Iran
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Kaferin gorge
Illam province situated in the west of Iran is home to awe-inspiring natural wonders; This province is well-known due to its untouched nature.
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Vice chairman of the standing committee of the Shanghai People's congress:
Iran, china share a common historical background
"The historical and cultural ties between Iran and China have been around since early times and the intention of the two countries has been to maintain the communication till today," vice chairman of the standing committee of the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress, Soong Ching-ling, said.
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Int'l Children filmfest announces call for entries to register Iranian, foreign correspondents
The 32nd International Film Festival for Children and Youth has announced call for registering the Iranian and foreign official mass media's representatives in Iran to cover the event in central Province of Isfahan.
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UNICEF Special Award for Best Iranian Film in Int'l Children's Filmfest
As per an agreement inked between Iran Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and the United Nations Children's Fund, originally known as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund's (UNICEF) office in Iran, this global organization will participate in 32nd International Film Festival for Children and Youth.
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Quake Hits Khuzestan in Southwest Iran
Iran's seismology center reports a 5.7 magnitude earthquake that has hit a town, 36 km from Haftkel in Khuzestan province causing structural damage.
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Ancient Persian Game
Polo is an ancient Persian game played on horseback between two teams of four players in an outdoor grass field.
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First Iranian Female Miner Talks of Her Adventure
Mahnaz Mirzaee is the first Iranian woman miner and has been promoted to the position of the mine chief after 14 years now.
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Huge Water Bill Leads to Discovery of Cave in Central Iran
A utility bill has led to the discovery of a cave in a village close to the city of Kashan in Isfahan province, central Iran.
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APA Standing Committee meeting on political affairs holds in Isfahan
The standing committee on political affairs of Asian Parliamentary Assembly was held on Wednesday June 26 in Isfahan Province of Iran with 17 delegates of the Parliaments of Asian countries in attendance.
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Isfahan to battle desertification
Desertification is a global issue that should be addressed by responsible organizations in Iran, particularly in Isfahan.
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Rescue local dolls from oblivion!
"Local dolls are part of Iran's national culture," the Director General of Isfahan's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism organization said.
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Hafezieh; diamond of Shiraz
There is no way for Iranian people to hear the name of Shiraz and don’t immediately think about Hafiz. Khajeh Shamseddin Mohammad Hafez-e Shirazi, titled by Lesan-ol-Qeib, is well known due to his wonderful sonnets. The tomb of Hafiz, the great Iranian poet, is one of the most visited sites in Shiraz.
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Mysterious Castle at Heart of Jungle
Rudkhan Castle is a brick and medieval fortress located right in the heart of a forest on the top of the small mountain, 25 km southwest of Fuman city and 50 km south of Rasht in Gilan province, Iran
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Alireza Tabesh appointed as secretary of 32nd International Film Festival for Children and Youth
Caretaker of Cinema Organization of Iran, Hossein Entezami, in a decree appointed Alireza Tabesh as secretary of 32nd International Film Festival for Children and Youth.
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Iran’s Only Female Magician Shining among 2,000 Male Conjurers
The 32-year-old Sayeh Rahmati is the only woman conjurer in Iran at the moment. What has made her even more special is that she deliberately reveals her tricks in order to counter superstition.
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Isfahan to take bridle of landfill leachate
"Considering the organic pollution of leachate from domestic waste landfills which is hundred times more than home sewage, managing this dangerous liquid has been put on the agenda in order to prevent penetration into underground water resources and soil," the head of waste management organization of Isfahan municipality said.
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Welcome, Ramadan
Today is the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Iran; Muslims around the world mark the first day of Ramadan by sighting of the crescent moon with the naked eye.
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Horrific blaze in Alborz tunnel caused 3 deaths
A horrific blaze in Alborz tunnel on Tehran- Shomal freeway, linking the Iranian capital to the north of the country, have the tunnel collapsed, killing at least three constructions workers and injuring others.
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world's largest water cave in Iran
Ali Sadr cave which is the world's largest water cave, sometimes called Ali Saad (meaning dam) or Ali Saard (meaning cold); It is located about 100 kilometers north of Hamedan, in a village with the same name.
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Sanandaj Jame Mosque
Sanandaj is known as the city of mosques; if you travel to the city, you see so many minarets that, from afar, Sanandaj looks like mosques land.
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Sri Lanka in blood
The explosions in Sri Lankan, targeted worshippers and tourists in churches and hotels across the country, killed 290 people on Easter Sunday.
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Devastating Floods Reinforced Shiite-Sunni Unity in Iran
A Sunni clergyman says the devastating floods that hit much of Iran recently was also a blessing as it strengthened unity between Shiites and Sunnis.
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Pol-e Dokhtar seeking life after flood
Iran (IMNA) - Receding flood waters in Pol-e Dokhtar have left people exposed to a muddy disaster which is going to be a daunting task for relief teams to clean up the town. Hundreds of Pol-e Dokhtar residents are starting to return to their flood-ravaged homes in search of the remained belonging.
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Isfahan main hub of health tourism in Iran
"In line with the development in cultural and natural tourism fields, we are planning to develop health tourism in Isfahan as the province is the main hub of medical science in Iran," Fereydoun Allah Yari, Director General of Isfahan's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism organization, said.
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Iran, Norway to develop aqua industries
The heads of Iran and Iran and Norway Veterinary Organization announced bilateral readiness to enhance further cooperation between the two sides.
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Gonbad-e Qabus tower
Gonbad-e Qabus tower is a historical building that is located near the ruins of the ancient city of Jorjan in Golestan Province. This tower that attracts the eyes of any tourist from miles away, is a valuable monument left from the fourth Islamic century.
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Khaju bridge to go dark tonight for Earth Hour
Earth Hour, the world's greatest campaign to fight against the global climate change is back on Saturday March 30, 2019.
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Chickpea Cookies Popular Nowruz Cookies
Nowruz is an ancient Persian festival that marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the rebirth of nature; For many families, Nowruz means preparing special cookies like Chickpea.
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Isfahan to manage flood disaster
"Last night, flood events in Shahin-e-Shahr and Meymeh, Dehaghan, Shahreza, Semirom, Chadegan and Isfahan have been reported and luckily there has been no seriously injured casualties," Director General of Isfahan's Crisis Management Headquarter said.
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Flash floods take lives of at least 19 in Shiraz
Flash flooding has killed 18 people and around 105 injured in Iran’s southern Fars province, the official news agency, Irna, reported on Monday.