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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!
Iranian Researchers Gain Access to ALBA Facilities
Iranian government has prepared the ground for Iranian researchers and experimentalists to use the facilities of Spain’s ALBA Synchrotron, particularly its synchrotron [accelerator].
Iran May Send Pilgrims to This Year’s Hajj: FM Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the country may send nationals to Saudi Arabia to participate in the Hajj rituals this year.
Iran’s Persepolis Defeated by Qatar’s Al Rayyan in ACL
Iranian professional football club Persepolis suffered a 3-1 defeat to Al Rayyan of Qatar in the 2017 AFC Champions League on Tuesday.
Plaza Opened in Heart of Square in Central Tehran
In a ceremony attended by Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the plaza of Valiasr Square was unveiled. The square is one of the major...
Islamic Virtual Network Needed to Counter West’s Cyber Colonialism
An Iranian academic underlined the need for a virtual network for Muslims as a countermeasure against the cyber colonialism of the West.
Iranians Running ‘No to Road Accidents’ Campaign
Under a campaign titled ‘No to Road Accidents’, Iranian people are coming together to reduce the high number of road accidents ahead of Nowruz holidays.
Iranian People Warned against Use of Dangerous Firecrackers
Head coach of a popular Iranian football club has advised people to take necessary precautions on Chaharshanbeh Soori, a fire festival held on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Iranian calendar year, and do their best have a good time instead of endangering their lives.
Iran’s Population Increases to Nearly 80m: National Census
The findings of the recent National Population and Housing Census show Iran's population is over 79.92 million, which is about 4.77 million more compared to the previous figure registered by the census conducted in the Iranian year 1390
Iranian Charity Brings Smile to Faces of Immigrant Family
An Iranian charitable NGO provides help for a disadvantaged Pakistani immigrant family residing in southern Tehran.
Iranian Filmmaker Wins Best Director Award in Canada
Iranian filmmaker Narges Abyar was selected as the best director at the 12th Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWIFF).
Top EU Court Allows Employers to Ban Muslim Headscarf
The European Union’s top court ruled that EU companies have the right to ban employees from wearing religious or political symbols, such as the Islamic headscarf.
Iranian Teams Defeat Uzbek Rivals in AFC Champions League
Iranian professional football clubs Esteghlal Tehran and Zob Ahan Esfahan beat their rivals from Uzbekistan on Monday in the latest round of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League
The Only Ski Resort in Semi-Dry Eastern Iran
While most ski resorts in Iran are located in northern and western parts, the mostly dry and semi-dry provinces in the east are also home to one ski resort.
Working Women in Iran Can Receive Paid Leave for Adopting Kids
working women who adopt children under the age of three are now entitled to 84 days of paid leave, the Ministry of Labor, Cooperatives and Social Welfare said in a new directive.
Radical Kuwaiti Sheikh Says Photoshop Forbidden
A Wahhabi Kuwaiti sheikh claimed that using Photoshop or any photo editor is forbidden because it goes against Allah!
189% Increase in Employment of Iranian Women in Executive Jobs
Iran’s minister of labour says the number of Iranian women employed in executive positions shows a huge growth compared with three years ago.
Iran Claims Title in AFC Soccer Beach Championship
Iran managed to defeat the UAE in the final match and win the first place at the AFC Soccer Beach Championship 2017 in Malaysia.
Iran Books Place in 2017 Beach Soccer World Cup in Bahamas
Iran defeated Japan 8-6 to book a place in the AFC Beach Soccer Championship 2017 final match.
Religious Minorities Can Improve Iran’s Global Image: Minister
Iran's Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alawi emphasized the constructive role that leaders of religious minorities living in Iran can play in their interaction in the country's society and letting the world know about the realities on the ground in Iran.
70 Foreign Envoys Plant Trees near Tehran (+Photos)
Foreign ambassadors and diplomats in Iran were invited by the Mayor of Tehran to take part in Iran’s National Arbour Day ceremony by planting tree saplings.
Man United Describes Iranian Striker as Rostov’s Star Player
Manchester United site has warned the Red Devils of Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun’s threat.
Visiting Iran’s Beauties Changes German Engineer’s Life
After visiting Iran as a way to relieve the sorrow of his wife’s death, a German engineer left his prestigious job to be a full-time traveller.
Iran’s Leader Urges Gov’t to Stop Importing Fruits
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, highlighted the great quality of Iranian fruits and called on officials to stop importing fruits unless in very necessary cases.
Iran Traditional Taxi Industry to Launch Ride-Hailing App
Tehran’s Taxi Organization will launch its own app in the near future in an attempt to claim back its market share from local ride-hailing applications Snapp and TAP30, the head of the organization announced.
Iran’s Disadvantaged Areas Say Hello to Cinema
Based on an ongoing plan in Iran named ‘Hello Cinema’, people in underdeveloped regions can watch films in mobile movie theatres taken to their towns and villages.