Iran to send 13 karatekas to Karate 1-Premier League Istanbul

TEHRAN – Iran will send 13 male and female karate practitioners to the 2021 Karate 1-Premier League Istanbul.

Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Isfahan after almost one-year halt

TEHRAN –Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines resumed its flights to Isfahan on Sunday after almost a year of suspension over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Turkey’s Amity filmfest honors Iran’s “Where We Come From”, “The Red Fire”

TEHRAN – Iranian films “The Red Fire” and “Where We Come From” have won awards at the 3rd International Amity Short Film Festival in Istanbul, Turkey.

Movies from Iran to compete in Intl. Amity Short Film Festival 

TEHRAN – Eight movies by Iranian directors will be screening in the various sections of the 3rd International Amity Short Film Festival, which will open on Friday in Istanbul, Turkey.

Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Tabriz after seven months halt

TEHRAN – Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines resumed its flights to Tabriz on Monday after seven months of suspension over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iranian artists join intl. exhibit in Istanbul 

TEHRAN – 22 Iranian artists are displaying their artworks in a group art exhibit with the central themes of peace and women at the Luna Art Gallery in Istanbul under the title of “Color of Peace”.

Turkish Airlines to resume flights to five Iranian cities, including Tehran

TEHRAN – Turkey's flag carrier Turkish Airlines has announced that it is scheduled to resume its flights to Tehran and four other major Iranian cities in September.

Mohammad Mirkiani’s book of ancient Persian stories published in Turkish  

TEHRAN – Iranian writer Mohammad Mirkiani’s book “Our Story Becomes a Fairy Tale”, which contains a large collection of ancient stories of Persian sayings has been published in Turkish in Istanbul.

IranAir to resume Istanbul flights after five-month halt over virus pandemic

TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier Homa, known internationally as IranAir, is scheduled to resume Tehran-Istanbul flights following some five months of suspension over the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Iranian airlines start selling Tehran-Istanbul tickets

TEHRAN – Some Iranian airline companies have resumed selling tickers for Tehran-Istanbul flights, the secretary of the Association of Iranian Airlines has said.

Fenerbahce deny parting company with Sayyadmanesh

TEHRAN - The Istanbul top football club Fenerbahce have denied parting ways with Iranian youngster Allahyar Sayyadmanesh.

Istanbul to host Iranian film days

TEHRAN – A lineup of nine Iranian movies will be reviewed during a special program named “Iranian Film Days” at the Beyoglu Academy in Istanbul.

Turkish arrivals in Iran rising

TEHRAN - Iran’s deputy tourism minister Vali Teymouri has said the number of Turkish arrivals in Iran has increased by 35 percent over the past year.

Turkish publisher Dogu releases anthology of Persian stories

TEHRAN – An anthology of stories by Iranian writers has been published by the Turkish publishing house Dogu in Istanbul.

Iran prime source of tourism for Turkey in August

TEHRAN – A total of 276,000 Iranian nationals visited Turkey in August, making the Islamic Republic the main source of foreign arrivals in the neighboring country.

Six million Iranians expected to visit Turkey in 2020

TEHRAN – Some six million Iranian nationals are anticipated to visit the neighboring Turkey in 2020, president of Iranian Scientific Ecotourism has said.

Talks underway to launch Tehran-Istanbul train service

TEHRAN - Iran and Turkey are negotiating to launch a direct passenger train service between Tehran and Istanbul.

Iran win Karate 1-Series A Istanbul

TEHRAN - Iranian karatekas topped the medal table of the Karate 1-Series A Istanbul on Sunday.

By Payman Yazdani

Saudi would be different if it faced consequences for its actions: expert

TEHRAN - Commenting on the reasons behind violation of human rights by Saudis, Anthony Cartalucci says the U.S. doesn't base its ties with other nations on human rights, but rather obedience and utility which Riyadh has both in abundance.

Iranian artist Mahmud Nazari tops at Turkish cartoon contest on Quds  

TEHRAN – Iranian cartoonist Mahmud Nazari won first prize at the 2nd Our Heritage Jerusalem Cartoon Contest in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday, the Anadolu Agency announced. 

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Murder of critic journalist in saudi consulate

Turkish authorities believe prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who disappeared four days ago after entering the House of Saud regime's consulate in Istanbul, Turkey has been killed.

Missing Saudi journalist killed at consulate in Turkey: Sources

Authorities in Turkey have indicated that Jamal Khashoggi, a prominent Saudi journalist known for his criticism of then kingdom, could have been killed at Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul where he went missing in on Tuesday.

Istanbul gallery to showcase tree-themed works by Iranian, French artists

TEHRAN – The 7 Art Gallery in Istanbul will be playing host to an exhibition of works by a group of Iranian artists and the French artist Gerard Cottin.

Two more gold medals for Iran at Karate 1-Premier League

TEHRAN - Mahdi Khodabakhshi and Saleh Abazari of Iran took the spotlight at the Karate 1-Premier League being held in Istanbul, Turkey.

Iran’s Mehdizadeh takes gold at Karate 1-Premier League

TEHRAN – Amir Mehdizadeh from Iran claimed a gold medal at the fifth stage of Karate 1-Premier League on Sunday.

Iranian tourist arrivals in Turkey sharply rise in 2017

TEHRAN – Some 2.5 million Iranians visited Turkey in 2017, a considerable rise of 50.2 percent from 1.66 million in 2016, according to data compiled by Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.