The Imam Khomeini Relief Committee (IKRC) and Tose’e Ta’avon Bank (Cooperative Development Bank) signed a memorandum of understanding to grant $50 million (1.6 trillion rials) as interest-free…
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Congenital heart defects were treated via interventional cardiology procedures at Chamran Hospital, in Isfahan Province, for the first time.
A 12-year-old with aortopulmonary window (APW)…
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This year’s World Population Day, (July 11), focused on vulnerable populations in emergencies – particularly women and adolescents, whose specific needs are too often overlooked in…
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A clampdown on networks of crystal meth dealers carried out last year (ended March 20), had resulted in curbing production of the illicit drug, said Asadollah Hadinezhad, deputy at Iran Drug…
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The release of 150 million Caspian kutum (Caspian white fish) fingerlings began a month ago and will continue until the last week of July as part of efforts to restore Caspian Sea reserves, said…
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The Tazirat Organization and the Education Ministry appear to be in a face-off over tuition fees, following a violation of the Education Ministry’s directive by 63 schools in arbitrarily…
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Smoking can triple the chances of developing psychosis, scientists say in a new study.
Earlier, the fact that people with psychotic mental illnesses are more likely to be smokers was put…
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Nearly 140 new coaches for 20 subway trains are in their final stages of production, said Seyed Jafar Tashakkori Hashemi, traffic and transport deputy at the Tehran Municipality. The…
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A new medical and rehabilitation center is to be set up in Kahrizak district in Rey county, Tehran Province, said Rey Governor Hedayatollah Jamalipour.
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To boost services and meet international standards, hotels need a significant amount of funds, according to the president of Iran’s Hoteliers Society.
Speaking to Mehr News Agency, Jamshid…
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Under the auspices of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, tourism and handicraft centers will be established in rural and less privileged areas, head of ICHHTO, Masoud…
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Following the recent visit made by Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to Iran, the Indian government decided to ease visa formalities for Iranian nationals. Visa processing for students,…
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International tourism demand continued to be robust between January and April 2015 with tourist arrivals increasing 4% worldwide, according to the latest UNWTO world tourism barometer. Almost all…
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A high council to peruse legal violations by official translators will commence operation by the end of the holy month of Ramadan (July 17), said Seyyed Ali Kazemi, director general of Certified…
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Three German breeders have died after contracting a new strain of virus from their squirrels. The men died two to four months after developing encephalitis between 2011 and 2013, which is an…
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A cancer doctor has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for making fraudulent diagnoses to hundreds of patients.
According to Skynews, Farid Fata of Detroit prescribed toxic chemicals that…
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China has witnessed a "steady growth" in the number of couples opting for a second child, with nearly 1.45 million submitting applications until the end of May after the world's most populous…
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The Ministry of Health will assign dialysis services to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. This is while the ministry will continue to supervise and run a major part of the nationwide services.
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The second conference of health ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in the Russian city of Ufa was attended by China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Iran and…
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Caregiving is a part of daily life for millions of Americans, particularly the so-called sandwich generation balancing the needs of aging parents with looking after their own children.
A…
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The institution of family is a major global concern, particularly for countries like Iran and the Vatican City, and plays a decisive role in laying down social and cultural policies, said Leila…
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Iran's embassy in Malaysia has warned Iranian tourists to obey the laws of the country they visit and not to accept any packages from unknown Iranians or foreigners, under any circumstances…
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A new fleet of 200 two-cabin buses and 20 subway trains will enter the capital's public transport system in the coming weeks, said Jaffar Tashakkori Hashemi, traffic deputy at the Tehran…
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A seminar on 'Challenges of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery' will be held on July 31 at Tehran's Kasra Hospital in a joint effort between shoulder and elbow surgeons and the Iranian Orthopedic…
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The Imam Khomeini Relief Committee and Qarzol-Hasaneh Mehr Iran Bank (QMB) signed a memorandum of understanding to offer long-term loans to households under IKRC coverage to help create self-…
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