Rab'-e Rashidi: restoration campaign, land acquisition drive launched

Export from East Azarbaijan province up 32% in 7 months on year

TEHRAN – As announced by a provincial official, the value of non-oil export from East Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of the country, rose 32 percent during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

Archaeologists unearth clues to ancient city in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – An archaeological team from Tabriz Islamic Art University has recently uncovered evidence of a historical city in East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran.

Influencers help boost tourism development in East Azarbaijan

TEHRAN - East Azarbaijan’s tourism chief has emphasized the growing importance of digital spaces in the tourism industry, stating that influencers have played a crucial role in showcasing the province’s historical and natural attractions.

Iran Armed Forces release initial report on President's deadly helicopter crash

TEHRAN - The Iranian Armed Forces have issued an initial report on the helicopter crash that resulted in the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raeisi and his accompanying delegation.

Oji inaugurates several oil projects in northwestern Iran

TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji inaugurated several oil refining projects in the northwestern province of Eastern Azerbaijan on Sunday, 19 May.

Tabriz puts culinary delights front and center in tourism agenda

TEHRAN - Tabriz, a city celebrated for its rich cooking heritage, is set to spotlight ‘culinary tourism’ as a major theme in this year's array of tourism events.

Coins, other relics recovered in Maragheh

TEHRAN – East Azarbaijan’s authorities have recovered hundreds of historical metal coins along with some other relics from a private residence in the village of Gol Tapeh.

Kandovan village: East Azarbaijan's tourist magnet

TEHRAN - During the Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr holidays, Kandovan, shining in UN Tourism's tentative list of best villages, stood out as a popular tourist spot.

Tabriz International Book Fair to be held after four-year hiatus

TEHRAN –The Tabriz International Book Fair is set to make a return this year after a four-year hiatus. 

East Azarbaijan eyes hosting more foreign travelers

TEHRAN—East Azarbaijan seeks to attract more foreign travelers, its deputy governor-general has said.

Ancient educational complex, fortress and church under urgent restoration

TEHRAN—Urgent restoration works have commenced on a number of ancient properties, including an educational complex, fortress and a church located in northwest Iran.

UNESCO designated geopark is a magnet for tourism: CEO

TEHRAN – The managing director of Aras Free Zone Organization says Aras Geopark’s UNESCO designation is a magnet for tourism in the whole region in East Azarbaijan province.

Archaeologists discover centuries-old structures in East Azarbaijan

TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists have recently discovered some architectural remains during an excavation survey in Tepe Armideli in East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran, ISNA reported on Monday.

Tourism projects come on stream in East Azarbaijan

TEHRAN –Some 74 tourism-related projects have been inaugurated across East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran, over past two years, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Marand Jameh Mosque to turn into tourist destination

TEHRAN –The historical Jameh Mosque of Marand, which stands tall in East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran, holds the potential to turn into a tourist destination, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said. 

Iran’s Aras Geopark gains global recognition 

TEHRAN –The addition of Iran’s Aras Geopark to the UNESCO Global Geoparks network has been endorsed, UNESCO’s official website has announced. 

Over 5m tons of agricultural products produced in East Azarbaijan per year

TEHRAN- Over five million tons of agricultural products are produced in East Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of Iran, per annum, a provincial official announced.

Remains of hydraulic system found at 700-year-old educational complex in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have found a cistern and irrigation network believed to be benefited from a hydraulic system for supplying water to Rab’-e Rashidi, an educational complex dating back to the 14th century.

Shanghai museum to highlight Tabriz attractions

TEHRAN – On Sunday, a delegation of museum experts from China met with Iranian cultural heritage officials and experts from East Azarbaijan province to discuss ways to widen cooperation.

Honey production in East Azarbaijan exceeds 15,000 tons

TEHRAN- Honey production in East Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of Iran, has reached 15,676 tons in the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 20), a provincial official announced.

Over 2,800 tons of honey produced in Sarab county per annum

TEHRAN- More than 2,800 tons of honey is produced in Sarab county, in the northwestern East Azarbaijan province, per year, according to the governor of the county.