Gilan Province

Charming scenery of autumn snow in Masuleh

GILAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Located 55 km from Rasht in Gilan province of Iran, the historical and scenic village of Masuleh is witnessing snowfalls as autumn is reaching its end in December.
2020-12-08 21:00
By: Seyed Javad Mirhoseini

Last breath of Autumn in Gilan

GILAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Natural landscapes of Gilan Province of Iran is witnessing the last days of Autumn in December.
2020-12-07 17:00
Bandar Anzali can save time, costs in Belt & Road Initiative

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – An official with the Iranian Port and Maritime Organization says Anzali port in the north of the country has the capacity to save time and costs in China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
2020-12-07 14:00
Gilan exports up 36% in eight months

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – More than 637,558 tons of commodities worth $394 million were exported from the northern Gilan province during eight months of the current Iranian year to October 20.
2020-12-06 13:42
By: Reza Akabari

Cast-net fishing in Gilan prov.

RASHT, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Cast-net fishing is one of the oldest methods of fishing on the coastlines of the Caspian Sea. Every year, with the start of the fishing season, the people in Gilan province, catch fish in their traditional way.
2020-12-05 18:20
By: Mostafa Tohidian

Traditional fishing in Caspian coast of Iran

MAZANDARAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Every year, with the start of the fishing season in mid-October, the northern people in Gilan and Mazandaran provinces, living on the coastlines of the Caspian Sea, catch fish in their traditional way.
2020-12-03 03:22
By: Reza Akbari

Iran's national canoeing team resumes training

ANZALI, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s national canoeing team has resumed training sessions in the northern city of Bandar Anzali after almost 10 months since the coronavirus pandemic broke out in the country.
2020-11-25 12:31
Iran determined to boost port capacities amid Eurasian coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iran is boosting its ports both in the south and north of the county to improve trade with other countries and enhance its share in international corridors.
2020-11-18 16:28
Gilan province’s H1 exports hit $264 million

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – More than 440,000 tons of commodities worth $264 million were exported from the northern Gilan province during the first six months of the current Iranian year (March 20-September 21).
2020-10-12 15:33
By: Javad Mirhosseini

Rain freshens up Rasht

RASHT, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Autumn rain hit various districts in Rasht, north of Iran on Saturday, freshening up the city.
2020-10-10 15:30
By: Hassan Fallahi

Asalem to Khalkhal, spectacular forest road in Iran

KHALKHAL, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Asalem to Khalkhal Road in northern Iran’s Gilan province is a spectacular and eye-catching road which enjoys a beautiful nature attracting many enthusiasts every year.
2020-10-07 15:00
By: Seyyed Javad Mirhosseini

Closing ceremony of “Resistance Film Festival” in Gilan prov.

RASHT, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the “Resistance Film Festival” was held in Rasht, Gilan province late on Thu. and winners of the Festival in the provincial sector were appreciated.
2020-09-25 22:24
By: Pouya Bazargard

Heavy rains inflicting damage on rice fields of Gilan prov.

RASHT, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Heavy summer rains have inflicted damages on rice fields of Gilan province, north Iran, affecting both the quality and quantity of the products while also making the harvesting process more difficult.
2020-09-08 18:30
By: Pouya Bazargard

Peanut fields in N Iran

ASTANEH ASHRAFIEH, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Peanut is the most important agricultural product of Astaneh Ashrafieh county in Gilan province. It is cultivated on more than 2,000 hectares of land, which accounts for 80% of Iran's peanut output.
2020-09-06 12:58
VIDEO: Mourning of Muharram in Masuleh

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – People in the historical village of Masuleh in northern Iran held mourning rituals in the first day of Muharram to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH)
2020-08-21 16:20
By: Seyed Javad Mirhosseini

Summer rainfall in Rasht

RASHT, Jul. 31 (MNA) – After several weeks of extreme heat in all cities across Iran, today's rain in Rasht, north of Iran cooled the weather and bestowed a fresh look to the city.
2020-07-31 01:00
Gilan province exports top $160 million in four months

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – More than 296,000 tons of commodities worth $162 million were exported from the northern Gilan province during the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 20-April 21).
2020-07-22 00:52
By: Behnam Yousefi

Breathtaking scenery of Gilan Province

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Gilan province is located in the north of Iran on the south-western coast of Caspian Sea. With its dense forests, mild climate and beautiful sea shores, Gilan province is the most visited destination for Iranian tourists.
2020-07-01 16:06
By: Mohammad Dashti

Impressive Zomorrod waterfall in N Iran

HAVIQ, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Located some 9km south of Haviq city in Gilan province, Zomorrod Waterfall bestows tranquility to tourists. There are two waterfalls in the area with the larger one having a 15m height and a smaller one having a 12m height with stair-like appearance. These are also being referred to as ‘Twin Waterfall’.
2020-06-22 22:00
By: Pouya Bazargard

Asalem-Khalkhal green road

KHALKHAL, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The Almas pass located on Asalem-Khalkhal road, northwestern Iran, is one of the most beautiful communication routes in the country linking Gilan province to Ardabil. The side of the road is filled with young, sturdy trees and colorful flowers, as well as the flocks of ships and horses on the green slopes.
2020-06-08 01:31
By: Mehdi Hosseinejadi

Astara borderline, an excellent tourist attraction

ASTARA, Jun. 01 (MNA) – With its eye-catching tourist attractions and border trade as country’s border crossing with the Republic of Azerbaijan, the city of Astara is known to Iran’s border tourism hub in northern part of the country and Gilan province.
2020-06-01 20:10
By: Benyamin Moharramzadeh

Heights of ‘Trishum Peak’ in Masuleh with breathtaking views

MASULEH, May 31 (MNA) – Khemr Nesa Heights, en route Trishum Peak in Masuleh, Gilan province is a must-see site especially in spring season with breathtaking views.
2020-05-31 07:00
By: Pouya Bazargard

Planting rice seedlings in paddy fields of Gilan prov.

RASHT, May 29 (MNA) – Concurrent with the arrival of spring season, men and women are seen busy in paddy fields of this northern province. Planting rice seedlings is one of the first stage of rice cultivation.
2020-05-29 19:36
By: Mehdi Hossein Nezhadi

Harvesting borage herb in Gilan province

ASTARA, May 10 (MNA) – Astara in Gilan province is one of the hubs for producing borage herb. Farmers in Astara pick the borage from May to mid-June.
2020-05-10 16:00
By: Pouya Bazargard

Harvesting tea in Gilan province

LAHIJAN, May 10 (MNA) – Farmers have started tea harvest across Gilan province, northern Iran. The country is expecting to produce 135,000 tons of fresh tea leaves in the current year, registering a 10% increase in production as compared to the year before, according to the Iran Tea Organization.
2020-05-10 03:00
By: Mahdi Hossein Nejadi

Meet Iran’s highest waterfall; Laton

ASTARA, May 04 (MNA) – With a height of 105 meters, Laton waterfall is the tallest of its kind in Iran. The waterfall lies 15 kilometers south of the border town of Astara; and 6 kilometers from the Kootah-Koomeh village in Lavandil town, Gilan province.
2020-05-04 16:00
VIDEO: Iran’s highest waterfall in Astara

ASTARA, May 02 (MNA) – Laton waterfall, 15 kilometers south of Astara, the northern province of Gilan, is the tallest waterfall of Iran measuring 105 meters in height. It is also known as the four-season waterfall since the continuously-changing water levels in each season make its appearance to change.
2020-05-02 10:24
By: Mahdi Hossein Nejadi

Astara’s biggest caviar farm

ASTARA, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Gharahsou villages in Astara, Gilan province, hosts one of the biggest caviar farms that has the capacity to produce 1.5 tons of caviar per year. Other species of fish are also being raised in the farm.
2020-04-30 18:34
By: Mani Pourahmad

“Equality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver” at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Rasht

RASHT, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The ceremony of distribution of 50,000 livelihood foodstuff packages was held at Imam Khomeini Mosalla of Rasht, Gilan province, on Wed. within the framework of “Equality, Empathy and Sincere Assistance Maneuver”.
2020-04-30 07:00
VIDEO: Livelihood assistance packages distributed in Rasht

RASHT, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Under the framework of 'Equality and Sincere Assistance Maneuver', 3,000 livelihood assistance packages have been distributed among the needy people of Rasht in Gilan Province with the aim of helping those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-28 20:00