Mazandaran records 6m overnight stays on Eid al-Fitr holidays

TEHRAN – Iranians made more than six million overnight stays in the official accommodation centers across the northern province of Mazandaran during the two-day Eid al-Fitr holidays, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Niasar rosewater festival begins after two-year lull

TEHRAN – On Friday, Niasar began its 19th edition of the rosewater distillation festival after a two-year pause due to COVID restrictions, a local tourism official has said. 

Review of the book "The Essence of Patience"

Memories of a warrior lady

The stories that have been handed down to us from our country's recent history are mostly based on the memories of individuals who had a significant role in the events of those years. 

“The Palm Tree and the Neighbors” published in Persian

TEHRAN – “The Palm Tree and the Neighbors” by Iraqi novelist Ghaib Tu’ma Farman has been published in Persian.

Iran begins procedures to build a fully domestic nuclear reactor

TEHRAN – An Iranian official with the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has said that Iran is planning to build a nuclear plant by using domestic knowledge. 

Iran drones non-negotiable: MP

TEHRAN – An Iranian lawmaker has said that Iran is a regional power in the field of drones, and the United States must know that these capabilities are not subject to discussion or stopping.

Italian gallery identifies “Manipulated Genes” influencing Iranian new media artists 

TEHRAN – Italian gallery Weber & Weber in Turin put works by Iranian new media artists on view in an exhibition named “Manipulated Genes” from March 24 to May 7.

Iranian Film Festival Zurich unveils official lineup

TEHRAN – The Iranian Film Festival Zurich has announced its official lineup featuring movies from Iran’s independent cinema. 

KANS scientific event hosts 20 technological ideas of Islamic world

TEHRAN – Some 20 technological ideas of the Islamic world competed in the second edition of the Knowledge Application and Notion for Society (KANS).

$15m allocated to restore Gomishan wetland

TEHRAN – A total of 4 trillion rials (nearly $15 million) has been earmarked to revive the Gomishan international wetland in the northern Golestan province, Mohammad Reza Kanani, head of the provincial department of environment, has announced.

527,000 foreign students educating in Iran

TEHRAN – Some 527,000 foreign students are studying in Iran, the majority are Afghans and the rest are from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iraq, and other countries, the deputy minister of education for international affairs and schools abroad, has stated.

Emir of Qatar to travel to Tehran soon

TEHRAN — The Emir of Qatar will visit Iran soon, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Ardabil pushes to develop tourism infrastructure 

TEHRAN – Ardabil tourism directorate seeks to develop tourism infrastructure across the northwestern province, an official with the tourism ministry has said. 

Archaeologists to find more about what is called ‘oldest’ settlement in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts has carved tens of trenches to find fresh evidence enabling them to find the chronology of life in what is called the “oldest” settlement in northwest Iran.

Iran, Indonesia discuss ways to boost mutual trade

TEHRAN – Iranian Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Reza Fatemi-Amin received a high-ranking delegation from Indonesia headed by Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives Coordinator for Industry and Development (Korinbang) Rachmat Gobel on Saturday to explore ways of boosting mutual trade.

TEDPIX gains 14,000 points on Saturday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 14,078 points to 1.543 million on Saturday (the first day of Iranian calendar week).

Armaghani shortlisted for Iran basketball hotseat

TEHRAN – Saeid Armaghani has been reportedly shortlisted for Iran national basketball team hotseat.

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Iran-Tajikistan annual non-oil trade stands at $131m

TEHRAN- The value of non-oil trade between Iran and Tajikistan stood at $131.038 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1400 (ended on March 20), the spokesman of Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.

‘Decline in housing prices to continue in next 2 years’

TEHRAN- “This year is the year of lower housing prices; this condition will continue in the country for the next two years, and we will see a continuous decrease in housing prices”, the chairman of Real Estate Agencies Union told IRNA.

Tehran Symphony Orchestra performs with German conductor Wolfgang Wengenroth

German maestro Wolfgang Wengenroth conducts the Tehran Symphony Orchestra in a concert at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on May 5, 2022.