Customs Incentive to Support Hotel Industry

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration has agreed to reduce tariffs for the import of hotel equipment to support the country’s hotel and tourism industry.

S Korea to Up Iran’s Ultra-Light Crude Oil Imports

South Korea is expected to increase its imports of ultra-light oil from Iran by more than 50% in June, a report said.

No More Paper Tickets for Museums?

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.

Education and Economics Delaying Marriage

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.

Iranian Researchers to Build DBS Electrode to Treat Addiction

Head of Cellular and Molecular Research Center at Iran University of Medical Sciences said a team of researchers are currently working on a project to build Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) electrodes for treating Parkinson’s disease and addictions.

Experts Urge Iran to Supply Market Heavy Crude Demand

A number of experts affiliated to the International and Commercial Department of the Petroleum Ministry urged supply of global market demand for heavy crude oil by Iran.

Iran’s Private Sector Steel Production Rising despite Global Decline

The Iranian private sector steel industry is experiencing a boom contrary to international downturn, a report said.

The Turkoman Horse

The Turkmen or Turkoman horse, the most beautiful horse native to Iran, is bred in Turkmen Sahra region, in the northeast of Iran near...

Azerbaijan to Give Iran Loan for Railroad Project

An Iranian deputy minister unveiled plans for getting a $500m loan from the Republic of Azerbaijan to construct a railroad in the northern part of the country that will later be connected to Azerbaijan’s railroad network.

Paralympian Swimmers Collect 18 Medals at IDM 2016

Iranian Paralympian swimmers have picked up eighteen medals, among them five gold, at the Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaften (IDM) 2016 in Germany.

Iranian FM to Brief New Parliament on JCPOA Implementation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif plans to attend the 10th Parliament on Sunday for the first time and brief the newly-elected lawmakers on the process of implementing the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers (also known as the JCPOA).

Banks Ordered to Allocate 10% of Loans to SMEs

The Central Bank of Iran has ordered banks and credit institutions to allocate a minimum of 10% of their loans to small and medium-sized businesses in a move to help create jobs and boost the beleaguered production sector.

Iran Calls for UN Peacekeeping Operations to Protect Civilians

Iran’s permanent representative to the UN addressed the high-level open debate on protecting civilians in the context of peacekeeping operations.

Economic Situation Improving, Araqchi Says

Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday June 9 that the economic situation in Iran has been improving since the nuclear deal – officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – went into force.

Rezaei: Ban Ki-moon’s Remarks Confirm UN Bows to Money, Force, Deception

Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council (EC) Mohsen Rezaei stated that UN Chief Ban Ki-moon's confession that the global body has bowed to Saudi pressures to omit the country's name from the child killers list showed that the world body can easily be bought and coaxed.

French Speaker: Tehran Vital for Regional Peace

French Parliament Speaker Claude Bartolone said that without Iran's engagement, West Asia will not see lasting peace.

Iranian Singer Habib Mohebian Passes Away

Iranian vocalist Habib Mohebian, popularly known as Habib, died on Friday June 10 at the age of 63.

Fars Province Sold $40m Handicrafts Last Year

Yadollah Rahmani, an official from the Fars governorate general for the coordination of economic affairs and resource development, said that according to official Custom House statistics, the province has exported $40m of handicrafts and hand woven carpets in the past year 1394 (March 2015-16).

Iran to End Domestic AIDS Epidemic By 2030

Iran’s representative to the UN said on June 10 that the Islamic Republic has adopted a national strategy designed to end its AIDS epidemic by 2030.

Iran, Russia and Syria to Use Diplomacy to End Bloodshed

Iran’s SNSC Secretary said that with further military cooperation between Iran, Russia and Syria against terrorism, the three countries can also activate their political capabilities to achieve a comprehensive strategy to stop war and bloodshed.

Iran’s Kaffashian among FIFA Council Nominees

Vice-president of Iran Football Federation Ali Kaffashian is among the nominees for the three additional places available to Asia on the new FIFA Council.

Caspian Sea Meeting Wraps Up Meeting in Moscow

The 45th meeting of the special working group of the Caspian Sea concluded in Russia’s capital of Moscow on June 10 with a communiqué.

Iran Bank Joins Euro Payment System

Iran says one of its London-based banks has joined the euro payment system, in what could be another breakthrough for the country to remove technical hurdles created as a result of multiple years of sanctions.

Iranian DM Pledges Continued Advisory Support for Syria

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan reiterated the Islamic Republic’s determination to provide advisory support for Syria in the fight against terrorist groups in the Arab country.

Iran warns nationals in Turkey to stay away from public places

Iran has issued a security warning to its citizens in Turkey, calling on them to stay away from crowded places in the country, which has witnessed a rise in terrorist bomb attacks in recent months.

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