Russia to lift COVID ban on flights to Iran, other countries

TEHRAN - Russia is scheduled to lift its COVID-19 ban on flights to Iran and several other countries as of Nov. 9, the government coronavirus task force said on Thursday.

Eight ancient windmills under restoration in eastern Iran

TEHRAN – Restoration work has begun on a selection of eight ancient windmills, which are located in Darmian county of South Khorasan province in eastern Iran.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Reneh Saheb is showcasing her latest paintings in an exhibition at Aran Gallery. 

“Careless Crime” director Shahram Mokri on Chicago festival jury 

TEHRAN – Shahram Mokri, the director of the acclaimed Iranian drama “Careless Crime”, has been selected as a member of the official competition jury at the 57th Chicago International Film Festival.

“Makeup Artist” wins Award of Excellence at Yamagata documentary festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian filmmaker Jafar Najafi’s latest movie “Makeup Artist” has won the Award of Excellence at the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival in Japan.

“Yadoo” crowned best at Isfahan children’s film festival 

TEHRAN – The acclaimed Iranian drama “Yadoo” was picked as best film at the 34th edition of the Isfahan International Film Festival for Children and Youth.

Iran, Russia FMs hold phone conversation

TEHRAN – The Iranian and Russian foreign ministers held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss the resumption of talks between Iran and the European Union.

Iran, EU agree to continue talks in Brussels

TEHRAN – Iran and the European Union have agreed to continue talks in Brussels over the possibility of Iran and world powers resuming the stalled Vienna nuclear talks.

Qeshm Island to hold cultural nights in Tehran

TEHRAN - Clusters of tourism insiders, artisans, and artists who are natives of Qeshm will stage cultural nights in Tehran to put the spotlight on the southern Iranian island.

Persepolis, a manifestation of great Iranian art, president says

TEHRAN - Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday said the UNESCO-registered Persepolis is an epitome of the great Persian art.

Pasargadae is a symbol of human civilization, tourism minister says

TEHRAN- The UNESCO-registered Pasargadae is a symbol of human civilization in ancient Iran, tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has announced.

Germany ready to help support refugees in Iran: envoy

TEHRAN – German Ambassador to Iran Hans Odo Motzel has expressed readiness to help solve the problems of refugees by expanding cooperation with international organizations, appreciating Iran for the services provided to refugees.

Iran ranks 4th worldwide in traditional medicine citation

TEHRAN – Iran has ranked fourth for publication of articles in the field of traditional medicine and medicinal plants in the world, ISNA quoted Nafiseh Hosseini, a Health Ministry official, as saying on Friday.

Foolad crowned champions of Asian Club Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Foolad Sirjan of Iran defeated Qatari side Al Arabi 3-1 (25-19, 21-25, 25-23, 25-22) to win the 2021 Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship on Friday.

Iran’s Mojarad sidelined with torn Achilles tendon

TEHRAN – Iran international middle blocker Aliasghar Mojarad has been ruled out of action for up to six months.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Natural disasters: environment’s fate or revenge?

TEHRAN – Throughout history, mankind has always struggled with natural disasters, which are exacerbating over time. In the meantime, the question arises as to how much of Iran's natural disasters are inevitable and how much is the cost of harming the environment?

Explosion at Shia Mosque in Afghanistan’s Kandahar causes ‘heavy casualties’

TEHRAN - A large explosion has hit a Shia Mosque in Afghanistan’s southern city of Kandahar, killing at least 33 people and wounding scores of others.

Iran strongly condemns tragic shootings in Beirut

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh late on Thursday strongly condemned the tragic shootings at peaceful protesters in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.

Iran to launch 6 shipping lines in Caspian Sea to Russia, Kazakhstan

TEHRAN – Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) for cooperation in launching shipping lines from the country’s northern ports on the Caspian Sea coasts to Russia and Kazakhstan.

Sato to officiate 2021 ACL quarters between Al Hill and Persepolis

TEHRAN – Japanese referee Ryuji Sato has been selected to officiate a match between Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal and Persepolis of Iran.

Eshqi appointed as new head of SEO

TEHRAN- Members of Iran’s Securities and Exchange Council have elected Majid Eshqi as the new head of Iran’s Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO), Securities and Exchange News Agency (SENA) reported.

ICCIMA holds webinar on Iran-Pakistan trade

TEHRAN – Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) in collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry held a webinar on Iran-Pakistan trade opportunities on Wednesday.

President Raisi visits Fars Province

TEHRAN – Following a series of trips to various provinces, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited the southern Fars Province on Thursday to meet with provincial officials and follow up on the issues and problems of the mentioned province.

TSE’s main index drops 6.5% in a week

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), fell 6.5 percent in the past Iranian calendar week (ended on Friday).