Ardabil

By: Mohammad Dashti

Gas explosion in Ardabil leaves two dead

ARDABIL, Feb. 13 (MNA) – A gas explosion at a residential building in Ardabil, northwest Iran, has left two people deadand 15 others injured. The massive explosion has happened around 7 AM local time, on Saturday.
2021-02-13 16:00
Goods transit via Iran's Bileh Savar on rise

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Around 155,000 tons of goods were transited via Bileh Savar customs point in the northwestern Ardabil province during the ten calendar months to Jan. 21, indicating a 25% growth compared with the similar period of last year.
2021-01-23 15:35
By: Mohammad Dashti

Charming scenery of autumn snow in Asalem to Khalkhal road

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Asalem-Khalkhal Road is a spectacular and eye-catching road with a length of 70 kilometers that starts from Asalem city in Gilan province and leads to Khalkhal city in Ardebil province.
2020-12-15 23:30
By: Hasan Falahi

West Asia's longest glass suspension bridge in Ardabil

ARDABIL, Oct. 24 (MNA) –Being built by Iranian engineers, the first arched suspension bridge and the longest glass suspension bridge in West Asia is located in the Ardabil province of Iran.
2020-10-24 18:24
Drone crashes in NW Iran: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Social media users published photos and videos of a crashed drone in Parsabad, Ardabil province.
2020-10-13 11:43
VIDEO: Mortar shells of Karabakh conflict land in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Above 20 mortar shells from the military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region have hit Iran's Aslandoz region in northwestern Ardabil province.
2020-10-02 20:08
VIDEO: Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes heard in Iranian province

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – People in Iran's Aslandoz region in north western Ardabil province, on Sunday, witnessed and heard the blasts caused by the clashes between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
2020-09-28 04:00
By: Mohammad Dashti

Inauguration of Holy Defense Exhibition in Ardabil

ARDABIL, Sep. 23 (MNA) – A military exhibition with the theme of the Holy Defense Week was inaugurated on Monday evening, with the presence of the Leader's Representative in Ardabil province as well as some police commanders and officials.
2020-09-23 05:00
By: Mohammad Dashti

Cultural exhibition of Sacred Defense in Ardabil

ARDABIL, Sep. 22 (MNA) – On the occasion of the national Sacred Defense Week, annual commemoration of the 1980–1988 Iran–Iraq War, the cultural exhibition of Sacred Defense was inaugurated in Iran's northwestern province Ardabil.
2020-09-22 23:30
By: Mohammad Dashti

“Equality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver” in Ardabil

ARDABIL, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The second stage of “Equality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver” was held in northwestern Ardabil province on Thu. in coordination and cooperation with charitable and generous persons.
2020-08-28 05:43
Deputy FM:

Neighboring countries account for 47% of Iran’s exports share

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Affairs said that 47 percent of Iranian products are exported to neighboring countries.
2020-08-27 16:14
By: Mohammad Dashti

VP visits Ardabil to pursue provincial development affairs

ARDABIL, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Vice President and Head of Plan and Budget Organization (PBO) Mohammad Bagher Nobakht visited northwest Ardabil province on Monday with the aim of following up measures to develop the province.
2020-08-17 22:30
Ardabil province exports up 6% in first quarter

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – A total of 33,548 tons of non-oil goods worth $32 million were exported from the northwestern Ardabil province during the first three months of the current Iranian year (March 20- June 20), a senior customs official said.
2020-07-28 14:26
1st geothermal power plant to go on stream in NW Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Managing Director of Iran’s Thermal Power Plants Holding Company (TPPH) said that the ground will be broken for the construction operation of the First Geothermal Power Plant in northwest of the country in Ardabil province.
2020-07-19 17:00
Producing honey in Hayran pass NW Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Beekeeping has flourished in Heyran pass in Ardabil province, northwest Iran, due to the growth of various plants in the region.
2020-06-24 11:13
By: Mohammad Dashti

Friday Prayers held in Ardabil after four months

ARDABIL, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The first Friday Prayer ceremony of Ardabil, northwestern Iran, was held today after an almost four-months hiatus due to the outbreak of coronavirus. The religious event was held with all the issued health protocols in place.
2020-06-19 18:00
By: Behnam Yousefi

Mustsee Soha Lake in Ardabil province

NAMIN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Located 35 kilometers east of Ardabil, Soha Lake is attracting tourists in the warm season due to its delicate weather and charming scenery.
2020-06-13 10:34
By: Mehdi Zavvar

Nature of Lake Soha to Laton waterfall with breathtaking views

ARDABIL, Jun. 09 (MNA) – It is enough to move from Ardabil city and continue the road 35km away towards the east. After crossing the village of Soha, you will reach the lake. The lake that is the starting point of vegetation of forests in Gilan province. The combination of Lake Soha and forests of Gilan province has created a spectacular view with breathtaking views.
2020-06-09 01:00
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: Mohammad Dashti

Picturesque views in Moghan Plateau

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Germi, a part of Moghan Plateau, is located 110 km north of Ardabil the capital of Ardabil province. Like most parts of Iran, it has a semi-arid climate with fairly hot summers and relatively cold winters. Many cold springs and beautiful natural landscapes are in Germi, which attract tourists. The mineral springs of Germi (Khan Bulaghi, Zarana) are notable throughout Iran for their medicinal qualities.
2020-05-28 00:24
By: Mohammad Dashti

Ardabil’s schools open with health guidelines in place

ARDABIL, May 26 (MNA) – Schools across Iran have been opened but it is not mandatory for students to attend classes. Meanwhile, those who participate have to observe social distancing guidelines.
2020-05-26 17:49
By: Mohammad Dashti

Raising awareness on social distancing in Ardabil

ARDABIL, May 12 (MNA) – An educational and cultural exercise was held in Ardabil Bazar to increase awareness regarding the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
2020-05-12 03:00
3,000 year-old silver cup discovered in Iran's Khalkhal

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The 3,000-year-old silver cup and 140 historical objects related to the Iron Age have been discovered in the historical cemetery of Shal village in Ardabil Province, according to an official.
2020-04-28 16:15
By: Mohammad Dashti

Spring flowers in Ardabil

ARDABIL, Apr. 15 (MNA) – With the arrival of spring, cities across Iran are now wrapped in beautiful blossoms and the air is freshened with morning sprinkles.
2020-04-15 10:54
By: Mohammad Dashti

Busy routes blocked in Ardabil to avert coronavirus spread

ARDABIL, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Under the 'social distancing' scheme, put into effect since March 27 across Iran, busy routes and roads to entertainment centers and resorts are blocked in Ardabil, northwest Iran.
2020-04-11 21:33
By: Mohammad Dashti

Ardabil Grand Bazaar shutdown amid coronavirus

ARDABIL, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Following the 'social distancing' plan put into effect since March 27 across Iran, the landmark, historical bazaar of Ardabil in northwestern Iran has been shut down in a bid to contain the spread of the COVID-19.
2020-04-10 18:19
By: Mahdi Hossein Nejadi

Sringtime snow in Heyran pass, NW Iran

ARDABIL, Apr. 09 (MNA) – A rather heavy snow during the past two days has whitened the Heyran pass in Ardabil province, northwest Iran.
2020-04-09 19:38
By: Morteza Alehashem

A glance at tourist attractions, must-see sites of Ardabil province

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Ardabil Province is one of the thirty-one provinces of Iran. It is located in the northwest of the country, bordering the Republic of Azerbaijan, the provinces of East Azerbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan. This province is home to many cultural and historical sites as well as tourist attractions with breathtaking views in a way it attracts huge number of tourists from both inside and outside the country every year.
2020-03-28 10:29
By: Mohammad Dashti

Snowy nights in Ardabil prov.

ARDABIL, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Winter snowfall blanketed whole parts of Ardabil province. The northwestern province of Ardabil has been whitened by snowfall.
2020-02-13 14:39
VIDEO: People in Ardabil mark 41st victory anniv. of Islamic Rev. in freezing cold

ARDABIL, Feb. 11 (MNA) – A great number of people in Ardabil province observed Bahman 22 (Feb. 11) rally [marking the 41st victory anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in 1979] in cold weather condition.
2020-02-11 14:24