FATF gives Iran until February to complete reforms

The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force said on Friday Iran had until February to complete reforms that would bring it into line with global norms or face consequences.

The Netherlands Bicycle Partnership to promote cycling in Iranian cities

TEHRAN — The Netherlands Bicycle Partnership (NBP) is planning on encouraging cycling in the capital of Iran, the group leader in Iran Mehdi Hassanzadeh has said.

Luxury rail travelers on excursion across Iran

TEHRAN – Tens of international travelers, boarding a Golden Eagle Luxury Train, have commenced their exploration of many of Iranian remarkable sites and scenic landscapes.

Tehran to host intl. workshop on restoring historical monuments

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization will hold an international workshop and conference in Tehran on restoration of historical monuments.

Iran says studying opening of EU office in Tehran

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi has said Iran is considering the opening of a European Union office in Tehran and that both sides are weighing the conditions and possibilities on the matter.

“Mothers on wheels” rally traverses Iran on way to London

TEHRAN – “Mothers on Wheels”, a group of four Indian travelers, have traversed Iran on their journey towards London, CHTN reported.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Seyhun Gallery is play host to an exhibition of paintings by Yazdan Sadi.

Police hosts foreign diplomats

TEHRAN – The Iranian police on Wednesday hosted a conference with foreign ambassadors, charges d’affaires, and representatives of international organizations in Tehran.

Tehran institute to review Sheila Blair’s “Islamic Calligraphy”

TEHRAN – “Islamic Calligraphy” written by the Canadian expert on Islamic and Asian art Sheila S. Blair is scheduled to be reviewed during a session at the Advanced Research Institute of Art in Tehran on October 14.

Analyst calls for opening EU office in Tehran

TEHRAN – Political analyst Fereydoun Majlisi has said opening a European Union office in Tehran can help boost economic relations between Iran and the EU member states. 

Iran REC 2018 running in Tehran

TEHRAN- Iran’s 3rd International Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition (Iran REC 2018) kicked off on Tuesday in IRIB Conference Center in Tehran, IRIB reported.

Tehran Municipality, vice presidency for science and technology sign MOU

TEHRAN – Iran’s vice presidency for science and technology and Tehran Municipality signed an agreement to develop innovative ideas in the capital city of Tehran.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Golestan Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Tara Behbahani.

Tehran to host meeting on foreign policy, regional developments in November

TEHRAN – Tehran will hold a conference on Iran’s foreign policy, regional developments and international system on November 19-20.

UN chief urges support for digital techs to boom tourism

TEHRAN - The secretary general of the United Nations has called for an international support for digital technologies which are suitable for tourism.

National Museum of Iran to host ICOFOM symposium

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran will play host to the 41st annual symposium of ICOFOM -- International Committee for Museology – from October 15 – 19.

Benzene 3.5 times above safe levels in Tehran: official

TEHRAN — Benzene, which is found in petroleum products and is a well-established cause of cancer in humans, is 3.5 times above safe levels in Tehran, an official with Tehran Air Quality Control Company has said.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Paintings by Kamelia Safai are currently on display in an exhibition entitled “Euphoria” at Shalman Gallery.

Tehran to bring digital marketing into focus on World Tourism Day

TEHRAN – Tehran province’s tourism department is set to put digital marketing on the spotlight during the World Tourism Day (WTD), which is annually marked on September 27.

Land subsidence a dire threat to Tehran

TEHRAN — Depletion of groundwater resources and pumping water excessively out of the ground at a faster rate that is replenished over the long-term have led to land subsidence and constitute a serious threat to Tehran.

Tehran sues terrorist-embracing UK-based channel

TEHRAN – Iran has filed a lawsuit against the UK-based TV channel “Iran International” over the network’s support for a terrorist group involved in a Saturday attack on a military parade in Ahvaz.

Iranian Artists Forum to host Australian film festival 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran will be hosting a festival of films from Australia during October.

Tehran to host regional security meeting

TEHRAN – The first meeting among regional countries’ national security officials and consultants is scheduled to be held in Tehran on Wednesday, ISNA reported.

Countries denounce terrorist attack in Ahvaz

TEHRAN – A number of countries have denounced or offered condolences over a terrorist attack which on Saturday targeted military personnel and civilians in Ahvaz, southwest Iran. 

Car use increases by 40% in h2 in Tehran: deputy mayor

TEHRAN — Car use surges in the second half of the year by 40 percent in the capital, Mohsen Pourseyyed Aqaei, deputy mayor of Tehran for traffic and transport affairs, has said.

Saudi Arabia was involved in embassy attack: Amir Abdollahian

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the parliament speaker, has said that Iran’s Foreign Ministry has documents which reveal that Saudi Arabia was involved in attacks on its diplomatic missions in Tehran and Mashhad.

Glassware makes one-fourth of Tehran handicraft exports

TEHRAN – Glassware accounts for almost one-fourth of handicrafts exports from Tehran province, a local tourism official has said.

‘Tehran, Seoul to boost ties despite U.S. pressure’

TEHRAN – In a Saturday meeting, Asadollah Abbasi, the president of Iran-South Korea parliamentary friendship group, and Kang Seok-ho, a senior member of the South Korean National Assembly, agreed that bilateral relations must not be affected by U.S. pressure.

Tehran, Kabul explore ways to deepen ties 

TEHRAN – At a meeting between Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul on Thursday, Tehran and Kabul pledged to deepen ties in various arenas including water sharing. 

Zarif said says “oil and banks” are the litmus test for keeping the nuclear deal alive. 

Tehran says will boost enrichment if EU acts passively

TEHRAN – Tehran says it could increase uranium enrichment if the European Union continues to act passively in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.