Hossein Entezami
Hossein Entezami, head of the Cinema Organization of Iran
In Letter to Foreign Colleagues, Iranian Artists Urge Action against US Sanctions
A group of Iranian artists engaged in various fields have written a letter to their colleagues in the foreign countries to raise awareness about the urgent need for collective action against the coronavirus epidemic and call for action against the US sanctions that have impeded Iran’s battle with COVID-19.
Poland Film Week in Tehran Called Off in Protest at Anti-Iran Meeting
Iran’s top cinema official announced the country would cancel a film week dedicated to Polish films in Tehran in protest against Warsaw’s plan to host an anti-Iran meeting organized by the US.
Iran Releases English, Arabic Versions of Law on Free Access to Information
The English and Arabic renditions of the Islamic Republic’s Law on Dissemination of and Free Access to Information have been officially released as part of the government’s efforts to promote Freedom of Information (FOI).
“Reuters Gambling with Its Reputation by Publishing Biased Reports on Iran”
An Iranian media official has lashed out at the Reuters News Agency for publishing commissioned reports on Iran’s domestic affairs.
‘Iran Resolved to Provide People with Free Access to Information’
Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran, Hossein Entezami, says the government is determined to implement the law of Freedom of Information (FOI) passed about 6 years ago.
Iran Calls for Expansion of Media Ties with Azerbaijan
An Iranian official says cultural diplomacy can pave the way for promotion of ties between the Iranian and Azerbaijani nations.
Iran Launches Portal to Promote Freedom of Information (FOI)
In an effort to increase transparency and promote Freedom of Information (FOI) in the Islamic Republic, the Iranian government has officially launched a portal that provides people with free access to the information of state institutions.
Iran Starts Implementing Law on Freedom of Information (FOI)
An Iranian official says an online system has been launched to provide Iranian citizens with free access to the information of public and private organizations and institutes.
‘Crackdown on Corruption Possible through Transparency’
The deputy culture minister says the new law on freedom of information is expected to revolutionize the way the state interacts with citizens.
No medium seeks unconditional freedom: Deputy Minister
Responsible freedom in releasing news is what Iranian media are after; the motto picked with their help reflects this fact.
Countdown to Tehran’s press exhibition
Tehran’s Grand Musalla will host the weeklong 2014 Press and News Agencies which opens on November 8.
“Responsible Freedom” is the motto of 2014 Press Exhibition
Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Hossein Entezami, says the 2014 Press Exhibition will zero in on “Responsible Freedom”.
A creeping current seeks to distort the history of revolution
The deputy culture minister warns that some are trying to distort revolutionary facts.
In this country life goes on
Transcript of the speech of deputy culture minister at the gathering of Iranian Media and the International Community which marked the launch of Iran Front Page.
Government seeks to inject calm into media activities: deputy culture minister
Appointment of a journalist as deputy culture minister creates an opportunity for media to act with more self-confidence in keeping with the standards of professional journalism.