Fars Province
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Exports from Fars prov. up by 50%
TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Over 300,000 tons of goods worth nearly $300 million were exported through Fars Province Customs last year, showing a 50 percent increase in terms of weight compared to the previous corresponding year.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Shiraz Friday prayers leader visits flood-hit areas in Shiraz
TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Ayatollah Dejkam Leader’s representative in Fars province and Friday prayers leader of Shiraz made a surprising visit in Sadieh neighborhood in Shiraz late on Tue. and was briefed on the trend of aid operations to flood-stricken people.
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By: Majid Dehghanizadeh
Travelers visit historical monuments of Yazd in Nowruz
YAZD, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Yazd province is known as a golden triangle of Iranian tourism along with the provinces of Fars and Isfahan and has always been at the focal attention of domestic and foreign tourists. Every year, a great number of domestic and foreign tourists visit historical and cultural monuments of this province. So far, 1,850 historical monuments in this province have been registered in National Heritage List.
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Video: Flash flood touches Cyrus the Great tomb in Shiraz
TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – The devastating flash flood in Shiraz, Fars province hit the tomb of Cyrus the Great.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Devastating flash flood in 'Darwazeh Quran', Shiraz
SHIRAZ, Mar. 26 (MNA) –Severe rainfall erupted in 'Darwazeh Quran', Shiraz, on Monday incurred huge damages to the infrastructures of the city. Many cars were swept away by floodwaters in 'Darwazeh Quran' district of central Shiraz, with fierce torrents of water sweeping away everything in their path.
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Video: Moment of destruction of a residential unit in Shiraz caused by flood
TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – The devastating flood in Shiraz, Fars province, today morning was so high that caused destruction of some buildings and residential units. So far, the flood in this province has claimed lives of at least 11 people.
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Devastating flood in Shiraz claims lives of 11, injured 45 others
TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – In its latest report, Fars Province Legal Medicine Organization reported that the devastating flood in Shiraz, Fars province, on Monday claimed lives of 11 people and injured 45 others.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
People celebrate New Year in Tomb of Hafez
SHIRAZ, Mar. 21 (MNA) – People gathered in the Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz, Fars province, last night to celebrate the New Year. The vernal equinox which took place at 1:28 AM local time marked the start of spring and Nowruz holidays in Iran.
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Fars province exports hit $248m in 11 months
TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – More than 307256,780 tons of non-oil commodities worth $248.26 million were exported from the southern Fars province during the past 11 months of the current fiscal year through Feb. 19, indicating a rise both in terms of volume and value.
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By: Milad Raf'at
Ardakan under snow
TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Ardakan is a city in Fars province, with an area of about 375 hectares, located 70 kilometers northwest of Shiraz. The city, which is located 2200-2300 meters above sea level, is rainy in Summer and snowy in winter, due to the high annual precipitation.
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Army overhauls 5 transport, military, fighter aircraft
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Experts and technical staff at Shahid Doran Airbase in Fars province have overhauled five super-heavy transport, military and fighter aircraft.
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Exports from Fars province exceed $214m in 10 months
SHIRAZ, Jan. 26 (MNA) – More than 272,780 tons of commodities worth $214.3 million were exported from the southern Fars province during the first ten months of the current fiscal year through Jan. 20, indicating a rise both in terms of volume and value.
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By: Milad Rafat
Farmers collect daffodils in Fars province
TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Every year in late January, Farmers in Mohr County, Fars province, start collecting daffodils. The mild winter weather and expansive daffodil farms attract many tourists to the southern region.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Pooladkaf ski resort in Fars province
SHIRAZ, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Pooladkaf ski resort is situated 85 km northwest of Shiraz, Fars province. The resort receives some 2 meters of snow in February and usually runs until the end of March.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Arm wrestling championship in Fars prov.
SHIRAZ, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The provincial arm wrestling championship was held on Friday in Shiraz. Top athletes were invited to the national team of arm wrestling.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Intl. horseback archery championship in Shiraz
SHIRAZ, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The city of Shiraz, in the southern Fars province, is hosting an international horseback archery championship. Over 50 athletes from 19 countries are participating in the four-day event, which started on Thu. (Nov. 22). The competition is held in different categories including javelin throw and fencing.
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Exports from Fars province up 67% in seven months
TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Over 193,036 tons of goods worth $137.721 million were exported from the southern Fars province during the first seven Iranian months through Oct. 22, indicating a rise both in terms of volume and value.
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VIDEO: Brown bear, 2 cubs spotted in Fars province
SHIRAZ, Oct. 17 (MNA) – A brown bear and her two cubs were spotted in Kuh-e Khom in east of Arsanjan county as part of the southern Zagros in Fars province.
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UK envoy:
Compliance with JCPOA, base of UK-Iran relations
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – UK Ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire said his country insists on compliance with Iran’s landmark 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), noting that London tries to reassure that the Islamic Republic will enjoy the deal’s benefits, especially in the economic arena.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Commemoration of Hafez Day in Shiraz
SHIRAZ, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The commemoration ceremony of Hafez National Day was held at the Tomb of Hafez on Thursday, in the presence of Ali Asghar Mounesan, Head of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization, Esmail Tabadar, the governor of Fars province and a group of other senior officials of the province. Hafez was a 14th-century Persian poet and mystic highly revered by by famous writers and scholars all across the world.
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China, Belgium, US to invest millions of dollar in Fars prov.
TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Director General of Fars province Economic Affairs and Finance Department General Babak Daei revealed the investment of countries including China, Belgium and the United States in the provincial projects in the fields of supplying energy, processing petrochemicals and constructing infrastructures in health sector.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Iranian southern nomads showcase capabilities
SHIRAZ, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Villagers and nomads from Iranian southern province of Fars are staging their capabilities at the first edition of an exhibition devoted to nomadic and rural lifestyle. The event is underway at Azadi Park in Shiraz.
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5.9 quake hits Kermanshah again; casualties reported
TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – A 5.9 earthquake is reported to have hit Salas-e Babajani region in western province Kermanshah, wounding dozens.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Inauguration of a 32-bed hospital in Fars province
KAVAR, Jun. 30 (MNA) – A 32-bed hospital was inaugurated on Friday in Kavar county, Fars province, with Iranian Health Minister Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi in attendance.
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Iran to take additional measures to protect endangered Persian onager
TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – General Director for Environmental Protection of Fars province Saeed Mahmoudi announced on Monday the new measures taken to protect Persian onager, also called Perisan Zebra, in Bahram-e Gur Protected Area.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Tourists visit tombs of Hafez and Saadi in Nowruz
SHIRAZ, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Iranian tourists are visiting tombs of Hafez and Sa'di in shiraz, Fars province, during Nowruz holiday.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Nowruz tourists in Eram Garden of Shiraz
SHIRAZ, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Eram Garden, a historic Persian garden in Shiraz, Fars province, is hosting many tourists all over the country.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
10th Handicraft Exhibition in Shiraz
TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – The 10th Handicraft, Tablecloth and Haft Sin Exhibition is underway in Shiraz, Fars province until March 2, at Permanent Area of International Exhibitions.
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By: Mahmoud Khakbaz
Pomegranate garden in Fars province
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Faroogh city, located near Marvdasht town in Fars province, is a major and well-known venue for production of pomegranate fruit in Iran. In many ancient cultures, Persian pomegranates symbolize fertility and health due to its nutritious aspects which are antioxidants and blood purifier.
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S Korean amb. visits Fars province, talks of future coop.
TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – South Korean ambassador to Iran said on Tuesday that his country will help Iranian south-western province of Fars develop tourism facilities in the province.