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2024-12-20 23:46
Tehran museum showcases 180,000-year-old tooth and other archaeological discoveries
TEHRAN - National Museum of Iran has showcased a collection of the country's latest archaeological findings, including a tooth estimated to be around 180,000 years old.
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2024-12-20 23:44
New chapter in Tehran-Cairo relations, Iran tourism minister underlines
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced a new chapter of progress in cultural relations between Tehran and Cairo following a meeting between the presidents of Iran and Egypt.
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2024-12-13 14:34
Tehran hosting national expo on research achievements
TEHRAN –The 25th exhibition on national achievements of research and technology kicked off in Tehran on Friday and will run until Monday.
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2024-12-10 17:31
Glimpses of Iranian art and culture showcased at Greece festival
TEHRAN - The UNESCO-Piraeus intercultural festival, featuring participants from 20 countries and cultural groups from across Greece, recently took place at the Melina Mercouri Hall in the Peace and Friendship Stadium.
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2024-12-10 16:09
Tehran to host 12th Iran Lab Expo
TEHRAN – The 12th exhibition of Iranian-made laboratory equipment and materials named ‘IRAN LAB EXPO’ is scheduled to be held in Tehran from December 13 to 16.
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2024-12-09 22:30
President Pezeshkian emphasizes decentralization to improve management efficiency
TEHRAN – On Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke on the sidelines of a nationwide governors' meeting, stressing the importance of decentralizing decision-making to improve management efficiency across the country.
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2024-12-09 18:03
Sassanid site in Rey, southern Tehran, secured with walls
TEHRAN - The Tepe Mil archaeological site in Rey, southern Tehran, has recently been enclosed with protective walls, a significant step in preserving this key Sassanid-era site.
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2024-12-09 15:06
Tehran, Bern to further health ties
TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and Swiss Ambassador to Tehran Nadine Olivieri Lozano have discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the health sector.
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2024-12-07 16:46
‘Glory of Ancient Persia’, an exhibition of top Iranian artifacts, opens in Urumqi
TEHRAN - The “Glory of Ancient Persia”, which is a loan exhibition of Iranian artifacts, officially opened at the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum in Urumqi on Friday.
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2024-12-02 17:02
Migratory birds flocking to Tehran lake
Khalij-e Fars (Persian Gulf) lake in the west of Tehran is hosting birds that are migrating from Siberia and eastern Europe to spend the winter.
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2024-11-29 17:50
Russia, Iran may expand air travel network for tourism
TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has highlighted the potential for expanding air travel between Russia and Iran, emphasizing mutual tourism growth as a key factor in broadening flight routes beyond Moscow.
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2024-11-25 22:17
Iran, Azerbaijan launch joint military drills in border region
TEHRAN – A joint military exercise, codenamed "Aras Joint Exercise," has commenced between Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force and the Azeri Armed Forces.
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2024-11-25 18:26
Tehran museum to showcase Qajar-era underglaze pottery and Chinese imitation ceramics
TEHRAN - The Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran is set to host a specialized exhibition and meeting highlighting the Qajar-era art of underglaze pottery and Chinese imitation ceramics crafted by master artisans from Na’in of Iran’s Isfahan province.
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2024-11-25 15:46
Tehran, Havana to foster ties on women’s rights, empowerment
TEHRAN –Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, and Teresa Amarelle Boue, the secretary general of the Cuban Women’s Federation, have explored avenues to boost cooperation on women’s rights and empower women against sanctions.
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2024-11-24 18:00
Iran participates in intl. tourism fair in Ankara
TEHRAN – The Embassy of Iran in Ankara promoted arrays of the country’s rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and diverse travel offerings at a recent international tourism fair in the Turkish capital.
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2024-11-24 17:43
Late Bronze Age discovery in southern Tehran may rewrite ancient Rey’s history
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have uncovered significant evidence of the Late Bronze Age (1900–1500 BC) during recent excavations at the ancient Rashkan fortress in Rey, marking the first discovery of its kind in the region, located south of Tehran.
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2024-11-22 17:18
Iran ready to restore Azerbaijan’s historical sites, says tourism minister
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has announced Iran’s readiness to assist Azerbaijan in the restoration of its historical sites.
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2024-11-22 17:03
Iranian tourism minister meets Azerbaijan’s PM at COP29
TEHRAN - Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, met with Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov on the sidelines of COP29, the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Baku from November 11 to 22.
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2024-11-19 22:55
Tehran warns against renewed US ‘maximum pressure’ policy
TEHRAN – A senior Iranian official has cautioned that any effort by the incoming administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to revive Washington’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran will be met with “maximum resistance” from Tehran.
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2024-11-19 22:54
200 former MKO members to testify in Tehran terrorism trial
TEHRAN – The presiding judge in the ongoing trial involving the Mujahedin-e Khalq terror organization (MKO) has disclosed that approximately 200 former members of the outfit have expressed willingness to provide testimony in court.
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2024-11-19 17:57
Historic ‘Mashin Doodi’ station in Tehran added to national heritage list
TEHRAN - The historic “Mashin Doodi” station, which marks the dawn of Iran’s rail industry and urban modernization, located in southern Tehran, has been officially added to Iran’s national list of cultural heritage.
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2024-11-16 16:24
Tehran, Ashgabat discuss ways to foster ties in ICT
TEHRAN –In a meeting held on Thursday in Ashgabat, Iranian and Turkmen officials explored the potential for expanding joint efforts in information and communication technology (ICT).
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2024-11-13 10:15
Tehran, Beijing sign MOU on trade co-op expansion
TEHRAN- Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA) and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Beijing Sub-council (CCPIT Beijing) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand trade cooperation, IBNA reported.
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2024-11-12 17:26
Archaeologists unearth ancient skeleton at Cheshmeh-Ali mound in southern Tehran
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered an ancient burial containing a skeleton during excavations at the 7,000-year-old Cheshmeh-Ali mound in Rey, southern Tehran.
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2024-11-10 18:15
By Afshin Majlesi
19th-century Imam Jomeh House reopens after extensive restoration in downtown Tehran
TEHRAN – A 19th-century house, named Khaneh Imam Jomeh or Khaneh Sadr-e Azam, reopened to the public on Sunday following a comprehensive restoration that spanned nearly five years.
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2024-11-09 17:43
Intl. Tourism Rally of Historical Spice Road starts in southeast Iran, heading for Iraq
TEHRAN – The International Tourism Rally of the Historical Spice Road began on November 6 in Iran’s Chabahar, with participants embarking on a cross-country journey aimed at promoting a message of peace and friendship.
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2024-11-06 17:41
Bridging cultures: The significance of Chinese ceramics in Iran’s National Museum
TEHRAN - On Tuesday, a specialized meeting titled “Silk Road and Cultural Exchanges between Iran and China” was held alongside a joint exhibition between the Shanghai Museum and the Malek Library and National Museum.
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2024-11-05 22:10
Hamid Mowlana's "The Decline of America" appears at Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- The book "The Decline of America," a selection of notes by Iranian-American author and academic Hamid Mowlana from the Kayhan newspaper from 1992 to 2011, has recently been published in Persian by Amir Kabir Publications in Tehran.
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2024-11-05 16:24
Tehran to host 8th intl. congress on heart failure
TEHRAN –The 8th intl. congress on heart failure will be held from November 27 to 29 at Tehran’s Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.
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2024-11-04 16:27
Tehran, Havana sign MOU on enhancing postal services
TEHRAN –Iran and Cuba have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in postal services.