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2026-05-12 16:52
Armenian gulls migrating to Iran’s Lake Urmia
One of the main breeding sites for Armenian gull (Larus armenicus) worldwide is Lake Urmia, situated in northwestern Iran.
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2026-05-12 15:30
Unprecedented rise in Lake Urmia water level since 2020
TEHRAN – Thanks to abundant rainfalls, the level of water at Lake Urmia has risen remarkably, reaching 1271.03 meters, which is unprecedented since the Iranian year 1399 (2020), the Secretary of Lake Urmia Rescue National Committee, has said.
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2026-05-05 23:55
A living museum: The cultural and natural wonders of West Azarbaijan province
Situated in the northwest of Iran, West Azarbaijan province is a region where history, culture, and nature converge to create one of the country’s most compelling tourist destinations. Bordering several countries and shaped by centuries of interaction among civilizations, the province has long served as a crossroads of cultural exchange and human settlement.
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2026-04-23 00:11
Lake Urmia’s level increases by 120cm in 7 months
TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2025), the water level of Lake Urmia has increased by 120 cm, rising from 1,269.50 to 1,270.70 meters above sea level, now, the CEO of West Azarbaijan regional water company has said.
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2026-02-23 18:01
Urmia mosque restoration nears completion ahead of UNESCO evaluation
TEHRAN – Restoration and preparation work on the Jameh Mosque of Urmia is in its final stages as the site is being readied for evaluation for possible inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list, a provincial official said on Tuesday.
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2026-02-07 17:18
Northwest Iran popular destination for Turkish tourists, consul general says
TEHRAN - Turkey’s consul general in Iran’s northwestern city of Urmia has said that tourist attractions in West Azarbaijan province, including UNESCO-listed sites, are popular among Turkish visitors and called for a direct flight between Ankara and Urmia.
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2026-01-27 15:17
Lake Urmia's level increases by 56cm
TEHRAN - The water level of Lake Urmia in the central area is 1,270.06 meters above sea level, an increase of 56 centimeters compared to the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2025).
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2025-12-07 14:02
FAO holds workshop on effective use of agricultural water in Lake Urmia
TEHRAN – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in cooperation with the Governorate of West Azarbaijan Province, has held a workshop on a project titled ‘Enhancing Restoration Activities in Lake Urmia through the Effective Use of Agricultural Water’, marking the official launch of the project’s second phase.
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2025-10-27 15:21
Japan funds FAO-UNDP project to help restore Lake Urmia
TEHRAN – With the financial support of the Government of Japan, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a cooperation document, aiming to help revive the drying Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran.
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2025-10-11 17:55
South Korean envoy visits West Azarbaijan, discusses tourism ties
TEHRAN — South Korea’s ambassador to Iran, Kim Jun-pyo, has paid a visit to West Azarbaijan, discussing ways to expand cultural and tourism ties with the northwestern Iranian province.
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2025-06-30 15:04
Lake Urmia water level shrinks by 51cm yr/yr
TEHRAN – The current water level of Lake Urmia stands at 1270.09 meters, indicating a fifty-one-centimeter decline compared to the same time last year.
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2025-06-25 19:54
By Afshin Majlesi
West Azarbaijan: a journey through history, nature, and diversity
URMIA – Tourists arriving in West Azarbaijan province are immediately drawn into a world where every hill and ancient ruin narrates a story of past empires and cultural exchanges.