UNESCO director general strongly denounces Tehran terror attacks
IRNA – United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organizatio (UNESCO) Director General Irina Bokova in a letter to President Hassan Rouhani strongly condemned…
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Head of UNESCO extends condolence on Ayat. Rafsanjani demise
IRNA – Head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Irina Georgieva Bokova in a message condoled President Hassan…
Iran urges UNESCO push to protect cultural heritage in Syria, Iraq
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural organization, to make utmost efforts to protect the…
ISIS trafficking of Syrian artifacts needs urgent countermeasures – UNESCO chief
UNESCO’s head says something should be done after satellite photos emerged showing illegal archeological digs in Syria where proceeds from precious finds…
UNESCO chief condoles Iran on loss of great Iranologist
Tehran, June 28, IRNA – Secretary General of the United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Irina Bokova condoled Iran on…
Iran calls for action to save Palmyra
Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Masoud Soltanifar has written to the director general of UNESCO, Irina Bokova,…
Minister: Iran, UNESCO determined to expand cooperation
Tokyo, Nov 13, IRNA – Education Minister Ali Asghar Fani who is in Japan for cooperation with UNESCO said that this cooperation…
Iranian among UNESCO Prize-winners for Research in the Life Sciences
UNESCO’s Director-General, Irina Bokova, has announced the laureates of the UNESCO–Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences for 2014.…
UNESCO Director-General agrees to hold Firdausi International Award
TEHRAN, May 3 (MNA) – The head of National Memory of the World Register has said UNESCO has agreed to hold Firdausi…
Iran, UNESCO to set up research center for water management
Tehran, April 29, IRNA – Iran’s Energy Ministry and the UNESCO will set up a research center for water management. Energy Minister…
UNESCO should promote moderation: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says UNESCO should promote the culture of dialog and boost media cooperation among different countries to prepare the…
UNESCO chief says Iranians should be proud of themselves
Isfahan, April 28, IRNA – Visiting Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Irina Bokova, said Monday that…
UNESCO would cooperate in repair, maintenance of Persepolis
SHIRAZ, April 28 (MNA) – The incumbent Director-General of UNESCO has said the organization will participate in Persepolis repair and maintenance. Irina…
Nowruz reminder of power of culture as a wellspring of knowledge, creativity: UNESCO chief
Tehran, March 18, IRNA — UNESCO Director-General Ms. Irina Bokova in her message on the occasion of the International Day of Nowruz,…
Iran’s president proposes 4th minister to replace rejected nominee for sports ministry
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: President Rouhani proposes new nominee for sports ministry President Hassan Rouhani, in…
UNESCO chief calls Iran good partner for further regional cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Director-General Irina Bokova hailed Iran for its rich culture and scientific advancements, and…
UNESCO chief “shocked” at destruction to cultural heritage in Syria
UNITED NATIONS, July 16 (Xinhua) — The head of the UN cultural agency on Tuesday expressed her deep shock at the damage…