Iranian volunteer in Afghan war against Soviets
A book recounting the story of Ahmadreza Saeidi, an 18-year-old Iranian volunteer who joined the Afghan forces in their war against the Soviets during the 1980s, has been published in Tehran.
Iran, China sign MOU on cinema
The Cinema Organization of Iran (COI) announced on Wednesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Film Bureau to expand relations in the film industry.
Actress Niki Karimi spurns jury invite over Shanghai festival pandemic restrictions
Iranian actress-director Niki Karimi has declined an invitation to join the jury of the main competition of the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) over the organizers’ COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control measures for the jury members.
Italian Embassy Hosts 3rd Episode of Video Series on Fine Arts
The residence of the Italian Ambassador in Tehran, Giuseppe Perrone, s hosted on June 3 the screening of the third episode of the video-series "From Tehran to Rome. A Journey through Art ", featuring the life and work of Iranian contemporary master Khosrow Khorshidi.
Cologne Visions of Iran spotlights shorts by women filmmakers
Visions of Iran – Iranian Film Festival Cologne has put the spotlight in its 2021 edition on short movies on women’s stories by female filmmakers.
Iranian Film Festival Zurich unveils official lineup
Fifteen filmmakers will be competing in the Iranian Film Festival Zurich, as the organizers have announced the official lineup.
Episode 2 of “Hands in Earth” Launched at the Italian Embassy
The Italian Embassy in Tehran launched on Friday, at the residence of Ambassador Giuseppe Perrone, the second episode, by the title "Hands in Earth", of the video series "From Tehran to Rome. A Journey through Art ", featuring Iranian artist Mohsen Vaziri Moghaddam, leading representative of the movement of contemporary abstract art.
National Army Day Marked With Unveiling New Achievements
Iran marked its National Army Day by parading the latest military achievements, including home-grown air defense systems, inside selected military bases across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran to Start 2nd Phase of Coronavirus Vaccination in May
Iranian Deputy Health Minister Alireza Rayeesi said that the second phase of public vaccination against COVID-19 in Iran will start early in May.
Egypt’s newly found ancient city
It will take archaeologists at least 10 years to fully excavate the recently discovered ancient city in modern Egypt's eastern Luxor Governorate.