TMoCA to hold Marcos Grigorian&s commemoration ceremonyTMoCA to hold Marcos Grigorian’s commemoration ceremony

TEHRAN-The commemoration ceremony of the late Iranian Armenian artist Marcos Grigorian will be held on Tuesday at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA).

Organized on the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of the renowned artist, the ceremony is held simultaneous with the exhibition “Marcos Grigorian: A Retrospective” which is underway a

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Mahabad wetland experiences boom in migratory bird numbersMahabad wetland experiences boom in migratory bird numbers

TEHRAN – The head of Mahabad’s department for environmental protection has reported a significant increase in migratory birds at the Kani Barazan Wetland, the first birdwatching site in the western Iranian region.

On Sunday, Farough Soleimani stated that the Kani Barazan Wetland, spanning over 927 hectares, is one of the most important satellite

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Tehran-Kashan tourist train launched after years of haltTehran-Kashan tourist train launched after years of halt

TEHRAN – A special tourist train connecting Tehran to Kashan has commenced service following years of pause.

“The new train service follows high demand from travelers and operates on the Tehran-Kashan route,” Kashan’s tourism chief has said.

According to the official, the inaugural journey welcomed approximately 300 tourists departing from Tehran.

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Governor: Less than 10% of Susa&s archaeological treasures have been excavatedGovernor: Less than 10% of Susa’s archaeological treasures have been excavated

TEHRAN - Omid Sabripour, the governor of Shush, has called for renewed archaeological efforts in the ancient city of Susa, where, according to him, less than 10% of its archaeological treasures have been excavated.

Speaking on Sunday during a meeting with Khuzestan province’s tourism chief, Sabripour emphasized that the current level of exploration

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From UNESCO tag to relocation: Tehran to host discussion on Chapel of DzordzorFrom UNESCO tag to relocation: Tehran to host discussion on Chapel of Dzordzor

TEHRAN - A special meeting titled “The Chapel of Dzordzor: From Relocation to UNESCO Registration” is set to take place in Tehran, organized by the National Committee of Museums of Iran (ICOM).

The event will bring together archaeologists and experts involved in the preservation and relocation of this historic site, Mehr reported.

The Chapel of

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WHO declares no global health emergency on HMPV pandemic: officialWHO declares no global health emergency on HMPV pandemic: official

TEHRAN –The World Health Organization (WHO) has not flagged the outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in any country as a health emergency, so there is no need to worry, an official with the ministry of health, has said.

The official made the remarks on Sunday following the recent reports and social media posts suggesting that the virus is

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