Iran inflation rate falls to 9.1%
TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) - The Central Bank of Iran stated that the inflation rate in the calendar month of Tir (ended July 22) dropped to 9.1 percent.
Iran to open trade center in Soleimaniyeh
TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) – The secretary-general of Iran's Chamber of Cooperatives said Iran will open its first trade center in the northern Iraqi city of Soleimaniyeh by the next week.
Cement production up 16%
TEHRAN, Aug.
Intl. Sand Sculpture Festival opens in northern Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) -- The 6th International Sand Sculpture Festival was inaugurated during a ceremony on the Caspian Sea shore, Babolsar, Mazandaran Province, on Tuesday.
Iran to participate in Adidas basketball tourney
TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) -- Iran will take part in the four-a-side Adidas Basketball Tournament which will be held in Istanbul from August 6 to 8.
Iranian artist receives top award of Sharjah biennial
TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) -- Iranian artist Mostafa Aqamiri has received the gold medal of the 4th Sharjah Biennial for the Art of Arabic Calligraphy.
Persian Carpet of Peace and Friendship wraps up in Tabriz
TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) -- The Persian Carpet of World Peace and Friendship was unveiled Wednesday during a ceremony in the presence of several Iranian, foreign and UNESCO officials in Tabriz.
Book on Islamic architecture published in Italy
TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) -- “Sulle vie dell’Islam” (“On the Streets of Islam”) has recently been released in Italy by Gangemi Publications.
MP against population growth in Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) – MP Majid Nasirpour has criticized government’s policy to increase the population, saying it will yield negative consequences for the country.
Sedighi named Iran flag-bearer in Youth Olympic Games
TEHRAN, Aug. 4 (MNA) -- Amir Sedighi has been named as Iran’s flag-bearer for the inaugural ceremony of 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
