Prehistoric Persian jar head to auction at Christie’s

TEHRAN - On July 3, Christie’s in London will auction tens of historical relics that includes a large Persian pottery jar, which dates from circa 3rd millennium BC.

Long-term precipitations drop by 26% in Iran

TEHRAN — Despite a 27-percent increase in spring rainfalls, the country’s nine-month rainfall (September 23, 2017 to June 21, 2018) is still 26 percent blow the long-term average level, director for drought and crisis management department at Iran’s Meteorological Organization has said.

Ascending to Qaleh Babak challenging but rewarding

TEHRAN – Qaleh Babak is a ruined fortress nested atop a pick in northwest Iran. Ascending the mount to set foot on the ancient fort seems somewhat arduous for many visitors but in most cases proves to be a considerable and gratifying experience.

"Water transfer from Sea of Oman would entail heavy costs"

TEHRAN — While Iran is weighing up the option of transferring water from the Sea of Oman to thirsty lands in eastern provinces, the project is proved to be extremely costly, an official at the Ministry of Energy has said.

Qasr-e Shirin holds untapped potential for medical tourism

TEHRAN – Westernmost Iranian city of Qasr-e Shirin is widely deemed to have unfulfilled potential for medical tourism.

Iran-Europe technological co-op greatly benefits both sides: VP

TEHRAN -- Cooperation between Iran and Europe for development of startups and technology has great advantages for both sides, Sourena Sattari, Iran’s vice president for science and technology, said on Thursday.

Fire in forests in northeastern Iran extinguished

TEHRAN – A fire which swept through some three hectares of forests in northeastern Iran has been put out successfully, an official at the Forests, Range, and Watershed Management Organization has said.

Environmentalists strive to save Iranian ranger from death row

TEHRAN — Environmentalists are soliciting contributions from the public in an attempt to save Iranian ranger, Vatan Norouzi, from death row.

Early Childhood Development programs being piloted in Iran

TEHRAN — Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are being piloted in three cities in provinces of Tehran, Kordestan and Kerman, head of the Welfare Organization has said.

Iran produces 22 types of biologic medicines

TEHRAN – Iran has already gained the capability of producing biologic medicines and in this regard 22 types of biologic medicines have been produced in the country over the past two years, IRNA quoted deputy health minister as saying.

88% of children of refugees in Iran go to schools

TEHRAN – Some 88 percent of children of refugees who are living in Iran are studying in schools across the country, head of the international affairs department of the Ministry of Education has said.

By Setareh Behroozi

Startups, spark of hope for Iran’s entrepreneurship ecosystem

TEHRAN -- Entrepreneurship ecosystem is a term which we hear about very much these days.

Women make up 9% of managers in business workshops

TEHRAN – Women make up 9 percent of managers in business and service workshops, statistics released by the Statistical Center of Iran in the calendar year 1394 (March 2015- March 2016) shows.

“Iran – Cradle of Civilization” exhibition opens in the Netherlands

TEHRAN – On Sunday, a number of Iranian and Dutch officials cut ribbon on “Iran – Cradle of Civilization”, an enormous loan exhibit on history of Iran that kicked off at the Drents Museum in Assen.

Ebtekar calls on provincial governors to release report on recruiting female managers

TEHRAN – Provincial governors are duty-bound to release reports about appointing women to managerial posts, Masoumeh Ebtekar, the vice president for women and family affairs, has said.

Iran promotes nanotechnology market

TEHRAN – Through industrialization of Iranian nanotechnology products, production cost is decreased and value added is created, secretary general of Iran’s Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) told IRNA on Saturday.

ICT ministry plans to promote high quality products

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Information and Communications Technology plans to introduce and promote domestically-made high quality ICT products.

‘Implementing law on children’s right entails proper budget allocation’

TEHRAN— Implementing the law on the rights of the children requires proper budget allocation, a member of the legal committee of the Society for Protecting the Rights of the Child has said.

Flood in Iran leaves 4 dead

TEHRAN — Flooding across the northern and northwestern parts of the country has claimed four lives since Friday, said deputy head of Rescue and Relief Organization.

Nike we just did it without you: Iranian fans

TEHRAN —Prior to World Cup 2018, the American shoe company Nike announced it would not be providing equipment to Iranian players due to the U.S. sanctions imposed on Iran.

Iran, Armenia discuss increased science and technology co-op

TEHRAN – The Iranian science minister Mansour Gholami and the Armenian ambassador to Iran Artashes Toumanian in a meeting in Tehran discussed increased cooperation in the fields of science and technology.

Iranian center exhibits rare Quranic manuscripts in New Delhi 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Noor Microfilm International Centre has put on show a collection of its rare Quranic manuscripts at Dr. Zakir Husain Library in New Delhi. 

Iran to host Regional Conference on Population Ageing 2018

TEHRAN – Tehran will play host to biennium HelpAge Regional Conference on Population Ageing on October 23-25, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey, head of Iran’s Welfare Organization said on Tuesday.

300 Iranian knowledge-based companies active in oil industry

TEHRAN -- About 300 knowledge-based companies are now active in the field of oil industry in Iran, an advisor to vice president for science and technology said on Monday.

Iran gains notable achievements in nanotechnology

TEHRAN – Although Iran’s Nanotechnology Initiative Council has been established not very long time ago (2003), it has gained several achievements in this field so far, First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri said on Monday.

Iran proposes to set up clinic in Armenia

TEHRAN — Iran has proposed to establish a clinic in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, in a bid to expand cooperation in the field of health sector between the two countries.

Housing for families with disabled members within 3 years

TEHRAN — All families with at least two or more members with disabilities will be provided with free housing by the Iranian current calendar year 1400 (March 2021- March 2022), Kiumars Solgi, director of Iran’s charity housing association has said.