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78 Iranian handicrafts receive National Seal of Excellence

TEHRAN – The National Seal of Excellence has been granted to 78 high-quality works handcrafted by artisans of central Yazd province, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

Today 19:30

Police arrest armed illegal diggers in southwest Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian police have recently arrested two armed illegal excavators and antique smugglers in Andika, southwestern Khuzestan province, CHTN reported on Friday.

Today 19:00

Five cultural elements added to national heritage list

TEHRAN – A total of five cultural elements, which are practiced in North Khorasan, have recently been added to the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Today 18:52

Nuclear talks with Iran on right track for a final agreement: EU official

TEHRAN - The nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna are moving in the right direction and a final agreement may be within reach, a senior European Union official said on Friday.

Front cover of the Persian translation of Veronica Roth’s “Chosen Ones”.

Today 18:36

Veronica Roth’s “Chosen Ones” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – “Chosen Ones”, the first novel written for an adult audience by American writer Veronica Roth, has been published in Persian.

* Khak Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of sculptures by Mojtaba Ramzi.

Today 18:24

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Khak Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of sculptures by Mojtaba Ramzi.

Front cover of the Persian edition of “The Stories of the Truthful” (“Dastan-e Rastan”).

Today 18:20

Tokyo publisher working on Japanese translation of “The Stories of the Truthful”

TEHRAN – Tokyo-based nomadic culture center PAO Compound is working on the Japanese translation of “The Stories of the Truthful” (“Dastan-e Rastan”) by Martyr Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari.

A scene from “Launcher 5” co-directed by Puya Saeidi and Masud Sarami.

Today 18:17

“Launcher 5” tops at Iranian theater critics celebration

TEHRAN – “Launcher 5”, a play on a martial story, was named as best play on Thursday at the 20th Celebration of Iran Critics and Theatrical Writers Society.

Today 17:53

Biden’s first year in office at a glance

One year into his four-year term, U.S. President Joe Biden's public approval rating has fallen to the lowest level so far, as Americans appear to be exhausted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic toll it has taken on their livelihoods. That is according to a new Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll.

Today 17:36

Additional COVID-19 vaccines from Poland, Sweden to arrive

TEHRAN – Additional COVID-19 vaccines from Poland and Sweden are scheduled to arrive in the country over the following days to mark over 6.2 million vaccine doses for the country in total.

Today 17:36

Anti-smuggling plan confiscates goods worth $4m

TEHRAN – The 14th phase of the anti-smuggling national plan seized smuggled goods worth 1.1 trillion rials (nearly $4 million) across the country, police chief Mohammad Reza Moghimi, said on Friday.

Today 17:35

13,000 orphans supported by Iranian charities abroad

TEHRAN – Iranian charities abroad supported 13,000 needy orphans in various provinces during the first six months of the current [Iranian calendar] year (March 21- September 22, 2021), according to the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation.

Today 17:30

By Mohammad Mazhari

Cinematic history of America rooted in legacies of racialized violence: researcher

TEHRAN – A cinema researcher, who explores racism, class politics, internationalism in world literature, architecture, music, and global cinema, says that American cinema represents a racialized history of the country.

Today 17:03

Iran makes progress among talent-competitive countries

TEHRAN – Iran has ranked 100th in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2021, improving two steps compared to 2020.

Today 16:45

Castle, traditional ice storage in Tehran being restored

TEHRAN – A historical castle and a traditional Yakhchal (mudbrick ice storage) in the city of Ahmadabad-e Mostofi, Tehran province, have undergone some rehabilitation works, a local tourism official has announced.

Today 16:45

Historical mansion in Astarabad to turn into tourism complex

TEHRAN – The historical mansion of Fatemi in the historical texture of Gorgan, the capital of northern Golestan province, previously known as Astarabad, is planned to be turned into a tourism complex, a local tourism official has announced.

Today 16:15

Iran beat Uzbekistan at CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2022

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Uzbekistan 5-2 in their opening match of the CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2022.

Today 16:10

New round of restoration begins on Semnan’s Shah Abbasi caravanserai

TEHRAN – A new round of restoration work has been commenced on the Safavid era (1501-1736) Shah Abbasi caravanserai in the north-central province of Semnan, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

Today 15:23

Al Gharafa complete signing of Iran international Ezatolahi

TEHRAN – Iran international midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi joined Qatari football club Al Gharafa on loan from Danish football club Vejle Boldklub.

Today 15:15

China ships in 1.9m barrels of Iranian oil in December 2021: official data

TEHRAN - China shipped in 260,312 tons (1.9 million barrels) of Iranian crude oil in December 2021, according to data from the General Administration of Chinese Customs, Reuters reported.

Today 15:02

Tehran, Moscow eyeing $10b trade target

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday that the Islamic Republic and Russia have reached an agreement to boost the trade between the two countries up to $10 billion, IRNA reported.

Today 14:41

TSE’s main index down 4.3% in a week

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 55,000 points (4.3 percent) to 1.279 million in the past Iranian calendar week (ended on Friday).

Today 14:24

Shipping line established between Iran’s Chabahar Port, 2 Indian ports

TEHRAN – Deputy Head of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Jalil Eslami has said direct container shipping lines have been established between Iran’s southeastern port of Chabahar and two Western Indian ports of Nhava Sheva, and Kandla.

Today 14:24

Kenya welcomes Iranian investment in various sectors

TEHRAN – The Commercial Attaché of the Kenyan Embassy to Tehran has said his country welcomes Iranian companies’ investment in various sectors.

Today 13:04

ICCIMA head emphasizes constructive co-op between private sector, parliament

TEHRAN- The head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) emphasized the necessity of constructive cooperation and interaction between the private sector and Majlis (Iranian parliament).

2022/01/21