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All News about Iranian Society – All the social, environmental, community and lifestyle news from across Iran, including the life and times of the capital, Tehran. There’s so much more to Iran than politics!
Embryo Donation Centre Opened in Iran
Iran’s Avicenna Fertility Clinic has established an embryo bank to ensure the safety of embryo donation and accelerate the process to help infertile Iranian couples.
Iran, Belgium Sign MoUs in Health Sector
Iran and Belgium have signed a number of memoranda of understanding to expand Tehran-Brussels cooperation in health and medical equipment.
Iran to Modernize Medical Waste Treatment Using Belgian Technology
Iran’s Health Ministry has reached an agreement with a Belgian firm to modernize the process of healthcare waste disposal in Iranian hospitals.
Belgium Calls for Promotion of Health Cooperation with Iran
Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi and his Belgian counterpart Maggie Celine Louise De Block have discussed expansion of bilateral health ties in Brussels.
Qashqai People; Original Nomadic Pastoralists of Iran
Qashqai people live in Southern Iran. While most of these nomadic pastoralists are of Turkic origins, Lurs, Kurds and Arabs are also found between them.
At Least Five Killed after Heavy Storms Hit Central US
At least five people have lost their lives as a strong storm system that included a tornado pushed its way eastward through the central United States, leaving demolished homes, damaged vehicles and uprooted trees in its wake, according to American officials.
Iran’s Sabre Team Wins Silver Medal at World Cup
Iran men’s sabre team finished in second place at the World Cup Sabre de Wolodyjowski 2018 on Sunday.
Huge Blast Hits UK’s Leicester (+Video)
A huge fire broke out in two buildings after an explosion rocked the city of Leicester in the United Kingdom.
Mobile App to Let Iranians Buy Car Fuel Online
A new car fueling system has been launched in Iran based on which the car owners order fuel using a mobile application and receive it wherever they are.
Iran Opens Its First Smart Hospital
The first smart hospital of Iran has been opened in the city of Orumiyeh (also known as Urmia) in the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan.
ISESCO to Build Schools in Iran’s Quake-Hit Regions
The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) has pledged to fund the establishment of two primary schools in the quake-hit province of Kermanshah in western Iran, one for boys and another one for girls.
7,500 Addicted Babies Born in Iran Every Year
The latest studies have revealed that 7,500 babies are being born in Iran every year with addiction to illicit drugs.
Iran to Send Deep-Sea Divers to China to Excavate Sunken Oil Tanker
An Iranian lawmaker says the country is going to deploy a group of deep-sea divers to China to explore the Panama-registered Sanchi oil tanker, which caught fire and sank in East China Sea in mid-January.
ATR Delegation Visits Plane Crash Site in Iran
A French delegation from ATR, a Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer, has traveled to southwest Iran to examine reasons behind the crash of an ATR plane in Mount Dena that led to the deaths of all 65 people on board.
Snipers with Air Guns Deployed to Take on Tehran Rats (+Video)
Tehran Municipality is sending sniper squads equipped with night-vision air rifles to solve the capital city’s rodent problem, which seems to have grown to epic proportions as of late.
Iran’s ICT Ministry Launches Donation Campaign for Quake-Hit People
Iran's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched a campaign to help the survivors of the recent earthquake in the western province of Kermanshah ahead of the Persian New Year.
Thrilling Weekend at Qom Paragliding Site
A paragliding site in the holy city of Qom near the Iranian capital of Tehran hosts the sport enthusiasts.
Iranian Student Develops Device to Treat Diabetic Wounds
An Iranian university student has developed an apparatus named “Kerato-Removal” used to treat and heal diabetic wounds.
Iranian Women Claim First-Ever Title in Asian Handball Championship
Iran won the title of the 2018 West Asian Women's Handball Championship on Wednesday.
Four Iranian Firms Attend Tokyo Nanotech Exhibition
Four Iranian nanotechnology firms showcased their achievements in the seventeenth edition of the world’s largest nanotechnology exhibition held in Japan earlier this week.
Charity Market Held in Japan to Help Iran’s Quake-Hit People
A charity market has been held at the residence of Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Tokyo to help victims of earthquake in the province of Kermanshah in western Iran.
Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies Not Recognized in Iran: Central Bank
The Central Bank of Iran says it has never recognized bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as official currency within the boundaries of the Islamic Republic and conducts no transactions in them.
Dozens of Bodies Recovered from Plane Crash Site in Central Iran
The remnants of several victims of the recent plane crash have been recovered in mountains adjacent to the crash site near the peak of Dena Mountain, south of Isfahan.
Iran to Promote Use of Locally-Developed Messaging Apps
An Iranian minister has highlighted the necessity of using locally-developed messengers, setting rules for using the cyberspace and making operating systems for children’s mobile phones.
Iran Holds Vintage Car Rally
Iran’s Touring and Automobile Club has organized a vintage car rally between Tehran and Isfahan provinces with the aim of promoting safe driving culture and domestic tourism.