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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 1

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 26 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Selected

Rostami Wins Gold with New World Record

Golrokh Askarieh -
Kianoush Rostami , an Iranian weightlifter at the 85kg category, managed to set a new world record to win the title at the 1st International Fajr Cup Weightlifting Championships in Tehran.
Economy

Economic Agreements Worth $1.2bn Signed with Finland and Poland

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran has struck a number of economic agreements worth some $1.2bn during an Iranian delegation’s trip to Poland and Finland, says an official.
Food

Iranian Chef Wins Second Gourmand World Cookbook Award

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For the second time, Iranian author Samira Jannatdoust (Paniz) won the prize for the best dessert and pastry cookbook at the 2016 Gourmand World Cookbook Award.
Government

Rouhani’s Brother Appears in Public to End Rumours of His Arrest

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Hossein Fereydoun, the brother and special aide of President Hassan Rouhani, was absent for a couple of weeks from the president’s meetings and visits. Certain media had been covering rumours of his arrest, but he finally joined his brother on an official visit, putting an end to speculation.
Literature

Paintings Inspired by Persian Carpets on Show in Tehran

Golrokh Askarieh -
A new exhibition of paintings, inspired by the wonderful motifs and attractive colours of Persian carpets, has opened at Tehran’s Etemad Gallery.
Sport

France Again Eases Past Iran in Rio Volleyball Qualifiers

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France defeated Iran in straight sets (25-20, 25-18, 25-22) at the Men’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Tuesday May 31.
Parliament

7 Conservatives, 5 Reformists in Final Formation of Parliament’s Governing Board

Golrokh Askarieh -
The 12-member governing board of the Iranian Parliament was put to a vote on Tuesday May 31, and the seats were almost split between two main factions, the reformists and the conservatives. What follows is IFP’s translation of IRNA’s coverage of the elections, with additional details from official Parliament news agency ICANA.
Europe

German Carmakers Resume Cooperation with Iran: Minister

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh, who is in Berlin, said major German automakers have determined to resume their activities and investment in Iran’s market.
IFP Exclusive

Iran’s Nuclear Abilities Not to Be Compared with Those of Advanced Countries

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Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Chief Ali Akbar Salehi stressed that Tehran’s nuclear industry has yet to reach a commercial level, but even its current status surprises other countries.
Europe

Polish Civilization’s Historical Ties with Iran

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Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski hailed Iran’s historical importance for Poland, and underscored that Tehran is an important political and economic partner for the European country, “an important state in an important region.”
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 31

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
IFP Exclusive

2016 Hajj Pilgrimage Cancelled for Iranians

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The cancellation of the Hajj pilgrimage for Iranians this year was a big story across Iranian media on Monday May 30. Most headlines put the blame on Saudi Arabia, while only one of them blamed the protesters who attacked the Saudi embassy and increased bilateral diplomatic tension.
Parliament

Ali Larijani Confirmed as Iran Parliament’s Speaker

Golrokh Askarieh -
The long-serving speaker of the Iranian parliament, Ali Larijani, was chosen once again by the MPs as the speaker of the 10th Parliament on Tuesday May 31.
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.
Theatre

Behrouz Gharibpour’s Next Puppet Show Based on Omar Khayyam

Golrokh Askarieh -
The director of the Aran Puppet Theatre Group, Behruz Gharibpur, has focused on the life story of the Persian mathematician, astronomer and poet Omar Khayyam (1048-1131) in his operatic puppet show, which is scheduled to be performed in Tehran in the near future.
IFP Exclusive

Evin Prison to Become A Public Park: Mayor of Tehran

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Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced on Monday, May 30, that Evin Prison, internationally known for having held political prisoners, will be shut down and turned into a public park in the near future.
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.
Agriculture

Rouhani: Iran a Land of Brotherhood and Unity among Ethnic Groups

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian President Rouhani said Iranians from all religions, sects and races are branches of one tree, called Islamic Iran.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 30

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 30 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Economy

VP Says Iran Will Guarantee Foreign Investments

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Vice President for Executive Affairs Mohammad Shariatmadari said the Iranian government will offer guarantees for foreign investment, despite existing problems.
Europe

London Branch of Melli Bank Reopens

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Melli Bank London, Plc. has obtained an operating licence from UK banking regulators, and is ready to provide services in the European Union, said its CEO, Ghulam Hossein Asgharzadeh Zaferani, on Saturday May 28.
Religion

World Islamic Forum Urges Increased Unity among Muslim States

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The World Islamic Forum concluded its 7th summit in the Iranian city of Yazd by issuing a statement in which member states were called on to enhance their solidarity and cooperation, particularly against such phenomena as Islamophobia, extremism, and terrorism. Text translated by IFP from Mehrtalabane Yazd.
Europe

Iranian and Polish FMs Sign Political Cooperation MoU

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Polish counterpart Witold Waszczykowski discussed a range of issues at a meeting in Warsaw, and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on periodic political consultation between the two countries.
Security

Police: Government Website Hackers Traced to Arab States

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s Cyber Police Chief General Kamal Hadianfar said a recent cyber-attack against a government website has been traced back to IP addresses in three Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia.
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