Road casualties drop in coronavirus era
The number of traffic-related deaths last year (March 2020-March 2021) decreased by 15.2 percent compared to a year before, 13 percent of which is estimated to be caused by the pandemic.
Breeding in the wild: DOE plans to protect Asiatic cheetah
The Department of Environment (DOE) plans to breed Asiatic cheetah in the wild so that the species is protected from extinction.
Foreign aid to Afghan refugees in Iran is small: UNHCR
The amount of assistance provided by international organizations to address the needs of Afghan refugees in Iran is small, and most of the support is provided by the Iranian government and people, Ivo Freijsen, UNHCR Representative in Iran, said.
Iran, Romania seeking enhanced scientific, technological co-op
Iranian Deputy Science Minister Hashem Dadashpour and Romanian Ambassador to Tehran Mirella Carmen Greco discussed ways to develop scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.
Iran, Philippines to hold intl. symposium on agricultural nanotechnology
Iran and the Philippines will hold a virtual scientific symposium on agricultural nanotechnology on November 18-19.
Health Ministry to promote Iranian traditional medicine
The Ministry of Health is determined to expand the use of Iranian traditional medicine in the health system, the director of the Iranian Medicine Office of the Ministry of Health, has announced.
Monthly COVID-19 vaccine output reaches 10m doses
The domestic manufacturers of coronavirus vaccine have managed to increase their monthly production to 10 million doses, Seyed Heydar Mohammadi, an official with the Food and Drug Administration, has said.
Some 24% of students vaccinated nationwide
A total of 1,572,380 students, equaling 24 percent of the target group aged 12 to 18 nationwide, have received both doses of coronavirus vaccine, Azam Goudarzi, a health ministry official, said on Saturday.
Iran to pursue lifting of sanctions at UN climate summit
Iran will pursue the issue of lifting sanctions at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) so that the country can act more effectively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Iran to attend UN Climate Summit
An Iranian delegation headed by Ali Selajegheh, Department of Environment chief, will attend the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).