Nearly 12 provinces in Iran have joined the campaign against animal abuse in circuses and have called for banning shows where animals are used, Mehr News agency reported.
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Nearly 36 million people around the world live in some form of modern slavery, according to a new report.
Eyn-ol-Rashid caravanserai near Garmsar city, Semnan Province, has been restored, CHTN quoted provincial head of the Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicraft and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Mahvash…
While Alamut Fortress in Qazvin Province, is planned to be registered on the World Heritage List, there are “worrying developments around this historical monument.” Some illegal constructions in…
Damavand is a perfect cone-shaped volcano located in the central part of Alborz Mountain range in north of Iran on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea. The volcano is 5671 meters high.
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Most of the country’s international students are from Iraq and Syria studying at universities of Tehran, Amir Kabir, Ferdowsi, Beheshti, and Imam Khomeini, Mehr News quoted director general of…
A precious stones center has been set up close to the touristic region of Heidariye in Hamedan Province with funding from the private sectors and support of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts…
Due to the ‘peculiar nature’ of Bushehr climate, 3000 patients with renal failure have been identified in the province, of whom 1000 are in need of dialysis or kidney transplant, said Esmaeil…
The death of a ‘Least Weasel’ confirmed the existence of the species in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. The weasel was run over by a car in Kiar county, said Shahram Ahmadi, head of the…
Curriculum for the new major in “Family and Women’s Studies’’ was approved in the 94th meeting of the Special Council of Reform and Enhancement of Humanities at the Supreme Council of Cultural…
Lake Urumia’s water reserve has increased by 500 million cubic meters (mcm), says Rahim Meidani deputy energy minister.
He said since September 23, precipitation was 37 millimeters on…
Permission for surrogacy is granted when a couple meets all legal conditions and in cases where a woman lacks a healthy uterus or has it removed and is thus unable to bear a child, said Dr.…
T he ministry of health and medical education has been addressing concerns such as food insecurity, air pollution, unhealthy lifestyles, and other similar risk factors on a wide-scale under the…
The first ‘anger management’ clinic will be opened in Tehran (district 7) on December 6, said Dr. Mahmoud Golzari, deputy minister of youth affairs.
“Our task is to train and provide…
A Tehran street will be named after the late Lebanese author, George Jordac. The head of the committee in charge of naming the capital’s streets told ISNA that the decision to name a street after…
The first International women’s conference of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) of the 8 Islamic Developing Countries of Iran, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Egypt, Bangladesh…
The beautiful Iranian island’s bounty makes it an ideal destination for foreign tourists and a safe haven for foreign investment, Kish Free Zone (KFZ) managing director Rasoul Keshtpour said, IRNA…
Iranian carrier Mahan Air has continued its expansion in China with the launch of services to Beijing. The new route commenced earlier this month, operating three times a week using a 292-seat,…
In a surprise raid by Tehran police, 53 criminals including purse snatchers, muggers, sexual offenders and conmen who faked documents and certificates were arrested. Brigadier General Hussein…
An official at the ministry of health announced that there would be no charge for vasectomy reversal and people can now undergo the surgery free of cost. Dr. Mohammad Esmail Motlagh said the…
Chinese healthcare workers arrived in Liberia on Saturday to begin treating those infected with the Ebola virus. The team of medical professionals will be setting up shop in a new $41 million…
The chief of the Heritage Preservation Police announced that 800 rare silver coins from different historical periods were seized by their officers. Col. Hassan Ghesmati told ISNA the ancient coins…
An official in the ministry of health announced plans to introduce nutrition programs under the comprehensive Health Reform Plan.
The social deputy of the police force said due to the presence of social workers at police stations, more than 70% of the lawsuits “are settled out of court and thus never reach the point of…
The health ministry will provide healthcare services for Afghan refugees and migrants (including Iraqis) in Iran with the cooperation of local and international authorities.
