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2023-09-17 18:22
Site extension: Iran, Azerbaijan share UNESCO label for Hyrcanian Forests
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Azerbaijan’s Hirkan Forest made it onto the United Nation’s list for Natural World Heritage as an extension to Iran’s previously designated Hyrcanian Forests.
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2023-09-17 18:17
By Afshin Majlesi
Interview: Indian adventurer tells of epic journey on 73-year-old car
Indian adventurer Daman Thakore has kindly taken time out of his transcontinental journey to share us a little bit of information about the amazing expedition in a 73-year-old car!
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2023-09-16 18:01
Turkish tourism minister invited to attend ECO conference in northwest Iran
TEHRAN - Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has been invited to attend a conference of ECO member states to be held in Ardabil, northwest Iran.
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2023-09-15 14:27
Hojjatieh, a prominent seminary in Qom, undergoes restoration
TEHRAN—Work has commenced to restore Hojjatieh madrasa, which is a prominent seminary in Qom.
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2023-09-13 19:41
Iran invites Saudi Arabia to join Iftar nomination for UNESCO label
TEHRAN - Iran has invited Saudi Arabia to join a possible UNESCO listing for Iftar and its socio-cultural traditions, which are shared among Muslim-majority countries.
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2023-09-11 18:37
Tehran, Tashkent hail extended tourism co-op
TEHRAN—Iran and Uzbekistan are eager to expand cooperation in various cultural areas, including tourism and cultural heritage.
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2023-09-11 15:53
Tehran, Riyadh to share experiences in environmental protection
TEHRAN - Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to share their valuable experiences in the field of environment, especially in dealing with sand and dust storms.
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2023-09-09 19:31
Lal Pari: Indian travelers reach majestic Isfahan on 73-year-old car
TEHRAN— A team of Indian adventurers riding on a 1950 MG YT and camper van has reached Isfahan, which is widely known as “half the world”.
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2023-09-08 18:31
Iran eyes new UNESCO labels as World Heritage committee is to vote in Riyadh
TEHRAN — Having 26 World Heritage labels, Iran has put forward its Persian Caravanserai and the Cultural Landscape of Masouleh as new candidates for inclusion in the prestigious cultural heritage list.
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2023-09-06 21:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Beyond the big cities, discover charms of rural Iran
TEHRAN - Bustling cities like Tehran or Isfahan are usually the first thing that comes to mind for the majority of foreign visitors when they think of Iran.
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2023-09-04 18:30
Iranian, Russian prestigious museums discuss possible cooperation
TEHRAN - On Saturday, the National Museum of Iran General Director Jabrael Nokandeh and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Piotrovsky, who presides over the Hermitage Museum, had a meeting in St. Petersburg, exploring ways expand cultural cooperation.
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2023-09-03 18:38
Indian adventurers riding 1950 MG YT reach Iran in their 12,000-km epic journey
TEHRAN—Indian adventurers riding 1950 MG YT have arrived on Iranian soil on their 12,000-km itinerary which crosses 16 countries toward England.
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2023-09-03 18:30
Iran, Mexico attractions on view at Tehran show
TEHRAN—A selection of 80 photographs featuring treasured attractions in Iran and Mexico has been put on show at Tehran's Art Garden.
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2023-09-02 18:34
Arbaeen pilgrimage: number of Iranians visiting Karbala up 12% y/y
TEHRAN—The number of Iranian pilgrims visiting Iraq’s Karbala has soared 12 percent over the past few days compared to the same period last year.
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2023-09-02 18:22
Visa-free group tours between Iran and Russia yet to start despite previous claim
TEHRAN—Visa-free group tours between Iran and Russia have not begun despite a previous announcement saying it would be implemented as of August 1.
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2023-09-01 18:13
Rally drivers traversing Iran on itinerary extended from Bulgaria to Magnolia
TEHRAN—A team of international rally drivers from Germany, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Italy has arrived in Iran in the middle leg of their journey that is destined for Magnolia.
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2023-09-01 17:56
Tehran eyes closer tourism ties with China
TEHRAN—Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian has called for closer tourism ties with China, Mehr reported on Friday.
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2023-08-30 18:29
Russian arrivals in Iran up 2.2 percent in summer
TEHRAN - Russian arrivals in Iran have soared some 2.2 percent this summer compared to the same period last year.
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2023-08-30 18:25
Relief of bearded man, recovered from the UK, passes microscopic tests
TEHRAN – The authenticity of a recently recovered bas-relief has been confirmed after it passed a series of special microscopic tests in a Tehran laboratory.
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2023-08-28 18:13
Arbaeen trek opens new opportunities for Kermanshah tourism, minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the long Arbaeen trek should be embraced as a new opportunity for Kermanshah province
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2023-08-28 18:05
Relics recovered from France, UK on show at Tehran museum
TEHRAN – To mark a triumph of cultural diplomacy, the National Museum of Iran has put on show a number of smuggled relics recovered from France and the UK.
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2023-08-27 18:30
Tehran-Sari rally to promote responsible tourism
TEHRAN—Aimed to promote responsible tourism, the Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran plans to stage a car rally on the mountainous route between Tehran and Sari.
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2023-08-26 22:47
Seoul’s envoy tours attractions in northwest Iran
TEHRAN – Seoul’s ambassador to Tehran Yun Kang-hyeon has paid visits to several tourist attractions in Urmia, northwest Iran.
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2023-08-26 22:46
Tehran carpet expo: a crossroads for culture, art and trade
TEHRAN – The 30th Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition, a remarkable showcase of Persian artistry and craftsmanship, has opened its doors in Tehran.
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2023-08-26 15:50
Tehran, Riyadh to collaborate on improving regional health
TEHRAN- The Iranian health minister, Bahram Einollahi, and his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Fahad bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel, have stressed the need to establish a joint committee to help solve regional health problems.
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2023-08-25 18:25
Darband mountaineer, a memorable statue in northern Tehran, named national heritage
TEHRAN—Darband mountaineer, one of the most famous and memorable urban statues in the Iranian capital, has been registered on the national list for cultural heritage.
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2023-08-25 15:57
Tehran, Baghdad to share anti-narcotics experience
TEHRAN- Iran and Iraq anti-narcotics police emphasized the need to strengthen regional stability and develop bilateral cooperation in combating drug trafficking by sharing experiences.
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2023-08-25 15:56
Tehran, Kuala Lumpur call for promoting sci-tech cooperation
TEHRAN – Iranian Science, Research, and Technology Minister Mohammad Zolfi-Gol and the visiting Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir called for promoting scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.
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2023-08-23 19:32
Old photos of Iranian, Iraqi mosques on show at Golestan Palace
TEHRAN – Some old photographs depicting mosques and other religious places in Iran and Iraq have been put on view at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.
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2023-08-22 21:30
Eighth excavation season to throw new light on 9,000-year-old site near Tehran
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists is to commence work on Tepe Ozbaki, a 9,000-year-old site, situated some 80 km from Tehran.