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08/01/2010
The largest roofed structure in the world named by UNESCO as World Heritage site
The UN World Heritage Committee has registered Iran's Sheikh Safi Shrine and the Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
05/11/2010
Iran grants visas to detained US hikers' mothers
Iran has issued visas for the mothers of three US hikers held for more than nine months in the Islamic republic, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday,...
02/25/2010
UN Officially Recognizes March 21 as International Nowruz Day
The United Nations General Assembly recognized March 21 as the International Day of Nowruz, a festival of Persian origin that marks the beginning of a...
02/24/2010
Aras Free Zone woos foreign investors
Iran's Aras Free Zone managing director said he has offered a package of proposals to five foreign investors to invest in Iranian free zones.
02/23/2010
Skier is the first Iranian woman in Winter Games
Marjan Kalhor's green knit toque is pulled down low on her forehead. Her hair is neatly tucked beneath the toque, which is embroidered with a single...
02/10/2010
Topkapi Museum hosts seminar on Iran-Turkey cultural connections
The event was held as part of the closing ceremonies of Iran's millennia-old history and civilization exhibition entitled "10,000 Years of Iran's...
02/07/2010
Turkey to share tourism experience with Iran
Turkey's Culture and Tourism Minister Ertugrul Gunay says the country will share its experience in the Tourism sphere with Iran.
02/05/2010
Iran Avalanche Kills 8; 3 Foreigners Among 49 Rescued
An avalanche in northern Iran killed eight people, while 49 others were rescued, including three foreigners. The incident happened yesterday between Shemshak...
11/16/2009
World heritage listing boosts Iran tourism
Iranian tourism officials say inscription of Soltanieh Dome, a 700-year-old site and that time's tallest building, has tripled the number of tourists...
10/25/2009
Iran urges ECO states to promote Silk Road tourism
Iran says the revival of the ancient Silk Road could boost tourism in the region.