Asghar Farhadi to preside over jury panel at Golden Apricot Festival
ISNA– Two-time Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi will preside over jury panel at 2018 Golden Apricot International Film Festival in Yerevan, Armenia. The…
Culture
Tehran Symphony Orchestra on stage in Russia
MNA– The Tehran Symphony Orchestra has already put on two performances in Russia and their last one will be staged on Tuesday…
UK actress and activist in Iran for Silk Road episode
Financial Tribune- Celebrated English actress, author and social activist Joanna Lumley is in Iran to make a local episode of her documentary…
“Iranians to become world’s largest cultural lobby in 10-20 years”
IFP- Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti, a senior cultural figure, says Iranians will constitute the world’s largest cultural lobby in the next decade. Beheshti,…
Iranian netizens shocked, saddened by death of Anthony Bourdain
IFP- Anthony Bourdain, the American celebrity chef whose tragic death was announced Friday, is admired by Iranians not only for his popular…
Ask foreign tourists about security in Iran!
IFP- A Christian Iranian legislator says foreign tourists visiting Iran can let the whole world know that the country enjoys security and…
Setareh Eskandari wins best supporting actress in Redline Filmfest.
MNA – Iranian actress Setareh Eskandari announced as the best supporting actress in Redline Film Festival. She won the title for performing…
Greek official: Iran’s mosaic culture is unique
IRNA – Iran’s mosaic culture enjoys unique features and capabilities, said a Greek cultural figure. IRNA reporter Ali Asadi interviewed the representative…
“Iran to commend 1,600 exemplary mothers”
IFP- Some 1,600 exemplary mothers have been identified across Iran to be commended in recognition of their devotion and maternal love. The…
Iranians turn out en masse for veteran actor’s funeral
IRNA – Thousands of Iranians have attended a funeral ceremony on Sunday to bid farewell to the Iranian actor, director and producer…
Nasser Malek Motiee passed away
Financial Tribune- Iranian actor Nasser Malek Motiee passed away on Saturday at Atieh Hospital in Tehran at the age of 88. Malek…
A look at Qajar era clothing
Financial Tribune- O n the occasion of International Museum Day (May 18) and the National Cultural Heritage Week (May 14-22), Reza Abbasi…
Dowlatabadi writing about 3 legendary heroes in Shahnameh
Financial Tribune- Celebrated author Mahmoud Dowlatabadi, who unveiled his novel “Thirst” at the 31st Tehran International Book Fair (May 2-12), is working…
Leader visits Int’l Book Fair in Tehran
Tasnim– Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei paid a visit to the 31st Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) on…
Three Iranian handicrafts nominated for UNESCO award
IFP- At least three handicrafts from southern Iranian province of Khuzestan have been nominated for the UNESCO Award of Excellence for Handicrafts.…
Freaky ISIS stunt in crowded mall in Tehran sparks controversy
IFP- Shoppers and cinemagoers in a major mall in central Tehran were terrified to death on Monday night when they saw a…
Richard Clayderman to hold his first-ever concert in Iran
IFP- Renowned French pianist Richard Clayderman, known as the most successful pianist in the world, is set to hold his first-ever live…
Iran’s Fajr film festival grabs headlines with Oliver Stone
Al-Monitor | Rohollah Faghihi: Iran’s Fajr International Film Festival has been an important platform for Iranian, regional and international films for more than three…
Dash Akol wins Best Animation at LIFF 2018
MNA – Iranian animated piece ‘Dash Akol’ directed by Hajar Mehrani won Best Animation award at the 15th annual London Independent Film…
Serbia keen to promote Iranian artworks: Minister
IFP- The Serbian minister of culture and information says he would like the people of his country to get more familiar with…
Iran to produce TV series in response to “Argo” lies
IFP- Six years after the release of Argo (2012), Iran’s state TV has started making a new series on the US embassy…
36th Faji International Film Festival announces winners
IRNA – The 36th edition of Fajr International Film Festival ended its work in Tehran on Thursday evening by announcing the winners…
Iranian handicrafts on display at Italian Fair
IFP- A group of Iranian artisans are showcasing their handicrafts at the 82nd edition of the International Handicrafts Trade Fair, which is…
Iran to build 100 movie theatres this year: Minister
IFP- Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance says at least 100 movie theatres were opened across Iran last year and the…
Oliver Stone: Iranians warmest people in world
IRNA – American writer and filmmaker Oliver Stone said Iran has the warmest people across the world. Addressing a press conference in…
Director Oliver Stone reportedly in Iran for movie festival
AP— Iranian media say American movie director Oliver Stone is in Tehran to attend an international film festival. Monday’s report by the…
Venezuela cultural week kicks off in Tehran
RNA – The Venezuela cultural week started with the attendance of Latin America envoys in Tehran University on Sunday. Ambassadors of Venezuela,…
Iranian, Azeri universities sign agreement to boost cooperation
IRNA – Iran’s Kharazmi University and Azerbaijan’s State Oil and Industry University (ADNSU) signed an agreement on Sunday to expand collaborations. Abdorrahim…
Int’l Heritage Day marked amid preservation woes
Financial Tribune- Iran celebrated the International Day for Monuments and Sites on April 18 by various events and seminars while the preservation…
World commemorates Persian poet Sa’di
IRNA – Aficionados of literature across the world and in Persian-speaking countries are preparing to commemorate the world-renowned Persian poet and literary…
Old Tehran
Financial Tribune- O n Thursday from 9:30 am to 1 pm, Zhiwaar Tour will take enthusiasts to see a few attractions in…
Iran welcomes cultural ties with Iraq: Minister
IRNA – Iranian minister of culture welcomed here the expansion of cultural relations with the neighboring country of Iraq. In line with…
Louvre-Lens highlights Qajar era masterpieces
Financial Tribune- A total of 19 relics of Qajar era (1786-1925), part of treasured collection of Golestan Palace in Tehran, are currently…
Newly-discovered rock carvings prove ancient history of boxing in Iran
IFP- Researchers have recently found some ancient engravings in the city of Khomeyn in Iran’s Markazi Province that show boxing competitions used…
Tanavoli and Assar’s works at Bonhams Fine Art Auction
Financial Tribune- The London branch of Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers will hold an auction titled ‘Awakening and Modern and Contemporary…
‘We go deeper’: the artists spearheading the boom in Iranian art
The Guardian | Saeed Kamali Dehghan: Their works, which capture a different side of life in Iran, are shifting for vast sums.…
Iran domestic tourism breaks record in Nowruz holidays
Financial Tribune | Sepehr Arefmanesh: Iran’s tourism authorities have recorded 62 million night stays during the Iranian New Year holidays, known as…
Shamlou’s interviews
Financial Tribune- The recently published book by Cheshmeh Publication ‘Sinbad Through the Journey of Death’, is the first volume of interviews of…
Iranians in Europe celebrate Nowruz
IRNA – Iranians living in European countries have held ceremonies to celebrate Nowruz (New Year) in family get-togethers as well as in…
Nowruz based on love for humankind: Iran’s envoy to Vienna
MNA– Iranian Ambassador to the UN headquarters in Vienna, Reza Najafi, talked about the beauties of Nowruz at the international event held…