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2021-01-15 10:56
‘Electronic infrastructure promotes resilience of economies during pandemic’
TEHRAN- Countries that had a stronger e-government infrastructure during the coronavirus pandemic situation were able to have a more resilient economy, the chairman of the Information Technology and Communication Committee of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) stated.
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2021-01-09 18:02
Government pays $538,000 in loans to support tourism businesses in Golestan
TEHRAN – The Iranian government has paid 22.6 billion rials (about $538,000 at the official rate of 42,000 rials) in loans to the tourism businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the northern Golestan province.
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2020-12-28 18:00
Some $1.9m paid to support tourism businesses in Kerman
TEHRAN –The Iranian government has paid 80 billion rials (about $1.9 million at the official rate of 42,000 rials) in loans to the tourism businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the southeastern Kerman province.
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2020-12-22 17:08
Government pays $270,000 in loans to support tourism businesses in Semnan
TEHRAN – The Iranian government has paid 11.3 billion rials (about $270,000 at the official rate of 42,000 rials) in loans to the tourism businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the north-central Semnan province.
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2020-12-13 22:16
Some $19m paid to support tourism businesses in Khorasan Razavi province
TEHRAN-The Iranian government has so far paid 800 billion rials ($19 million at the official rate of 42,000 rials) in loans to the tourism businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2020-11-08 18:27
Some $4m paid to support tourism businesses in Mazandaran
TEHRAN – The Iranian government has paid more than 171 billion rials ($4 million at the official rate of 42,000 rials) in loans to the tourism businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the northern province of Mazandaran.
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2020-10-26 17:55
43 cities in Iran go into tough coronavirus lockdown
TEHRAN – The National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control started strict restrictions for a week as of Monday in 43 cities that have the highest rate of infection in the country.
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2020-10-26 13:12
By Mahnaz Abdi
TCCIMA holding business forums online during coronavirus pandemic
TEHRAN- Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA), which used to hold business forums between Iran and other countries regularly, has not stopped such activity during the coronavirus pandemic, while the chamber is holding such events online.
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2020-10-26 09:51
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Italian envoy highlights role of art in commemorating healthcare workers
TEHRAN – Italian Ambassador to Tehran Giuseppe Perrone has said artisans can play a great part in commemorating the healthcare workers who were sacrificed during the battle against the coronavirus.
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2020-10-19 16:36
Tehran museums extend closures for third consecutive week over COVID-19
TEHRAN – Museums and historical sites in Tehran province will remain closed for the third consecutive week as the province is in the high-risk “red” zone due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-10-12 18:01
Unilateral coercive measures may hamper global efforts to combat pandemic: Iran’s health minister
TEHRAN – Unilateral coercive measures may not only hamper effective interventions in combating the pandemic but in general terms, will hinder our global goals and regional commitment to achieve Universal Health Coverage, Health Minister Saeed Namaki said.
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2020-09-26 20:37
By Afshin Majlesi
World Tourism Day: COVID-19 makes a big difference
September 27th is a special day for potential travelers and all tourism insiders: It’s World Tourism Day! However, for the first time in the 40-year history of the occasion, it will be held this year with a big difference amid the deep global economic recession, job losses, halted flights, as well as lockdowns and closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-09-06 16:31
Health ministry approves responsible tourism plan
TEHRAN – The health ministry has approved the tourism ministry’s proposed plan on responsible tourism for safe traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-08-25 18:33
German exhibit picks self-portrait of Iranian boy in coronavirus era
TEHRAN – The International Youth Library (Internationale Jugendbibliothek, IJB) in the southern German city of Munich has selected a painting by nine-year-old Iranian boy Hossein Karimi for an exhibition displaying self-portraits of children from across the world during the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-08-18 19:10
Coronavirus costs Iran’s tourism $2.8b so far, minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s travel sector has suffered a loss of 12 trillion rials (some $2.85 billion at the official rate of 42,000 rials) since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan said on Monday.
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2020-08-04 16:31
Muharram rituals in Yazd to be held differently due to coronavirus pandemic
TEHRAN – While Iran is still fighting the coronavirus outbreak, this year’s Muharram mourning rituals would be different from previous years.
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2020-08-02 21:03
Qatar Airways increases Doha-Shiraz flights
TEHRAN – Qatar Airways, the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar, has increased its Doha-Shiraz flights from four times to seven times a week.
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2020-08-02 18:30
Director Amir Dejakam calls teleplays viable alternatives in pandemic
TEHRAN – Director Amir Dejakam has said that teleplays can be practical alternatives to stage performances during the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-08-01 15:19
Expansion of economic ties discussed between Iran, Georgia
TEHRAN- During a meeting between Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Javad Qavam Shahidi and Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natia Turnava, the two sides explored the ways for the expansion of Iran-Georgia economic relations.
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2020-07-29 15:47
IIEC receives no order on not holding exhibits: managing director
TEHRAN- The managing director of Iran International Exhibitions Company (IIEC)said that this company has received no letter from the Coronavirus Control Operations Headquarters banning exhibition holding.
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2020-07-26 22:38
ICOMOS meetings postponed over coronavirus pandemic
TEHRAN – The 20th edition of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) General Assembly and Scientific Symposium was postponed until further notice amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to the ICOMOS official website.
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2020-07-26 11:49
Economic relations expansion discussed between Iran, Brazil
TEHRAN- During a meeting between Iranian Ambassador to Brazil Hossein Gharibi and Governor of the Brazilian state of Paraná Ratinho Júnior, the two sides explored the ways for the expansion of economic ties, especially in the agricultural, petrochemical and technological fields.
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2020-07-25 18:14
Iran, Tunisia to expand tourism ties
TEHRAN – Iran and Tunisia have recently signed a memorandum of understating (MOU) to expand tourism ties despite the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-07-15 14:25
Iran’s exhibitions to be held on schedule
TEHRAN- Iran’s all exhibitions, especially the big ones such as ELECOMP, Agrofood, oil & gas, Iran Health, and construction exhibits, will be held on schedule and complying with all health protocols, the managing director of Iran International Exhibitions Company (IIEC) stated on Wednesday.
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2020-07-08 18:29
Writer Moradi Kermani recommends children to read books in pandemic
TEHRAN – Iranian children’s book writer Hushang Moradi Kermani has said that reading books is the best thing for children and young adults to do during the days of coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-07-06 18:36
Teleplays viable alternatives to stage performances during pandemic: Hadi Marzban
TEHRAN – Director Hadi Marzban has said that teleplays are viable alternatives to stage performances during the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-07-06 18:22
Paintings on face masks to go on view at Tehran gallery
TEHRAN – Tehran’s CAMA – Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery will be playing host to a group exhibition of paintings on face masks to help encourage more people to wear face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-07-05 20:00
Some 3,000 tourism workers in Kish lose job over coronavirus outbreak
TEHRAN – Some 3,000 tourism workers in Kish Island have lost their jobs temporarily as the coronavirus has nearly closed down all travel hotspots across the Persian Gulf island, ILNA reported.
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2020-07-03 16:45
Coronavirus cuts medical tourists in Mashhad by 95%
TEHRAN – The coronavirus pandemic has slashed the number of travelers visiting the city of Mashhad for medical purposes by 95 percent over the past few months, IRNA reported.
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2020-06-09 19:26
Why COVID-19 claims fewer lives in Iran compared to many other countries?
TEHRAN – Fortunately, compared to many countries in the world, the mortality rate of coronavirus in Iran is significantly lower than in many developed countries, Ehsan Mostafavi, director of the research center for emerging and re-emerging diseases of the Pasteur Institute of Iran has said.
