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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.
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2024-11-03 22:18
Iran extends condolences to Serbia over tragic roof collapse
TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson conveyed heartfelt condolences to the Serbian government and its citizens following the tragic roof collapse at a train station in Serbia.
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2024-11-03 17:12
Photo exhibit ‘Iran Through the Eyes of Kyrgyz Bloggers’ opens in Bishkek
TEHRAN - The photo exhibition “Iran Through the Eyes of Kyrgyz Bloggers”, organized by the cultural office of the Islamic Republic in Kyrgyzstan, has opened at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Bishkek.
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2024-11-03 16:54
Iran-India partnership aims to protect and promote shared written treasures
TEHRAN - In a recent meeting, the Director of the National Museum of India, B.R. Mani, and the Iranian ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation for the preservation of shared cultural heritage between the two countries.
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2024-11-03 15:10
Tehran, Caracas sign MOUs on ICT
TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and Venezuelan Minister of Electrical Energy, Jorge Eliser Marquez, have signed two memorandums of understanding on fostering information, communication, and technology collaborations.
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2024-11-02 17:46
Tehran to host 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition
TEHRAN - The 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition is set to take place at the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds from November 13 to 16, bringing together hundreds of artisans, craftspeople, and nomadic artists from across Iran.
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2024-10-26 09:23
Iranian air defense 'intercepts, counters' Israeli attack
TEHRAN - Iran’s air defense force has confirmed Israeli attacks targeting positions in Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam provinces, saying the aggression was successfully thwarted.
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2024-10-26 06:23
Iran grounds all flights amidst tensions following alleged Israeli strikes
TEHRAN - Following reports of explosions in Tehran and the interception of unidentified projectiles, Iran has grounded all flights to and from the country until further notice.
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2024-10-25 15:03
Tehran seeks to boost environmental ties with Tokyo
TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has announced Iran's willingness to boost cooperation with Japan in the field of environment.
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2024-10-22 17:34
Conference on Iranian observatories and zijes held in Tehran
TEHRAN - A conference on the historical observatories and astronomical manuscripts known as zijes was held this evening at the main hall of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2024-10-20 17:52
Commentary book on Great Mongol Shahnameh to be unveiled in Tehran
TEHRAN - A Persian translation of a commentary book on the Great Ilkhanid Shahnameh, which is one of the oldest and most valuable illustrated manuscripts remaining from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, is set to be unveiled in Tehran on Tuesday.
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2024-10-19 17:51
Chinese ambassador highlights Silk Road caravanserais’ role in fostering cross-cultural exchange
TEHRAN - Chinese ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu has turned the spotlight on the role of centuries-old caravanserais in linking cultures across the ancient Silk Road.
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2024-10-19 17:19
Isfahan to host 1st conference of Iran’s historical cities
TEHRAN - Isfahan is set to host the inaugural conference of Iran’s historical cities on Oct. 31, aiming to connect cities with rich cultural heritages to policymakers in relevant fields, including the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2024-10-18 14:39
The visually-impaired go hiking to mark physical education week
A group of visually-impaired persons went hiking on Thursday at the Tochal mountainous area in Tehran to mark the physical education week which is celebrated annually from October 17 to 23.
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2024-10-16 18:01
Tajik envoy highlights shared heritage as key to cementing Tehran-Dushanbe ties
TEHRAN - Tajikistan’s ambassador to Iran, Nizamuddin Zahedi, has said the cultural, linguistic, and historical commonalities between the two nations present valuable opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation.
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2024-10-15 22:40
Iranians pay tribute to martyred IRGC commander in Tehran funeral
TEHRAN – A solemn funeral ceremony was held in Tehran on Tuesday for Major General Abbas Nilforooshan, a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), who was martyred last month in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon.
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2024-10-15 17:32
Quranic manuscripts, Persian calligraphy go on show at Kazan museum
TEHRAN – A collection of cultural offerings including rare books and manuscripts of the Holy Quran and classic Persian literary works has been put on show at the Museum of Islamic Culture in Kazan’s Kremlin, Tatarstan.
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2024-10-13 17:34
Tehran exhibit of Chinese arts celebrates centuries of exchange along Silk Road
TEHRAN – A loan exhibition showcasing selected works of Chinese art and culture was inaugurated in Tehran on Saturday evening, marking centuries of trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road.
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2024-10-11 17:23
Urgent restoration planned for late Ayatollah Taleqani’s house
TEHRAN - The historical house of the late Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleqani is set to undergo urgent restoration, according to the head of Tehran province's Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department.
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2024-10-07 17:18
Armenian group visits historical sites in northwest Iran
TEHRAN - A group of Armenian nationals recently visited historical and religious sites in West Azarbaijan province as part of a familiarization tour organized by the provincial Department of Cultural Heritage and Tourism.
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2024-10-05 16:56
Intl. conference on Silk Road heritage scheduled in Kerman
TEHRAN – Iran’s Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Tourism is set to host an international conference on the Silk Road’s cultural heritage in the ancient city of Kerman, southern Iran.
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2024-10-04 21:41
Tehran urges UNSC to impose ‘severe sanctions’ against Israel
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs has called on the UN Security Council to implement stringent sanctions against Israel based on Chapter 7 of the UN Charter.
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2024-10-02 17:50
Dorud handicrafts on show at ministry headquarters in Tehran
TEHRAN - A special exhibition showcasing the handcrafted works of artisans from Dorud county in Lorestan province is held at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism in Tehran, according to Lorestan’s deputy for handicrafts.
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2024-10-02 15:59
Tehran to play host to Iran smart city intl. conference
TEHRAN – The fifth international conference of Iran smart city will be held from October 28 to 30 in Tehran.
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2024-09-30 17:11
Archaeological excavations to resume in ancient Rey after years of hiatus
TEHRAN – Two “important” archaeological excavations are due to begin in the ancient region of Rey after years of hiatus, according to the Director of Rey National Heritage Base, Qadir Afrovand.
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2024-09-29 17:57
From Bangkok to Tehran: Thailand’s Rich Culinary Heritage Showcased
On September 24, the Royal Thai Embassy in Tehran was abuzz with excitement as it hosted a vibrant event called ‘A Taste of Thai Cuisine’, showcasing the rich culinary traditions of Thailand to a variety of guests, including businesspeople, travel facilitators, globetrotters, and media personnel.
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2024-09-29 17:37
Varamin enhances preservation of historical monuments using photogrammetry
TEHRAN – In a new approach, the cultural heritage department of Varamin county has launched a photogrammetry and digitalization project for its historical monuments, using advanced global technologies.
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2024-09-27 18:12
Tehran mayor unveils atlas showcasing cultural heritage of the city’s heart
TEHRAN – Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani has unveiled a tourism atlas, which is a guide dedicated to showcasing the rich cultural heritage and tourism attractions of the city’s historic core, roughly corresponding to District 12.
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2024-09-27 18:12
Iran could boost medical tourism revenues to €6 billion annually, says health official
TEHRAN - Iran has the potential to generate €6 billion annually from medical tourism with proper planning, according to Mohammad-Reza Vaez-Mahdavi, Chairman of Iran’s Scientific Association of Health Economy.