Art exhibit pays tribute to painter Habibollah Sadeqi

TEHRAN – An exhibition displaying posters and paintings opened on Monday at the Abolfazl Aali Gallery of the Art Bureau in Tehran to pay tribute to painter Habibollah Sadeqi.

Tehran halls to raise curtains on 41st Fajr Intl. Theater Festival on Jan. 21

TEHRAN – Curtains will go up on Saturday at Tehran theaters to host drama lovers for the 41st edition of the Fajr International Theater Festival.

An interview with Ali Ebrahimi

Memories of Martyr Mehdi Tahmasebi in “The Secret of the Burnt Tag”

The book “The Secret of the Burnt Tag”, written by Ali Ebrahimi, refers to the lives of two martyrs who defended the shrine, and in the course of it, it talks about the spiritual evolution and concerns of the martyrs.

Budget for women increased by 50%

TEHRAN - The national budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year 1402, which starts on March 21, has increased the budget for women’s affairs by over 50 percent compared to the current year’s budget.

Turkmenistan ready to broaden academic, technological ties with Iran

TEHRAN - Turkmenistan Ambassador to Iran Ahmad Kakabayevich Gurbanov has said his country is ready to boost relations with Iran, especially in academic and technological areas.

TEDPIX rises 6,300 points on Tuesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), gained 6,373 points to 1.687 million on Tuesday.

CBI governor meets Russian delegates to follow up on joint action document

TEHRAN - Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohammadreza Farzin has stressed following up on the implementation of a joint action document between CBI and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, CBI portal reported.

TCCIMA reviews next year’s national budget bill in board meeting

TEHRAN - The 42nd meeting of the Board of Representatives of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) was held on Tuesday in which the attendees addressed various subjects including the national budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year (starts on March 21) and the issues related to the gas industry.

Iranian ceramic, tiles exported to 150 countries

TEHRAN - The chairman of the Iranian Ceramic Society says Iran-made ceramics and tiles are currently exported to 150 different countries, IRNA reported.

Fars Fajr Regions Theater Festival wraps up 

A winners holds an award on stage during the Fajr Regions Theater Festival at the Hafez Cultural Complex in Shiraz, Fars Province, January 15, 2023.

Tehran, Islamabad ink MOU to facilitate economic co-op

TEHRAN - Iran and Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday to facilitate bilateral trade between the two countries.

TCCIMA honors exemplary entrepreneurs

TEHRAN- Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) awarded Amin al-Zarb badge of entrepreneurship to 10 exemplary entrepreneurs of the country in a ceremony on Monday.

Orchard improvement plan implemented in pomegranate gardens this year

TEHRAN- As stated by an official with the Agriculture Ministry, orchard improvement plan was implemented in the pomegranate gardens of the country this year.

Iran expresses sympathy to Nepal following tragic plane crash

TEHRAN- The deadliest plane disaster in Nepal in the last 30 years prompted a condolence message from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Protesters demand return of assets stolen by Pahlavi family

TEHRAN- A group of political activists staged a rally on Monday outside Swiss embassy in Tehran demanding the return of assets stolen by the Pahlavi dynasty.

Iranian pilot dies in South Africa accident 

TEHRAN – A young Iranian pilot has lost his life in an accident in South Africa, the Iranian ambassador to the African country announced. 

Iran, Turkey hold joint consular meeting

TEHRAN – Iran and Turkey held on Sunday their 19th joint consular meeting meeting in which they discussed a variety of consular issues.

Ulyanov: Revitalizing JCPOA will reduce tensions in the region

TEHRAN - Permanent Ambassador of Russia to the Vienna-based international organizations Mikhail Ulyanov stressed on Sunday that the conclusion of the JCPOA discussions is a factor that will lessen tensions in the region.

Raisi discusses initiatives for consistent supply of medicine

TEHRAN - Ebrahim Raisi, the President of Iran, has called for drawing up strategies to guarantee a long-term supply of pharmaceuticals and avoid seasonal shortages in the country.

19th-century arch bridge in need of urgent restoration

TEHRAN – The 19th-century bridge of Zaman Khan in the southwestern province of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari is in need of urgent restoration, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Iraq deployment of border guards is part of agreement with Iran: MP

TEHRAN – An Iranian lawmaker has said that Iraq’s move to reinforce border guards was part of a security agreement between Iran and Iraq.

UK infuriated on intelligence failure: MP

TEHRAN- The United Kingdom is fuming about intelligence failures following the execution of Alireza Akbari, an Iranian-British national, on charges of spying for Britain’s spy service, MI6, an MP has remarked.

National conference to discuss health tourism in Golestan

TEHRAN – The northern province of Golestan is getting prepared to hold a conference on health tourism on January 26, the provincial tourism chief has said.

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Saudi Arabia's new game in Africa   

TEHRAN- Saudi Arabia is seeking a presence in African countries, especially Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, to diversify its partners, the Etemad newspaper wrote.