On the occasion of plastic-free day: Say no to plastic

TEHRAN — Plastic pollution is a pressing reality and it is adversely affecting wildlife, wildlife habitat, and us.

11,000 families with disabled members to get houses

TEHRAN — Some 11,000 Iranian families with two or more members with disabilities will be provided with houses by the end of the current Iranian calendar year(March 20, 2019), the Welfare Organization director has said.

Iran’s population to reach 100m in 3 decades: official

TEHRAN – The population of Iran will exceed 100 million over the next three decades, an official with National Organization for Civil Registration has said.

Second Iran Nanotech China Center opens in Guangzhou

TERHAN -- The second branch of Iran Nanotech China Center (INCC) opens in Guangzhou Science City, Economic & Technological Development Zone on Jul 6.

Dozens killed as tanker collides with bus in western Iran

TEHRAN — At least 11 were killed after a naphtha tanker collided with a passenger bus in the city of Sanandaj, western province of Kordestan, IRNA news agency reported.

Iran to launch 100-day water and wetland scheme

TEHRAN – A 100-day environmental schemewith the theme of "water and wetlands" will be launched in Iran, an official at Department of Environment (DOE) said on Sunday.

Iranians use of herbal medicine increases by 1.5 percent

TEHRAN – The amount of herbal medicine consumption in Iran has increased by 1.5 percent, head of the natural products department at Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.

Expert believes Iran’s water shortage can be tackled

TEHRAN — While water scarcity has become a serious issue in Iran, it is still possible to tackle it, an Iranian professor of cross-cultural environment management at the Phoenix University has said.

Iran to manufacture relocatable tent-like structures for emergency situations

TEHRAN —Helal Textile Company, affiliated to Iran’s Red Crescent Society, will manufacture large, relocatable tent-like structures, also known as Rubb Hall, for emergency situations, the company CEO Zaher Rostami has said.

Family communication could prevent social vulnerabilities: VP

TEHRAN – The low rate of communication between family members is one of the problems the society is facing which should be addressed to prevent social vulnerabilities, said Vice President for Women’s and Family Affairs, Masoumeh Ebtekar, on Wednesday.

Girls’ Day, a time for boosting self-identity and national happiness

TEHRAN – In order to boost self-identity and national happiness among girls, the presidential department for women’s and family affairs in cooperation with some other organizations and ministries is going to hold different programs.

Iran to mark hijab and dignity week

TEHRAN – Hijab and dignity is one of the important issues and one of the principles of Islam, said Minou Aslani, head of the Women's Basij Organization, speaking in a press conference held on the occasion of hijab and dignity week, beginning today.

Escape the summer heat: natural destinations around Tehran

TEHRAN – The summertime has always been synonymous with relaxation and adventurous trips and in this regard Tehran does not disappoint.

A peek into Estil Lagoon

Photo depicts a view of Estil Lagoon in Astara, northern Iranian province of Gilan, July 8, 2018.

Culinary festival warmly welcomed in Semnan

TEHRAN – The first gastronomy festival in Semnan province was enthusiastically welcomed by the public, secretary of the festival has said.

Iran’s tourism project wins COMCEC prize

TEHRAN – The Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC), which is affiliated with the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation, has awarded a $97,000 prize to Iran for its project titled “Inclusion of Local Communities in Sustainable Muslim Friendly Tourism,” CHTN reported on Sunday. 

20% drop in wildfires during spring yr/yr

TEHRAN — The number of wildfires across Iran has decreased by 20 percent during the spring this year compared to the same period last year, the commander of the forest protection unit of the Forests, Range, and Watershed Management Organization has said.

London hosts meeting on Iran’s health sector investment opportunities

TEHRAN - Investment potentials in Iran’s health sector were introduced to British investors in a meeting held in London on July 4, IRNA reported.

By Farnaz Heidari

What choices do we have for saving Asiatic cheetahs?

There are recent reports on the successful cheetah translocations from South Africa to Liwonde National Park in Malawi led by African Parks.

By Farnaz Heidari

Threat poachers are posing to leopards

Poaching is a controversial term and the issue remains complicated. Scientists, environmentalists and most of animal lovers are concerned with poaching effects on different wildlife populations. But in a country such as Iran, the big challenge of conservation is linked with reliable data especially in the case of poaching.  

Discover enigmatic Katale-Khor in western Iran

TEHRAN - Exploring a cave may not be on the “to-do list” of travelers in Iran, but once they hear about astonishing caves that the country offers its visitors, they may quickly have a change of heart.

CHHTO to unlock tourism potential in Damavand, Firuzkuh

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism body will soon conduct a comprehensive study on Damavand and Firuzkuh in a bid to unlock tourism potential of the two cities in northeast of Tehran.

Restoration work completed on Amir Kabir house

TEHRAN - A team of experts and restorers has completed work on parental home of Amir Kabir, an iconic political figure in the Iranian history, IRNA reported.

70 Iranian knowledge-based firms active in stem cells industry’

The companies are active in different areas from manufacturing equipment to handling stem cell cycle, IRNA quoted Amir Ali Hamidieh as saying.

Social Security Organization VC to support startups

TEHRAN – Iran’s Social Security Organization plans to support startups by establishment of a venture capital, the CEO of organization Taqi Nourbkhash said on Tuesday, ILNA reported.

Tehran to host congress on smart city

TEHRAN – The international congress on smart city will be held on August 15 at Tehran’s Shahid Beheshti University, Mehr reported on Thursday.

‘Health Innotech, INOTEX create synergy for innovation ecosystem’

TEHRAN -- Holding the 3rd national Health Innotech exhibition and the 7th International Innovation Technology Exhibition (INOTEX) at the same time will create synergy for innovation ecosystem in Iran, the Health Innotech scientific secretary Ladan Giahi told IRNA on Wednesday.

Iran, Switzerland to expand research, medical cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Switzerland signed a partnership document on Tuesday.

MP proposes water, environment, natural resources ministry

TEHRAN — MP Abbas Papizadeh has proposed creation of a new ministry for water, environment, and natural resources aiming to supervise the current trend of environmental predicaments the country is facing.