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World Center for Handicrafts and Tourism in Iran

Iran has proposed the setup of a centre for handicrafts and tourism in Iran under UNTWO supervision.

Ghormeh Sabzi – An unrivaled Iranian Dish

Ghormeh Sabzi is Iran’s topmost favorite dish. It is cooked across the country with some small variations. It is probably safe to say it is the most original Persian stew. One of its advantages is that it tastes even better when it is leftover and warmed up a second time. It is served with rice which must be prepared separately.

Iran Among Safest Countries in the World

Iran is as safe as the UK when it comes to security, according to a new interactive map showing the risk level around the world.

Traditional Whey Aubergine from Semnan

Aubergines are a specialty of Semnan Province, northern Iran. Their good taste and lack of seeds may be due to the desert climate in this area. The people of Semnan make a wide variety of aubergine dishes in the summer. One of these is whey aubergine which is a delicious traditional.

A Region in Iran With Pure Oxygen

“Silvaneh” or “Silvana” is to the southwest of West Azarbaijan Province at 30kms from Urmia, on the heights overlooking the Iran-Turkey border. The word “Silvaneh” or “Silvana” is an Italian word for a place in paradise and literally means forest.

Iran Ranks First in Pomegranate Production

Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture has announced: “Iran ranks first in pomegranate production in the world.”

Zaffron Harvesting in Torbat-e-Heydarieh, Iran

The largest saffron producing region is South Khorasan province which is located in Iran. Saffron is mainly cultivated in southern and central cities of this province including Torbat-e Heydarieh, Torbat-e Jam, Zaveh, Kashmar, etc.

Iranian Mosque Nominated for WAF

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) will be held in Amsterdam, Holland this year. The WAF has already announced its list of finalists in different categories.

Iran University to Establish Branch in Syria

Iran's Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) will establish a branch in Syria to help promotion of post-graduate studies, a senior official said.

The Chartaghi of Iranian Scientists Outside the UN

To the right-hand side of the main UN entrance in Vienna, an edifice has been erected to commemorate the magnificent achievements of Iranian scientists over the past centuries. This four-centered arch is called chartaghi in Persian. It is constructed as a quadrangle with the statue of a famous Iranian personality underneath each arch.

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