Lake Ovan: A charming destination for eco-tourists

TEHRAN – Lake Ovan, locally called Daryacheh-ye Ovan, is a small alpine resort situated in Alamut region, Qazvin province.

Iranian crafter practices toreutics art of Seljuk era

TEHRAN – Amir-Reza Seyyedi is among Iranian crafters who are making efforts to revive ancient Iranian skills and arts. He has just completed a lavishly embossed plate using the same techniques that were practiced during the Seljuk-era (1037–1194).

Parthian-era citadel to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – The crumbling Narin citadel, which is said to date from the time of Parthian Empire (247 BC – 224 CE), is about to undergo renovation set to last two months and cost 910 million rials (about $22,000), CHTN reported on Sunday. 

Liberation of Palestine is a great ideal of Iran, Kharrazi reiterates

Iran-Hamas relations growing: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Sunday that liberation of Palestine, especially the noble Quds, is among the greatest causes of Iran.

‘Italy still eager for trade with Iran’

TEHRAN - Chairman of Iran-Italy Joint Chamber of Commerce Ahmad Pourfallah has said that despite the U.S. sanctions Italian companies are still willing to engage in trade with Iran, IRNA reported on Sunday.

TSE plans to launch prime market

TEHRAN- Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) plans to launch a new market named “prime market” in which the price range for the shares increase, TSE Head Ali Sahraei announced.

IRGC responds to British piracy: Larijani

TEHRAN - Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) responded to piracy by Britain by seizing a British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday night.

10 foster applicants per child in Iran

TEHRAN – There are 10 applicants for fostering each child in the country, the Welfare Organization’s director for children affairs said on Sunday, adding this issue has prevented the child adoption process to speed up.

Tehran gallery showcases works by artists of Borujerdi origin 

TEHRAN – A group of top artists of Borujerdi origin is displaying a collection of their works in an exhibition at Tehran’s Qoqnus Gallery.

Documentary and Experimental Film Center to review “Beloved”

TEHRAN – Iran’s Documentary and Experimental Film Center (DEFC) will screen Yasser Talebi’s acclaimed documentary “Beloved” tomorrow.

Brief

Tehran Philharmonic Orchestra to perform in Milad Tower

TEHRAN – The Tehran Philharmonic Orchestra will give a concert under the baton of conductors Loris Tjeknavorian and Arash Amini at Milad Tower on August 3.

“Axing” star Sara Bahrami named best at Malaysia Golden Global Awards

TEHRAN – Sara Bahrami won the award for best actress for her role in the Iranian drama “Axing” at the 3rd Malaysia Golden Global Awards, a public relations team for the movie announced on Sunday. 

Prometheus Theater to perform “Hippolytus” at Arcate d’arte Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian troupe Prometheus Theater will be performing their latest production “Hippolytus” during the Arcate d’arte Festival in the Italian city of Bergamo on Friday, the organizers have announced.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

National Festival of Youth Music to open next week

TEHRAN – Participants from all Iranian provinces have been selected to perform during the 13th National Festival of Youth Music.

Iranian National Commission for UNESCO honors calligrapher Yadollah Kaboli 

TEHRAN – Calligrapher Yadollah Kaboli Khansari, the 70-year-old master of shekasteh nastaliq, a style of Persian calligraphy, was honored by the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO during a special ceremony in Tehran on Saturday.

Iran defend title at Indoor Hockey Asia Cup

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s team won the title of the Indoor Hockey Asia Cup for the eighth time on Sunday.

Iran Ready to Tackle Bigotechnoloy Sanctions: VP

Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says the country has specific plans to tackle sanctions, especially in the biotechnology sphere.

By Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Trump enacting repetitive scenario against Iran

TEHRAN– The behavioral method that the US President is applying against Iran resembles those his country had previously employed for other countries; most recent of which were Iraq and Libya.

Zarif says only ‘prudence and foresight’ can calm tensions

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that only “prudence and foresight” can alleviate tensions.

Iran win two more gold medals at Asian AKF Championship

TEHRAN – Iran claimed two more gold medals at the 2019 Asian Karate Federation Senior Championship on Sunday.

Senior Russian senator: U.S. seeks ‘advantage’ in Persian Gulf tensions

A Senior Russian lawmaker has said that the United States is “taking advantage” of tensions in the Persian Gulf in order to deploy more troops to the region, CNN reported on Saturday.

Bijan Zamani’s Success Story as an Entrepreneur

Bijan Zamani is a serial and successful entrepreneur perhaps best known for founding MihanPezeshk in 2011. Zamani is one of the best-known and oldest names in the world of Iranian startups. Zamani developed a relentless work ethic and a tenacious single-minded vision.

Igor Kolakovic names Iran squad for Olympic qualification

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team head coach Igor Kolakovic has announced his 13-man team for the 2019 FIVB Men's Volleyball Intercontinental Olympic Qualification Tournament.

By Hanif Ghaffari 

Europe's return to the twentieth century!

The three countries of Britain, Germany and France are not in good shape: Berlin faces a crisis of leadership and there is no prospect of the end of the Angela Merkel Chancellery.

Iran, Iraq plan to boost telecom network during Arba’een

TEHRAN – Iran’s Information and Communication Technology Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi and his Iraqi counterpart Naim Thjeel Yousir Al-Rubaie discussed the ways to boost telecommunication network between the two countries during Arba’een pilgrimage.

Twitter suspends accounts of Iranian news agencies

TEHRAN – The twitter accounts of the Persian services of Mehr News Agency, Islamic Republic of Iran News Agency (IRNA) and Young Journalists Club (YJC) were suspended, Mehr reported on Saturday.

New achievements introduced at ELECOMP 2019

TEHRAN -- The 25th edition of Iran International Exhibition of Electronics, Computer & E-commerce (ELECOMP 2019), which is currently underway at Tehran Permanent International Fairground, hosts different innovative ideas and achievements.

By Setareh Behroozi

‘Better Future’ lies in prosperity of startups

TEHRAN -- With the slogan of ‘Better Future’, the 25th edition of Iran International Exhibition of Electronics, Computer & E-commerce (ELECOMP 2019) is currently underway at Tehran Permanent International Fairground.

Iranian tanker seized by Saudi Arabia released

TEHRAN – An Iranian ship that had been involuntarily kept by Saudi Arabia in Jeddah port was released on Saturday.