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2021-09-12 16:02
‘Macroeconomic indicators to be focused in drafting next budget bill’
TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Planning and Budget Organization (PBO) has said his organization is going to target macroeconomic indicators in drafting the next fiscal year’s national budget, ILNA reported.
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2021-09-12 15:51
Domestic production of 2 catalysts saves Iran’s petchem sector $70m
TEHRAN- Iranian experts succeeded in indigenizing the knowledge for the production of two catalysts used in the petrochemical sector, which saves this sector $70 million.
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2021-09-12 15:51
PMO to modify financial framework of operatory contracts
TEHRAN - Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO)'s Deputy Head for Ports and Economic Affairs Farhad Montaser Kouhsari says his organization plans to modify the financial framework of its operatory contracts, the PMO portal reported on Sunday.
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2021-09-12 15:43
OICO inks deal with NPC for operation, maintenance of world’s top ethylene pipeline
TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Industries Commissioning and Operation Company (OICO) has signed a deal with the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) for the operation and maintenance of the country’s West Ethylene Pipeline (WEP) which is the world’s largest ethylene pipeline.
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2021-09-12 15:43
Over 1.8m tons of commodities traded at IME in a week
TEHRAN- Over 1.863 million tons of commodities worth more than 84 trillion rials (about $2 billion) were traded at Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) in the past Iranian calendar week (ended on Friday).
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2021-09-12 15:36
TEDPIX loses 40,400 points on Sunday
TEHRAN – TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), dropped 40,466 points to 1.489 million on Sunday.
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2021-09-12 15:29
IAEA and Iran 'reaffirm mutual trust'
TEHRAN – Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issued a joint statement on Sunday in which the two sides “reaffirmed the spirit of cooperation and mutual trust”.
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2021-09-12 15:13
Iran’s Hassanzadeh on brink of goalscoring milestone
TEHRAN – Iran captain Aliasghar Hassanzadeh can reach milestone in his quest to be among the top 10 goalscorers in the history of the FIFA Futsal World Cups.
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2021-09-12 15:10
‘Supply of cement through commodity exchange ensures rights of producers and consumers’
TEHRAN - The supply of cement in the commodity exchange ensures the rights of producers and consumers, the secretary of Iran’s Cement Industry Employers Association has stated.
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2021-09-12 15:09
Water inflow into Iranian dams declines 47% yr/yr
TEHRAN - Water inflow into the Iranian dams from the beginning of the current water year (late September 2020) up to September 9, 2021, has decreased 47 percent compared to the previous year’s same period, according to Iran Water Resources Management Company’s data.
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2021-09-12 12:07
Iran ease past Hong Kong in Asian Volleyball C’ship
TEHRAN – Iran eased past Hong Kong in straight sets (25-12, 25-18,25-19 ) in their opening match of the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championships on Sunday.
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2021-09-12 11:58
IAEA director meets Iran’s new nuclear chief, plan to issue joint statement
TEHRAN – International Atomic Energy Agency director Rafael Grossi held talks with Mohammad Eslami, the new chief of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on Sunday morning.
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2021/09/12
Last U.S. Afghan strike “targeted” aid worker
TEHRAN- In another blow to image of U.S. intelligence, an investigation by the New York Times has shed doubt on Washington’s narrative that it targeted Daesh operatives in revenge for an earlier deadly attack at Kabul airport.
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2021-09-12 01:01
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2021-09-11 21:44
Lebanon breaks yearlong deadlock
TEHRAN – Lebanese leaders across the political spectrum have formed a new government led by veteran politician Najib Mikati, breaking a 13-month stalemate that worsened the economy of the religiously diverse country.
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2021-09-11 21:06
Afghanistan situation result of daydreaming for safer world: Iranian diplomat
TEHRAN – An Iranian diplomat on Saturday blamed the U.S. for the current situation in Afghanistan, saying the turmoil in the Central Asian country has resulted from 20 years of American occupation.
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2021-09-11 20:30
Glimpses of copper and coppersmithing in ancient Iran
TEHRAN - History on the usage of copper is best understood when studied under the three stages of its use throughout human life namely, the Chalcolithic or Copper Age, Bronze Age, and the ancient times. And some anthropologists believe copper to be the first metal used by humans due to its softness and ease of manipulation.
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2021-09-11 19:30
Nearly 600,000 travelers tested for COVID-19 at borders
TEHRAN – Some 599,623 passengers have so far been screened for coronavirus by thermal tests at the country's official borders since March 10, Mehdi Valipour, head of Relief and Rescue Organization affiliated to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), said on Saturday.
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2021-09-11 19:29
New round of restoration starts on centuries-old caravanserai in Mayamey
TEHRAN - A new round of restoration work has commenced on one of the once highly prosperous Shah-Abbasi caravanserais, which is located in Mayamey town of Semnan province, Mayamey’s tourism chief has announced.
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2021-09-11 19:29
Restorers to resume work on historical bazaar of Shahreza
TEHRAN - A new round of restoration work will be commenced on the vast historical bazaar of Shahreza in the central Isfahan province, Shahreza’s tourism chief has said.
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2021-09-11 19:29
Traditional needlework, clothing design exhibit underway in Tehran
TEHRAN - The second edition of the Hima Nakh and Negareh Exhibition is currently underway in Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Center.
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2021-09-11 19:26
Vahidi appointed State Security Council chief
TEHRAN – In a decree released on Saturday, President Ebrahim Raisi appointed Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi as the chief of the State Security Council.
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2021-09-11 18:59
By Afshin Majlesi
The story of how ancient Iranians harnessed the power of wind
TEHRAN- The wind has been powering our world for thousands of years. Mankind harnessed it as a form of energy to propel boats as early as 5,000 BC. Later, simple wind-powered water pumps were used in China, and windmills made of woven-reed blades started grinding grain in Iran.
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2021-09-11 18:56
By Afshin Majlesi
Window to the past: gigantic underground city is chock-full of untold stories
TEHRAN – A massive underground city, which was once a defensive refuge in ancient times, is getting ready for public visits in central Iran.
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2021-09-11 18:55
Iran rejects allegations by Israel, Arab quartet
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh strongly rejected allegations by Israel and some Arab states against Iran’s nuclear program and its regional influence.
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2021-09-11 18:55
Abdollahian receives congratulatory messages from foreign counterparts
TEHRAN – The new foreign minister of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, has received many more congratulatory messages from counterparts from across the globe congratulating him on becoming the foreign minister of Iran.
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2021-09-11 18:51
Adam Grant’s “Think Again” appears in Persian
TEHRAN – American psychologist and author Adam Grant’s 2021 book “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know” has been published in Persian.
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2021-09-11 18:49
Alireza Pakdel on jury of Intl. Organ Donation Cartoon Competition
TEHRAN – Award-winning Iranian cartoonist Alireza Pakdel has been selected as a member of the jury of the 2nd International Organ Donation Cartoon Competition.
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2021-09-11 18:47
“Botox” star Susan Parvar shines at Torino Underground Cinefest
TEHRAN – Susan Parvar was named best actress for her role in the Iran-German co-production “Botox” at the 8th Torino Underground Cinefest, the organizers announced on Thursday.
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2021-09-11 18:45
“Zalava” wins grand prize of Venice Film Critics’ Week
TEHRAN – “Zalava”, an Iranian drama on superstition, won the grand prize at the 36th Venice International Film Critics’ Week, the organizers announced on Friday on the Italian Lido.
