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Foreign investors interested in Iranian market

The head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines has said that foreign investors show much interest in Iranian market, citing a growing number of business delegations visiting the country.

80% of Iran capital punishments for drug offences to go away

Based on Islamic and national laws, those involved in large-scale transfer and trafficking of drugs are sentenced to death by Iranian courts.

Free museum admission for students

Museums in Tehran province offer free admission to students to mark the national Student Day.

Iran hosts Nelson Mandela poster exhibition

An exhibition entitled 'Nelson Mandela, Bird of Liberty' is being held at the Iran Artists Forum to commemorate the first anniversary of Mandela’s death.

Central Bank chief expounds on new banking corruption case

The corruption occurred between 2006 and 2012. However, officials learned about it in 2013.

Reopening of British embassy; a game of ifs and buts

An Iranian MP says that the British embassy is likely to reopen by March 2015 amid ifs and buts surrounding the shaky relations between Tehran and London.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 26 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Another Asiatic cheetah sighted in Yazd

The number of Asiatic cheetahs in Iran is projected to stand at 70.

Artworks by Adel Younesi on display in Paris: “Eternal Feast”

The ‘Eternal Feast’ exhibition in Paris displays a selection of over 20 paintings by Iranian artist Adel Younesi.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

London, Rome, Tehran, Amsterdam to go to Europe

London, Rome, Tehran, Amsterdam, a joint production of Iran and the Netherlands which is on stage in Iran, will have performances in Europe in 2015.

Norwegian investors willing to invest in Iran

“Norwegian investors would welcome to participate in Iran’s economic projects,” said Norwegian Ambassador Norheim.

Persian language course begins in North Ossetia University

Interest in the Persian Language in the Caucasus region, especially in North Ossetia Republic, is growing.

US anti-ISIL fight political stunt: Iran’s Majlis speaker

“Iran has carried out no airstrikes either directly or in collaboration with others [against ISIL] because it regards this course [of action] as wrong,” said the parliament speaker.

British MP acknowledges Iran’s key role in counter-terrorism

Richard Ottaway, a British lawmaker, has underlined that Iran is a big regional player, saying that Iran is key in the fight against ISIL terrorists.

Tehran hosts exhibition of Brazilian photographer

“One of my aims is to display the natural beauty of Brazil to its people,” said the Brazilian photographer whose photos have been put on display in Tehran.

Iranian programmers develop an app to help tune Iranian instruments

Iranian programmers have developed a tuning application – Kook Yar – for six musical instruments.

Cotton picking season in Iran in photos

It is time for Iranian farmers to get to the white fields and pick the newly-grown cotton.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

OIC ministers call for closer media cooperation

Information and communication ministers from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation have emphasized the necessity for closer media cooperation among OIC member states to show the true image of Islam.

Six thousand Americans seeking trip to Iran

Six thousand Americans are seeking to make a trip to Iran by the Golden Eagle Danube Express in 2015, the Golden Eagle Company's manager said.

Iran eager to broaden ties with neighbors

The Iranian president says that development of ties with neighbors is a top priority of Iran’s foreign policy, adding Tehran is keen to have expanded relations with Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.

Iran summons Yemen chargé d’affaires over bomb attack

The Yemeni chargé d'affaires in Tehran has been summoned to Iran's Foreign Ministry following a car bomb attack which targeted the residence of the Iranian ambassador to Sana’a.

Day of People with Disability in the eyes of people with no disability

Iranian dailies mark the International Day of People with Disability.

Heated debate over an Iranian musician’s failure to accept prestigious French award rages

Ali Moalem has taken a swipe at Mohammad-Reza Shajarian; Hossein Alizadeh’s refusal to accept a French prize still triggers debate.