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The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961, dividing the city in two eastern and western sides for 28 years. At the end of the Cold War, when the wall fell in 1989, artist of Iranian origin, Kani Alavi, took on the managing of 118 artists from 21 countries, transforming the wall into one of the world’s largest galleries with paintings and graffiti. The main theme here is freedom, solidarity, equality, and peace.
On 13 August 2018, at 21h30, the concert titled “A song from another world” began playing in Vahdat Hall in Tehran with a band of musicians with autism and down syndrome, for an audience that included figures such as Loris Tjeknavorian and Kambiz Derambakhsh.
A celebration was held in Tehran to celebrate polo registration by Unesco. Iran’s Cultural Heritage Organization Deputy, Mohammad-Hassan Talebian spoke about the game at the ceremony and called the registration an important global event for cultural diplomacy and peace.
A show of Persian carpets and tableau rugs has opened in Ankara’s Panora Alışveriş ve Yaşam Merkezi shopping mall to introduce the culture and hand arts of Iran.
"A Look at Chinese Cinema" will be held from 15 to 17 August in the cities of Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, Tabriz, Kerman and Babol simultaneously.
“The Flick” written by “Annie Baker” and directed by Mohammad-Hassan Majouni is focused on a love triangle happening during the final days of life of the classic cinema; it will be on stage in Shahrzad theater in Tehran.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister elect , Imran Khan, is planning to travel to Iran on his first official trip in office. This will take place after his inaugural ceremony on 18 August.
Iran’s Supreme Leader has commented on the reasons for not talking with the United States, saying: “Americans depend on money and power and think of talks as business. When they want to talk with another party, they set their main goals and are unwilling to take a step back. They demand credit points from the other party, and if they are refused they create commotion and controversy to bring the other party down.”
The Assyrian Community in Iran has issued a statement in answer to a tweet by the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, about the harassment of Iranian religious minorities and their deprivation of human rights.
The legal assistant to the Iranian President announced: “Real and legal personalities in the private sector who have suffered damages through US actions over the past decades have filed complaints in Iranian courts and rulings have been issued in their favor. The volume of damages incurred by these entities to date amount to over USD 110BN. Obviously, damages inflicted by the United States add up to a much larger figure.”
The Iranian President is on a one-day trip to Kazakhstan to attend the Caspian Sea Summit. In addition to a joint statement, several important documents for strategic cooperation in the Caspian region will be signed by the heads of state.
Following the imposition of sanctions against Turkey, Iran’s top diplomat, Javad Zarif, tweeted: “Trump's jubilation in inflicting economic hardship on its NATO ally Turkey is shameful. The US has to rehabilitate its addiction to sanctions & bullying or entire world will unite—beyond verbal condemnations—to force it to. We’ve stood with neighbors before, and will again now.”
The 13th National Iranian ‘Ash Festival began work on 13th August 2018 at the Gavazang (El Daghi) recreational center in Zanjan, northwestern Iran.
The Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization announced: “Tourists are no longer required to go to Iranian embassies for visas. They can apply online and travel to Iran once their application has been reviewed.”
Khazineh Valley is midway on the Pol Dokhtar to Andimeshk Road, in western Iran, next to a village by the same name. It has undergone erosion with the passage of time and taken its current shape after many peaks and troughs.
One of the most important questions on the minds of tourists interested in traveling to the Orient, especially to Middle Eastern countries, is whether these are safe destinations. Iran is a special country with a wide range of natural and cultural attractions. Its high, barely seen tourism potentials make it a perfect destination for tourists.
As compared to a similar period last year, 75 percent more Iraqis have traveled to Iran this spring for trade, medical tourism, and pilgrimage. It seems the volatile foreign exchange market in Iran has not affected its western neighbor’s will to travel here.
The Tourism Deputy of Isfahan Cultural Heritage Organization has announced the setup of a Chinese desk for tourism at his Organization in order to promote the industry between Iran and China.
At a meeting with Iran’s economic delegation, the Syrian Minister of Housing announced that the role of Iran’s private sector will be highlighted in re-building the war torn areas of Syria.
The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) Spokesperson pointed to trade between Tehran and Beijing, announcing: “The trade volume between Iran and China has increased in the first half of 2018 as compared to a similar period last year.”
Director General of Fisheries in Mazandaran Province said the province's caviar exports reached $ 10 million in the first quarter of this year, more than threefold compared to the same period last year. The last quarter of last year’s exports were worth $ 3 million.
The Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources has responded to reimposed US sanctions against Iran by saying: “Trade with Tehran will continue. Sanctions by Washington against Iran are unilateral.”
Iran Air (Homa) has announced that five new ATR planes will be delivered to Tehran on 5 July 2018.
JPost writes that Germany's powerful central bank--Deutsche Bundesbank--passed on Wednesday a new financial policy that will effectively bar the transfer of nearly $400 million in cash to the Iranian regime.
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The Sungun Copper Futsal Team representing Iran at the 9th AFC Futsal Championship has beaten Thái Sơn Nam Futsal Club from Vietnam to rank first in the competitions.
Elaheh Ahmadi, a member of the women’s shooting team, has been selected as the flag bearer of the Iranian caravan at the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta.
Kimia Alizadeh, taekwondo athlete in the 57kg category - selected to be the flag bearer for the Iran team at the Asian Games in Jakarta – will miss her chance due to injury.
Iran’s Wushu team for students has won four gold medals to become champions in the Wushu Sanda category of the FISU championships. They were runners-up in the Sanda and Talou categories in total.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces’ Team have become runners-up after the Russian military police team at the 2018 International Army Games.
The Junior Asian Wrestling Championship was held in Karaj, a suburb of Tehran, for one day. Iran’s team won the freestyle category with 205 points.
German Ambassador, Michael Klor-Berchtold, has tweeted about his visit to the Bakhtiari nomads in western Iran, saying: “Summer days with nomads in Iran; staying with Bakhtiyari nomads in Koohrang valley, central Zagros mountains, Chelgerd, and enjoying hospitality of friendly Bakhtiyari family. Early morning wakeup, followed by a Bakhtiyari nomad breakfast, goat milk, yoghurt, goat cheese, butter, walnuts, omelet, tea…”
At a meeting with Iran’s economic delegation, the Syrian Minister of Housing announced that the role of Iran’s private sector will be highlighted in re-building the war torn areas of Syria.
The 13th National Iranian ‘Ash Festival began work on 13th August 2018 at the Gavazang (El Daghi) recreational center in Zanjan, northwestern Iran.
The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961, dividing the city in two eastern and western sides for 28 years. At the end of the Cold War, when the wall fell in 1989, artist of Iranian origin, Kani Alavi, took on the managing of 118 artists from 21 countries, transforming the wall into one of the world’s largest galleries with paintings and graffiti. The main theme here is freedom, solidarity, equality, and peace.
Baghala Polo or Baghali Polo, is one of many sumptuous rice dishes of the Persian kitchen which is served on all occasions and at large, formal gatherings with lamb.
Minced meat kebab is one of the best-loved traditional dishes of Iran and a fixed feature of formal gatherings or Friday lunches. No other dish can take the place of traditional kebabs in Iran, especially at parties and in picnics.
Gheimeh Nesar is a dish originally from the city of Ghazvin. It is served at official gatherings, such as weddings, with fresh herbs as accompaniment.
Ilam is the third largest city of Kurdistan Province in western Iran. It is surrounded by mountains and arboracious heights. It has a mild, mountainous climate.
Firuzkuh is a town near Tehran which, in addition to tourist attractions and mountain recreations for enthusiasts, has a delicious local cuisine that attracts many admirers.
Don’t just visit historic sites when you travel to Iran. Try out the delicious local Persian cuisine which will, no doubt, leave you with mouth-watering memories long after.
German Ambassador, Michael Klor-Berchtold, has tweeted about his visit to the Bakhtiari nomads in western Iran, saying: “Summer days with nomads in Iran; staying with Bakhtiyari nomads in Koohrang valley, central Zagros mountains, Chelgerd, and enjoying hospitality of friendly Bakhtiyari family. Early morning wakeup, followed by a Bakhtiyari nomad breakfast, goat milk, yoghurt, goat cheese, butter, walnuts, omelet, tea…”
A band with autism and down syndrome performers will be staging a concert titled “A song from another world”, composed by Rahi Sinaki. Proceeds will be donated to cancer patients.
The Director of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization (IEPO) has announced that the water crisis is worse than expected, saying: “We will have no more water in fifty years.”
Google has changed its logo for the day on the occasion of Avicenna’s 1038th birthday – the Iranian physician and philosopher.
The birth of a baby is a celebrated event in all cultures and religions, accompanied by special ceremonies and rituals. Different parts of Iran also celebrate this with their own particular traditions.
The Head of the National Drought Warning and Monitoring Center at the Meteorological Organization of Iran announced: “In the time span over the last 120 months ending in July 2018, 97 percent of Iran has suffered from accumulated long-term drought.”
International Mathematical Union (IMU) named 3 May, the birthday of "Maryam Mirzakhani", the International Women's Day in Maths, on the proposal of the Women's Committee of the Iranian Mathematical Society.
Deputy of the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology pointed out that more students are settling their accounts in state universities for their degrees, saying: “This usually happens when students want to leave Iran to continue their higher education.”
Youth and student teams from Iran have successfully participated a the 2018 FIRA RoboWorld Cup in Taiwan.
Fereydoun Derakhshani (Caucher Birkar) has become the second Iranian to win the Fields Medal after Maryam Mirzakhani.
Iran’s physics Olympiad team have taken 3 sliver and 2 bronze medals at the 49th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in Portugal.
With over 25 thousand 500 documents registered in the ISI database, Iran has taken its place among the top 15 countries for the first time for scientific citations. ns for the first half of 2018.
