The launch of the telegram channel follows a call by IRNA Managing-Director Mohammad Khoddadi for more active presence in the social networks.From now on, anyone interested in what’s going on across Iran and the entire world can follow us on https://telegram.me/irna_englishIRNA English also plans to launch its Twitter page in …
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Darugheh House in Mashad wins UNESCO conservation award
A total of 13 winning projects from six countries: Australia, China, India, Iran, Japan and Pakistan, have been recognized in this year’s Heritage Awards. A panel of international conservation experts met in Bangkok to review the 40 Heritage Awards entries, including 34 in the Conservation category and six for New …
Read More »Iran to host 300 professional tour leaders from across globe
Talking to reporters Sunday night, member of Iran Federation of Tourist Guides Associations Oveis Kiyani said the international tour leaders will travel to Iran to participate in the “17th WFTGA Convention: Iran.”He encouraged officials working in all relevant areas like construction and administrative sectors to get involved in preparations programs …
Read More »Mild quake jolts East Azerbaijan province
According to geophysics institute of Tehran University, the quake occurred at 01:14 hours local time (20:44 GMT) and its altitude was 37.87 degrees and longitude 47.12 degrees and the depth of four kilometers underground.No damage or casualties have been reported yet.9060**1771 www.irna.ir
Read More »Iran, Russia discuss promotion of scientific, cultural ties
During the meeting, Maleki admired active presence of Russia in Tehran International Book Fair and in the meantime presence of Iranian publishers in the Moscow International Book Fair.He also referred to exchanging cultural delegations and holding commemoration ceremonies for the two countries’ distinguished figures and said that these events show …
Read More »Rouhani's special advisor in Mazandaran to visit storm-stricken areas
Fereydoun is to attend a meeting being held in Qaemshahr by the crisis management headquarters in the town.Early on Friday (Sept 2), a severe storm battered two cities of Qaemshahr and Amol in Mazandaran.One has been killed due to the storm according to head of the Crisis Management Headquarters of …
Read More »Sec. General of Asian Rugby Confederation arrives in Tehran
They met with head of sport association federation of Iran Mohammad Alipour and Head of Iran's Rugby Association Hassan Mirza-Aqabeik.The two officials also attended international refereeing and coaching class in Tehran.The two Rugby officials are to depart Tehran on Saturday morning.1391**1420 www.irna.ir
Read More »Head of ICRO confers with ex-president of Tanzania
In the meeting, the two sides underlined undeniable necessity of Islamic world unity to confront with enemies.The two sides also discussed joint stances of Iran and Tanzania.Turkman said, 'When you were president of Tanzania, you built close relations between Iran and Tanzania and now those friendly ties still exist.'He said …
Read More »Iran, Tanzania have old, deep cultural cooperation
He made the remark in meeting with Minister of Culture of Tanzania Nape Moses Nnauye in Dar Es Salaam on Friday.Turkman said that there are plenty of cultural commonalties between the two countries, which could be appropriate ground for development and growth of cultural cooperation which would increase all-out interactions …
Read More »Official: Iranians residing in 5 Asian states to benefit from social security services
Judaki said the services will cover also Iranians in the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Britain, Australia, Sweden, Russia and several other countries soon.He added that the US, Canada and the UAE have the largest number of Iranian residing there, so considering the figures, citizens' affairs department by planning, drawing …
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