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Yesterday 22:55
DOE expounds on measures for preservation of biodiversity
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has elaborated on achievements and measures taken by the administration to protect the biodiversity, ecosystem, and endangered species in the country.
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Yesterday 13:04
Iran among top eight countries in intl. Olympiads
TEHRAN –Iran ranks eight worldwide in international Olympiads as the country stood respectively third, seventh, and eighth in mathematics, computer, and physics Olympiads last year, IRNA quoted Reza Hosseini, the head of the Young Scholars Club, as saying.
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Yesterday 12:15
122 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 122 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from January 24 to 30, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-02-02 15:33
IRCS provides relief services to over 850 people in three days
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 853 individuals over the past few days.
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2026-02-02 15:31
DOE holds conference on Intl. Wetlands Day
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) organized a conference in Tehran on Monday to mark International Wetlands Day, with representatives from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the embassies of the UAE, Iraq, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan in attendance.
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2026-02-02 15:23
Over 460 earthquakes hit Iran in a month
TEHRAN – A total of 461 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a month from December 22 to January 20, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-02-02 15:20
National youth week being marked
TEHRAN – The national youth week is being held from January 31 to February 6 across the country with the theme of ‘young Iran, towards a healthier life’.
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2026-02-01 15:53
Iran atop Islamic nations in molecular, genetic technologies
TEHRAN – The Web of Science (WoS) has ranked Iran first among Islamic countries in molecular and genetic technologies over the 10 years from 2000 to 2024.
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2026-02-01 15:41
Over 2 million people donate blood in 10 months
TEHRAN – A total of 2,111,476 Iranians donated blood in the first ten months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.
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2026-02-01 15:24
Wetlands most threatened ecosystems on earth
TEHRAN – Wetlands are among the ecosystems with the highest rates of decline, loss, and degradation; they are disappearing three times faster than forests and are Earth’s most threatened ecosystem.
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2026-02-01 15:09
VP attending Egypt intl. conference on women’s rights
TEHRAN – Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, is participating in an international conference on leveraging religious and media discourse to protect and promote women’s rights, being held on February 1 and 2 in Cairo, Egypt.
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2026-01-31 15:20
Third national event on ‘future schools’ to be held
TEHRAN – The third national event on future schools will be held in February, highlighting the use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blended learning in fostering thinking skills and creativity, as well as collaboration among the future generation of students.
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2026-01-31 14:35
Iran to host ANF specialized standardization workshop
TEHRAN – Iran will play host to a specialized standardization workshop for the member states of the Asian Network Forum (ANF) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) 229.
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2026-01-31 14:00
DOE underscores use of smart environmental protection systems
TEHRAN – Given that traditional methods can no longer meet the needs of a fragile environment, the integration of smart technologies for environmental conservation seems inevitable, an official with the Department of Environment has said.
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2026-01-31 12:06
Association of elites to help improve national productivity and efficiency
TEHRAN - The Association of Iranian Elites and Knowledge-Based Companies has decided to take a step toward improving the country’s managerial system and productivity by identifying and introducing capable managers from among elites.
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2026-01-30 14:45
Officials discuss promoting knowledge-based products in food, medicine sectors
TEHRAN – The headquarters for developing food and agricultural knowledge-based economy and the headquarters for developing traditional medicine and medicinal herbs have discussed ways to expedite the commercialization of knowledge-based products.
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2026-01-30 14:41
Iranian scholars win COMSTECH award 2025
TEHRAN –Two Iranian scholars have won Life-time Contribution Award of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC-COMSTECH) in Biology and Chemistry for their outstanding achievements in science and technology.
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2026-01-30 14:32
A miracle for a migratory bird: Steppe Eagle from Kazakhstan released after being treated in Iran
TEHRAN – A migratory Steppe eagle from Kazakhstan that had lost its strength due to parasitic and skin diseases was released into the wild after receiving complete treatment at the provincial Department of Environment (DOE) in Izeh, a city in the south-western province of Khuzestan, and regaining the ability to fly.
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2026-01-28 16:05
Iran, Philippines discuss ways to boost counter-narcotics co-op
TEHRAN – Iranian and Filipino officials have explored the potential to enhance ties in combating narcotics.
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2026-01-28 15:54
Iran attends Asian Nano Forum
TEHRAN – Attending the Asian Nano Forum in Japan, Emad Ahmadvand, the secretary of the headquarters for the Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council, has presented an account of the country’s progress and accomplishments in the nanotechnology sector.
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2026-01-28 15:52
Modern tech to help resolve environmental issues
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to resolve environmental challenges utilizing modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).
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2026-01-28 15:44
Health Insurance Organization covers over 130 rare, hard-to-treat diseases
TEHRAN – Over three million patients identified with more than 130 rare and hard-to-treat diseases are covered by Salamat Health Insurance Organization.
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2026-01-27 15:24
Over 3 million students attend oral, dental health program
TEHRAN – A week-long national oral and dental health program in elementary schools provided services to more than three million students across the country.
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2026-01-27 15:17
Lake Urmia's level increases by 56cm
TEHRAN - The water level of Lake Urmia in the central area is 1,270.06 meters above sea level, an increase of 56 centimeters compared to the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2025).
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2026-01-27 15:00
Family Physician Program to include more cities
TEHRAN - Family Physician Program - an initiative started in 2005 to improve the health sector’s efficiency - will add 59 cities to its network of services in the next Iranian year, which starts on March 21.
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2026-01-27 14:46
Bandar Abbas hosting Intl. Conference on Persian Gulf Oceanography
TEHRAN - The Sixth International Conference on the Persian Gulf Oceanography opened on Tuesday in the port city of Bandar Abbas.
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2026-01-26 15:53
School-building benefactors honored
TEHRAN – The 27th national conference on honoring school-building benefactors was held in Tehran on Monday, with Education Minister Alireza Kazemi and several benefactors in attendance.
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2026-01-26 15:16
Iran shakes with 126 earthquakes in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 126 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from January 17 to 23, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-01-26 15:14
Family and youth population projects to be supported
TEHRAN – The Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology and Knowledge-based Economy, in cooperation with the Innovation and Prosperity Fund, will support the implementation of projects in the family and youth population sectors.
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2026-01-26 15:11
Japanese envoy highlights boosting ties with Iranian universities in AI, emerging technologies
TEHRAN – Japanese Ambassador Tamaki Tsukada has highlighted the significance of promoting scientific ties with Iranian universities in different areas, especially emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced materials.