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Pres. Rouhani:

Iran’s dispute with US non-negotiable, non-compromisable

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani said that differences between Iran and the United States are neither 'negotiable' nor 'compromisable'.
2019-03-06 11:43
By: Pouya Bazargard

Gilan Philharmonic Orchestra concert

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Gilan Philharmonic Orchestra, under veteran conductor Keyvan Habibzadeh, went on stage in Khatam ol-Anbia Amthitheater of Rasht, Gilan province, late on Thu. Feb. 18. The second performance of Gilan Philharmonic Orchestra will be held at the same venue today.
2019-03-01 13:05
Heavy precipitation revives Gilan’s Estil Lagoon

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Heavy precipitation in the past two months has revived the aching Estill Lagoon, a part of which had dried up in summer. Located in the northern province of Gilan near the border city of Astara, the 138-acre closed water body is considered as a wildlife refuge home to rare species, and is among the major tourist attractions of the green province.
2019-02-23 11:35
By: Pourya Bazargard

3rd International Stars Cup 2019

BANDAR-e ANZALI, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The third International Stars Cup 2019 and the 17th 'Caspian Cup' chess tournament, organized by Guilan Chess Association Federation, are currently underway in Anzali Port from 12-19 February.
2019-02-18 11:11
By: Pouya Bazargard

Chehel Setun in heart of Gilan

LAHIJAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Molla Mahalleh-ye Chehel Setun is a village in Ahandan rural district, in the central district of Lahijan County, Gilan province, Iran. The pristine nature and the monument of one of Imam Musa al-Kadhim’s descendants have made the region an excellent for local and foreign tourists, visiting the northern province.
2019-01-27 11:12
By: Pouya Bazargard

Masuleh covered in snow

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Snow blanketed the tourist city of Maouleh, Gilan province, northern Iran. The city enjoys a genuine architecture where the roof of one house is the yard of another.
2019-01-20 10:57
By: Mehdi Hossein Nezhadi

Wildefire in Astara

ASTARA, Jan. 16 (MAN) – Starting on Tuesday night, a wildfire is spreading across the Astara forests, Gilan province, northern Iran. Warm winds are fanning the wildfire making the efforts to contain the fire ineffective up to now. No injuries or victims have been reported.
2019-01-16 17:49
VIDEO: Wildfire sweeping through forests in Astara

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Starting on Tuesday night, the wildfire is spreading in forests of Astara, Gilan province, northern Iran. Warm winds are fanning the wildfire and efforts of different organs and people who are trying to contain the fire have proved ineffective up to now. No injuries or victims have been reported.
2019-01-16 17:02
By: Pouya Bazargard

Amlash weekly local markets

AMLASH, Jan. 16 (MNA) – One of the cultural and economic treasures in Gilan province is weekly local markets, a clear example of which is in Amlash held on every Tuesday.
2019-01-16 13:54
By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi

Astara's foreign trade by sea, land, rail

ASTARA, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Located in the western part of Gilan province, Astara border city is one of the most important place for foreign trade by land, sea and rail. Benefited from high economic capabilities and opportunities and also existence of an active international customs, the border city is playing a leading role in economic prosperity of Iran.
2019-01-07 13:20
By: Pouya Bazargard

Natl. boxing c'ship final in Rasht

RASHT, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The 29th round of National Boxing Championship wrapped up on Wednesday, with Gilan team claiming the trophy. As many as 350 young boxers in 34 teams from various Iranian provinces took part in the five-day competition, which was held in Takhti Sports Complex in the northern city of Rasht, Gilan province.
2019-01-01 15:55
By: Mehdi Hoseinnejadi

Beauties of icicles in Heyran pass, NW Iran

ASTARA, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Precipitation and low temperature during recent days has led to the formation of great icicles along the Heyran pass, near Astara, Gilan province. The pass, which is among the most prominent and beautiful roads of the country, connects Gilan and Ardabil provinces to one another.
2019-01-01 10:28
By: Pouya Bazargard

Boxing competitions in Rasht

RASHT, Dec. 28 (MNA) – As many as 350 young boxers in 34 teams from various Iranian provinces are taking part in the national boxing championships, which kicked off today in Takhti Sports Complex in the northern city of Rasht, Gilan province.
2018-12-28 13:58
Tea exports hike by 51% year-on-year

RASHT, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iran has exported some 12,571 tons of tea worth $18 million since the beginning of the current fiscal year (started on March 21), a senior official said.
2018-12-23 13:26
By: Benyamin Moharramzadeh

Esteghlal vs Sepidrood in IPL

RASHT, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Esteghlal gained a commanding 5-0 victory over Sepidrood in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday at Rasht-based Sardar Jangal Stadium. The Blues returned to the title race with this great win, sitting in the fifth rank of table, just six points behind IPL leader Padideh.
2018-12-08 10:16
By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi

Exquisite beauty of Heyran in Autumn

ASTARA, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The enchanting landscapes of Heyran mountain pass, 30 kilometers west of Astara in Gilan province, have added to the beauty of the region, making it one of the most famous tourist sites in the country.
2018-12-01 13:39
By: Pouya Bazargard

Eynak Lagoon

RASHT, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Eynak Lagoon is located in Rasht, and is considered as the second largest pond of Gilan province. This pond is called Eynak (glasses) as it is seen as one in aerial photos. This pond is one of the important tourist spots in Rasht.
2018-11-21 08:39
By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi

Gilan's Estil Lagoon in autumn

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Estill Lagoon is a 138-acre pond located in the northern province of Gilan near the city of Astara. Estil is considered a wildlife refuge home to rare species, and is among the major tourist attractions of the green province.
2018-11-19 19:09
By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi

Enhancing readiness for aerial bombing

ASTARA, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Students, trained by Passive Defense Organization of Astara in Gilan province, perform an exercise to enhance readiness for aerial bombings.
2018-10-31 15:40
Iran 8th largest silk producer in world: Head of Sericulture Center

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Sericulture Center said the country is ranked 8th in the world in silk production, putting the annual production volume of silk at 120 tons.
2018-10-23 11:06
FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 1 star in Gilan province

BANDAR ANZALI, Oct. 17 (MNA) – ‘Caspian Sea Series Bandar Anzali Tour’ which is a ‘World Tour 1 Star’ event kicked off in the coastal city of Bandar Anzali, northern Gilan province attended by some 50 volleyball players from 11 countries. The event will wrap up on October 19.
2018-10-17 11:25
By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi

Officials in Astara welcome Arbaeen’s foreign pilgrims

ASTARA, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Officials of IRGC’s Quds Force in Gilan province, northern Iran, on Tue. welcomed foreigners in Astara, who are crossing into Iran for the Arbaeen march, the world's greatest pilgrimage, toward Karbala in Iraq.
2018-10-16 20:44
Rouhani calls for immediate relief to flood-hit regions of northern country

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – In directives to Interior and Health ministries, President Hassan Rouhani called for providing immediate relief and assistance to victims of floods which hit northern provinces of the country in the past two days.
2018-10-07 13:31
By: Pouya Bazargard

Heavy rain causes flash flood in Gilan

SOWME'EH SARA, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Heavy rainfall and flash floods in Gilan have caused serious damage to the northern province, destroying and blocking main roads and backroads leading to Sowme'eh Sara city, south coast of the Caspian Sea. The flood and lightning have left 5 people dead in northern cities, according to latest reports.
2018-10-07 10:36
Heavy rain causes floods, kills 5 in northern Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Heavy rainfall has led to flash flood and landslides in northern provinces of Gilan, Mazandaran, and Golestan.
2018-10-06 19:37
By: Pouya Bazargard

Flood hits Talesh, Northern Iran

TALESH, Sep. 29 (MNA) – A heavy flood stroke Talesh county, Northern Gilan province, on Thursday, destroying dozens of houses and rural roads in its way. No fatalities have been reported.
2018-09-29 10:59
By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi

Rice harvest in Astara's paddy fields

ASTARA, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Farmers in Astara border city in the northern province of Gilan have started harvesting rice from the paddy fields.
2018-08-18 11:24
By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi

Unseasonal rain damages rice fields in Astara

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Several days of rain damaged large parts of the rice fields in Astara county in northern Province of Gilan.
2018-08-15 15:13
By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi

River flooding in Lavandevil

ASTARA, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Rivers in Lavandevil district of Astara border city, located in Gilan province have flooded due to nonstop heavy rainfall in the past few days.
2018-08-13 16:55
By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi

Turbulent Caspian Sea

RASHT, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The continued rain and strong winds have turned the Caspian sea turbulent in the past few days, creating high waves that have caused some damage to Astara port on the northernmost part of Gilan province.
2018-08-12 13:13