Anoushirvani hopeful of rebuilding Iran weightliftingAnoushirvani hopeful of rebuilding Iran weightlifting

TEHRAN - Sajad Anoushirvani, newly-elected president of Iran weightlifting federation, says that he is determined to rebuild the ruined federation.

Anoushirvani was elected unopposed as president of Iran weightlifting federation for a four-year term till 2027 on Monday.

“When we took over the weightlifting federation, as acting president, we didn’t’

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Esteghlal earn late win over Gol Gohar: IPLEsteghlal earn late win over Gol Gohar: IPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team battled back from a goal down to beat Gol Gohar 2-1 here at the Azadi Stadium on Monday.

Armin Sohrabian scored for the visiting team in the 24th minute but Reza Mirzaei leveled the score in the added time.

Esteghlal were awarded a penalty minutes later and Kevin Yamga scored the winner.

Gol Gohar forward Eric Bagnama

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Tehran maintains pre-departure COVID test requirements for non-Iranian nationalsTehran maintains pre-departure COVID test requirements for non-Iranian nationals

TEHRAN – Iran is to scrap COVID negative test on arrival rule for Iranian nationals, but it decides to maintain pre-departure COVID test requirements for overseas travelers.

“All travelers that hold Iranian citizenship can travel home without restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic,” ISNA reported on Sunday.

Non-Iranian passengers over 12

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Ramsar geopark seeks international fameRamsar geopark seeks international fame

TEHRAN – The lush green Ramsar county in northern Iran, which is home to countless natural landscapes, seeks to gain international fame as a geopark, Ramsar’s tourism chief said on Monday.

“Ramsar Geopark is of high importance due to having a wide variety of natural characteristics. So, we consider nominating it for an international status to boost

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Handicrafts may make Noruz more memorable, deputy minister saysHandicrafts may make Noruz more memorable, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – There is nothing better than handicrafts and traditional arts to make Noruz memories last a lifetime, the deputy tourism minister has said.

Families could make their Noruz holidays more memorable by purchasing handicrafts at travel destinations, Maryam Jalali explained on Monday.

Noruz holidays also could contribute to the prosperity of the

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Muriel Spark&s debut novel &The Comforters& published in PersianMuriel Spark’s debut novel “The Comforters” published in Persian

TEHRAN – Scottish writer Muriel Spark’s debut novel “The Comforters” has been published in Persian.

Translated by Shima Elahi, the book was published by Now.

Caroline Rose is plagued by the tapping of typewriter keys and the strange, detached narration of her every thought and action. 

Caroline has an unusual problem - she realizes she is in a novel.

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