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Nowadays, on the streets of Karbala and other holy cities in Iraq, cars can be seen having Iranian number plates.These cars have been allowed into Iraq following the signing of an official memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two neighboring countries.Now, Iranian drivers who want to visit holy places in …

13 universities and colleges from Australia, UK and Canada participated in the event which IDP has been running for many years around the region.Some top ranked universities were among the participating institutions including The University of New South Wales from Australia, and University of Westminster, Brunel University, and The University …

Esmael Azizian, 30, on an excursion to Kupich-e Olya village was injured after hitting a mine.Azizian was transferred to hospital. In spite of demining forces’ efforts, some people especially border guards in Kordestan border areas have so far been killed or injured due to mine blasts. 9376**1771 www.irna.ir

Iran with 35 and France with 17 films have presented the highest number of movies to the FIFF slated for April 21-28. Spain, Russia, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Turkey have taken part in the FIFF with six films; the US, China, Lithonia and Poland with four; Czech Republic with …

Sizdah Bedar, an ancient Iranian nature festival, is held on the 13th of Farvardin (first month in Iranian calendar) and marks the end of the Persian New Year (Norouz) celebrations.The occasion has deep roots in the Iranian history. The festivities include picnicking outdoors in the parks or the countryside.Although picnicking …

An 'Appreciation Plaque' was given to the governor general by Vice-President and Head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (CHHTO) Zahra Ahmadipour.The workshop was held in historical site of Bisotoon, Kermanshah province, in September 2016 with instructors from Germany and Spain for directors of world heritage bases.1391**1771 www.irna.ir

Iran's Ambassador to Norway Mohammad Hassan Habibollahzadeh and Norwegian Minister of Climate and the Environment Vidar Helgesen discussed ways to enhance environmental relations between Tehran and Oslo both on bilateral and international levels.Helgesen said that as energy-rich countries, Iran and Norway can share their experiences to decrease the pollution caused …

The MoU was signed between the heads of the two countries’ standard organizations at the presence of President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday. According to the MoU signed between Head of Iran’s Standard Organization Nayereh Pirouzbakht and Head of the Russian Federal Service …

During the ceremony where many member-states’ ambassadors and representatives were present, the Iranian ambassador, responsible for coordination for Norouz registration in the World List of Intangible Heritage, presented a report for setting Jalali Calender in year 1078 AC by scientific efforts and works of great mathematicians and scientists like Omar …

Salehi Amiri made the remarks in a meeting with Algerian Minister of Culture Azzedin Maihoubi on Monday night in Algiers.'Iran attaches importance to broadening relations and cooperation with Algeria among Arab countries,' he said. The Islamic Republic of Iran is to spare no efforts to broaden cooperation with Algeria in …