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A Different Place to Stay: Hotel Made of Garbage in Iranian Island

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Amin Davaee, the executive manager of a travel group, told Mehr News Agency that the garbage in Hormuz Island is planned to be collected in the first step, and be used for the construction of residential buildings.

“In fact we want to make a hotel using the garbage. The plan will be piloted within the next month in Hormuz Island,” he noted.

We are trying to persuade the islanders to help us in collecting the rubbish and transform it to constructs required for building an accommodation, Davaee said.

The next stage, he added, is to build a place of residence, which would help the passengers have a new choice for accommodation.

As Davaee says, their aim is to collect the Hormuz Island’s garbage and attract the attentions to its environment.

“Moreover, we believe this process can attract tourists to Hormuz Island and accommodate them in a different place of residence,” he added.

Hormuz Island is an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf. Located in the Strait of Hormuz, 5 miles off the Iranian coast, the island is part of Hormozgan Province.

The Island is considered a unique mineralogical reservoir, due to the incredible variety of rocks and minerals found in this small area, and a fine example of salt domes.

Elections, Chance to Raise People’s Hope: Iran’s First VP

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Emad Askarieh
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In an address to a ceremony held here in Tehran on Tuesday, Jahangiri referred to elections as an opportunity for fixing the country’s problems in political and management fields.

He also noted that votes provide an opportunity for raising people’s hope and trust in the Islamic Establishment.

“We should welcome people’s presence at the ballot boxes, and as the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said, everyone should take part in these elections. Even those who have problems with the Establishment should participate in the polls for Iran and for the national interests,” he added.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei last month called on Iranians from all walks of life with every political orientation to take part in the elections slated for February 26, describing people’s involvement in the voting process as a major factor in survival of the Islamic Revolution.

It is necessary for all eligible voters to cast their ballots in the elections for choosing members of the Assembly of Experts and the Parliament, Ayatollah Khamenei said at the time.

“We insist, like in the past, that everybody should go to the ballot box, even those who disapprove of the Establishment and the leadership, because the election belongs to the nation, to Iran and to the Islamic Republic Establishment,” Imam Khamenei stressed.

The Leader explained that elections contribute to the survival of the Revolution, because people’s vote will stymie the enemy’s plots.

Maximum turnout in the elections will strengthen the Islamic Establishment, guarantee constant provision of security, add to the Iranian nation’s credibility in the world, and boost the grandeur of the Islamic Republic in the eyes of enemies, Ayatollah Khamenei underscored.

The Assembly of Experts and parliamentary elections will be held simultaneously on Friday.

There are currently 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, known as Majlis, elected by direct vote of people in nationwide election for four years.

The Assembly of Experts is also a high-ranking body that elects and oversees the activities of the leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Members of the assembly are directly elected to office by people for an eight-year term. It holds biannual meetings to appoint a new chairman.

 

Zarif: People by their vote will insure success of diplomacy

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in an interview with Persian daily Iran has touched upon various topics. Commenting on the coming elections, Mr. Zarif while underlining the importance of massive participation of people in Parliamentary election said the country’s national sovereignty in international arena, depends on the number of the votes in the blot boxes.

The most important message sent by previous presidential election to the West and world powers was that sanctions can not separate the Iranian nation from the establishment and people by taking part in election and casting their votes will express their will  and views, said Mr. Zarif.

He went on saying that people’s vote in presidential election empowered us and now once again the vigilant presence of people will provide strong backing for diplomacy and massive turnout will boost our bargaining power.

He added that I should remind the fact that Iranian people do not need anybody from abroad to tell them to take part in the election because our people are very thoughtful, mature and vigilant and I have no doubt that they will take part in a glorious manner in Friday elections.

Mr. Zarif said such presence under the vey critical situation of the region is of great importance. The region is in great turmoil and Islamic Republic is the only country in this part of the world that with blessing of almighty God is enjoying tranquility and security and we should know that peace and security are not trivial achievements.

He said I am confident that people by their massive turnout in elections will provide the government of their country a chance to advance its foreign policy with dignity and firmly based of constructive interaction with outside world.

Iranians Hold Rally in Support of Animal Rights

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IFP Editorial Staff
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A number of Iranian citizens held a rally in Tehran to support the application of animal rights through legal channels.

The crowd gathered in front of the ِDepartment of Environment. ​

 

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Syrian Government Agrees to ‘Cessation of Hostilities’

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Emad Askarieh
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The Syrian government said it would work with Russia to define which groups and areas would be included in the cessation of hostilities plan which is due to take effect on Saturday.

Damuscus also warned that opposition groups cannot be allowed to use the ceasefire to strengthen their military positions and this would be regarded as a breach of the agreement.

Russia and America’s joint statement on a ceasefire on Monday would not have been issued unless the two countries had relatively clear indications that its terms would be accepted by the key plays including the Syrian government, the opposition forces sponsored by Saudi Arabia, and by Syrian Kurds, the Guardian reported.

The Syrian government stressed the importance of sealing the borders, halting foreign support to armed groups, and “preventing these organizations from strengthening their capabilities or changing their positions”, in order to avoid wrecking the agreement.

Assad believes Turkey has acted as a supply line for foreign militants supporting both the so-called moderate opposition and Daesh. Turkey has welcomed the ceasefire plan.

 

Iran, Azerbaijan Republic sign 11 MoUs

By
Fatemeh Askarieh
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The two sides signed documents for cooperation in various sectors, including transportation, electricity swap, health and medical sciences, oil, gas, and petrochemical, as well as customs, social and women affairs in Tehran’s Saadabad Palace.

The documents were signed for bilateral coopertion on preventing consequences of emergency states and Tehran-Baku cooperation for customs affairs and livestock health.

President Aliyev of Azerbaijan arrived in Tehran earlier on Tuesday heading a high-ranking delegation. He is visiting Iran upon an invitation by President Rouhani.

The visiting Azeri president was officially welcomed by his Iranian counterpart at the Cultural and Historical Complex of Saadabad in north of Tehran.

Upon arrival at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport, President Aliyev was warmly welcomed by Minister of Information and Communications Technology Mahmoud Vaezi.

Prior to his visit to Iran, President Aliyev said on Monday that his visit to Iran aims at bolstering relations between the two neighboring states.

He expressed hope that the visit would help broaden affinities between the two nations more than ever.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Newspaper front pages

Abrar:

  1. Threadbare poses against doctors
  2. Parliament Speaker: No whips needed in politics
  3. Clinton supports Palestinians’ right to have own country
  4. President stresses continuation of administration’s healthcare plan
  5. Chinese banks freeze North Korean accounts: Report
  6. US dismisses N. Korea’s call for peace
  7. Italian premier to visit Tehran in spring
  8. UN Warns of Nuclear Material Falling into Terrorist Hands

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Abrar Eqtesadi:

  1. Spain’s first post-sanctions petrochemical finance deal in Iran
  2. 200 foreign investors enter Iran’s capital market
  3. Iran proposes commencement of German joint oil parts production

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Afkar:

  1. US dismisses Pyongyang’s call for peace
  2. Iran endorses Syrian ceasefire

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Arman-e Emrouz:

  1. Rafsanjani: Calling lists British is an insult to nation’s intelligence
  2. Intelligence Minister: Stop calling others British [agents]
  3. Friday’s election is life and death for moderates: Activist

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Asrar:

  1. FM voices Iranian support for Syrian truce
  2. UK invites Iran’s youth football team
  3. Siemens to unblock equipment for Iran
  4. Spokesman: Adel al-Jubeir’s remarks are a joke

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Asia:

  1. US, UK investors in Tehran stock market
  2. Iranian firms offer stocks in Istanbul market
  3. 121 foreign, 311 Iranian expatriate experts heading to Tehran car conference

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Ebtekar:

  1. Ayatollah praises electoral “List of Hope”
  2. Real and virtual election campaigns
  3. Zarif skewers Saudis in EU parliament

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Ettela’at:

  1. Turkey says that Riyadh sending ground troops to Syria is unlikely
  2. World’s major automotive executives heading to Tehran

Tehran is to host the biggest international car-manufacturing meeting next week.

  1. Clerics urge people to have the highest turnout
  2. FM Zarif: Iran supports any measure to save Syria
  3. BBC: Saudi Coalition, Al-Qaeda fighting Ansarollah in Yemen
  4. Remains of 68 Sacred Defense martyrs return to Iran

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Etemad:

  1. Hashemi endorses “List of hope”
  2. Aref asks nation to vote for 30+16 list

The electoral list is comprised of moderate and reformist candidates for the February 26 elections.

  1. Reformists call on nation for maximum election turnout

“Everybody to the ballot boxes”

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Emtiaz:

  1. Tehran air still polluted; dust keeps blanketing Tehran
  2. 36,000 kids back to school
  3. EU, US firms line up to partner with Iran petrochemical projects
  4. Iran railway transit up 123%

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Iran:

  1. Presidential Advisor forbids candidates from distorting economic facts in election campaigns
  2. Iranian artists sign off on elections
  3. Iran, Siemens restore oil ties
  4. FM: High election turnout safeguards diplomatic victories

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Payam Zaman:

  1. Swift and LCs yet to open for Iranian banks
  2. German car-makers heading to Iran
  3. Iran crude oil refinery in Romania
  4. Iran shows strength in Asian Champions League
  5. Chief of Staff calls on candidates to adopt strategic approaches

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

 

Jomhouri Islami:

  1. Sheikh Al-Azhar: Shiites, Sunnis wings of Islam
  2. Turkey retreats from sending ground troops to Syria
  3. Iran’s internal issues no business of foreigners: Spokesman

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Javan:

  1. US, Russia truce initiative on the table for Iran
  2. Campaigns become 3D

Principalists, reformists and Ali Motahhari’s lists make the election campaigns three-dimensional in Iran.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Rah-e Mardom:

  1. Remembering the capture of Abdolmalek Rigi
  2. Leader’s view about the top candidates
  3. IRR200m virtual casinos [in Iran]

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

 

 

Resalat:

  1. Views of 8 candidates about major principalist coalition
  2. UN silence regarding Zeynabiyeh, Homs blasts

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Rooyesh Mellat:

  1. Spokesman calls on Riyadh to stop meddling with general consensus

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

Keyhan:

  1. Syrian army frees 31 villages in eastern Aleppo
  2. 11 million workers still waiting for realization of promises after 2½ years
  3. Traces of dirty money in reformists’ election campaigns
  4. The life of the people missing from government supporters’ electoral lists
  5. New York Post: Obama hopes Hashemi, Rouhani lists win in elections

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 23

 

 

 

Italy to Build Three Solar Plants in Iran

By
Emad Askarieh
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Officials with Italy’s Finergy Company in a recent trip to Tehran held a meeting with Iranian authorities in the Ministry of Energy and the Renewable Energy Organization of Iran.

During the meeting, the Italian side expressed its readiness to invest in Iran’s renewable energies sector.

It was agreed in the negotiations that Finergy fund and construct three solar power plants with a total capacity of 10 MW in the Iranian cities of Kerman, Yazd, and Shiraz.

More negotiations are underway on Iran’s use of Finergy’s experiences in the fields of biomass and plasma technology.

Back in December 2015, Germany signed an initial agreement with Iran to invest in the construction of four solar power plants in the southeastern province of Kerman.

According to the initial agreement, a solar power plant will be set up in Kerman Province’s city of Mahan, two others in Rayen and another power plant in Yazdanabad District in Zarand County.

An Iranian deputy energy minister said at the time that a host of foreign firms have shown enthusiasm for investment in Iran’s electricity and water industries, noting that regular meetings are underway to single out the best from among them.

Iran has formulated plans to diversify electricity generation from the plants that use renewable energy sources, such as wind or solar power.

The country’s electricity industry ranks 14th in the world and first in the Middle East in terms of electricity generation by having an installed power generation capacity of 67,806 MW.

Solar photovoltaic generation, known as PV, contributes 96 to 98 percent less greenhouse gases than electricity generated from 100 percent coal, according to the Energy Research Center of the Netherlands.

 

Religious Minorities Will Vote in Elections as Seriously as Other Citizens

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Daryavoush Azizian, a priest from the Eastern Assyrian Church, commented on the lives of followers of minority religions in West Azerbaijan Province. He said that they are mostly Assyrians and Armenians, and what they have in common is that they are both Christians. He added that Assyrians are an ancient people who had lived in Iran in the pre-Christian era, later converting to the religion.

Speaking about the elections, he said that voting is a highly prized individual right, and everybody should be grateful to have such a privilege.

Paylagh Sahak, the head of the Armenian Church in West Azarbaijan, said, “We have been living in this country since ancient times, and have stood alongside our fellow countrymen at all critical junctures in history, such as the revolution, the war and during the sanctions. The upcoming elections are another critical moment, and we will be present and active in this area as well.” He added that Armenians will participate strongly in the elections, and will show our national strength to the world.

Bet Kelya, an Assyrian citizen from the northwestern city of Urmia, said that the elections are a prominent symbol of democracy, which indicate that Iran follows democratic principles and determines its own future by holding elections in line with the global community.

He added that the participation of all religious and ethnic groups and minorities in the elections is a sign of national unity and friendship.

Putin Says Syria Ceasefire Deal a ‘Real Chance’ to End Bloodshed

By
Emad Askarieh
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“I’m convinced that the joint actions agreed with the American side are able to radically transform the crisis situation in Syria,” Putin said in a special address broadcast on television and posted on the Kremlin’s website.

Putin’s comments came after the United States and Russia announced plans for a cessation of hostilities in Syria, excluding Daesh (ISIL) and Al-Nusra Front militants, that would take effect starting on Saturday.

In his statement, Putin said that he had just discussed the plan with US President Barack Obama by telephone. He said that Russia had initiated the phone call, “but both sides, undoubtedly, have an interest in it”.

Putin added that Moscow would do “whatever is necessary” to ensure that Damascus respects the ceasefire agreement. He added: “We are counting on the United States to do the same with its allies and the groups that it supports,”

Putin said the United States and Russia were “ready to put in place an effective control mechanism” to ensure respect of the ceasefire, adding that a “direct line of communication will be created as well as, if necessary, a working group to exchange information”.

“Finally a real chance to bring an end to the years of bloodshed and violence is emerging,” Putin said.

The Russian president said the ceasefire agreement had come out of “intense work by teams of Russian and American experts”, made easier by the “positive experience” of a US-Russian deal on the dismantling of Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal, signed in September 2013.

“All fighting groups should confirm to us, or to the United States, their commitment to this truce,” Putin said of the deal signed between Moscow and Washington on Monday, Fracne 24 reported.

“The Russian and American militaries, together, will define the territories on which these groups are operating. There will be no military operations against them.”

But “with regard to the Al-Nusra Front, Daesh (ISIL) and other terrorist groups recognized as such by the UN, a ceasefire is totally excluded. The strikes against them will continue,” he added.

Russia and the United States said in a joint statement that the partial truce would come into force at midnight Damascus time (GMT-2) on Friday.

Syria’s main opposition group said it accepted the ceasefire deal if humanitarian “conditions” were met. The Riyadh-based High Negotiations Committee said in a statement that it “agreed to respond positively to international efforts to reach a truce deal”.

 

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