Iran, Tatarstan stress expansion of economic ties

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Hamid Zadboum has met with the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan Albert Karimov to discuss the expansion of economic relations.

TEDPIX gains 8,500 points on Monday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), climbed 8,586 points to 1.157 million on Monday.

Iran’s Limuchi appointed as APC Games & Sport Development Committee vice chairperson

TEHRAN – Sima Limuchi from Iran has been appointed as vice chairperson of the APC Games & Sport Development Committee.

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From Tehran to Rome: Third episode of the video series on fine arts at the Italian Embassy in Tehran

Third episode of the video series on fine arts and Khosrow Khorshidi drawings exhibit at the Italian Embassy in Tehran.

Iraq hopes to resume full imports of Iranian gas

TEHRAN- Iraq's electricity ministry hopes to resume full imports of Iranian gas after reaching an agreement with Tehran over how to pay its outstanding debts, Argus Media reported.

Tehran, Baku discuss expansion of trade ties

TEHRAN – Expansion of economic ties between Iran and Azerbaijan was discussed in a meeting between the Iranian Ambassador to Baku Abbas Mousavi and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Economy Minister Elnur Aliyev, IRNA reported on Monday.

Ex-British envoy: Quitting JCPOA harmed U.S. reputation as reliable ally

TEHRAN - A former British ambassador to the United States says the Joe Biden administration is aware that abrogating the 2015 Iran nuclear deal – JCPOA - as well as other unilateral measures by former U.S. President Donald Trump have harmed Washington’s reputation as a reliable ally.

Iranian bookstores offer “The Midnight Library” to Persian readers

TEHRAN – English writer Matt Haig’s novel “The Midnight Library” has recently been published by Saless Publication in Tehran.

Candidates manifested little command in proposing solutions in televised debates: official

TEHRAN – Jamshid Ansari, the vice president and chief of the Administrative Recruitment Organization, has assessed the first televised debates between presidential contenders on Saturday as weak, saying the candidates had little command of presenting solutions for the country’s issues and problems.

Candidates face each other in first televised debate

TEHRAN – The first televised debates among seven presidential candidates were held on Saturday afternoon.

Zarif calls on U.S. to avoid using sanctions as ‘leverage’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the U.S. to return to its obligations and stop trying to use economic sanctions as a negotiating “leverage.”

Qatar calls for dialogue between Iran and Arab neighbors

TEHRAN – Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has expressed readiness to facilitates talks between Iran and some of Iran’s Arab neighbors.

Iraq and Iran are one soul in two bodies: ambassador

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi has praised the strong relations between Tehran and Baghdad, saying they are so strong that cannot be broken.

Handicrafts courses seek to empower inmates in Kordestan

TEHRAN –A total of 396 prisoners have been trained across the Hamedan province by taking courses on different fields of handicraft, the deputy provincial tourism chief has announced. 

“Straw Dogs” arrives in Iranian bookstores 

TEHRAN – John Gray’s “Straw Dogs: Thoughts on Humans and Other Animals” has been published in Persian.

“Pari” crowned best at Iranian Film Festival Zurich

TEHRAN – “Pari” directed by Siamak Etemadi has won the Golden Cyrus Cylinder for best feature-length film at the 7th Iranian Film Festival Zurich, Switzerland.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Sharif Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Paria Farrokhi.

Iran’s “Statue” tops at VAFI & RAFI animation festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian short movie “The Statue” has won first prize at the 12th VAFI & RAFI International Children and Youth Animation Film Festival in Croatia.

Iran to organize Intl. Storytelling Festival 2021 online

TEHRAN – The 23rd edition of Iran’s International Storytelling Festival is scheduled to be held online due to the pandemic.

Handmade glasswork to go on show in Rey

TEHRAN- An exhibition of handmade glasswork will start in the city of Rey, Tehran province, on Thursday. 

Rituals, food skills from Ardebil win cultural heritage status

TEHRAN- A total of 18 cultural elements passed down from generation to generation in Ardebil province have been added to the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.