Category: 6. Culture
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League of Historical Cities admits Iran’s Mashhad as member
Mayor of shrine city of Mashhad Mohammad Reza Ghalandar said on Saturday that the city had become the League’s 129th member and the 12th Iranian city to join the Japan-based organization. Mashhad, located in northeast Iran, has a population of… Continue Reading
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Japan Contributes ¥690 Million to Restore Lake Urmia – Society/Culture news
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iran has welcomed a ¥690 million ($4.6 million) contribution from Japan to advance wetland conservation efforts and promote climate-adapted livelihoods in Lake Urmia, Shadegan, Parishan, and… Continue Reading
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UNDP welcomes contribution from Japan to strengthen wetland management, climate resilience in Iran
TEHRAN – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Islamic Republic of Iran has received a generous contribution of JPY 690,000,000 from the Government of Japan to enhance wetland management and strengthen climate resilience in… Continue Reading
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Iran attends Pakistan’s Islamabad charity bazaar – Iran News Daily
The Iranian Embassy in Pakistan has participated in the traditional charity bazaar organized by the Women’s Association of the Pakistani Foreign Ministry in Islamabad. Iran attends Pakistan’s Islamabad charity bazaar TEHRAN (Iran… Continue Reading
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New mobile clinics to enhance outreach of HIV services
TEHRAN – Since 2005, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been supporting Iran’s efforts in HIV prevention through the Global Fund. The Welfare Organization has been an invaluable partner throughout all these years in reaching… Continue Reading
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7th Tehran International Electronic Music Festival opens call for entries
TEHRAN-The student section of the 7th Tehran International Electronic Music Festival, due to be held next year, has called for entries. According to the call, university students can submit their recorded electronic compositions to the festival… Continue Reading
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Canada’s Muslim International Film Festival excludes Iran’s “Ahmad” amid political pressure
TEHRAN- Iranian film “Ahmad,” directed by Amir Abbas Rabiei, has been removed from screening at the 5th Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF) in Toronto, Canada. The film recounts the untold story of the first 18 hours following the… Continue Reading
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World Soil Day marked – Tehran Times
TEHRAN –Iran has marked World Soil Day (WSD) under the theme of ‘Caring for soils: Measures, Monitor, Manage’. This year’s theme underscores the importance of accurate soil data and information in understanding characteristics and supporting… Continue Reading
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Lorestan wetlands hosting migratory birds
TEHRAN –With the beginning of the cold season, aquatic and waterside birds have started wintering in the wetlands of Lorestan province, southwest of the country. Birds started their winter migration from northern to southern regions, landing in… Continue Reading
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Some 750,000 out-of-school students identified
TEHRAN – While education is accessible to all in the country, some 750,000 students are still out of school, Education Minister Alireza Kazemi has said. Around 150,000 out-of-school students should study in elementary schools and the rest in… Continue Reading