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Battling the Bulge in Iran: Obesity Warning

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Around 48% of people in Iran between the ages 15 and 64 have a BMI (Body Mass Index) over 25, which means roughly a little less than half of the country’s adolescent and adult population is overweight or obese.
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Tehran to Host Centre for Satire

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The Tehran Municipality have recently opened a centre for satire to brighten up the face of the megacity.
Industry

World’s Best Turquoise Extracted by Villagers: Dynamite, Cancer, and Money!

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“The people of this village make huge money by extracting turquoise.” This is what many people in Nishapur say about the residents of Ma’dan village, who have leased the turquoise mine from the government for a 25-year period, and are extracting the precious stone themselves.
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Initiative to Help Street Children

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In a philanthropic gesture, local musician Pouriya Heydari has initiated a project to help alleviate the plight of child street workers.
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“Women to Make Up 45% of Labour Market in Iran by 2026”

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Within the next ten years, about 45% of the Iranian labour market will be in the hands of women, Moslem Khani, an advisor to the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare said on Monday June 13.
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Returning to Their Roots – Deserted Villages See Revival

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Deserted villages are slowly seeing rejuvenation in north-western Ardebil Province thanks to the growing number of people moving back to their birthplaces after experiencing “city life beset with problems.”
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Golrizan Ceremony, a Longstanding Iranian Charity Tradition

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Several athletes and artists, including Shahab Hosseini who recently won an award at Cannes, as well as the Vice-President for Women Affairs Shahindokht Mowlaverdi, took part in a major charity appeal event in Tehran.
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Leader Makes Donation to Charity Appeal to Free Prisoners

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei made a substantial donation to a charity organization that collects money for the release of needy inmates who have committed crimes without intent.
Iran in Pictures

Iranian Women Prepare Gushfil in Ramadan

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Gushfil is a traditional sweet pastry often cooked during Ramadan across different cities of Iran. In these photos, women in Arak, Markazi province, prepare...
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No More Paper Tickets for Museums?

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In a move to gradually introduce electronic tickets to replace the traditional paper version for museums, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has temporarily stopped printing tickets until the remaining ones are sold.
Law

Education and Economics Delaying Marriage

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Iranian men and women are marrying later than ever before. Data from the National Organization for Civil Registration (NOCR) shows that women are now getting married at 27.2 years and men at 31 years, on average. This is a large increase on previous figures, which were 23.8 for women and 28.5 for men.
Iran in Pictures

Charity Iftar Food Festival in Arak

Golrokh Askarieh -
The first charity festival celebrating Iftar [the breaking of the daily fast] in Ramadan was held on Thursday June 9. The event was held at Mafakher Museum to benefit MS patients in Arak, Markazi province.
Tourism

Qeshm Island’s Allure Marred by Shortcomings

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Qeshm Island is blessed with unique geological phenomenons, historical sites and local costumes- however the shortcomings decelerate its development.
Iran in Pictures

Scenes of Daily Life in Golestan

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As part of an ongoing series, Mehr presents a look at the everyday lives of ordinary Iranians across the country. This week, the camera...
Government

Rouhani to Orphans in Ramadan: Iran’s Future Is Promising

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President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday June 7 that he hopes for a better future and for the development of the country in the present year (Iranian calendar), which looks more promising than in the previous year.
Selected

‘Iran Can Be Main Regional Centre for Sustainable Development’

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Ban Ki-moon's special advisor on sustainable development goals (SDGs) hailed Iran’s active role in the process of negotiations on SDGs and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Religion

Muslims Start Observing Fasting Month of Ramadan

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Muslim nations around the world have started observing the rituals of the holy month of Ramadan, during which adult people fast from dawn to dusk.
Healthcare

Health Ministry Pledges to Build 131 Cancer Diagnostic Centres Nationwide

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iran’s Health Ministry is committed to building 131 cancer diagnostic centres in 13 cities across the country, the ministry’s spokesman said.
Agriculture

Green and Fertile Golestan Province

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Golestan Province lies in the northeast of the country, and occupies a unique geographical location, where the Alborz Mountains reach down to the coast of the Caspian Sea.
Crisis

‘Car-Free Tuesdays’ Gains Momentum in Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
The campaign for car-free Tuesdays, which is gaining momentum across Iran, originated last November in Arak, a city overburdened by too many pollutant industries.
Custom

The Nomads of Arasbaran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Arasbaran, a beautiful region of East Azerbaijan province, is seasonally home to about 23,500 nomads. They have preserved their traditional lifestyles, moving from one place to another in different seasons. In summer, they graze their livestock in the heights of the Arasbaran hills, moving down to the banks of the Aras River in winter.
Healthcare

World No Tobacco Day Ceremony Held in Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A ceremony on World No Tobacco Day began on Monday May 31 at Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education.
Crisis

Drought in Eastern Iran

IFP Editorial Staff -
The following photos taken in Sistan and Baluchestan Province show four female villagers whose husbands have left their families and the drought-hit village in order to earn money in other cities.
Healthcare

Mental Health Emergency Centres Operational in 190 Cities

Golrokh Askarieh -
Social emergency centres have been established across 190 cities, said Habibollah Masoudi-Farid, the deputy head of the State Welfare Organization (SWO).
Handicrafts

Tehran Hosts International Handicrafts Exhibition

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The 26th National Exhibition and Fifth International Exhibition of Handicrafts took place from May 25-29 in Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Grand Prayer Complex (Mosalla). The...
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