National libraries of Iran and Russia sign cooperation agreementNational libraries of Iran and Russia sign cooperation agreement

TEHRAN-A memorandum of understanding was signed between the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) and the Russian State Library on December 11 in Moscow, to expand cultural and scientific cooperation.

The cooperation agreement was concluded during an official meeting between Gholamreza Amirkhani, president of the NLAI, and Vadim Duda,

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Foolad down Shams Azar: PGPLFoolad down Shams Azar: PGPL

TEHRAN - Foolad football team defeated Shams Azar 3-0 on Matchweek 12 of the 2024/25 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.

Aliasghar Arabi opened the scoring for Foolad in Qazvin in the 37th minute and doubled the score in the 44th minute. Mohammadjavad Mohammadi made the result 3-0 just second into the second half.

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Restoration of 17th-century Aveh caravanserai underwayRestoration of 17th-century Aveh caravanserai underway

TEHRAN - A new phase of restoration work has commenced on a Shah Abbasi Caravanserai in the historic town of Aveh, located in Saveh county of Markazi province.

The current phase of the restoration involves key activities such as replacing eroded bricks, repointing and paving completed sections, and traditional waterproofing to enhance the

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Schoolboy discovers historical engraved brick in western IranSchoolboy discovers historical engraved brick in western Iran

TEHRAN - A schoolboy in Delfan county of Lorestan province, has accidentally discovered a piece of historical significance: an engraved brick believed to date back to an early historical period.

According to Atta Hassanpour, the provincial tourism chief, the discovery was made by Amir-Reza Mohammadi, an elementary school student, while exploring a

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Students attend innovation, technology festivalStudents attend innovation, technology festival

A festival on innovation and technology was held for students from Tuesday to Friday in the city of Tabriz.

The event included artificial intelligence, robotics, aerospace, and civil engineering.

Photo: Mehr / Mina Noei 

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Turkey appoints diplomat for long-defunct Damascus embassyTurkey appoints diplomat for long-defunct Damascus embassy

Burhan Koroglu has been appointed as the interim charge d’affaires for the Turkish embassy in Damascus.

Also, Syrian children born in Turkey who have never seen their homeland are travelling to Syria for the first time.

Syrians who sought refuge in Turkey during the 13-year war continue to return to their homeland after the collapse of al-Assad’s g

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