Tehran, Tbilisi to enhance cooperation in archaeology and restoration

Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri in a meeting with Georgia’s Minister of Culture, emphasized strengthening cooperation between the two nations in the fields of archaeology, restoration of artifacts, and exhibition activities.

Iran tourism display celebrated at Zimbabwe expo

TEHRAN – Iran’s stall has been selected as one of the top international exhibits at the Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo held from September 12 to 14.

Tehran to host Iran Pharma Exhibition 2024

TEHRAN – The International Exhibition of Pharmaceuticals and Related Industries (IRAN PHARMA 2024) will be held from October 2 to 4 in Tehran.

Tehran to host ‘women and national production exhibition’

TEHRAN – The 21st exhibition on women and national production is scheduled to kick off in Tehran’s Goftegoo park on September 11 and conclude on September 20.

Police seize haul of historical artifacts from smugglers at Tehran airport

TEHRAN - Iranian police forces have recently confiscated 1,956 historical relics from local and international smugglers at Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran.

Exhibition on Iran-made stationery underway

The 10th edition of the national exhibition on Iran-made stationery and other school items opened at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Saturday and will run until September 21.

Tehran, Belgrade vow closer cooperation in high-ranking meeting

TEHRAN- Iranian Ambassador to Serbia, Rashid Hassanpour, recently engaged in discussions with the Serbian President regarding a range of bilateral, regional, and international matters. 

GII 2024 places Tehran 38th among top 100 science and technology clusters

TEHRAN - The Global Innovation Index (GII) has ranked Tehran as the world’s 38th-largest science and technology (S&T) cluster this year, down from 35th last year, according to a report released on Tuesday by the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Exhibit of Eugene Flandin’s depictions arranged for World Mosque Day

TEHRAN - To mark World Mosque Day, the iconic book "Voyage en Perse" by Eugene Flandin, which is housed at the Koushk-e Ahmad Shahi Museum, is being introduced and showcased in a virtual exhibition.

Over 16,000 Pakistani pilgrims enter Iran for Arbaeen journey to Karbala

TEHRAN - Over the past few days, a significant number of Pakistani pilgrims have entered Iran en route to Iraq’s Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen religious rituals.

Go back to childhood in toy museum

In a cozy and welcoming setting, the toy museum in downtown Tehran offers a fascinating collection of around 1,500 pieces of toys and games.

Persian conquest of Lydia: remains of Achaemenid soldiers unearthed in western Türkiye

TEHRAN - Recent archaeological discoveries in the ancient Lydian city of Sardis, located in the western Manisa province of Türkiye, have unearthed human remains believed to be linked to a significant historical event: Persian conquest of Lydia.

Qeshm and Krasnodar named sister cities

TEHRAN - Qeshm and Krasnodar have been announced as sister cities, taking a step towards strengthening cultural ties between Iran and Russia.

Tehran-Najaf bus line introduced for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – A bus line, connecting Tehran to Najaf, has been launched in the Iranian capital in anticipation of the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage, which will reach its climax on August 25.

Israeli assassination of Hamas chief in Tehran was ‘serious infringement’ of Iran’s sovereignty: OIC

TEHRAN - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Wednesday blamed Israel for an attack that killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh last week in Tehran, Iran’s capital.

Biden meets national security team as Mideast war fears grow

US President Joe Biden held crisis talks with his national security team on Monday as fears grow of an Iranian attack on Israel in retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran, AFP reported.

Iranian acting FM meets with Hamas representative in Tehran

TEHRAN – On Monday, the acting foreign minister of Iran, Ali Baqeri Kani, visited the Hamas office in Tehran to meet with Khaled al-Qaddumi, the representative of the Hamas Resistance movement in Iran, following the recent assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas' political bureau.

Foreign students of Persian language visit Golestan Palace

Tehran - Persian language students hailing from different countries, delved into Iranian history and culture during a visit to the Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site on Friday.

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Data drives Tehran: a smarter future for the capital

Imagine navigating Tehran's bustling streets with ease. Traffic lights that adjust to rush hour automatically, waste collection that anticipates your needs, and even parks offering personalized exercise routines – this is the vision of a "smart Tehran," and it's not just a futuristic dream. By harnessing the power of data collection and analytics, Tehran is aiming to become a more efficient, livable, and ultimately, happier place for its citizens.

Iranians mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh amid calls for revenge

TEHRAN – Iranian poured into the streets in Tehran on Thursday morning to join the funeral procession of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as Iran weighs its options after promising to avenge his assassination, Al Jazeera reported.

China lifts travel advisory against Iran

TEHRAN – China has removed its travel advisory for Iran, an official with Iran’s tourism ministry said on Tuesday.

World reacts to assassination of Hamas chief

TEHRAN - Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated in Iran’s capital Tehran. His death has been strongly condemned in separate statements by the Palestinian Hamas group, the Lebanese Hezbollah, Yemen, Russia, Qatar, Malaysia and others.

Tehran festival to commemorate Arbaeen’s heritage

TEHRAN - The first-ever international festival dedicated to Arbaeen’s cultural and historical heritage will be held in Tehran on August 4 and 5.

Gambian chief diplomat visits Tehran to attend presidential inauguration

TEHRAN- The Gambian Foreign Minister arrived at Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran on Monday to participate in the presidential inauguration ceremony.