress in South Caucasus’: Iran FM
TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister on Monday said regional countries in the Caucasus now have a historic opportunity to move towards peace and cooperation as “the war in the South Caucasus is over”.
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2023-10-20 18:00
Archaeological work sheds new light on ruins believed to date from Urartu epoch in northwest Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists in northwest Iran has unearthed parts of a ruined fortress, which is estimated to date from the Kingdom of Urartu, an Iron Age realm once extended over the modern frontiers of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Armenia.
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2023-10-20 17:55
Iran’s Kandovan is listed among world’s best tourism villages
TEHRAN – Iran’s Kandovan village has found its way into the list of 54 best tourism villages announced by the World Tourism Organization on Thursday.
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2023-10-18 17:15
Iran hosting regional conference on intangible heritage protection
TEHRAN – Iran is playing host to a regional conference that explores West and Central Asia’s intangible heritage protection in the face of climate change.
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2023-10-16 10:27
Iran crowned champions of Beach Wrestling World Series
TEHRAN – Iran won the title of the 2023 United World Wrestling (UWW) Beach Wrestling World Series.
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2023-10-10 17:45
Isfahan conference to raise awareness of dangers to intangible cultural heritage by climate change
TEHRAN—Isfahan is set to host an international conference aimed at raising awareness of possible harms that intangible cultural heritage in West and Central Asia may face due to climate change.
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2023-09-24 18:15
Iran was Turkey’s 4th tourism source in October
TEHRAN—A total of 280,951 Iranian nationals visited Turkey in October, making the Islamic Republic the fourth tourism source for its neighboring country during the month.
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2023-09-19 15:50
Iran, Turkey to boost technological co-op
TEHRAN - The Turkish ambassador to Iran, Hicabi Kirlangic, and the Iranian deputy science minister, Vahid Haddadi-Asl, have stressed boosting technological cooperation, particularly joint scientific collaboration.
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2023-09-19 15:49
Water transfer from Lake Van to Lake Urmia on agenda
TEHRAN - Research and academic studies are being carried out on transferring water from Lake Van in Turkey to help revive Lake Urmia which has been drying up in recent years, MP Mohammad-Reza Mirtajeddini has said.
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2023-09-16 18:01
Turkish tourism minister invited to attend ECO conference in northwest Iran
TEHRAN - Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has been invited to attend a conference of ECO member states to be held in Ardabil, northwest Iran.
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2023-09-13 19:41
Iran invites Saudi Arabia to join Iftar nomination for UNESCO label
TEHRAN - Iran has invited Saudi Arabia to join a possible UNESCO listing for Iftar and its socio-cultural traditions, which are shared among Muslim-majority countries.
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2023-09-09 19:31
Lal Pari: Indian travelers reach majestic Isfahan on 73-year-old car
TEHRAN— A team of Indian adventurers riding on a 1950 MG YT and camper van has reached Isfahan, which is widely known as “half the world”.
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2023-09-04 22:02
By Azar Mahdavan
Failure of the Western project in West Asia
From trilateral cooperation to the normalization of ties with Damascus
TEHRAN- In a joint presser the Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers raised eye-catching issues, which may lead to some changes in the region.