Foreign tourist visits fetches Iran $24B in 3.5 years: Official
PayvandNews - Some $24 billion came into Iran over the past three and a half years because of foreign tourists,…
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Pouran Derakhshandeh’s “Hush, Girls Don’t Scream” wins two awards in U.S.
PayvandNews - Iranian film 'Hush, Girls Don't Scream', by Pouran Derakhshandeh, won the Best Feature Film and Best Actor awards…
Afghan-Iranian joint production “Parting” represents Afghanistan at Oscars
PayvandNews - "Parting", an Afghan-Iranian joint production about love and migration, was submitted to the 89th Annual Academy Awards to…
Farhad Fakhreddini, conductor of Iran’a National Orchestra, submits his resignation
PayvandNews - The conductor of Iran's National Orchestra Farhad Fakhreddini resigned from his position on Tuesday over a lack of…
The conservation of Darugheh House in the city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran was among the 13 winning projects of UNESCO 2016 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
PayvandNews - The conservation of Darugheh House in the city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran was among the 13 winning…
Acid victim accuses producer of the film “Lanturi” of plagiarism
PayvandNews - Amaneh Bahrami, an Iranian woman who was disfigured in an acid attack by a man she refused to marry,…
Iranian dance group Aylan crowned at “World Folk 2016”
PayvandNews - Iran's Aylan Dance Group won the gold medal and honorary diploma at the World Championship of Folklore 'World…
Tough new conditions for concerts in Iran capital
Daily Mail - The Tehran prosecutor recommended strict new rules on Saturday for concerts in the capital, the latest in…
Renowned Iranian actor, producer Davoud Rashidi passes away at 83
PayvandNews - Renowned Iranian cinema and theater actor and producer Davoud Rashidi has passed away at the age of 83.…
3 Iranian films among 21st century’s top 100
PayvandNews - Three Iranian movies have been enlisted in the 21st century's top three movies, BBC reported. The list has…