Intl. conference to address troglodytic architecture in Iran

TEHRAN – Tens of experts, researches and academia will discuss arenas of troglodytic architecture in Iran during an international conference, which will be held in Hamedan in October.

Iranian couples usually wait 4.5 years to have first child

TEHRAN — Iranian couples wait 4.5 years on the average to have their first child, director for the National Institute for Population Studies and Comprehensive Management affiliated to the Ministry of Science has said.

Iran is runner up in Global Innovation Index 2018 in Central, Southeast Asia

TEHRAN – As per an annual ranking of countries by their capacity for, and success in, innovation, 2018 released on Wednesday Iran ranks second amongst 9 central and southeast Asian countries in Global Innovation Index (GII) 2018.

‘Tehran municipal fruit markets offer biodegradable bags’

TEHRAN — Bags used in all fruit markets affiliated to Tehran Municipality are either biodegradable or bio-plastics, an official with Tehran Municipality has said.

Iran eyes increased pharmaceutical exports to Azerbaijan: minister

TEHRAN — Following his two-day trip to Azerbaijan, the Iranian health minster expressed hope for increased pharmaceutical exports to the neighboring country, IRNA reported on Friday.

‘Oud Lajan has potential to become an attractive tourist destination’

TEHRAN – Oud Lajan neighborhood in downtown Tehran has a considerable potential to become an attractive tourist destination, Iran’s tourism chief 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Weather manipulation, cloud theft claims categorically denied

TEHRAN — Davood Parhizkar, director of Iran's Meteorological Organization (IMO), has categorically denied claims about weather manipulations to prevent rain in the country, and cloud theft, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

By Afshin Majlesi

Christian worshippers to make annual pilgrimage to St. Thaddeus

TEHRAN – Hundreds of Christian worshippers from Iran, Armenia and other countries are heading for St. Thaddeus to observe an annual ritual and pilgrimage in the northwestern church from July 27 to 29.

Some 112,000 Iranians develop cancer annually: health official

TEHRAN – While some 112,000 Iranians are diagnosed with cancer annually, the disease could be the cause of over 80 percent of deaths in the country by the next 15 years, the head of cancer department at the Ministry of Health has said.

By Setareh Behroozi

Third-generation universities being promoted: minister

The Iranian science minister has said the country is promoting the third-generation universities, meaning entrepreneurship centers which transform science into technology and wealth.

Mount Damavand threatened by land use change, mining activities

TEHRAN — Mount Damavand, an inactive volcano and the highest peak in the Middle East, is now being threatened by land use change and mining activities, environmental activist Keikhosro Yazdani has said.

A general renaissance: Iranian art and architecture under Sassanids

TEHRAN – On Sunday, UNESCO added an ensemble of Sassanian historical cities in southern Iran to its world heritage list.

By Naghmeh Mizanian

Sometimes no law can help women subjected to domestic violence

She feels like a crumpled up piece of paper that her husband has rolled up and thrown off into the corner. The same hand that was caressing her face the day before, has given a slap in her face today. Their kids were watching the scene with tearful eyes. They were begging their father not to hit their mother in the head.

Khuzestan water crisis said to be settled by July 6

TEHRAN — Iranian officials have pledged to resolve water scarcity and increased salinity of municipal water in the southwestern province of Khuzestan by July 6.

Dilapidated schools a major challenge for Tehran: council chairman

TEHRAN — Dilapidated schools are posing a serious challenge for the capital city of Tehran, the city council’s chairman said on Sunday.

Knowledge-based companies received $2.8 billion facilities in past five years: official

TEHRAN – Iran has provided 120 trillion rials (2.8 billion dollars) facilities for 1400 knowledge-based companies during past five years, the deputy science and technology vice president for investments said during a press conference on Sunday.

No water rationing in Tehran despite rainfall decline: official

TEHRAN – No water rationing measures will be imposed in Tehran, but the capital’s groundwater level has faced a dramatic decline and sustainable use of water must be a priority, Tehran's governor general Mohammad Hossein Moqimi has said.