By Seyyed Mostafa Mousavi Sabet

Five Iranian publishers announce top 10 bestsellers of the year

TEHRAN – Iranian publishers Nimaj, Ruzbehan, Qoqnus, Cheshmeh and Afraz have announced their top ten bestselling books published over the past year as the Iranian New Year began on March 20.

“All the Light We Cannot See” visible to Persian readers

TEHRAN – American writer Anthony Doerr’s acclaimed novel “All the Light We Cannot See” has recently been published in Persian.

Tehran province exports over $73m of handicrafts in year

TEHRAN - Handicrafts exports from Tehran province reached $73 million during the current Iranian calendar year 1398 (started March 21, 2019).

Tehran urges London to defy U.S. sanctions hampering coronavirus fight

TEHRAN — Tehran has urged London to defy the unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States against Iran due to their negative impact on the Islamic Republic’ fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

By Afshin Majlesi

New year travels plunge amid virus outbreak

For many Iranians, the new year’s eve conjures up memories of holidays and traveling along dreamy beaches, silky warm seas, lush sceneries, and endless sunshine.

Child laborers to be provided with anti-corona aid

TEHRAN – The Social Security Organization plans to provide child laborers with packages of antiseptics and educational items in order to help them prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Tehran getting ready for next phase of battle against coronavirus

TEHRAN – Head of the Coronavirus Control Operations HQ in Tehran said Saturday that the Iranian capital is getting ready for the next phase of battling the deadly virus this week.

Dozens of Stranded Pilgrims Picket in front of Indian Embassy in Tehran

Some 50 Indian nationals, representing their 850 community of stranded pilgrims in Iran’s Northeastern city of Mashhad, congregated in front of their country’s embassy in Tehran, to protest against New Delhi’s inconsiderate behavior towards them.

Some 35% of COVID-19 patients in Iran recovered so far

TEHRAN - Some 35 percent of people infected with the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, in Iran have so far recovered.

Parthian-era relics recovered from a second-hand shop in Tehran

TEHRAN – Tens of ancient relics, estimated to date from the Parthian era (247 BC – 224 CE), have recently been recovered from a second-hand shop in downtown Tehran.

Alliance with German troupe in “No Name” leaves sweet taste for Iranian director

TEHRAN – Iranian director Neda Hengami has said that her collaboration with a German troupe on their joint production “No Name” was a great experience for her.

A tour of 10 most famous historical monuments in Tehran 

Modern Tehran is home to skyscrapers and high-rise buildings of all variations, but there are many other beautiful structures of note.

Pakistan plays host to joint tourism conference with Iran

TEHRAN – Attendees including Iranian and Pakistani cultural officials, diplomats and tour operators discussed ways to deepen tourism ties between the two neighboring countries in a conference held at Mehran Arts Council in Hyderabad on February 15.

Young Soldier Festival held in Tehran

The 12th Young Soldier Festival was held in Tehran on Sunday, February 16. With the theme of “Young Soldier, Security, Skill, and Promotion of Production” the event was held at Javadnia Martyrs Hall of the Ministry of Defense.

Iranian, Armenian artists display works in Tehran 

TEHRAN – The Mehrsun Art Gallery in Tehran is showcasing a collection of works by a group of prominent Iranian Armenian artists in an exhibition entitled “Iranahayer”.

Tehran’s Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater to host “A Romantic Dialogue”

TEHRAN – Iranian director Hamid Rahim said on Wednesday that he plans to stage “A Romantic Dialogue” based American playwright Eugene Gladstone O’Neill’s 1916 play “Before Breakfast” at Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran.  

Parachutists jump from Milad Tower

TEHRAN - A group of parachutists jumped from the Tehran’s 435-meter Milad Tower on Friday to mark the 41st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. They displayed their skills and readiness by parachuting from the iconic tower. Milad Tower is the sixth-tallest tower and the 24th-tallest freestanding structure in the world.

Tehran-Bishkek flight resumed after 12 years

TEHRAN – Iran and Kyrgyzstan have resumed flights after around 12 years halt, Mehr news agency reported.

Tehran archaeology symposium to convene experts from around the globe

TEHRAN – A number of international cultural heritage experts, historians and archaeologists have been invited to attend the 17th Annual Symposium on the Iranian Architecture, which will be held on February 18-19.

Marble Palace set to open as art museum after four decades

TEHRAN – The Marble Palace, a historical royal residence in Tehran, is set to open to the public as an art museum after 41 years.

Tehran’s “Holland Alley” to be made a national heritage

TEHRAN – “Holland Alley” in Tehran, which is mostly populated by Iranian-Armenian citizens, is worth to be inscribed on the national list of cultural heritage, Tehran City Council member Ahmad Masjed-Jamei said on Friday.

‘Country-size guesthouse of Iran wholeheartedly ready to receive tourists’

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister on Saturday issued a statement, inviting all travelers and holidaymakers to visit the ancient land, saying that the country-size guesthouse is wholeheartedly ready to receive tourists from around the world. 

Tokyo exhibit features ancient Iran-Japan cultural ties

TEHRAN – Sets of valuable historical relics from ancient Iran have been recently put on show by International Network for Japanese Art at Tokyo National Museum along with exquisite objects from the formative Asuka and Nara periods (593–794), showcasing the deep cultural ties of the two countries rooted in the historical past.

Snowfall doesn’t disrupt Imam Khomeini Intl. Airport flights

TEHRAN – Flights at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) are well underway despite a snow blanketed the airport on Sunday.

Top Persian Gulf airlines continue using Iranian airspace

TEHRAN – Qatar Airways, Emirates and several other Persian Gulf airlines have been continuing to use Iranian airspace despite propaganda over security issues in the region.

Tehran, Athens eye increased tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iranian ambassador to Athens Ahmad Naderi and Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis discussed ways to broaden collaboration in tourism sector, IRNA reported.

Tens of illegally-kept historical objects seized in Tehran

TEHRAN - Iranian authorities have recently confiscated 448 historical objects which were illegally kept in a place in the city of Tehran, IRNA reported on Wednesday.

Qeshm Island: A warm destination to escape the cold in winter

TEHRAN – Iran’s southernmost Qeshm Island is a top destination for whom dreaming of having a wintertime holiday under the sun in flip-flops and a swimsuit!

Cultural center sets up library and museum for writer Nader Ebrahimi  

TEHRAN – The House of Poetry and Literature in Tehran has established a library and museum for Nader Ebrahimi, the writer of the acclaimed stories such as “Tomorrow Is Not Like Today”, “Ibn Mashghaleh”, “A Quiet Loving” and “Dragon’s Tale”.

No changes in Iran Air’s flights to European countries except Sweden

TEHRAN – There are no changes in Iran Air’s regular schedule for flights to European countries and vice versa, except the ones to Sweden, which have recently come to a halt.