Iranian diplomat: Iran Eager to Promote Cultural Ties with Pakistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Islamic Republic of Iran is eager to promote cultural ties with Pakistan and its cultural centers are making active contributions in this regard, an Iranian diplomat said. ( 14:30:22 - 2009/02/04)

Iran to Hold Art Exhibition in Turkmenistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is scheduled to hold an exhibition in Turkmenistan to show Iranian arts, including miniature, calligraphy, paintings and precious stones. ( 19:05:11 - 2009/02/03)

Iranian Culture Minister Meets Muslim Counterparts
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Culture Minister Mohammad Hossein Saffar Harandi discussed contacts between Islamic media and foreign ones with his Mauritanian, Malaysian, Saudi Arabian and Ugandan counterparts on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) information ministers' meeting. ( 18:55:14 - 2009/01/30)

Iran, Pakistan Expand Academic Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Payam Nur University and Pakistan's Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) are working on an academic research cooperation program. ( 15:36:57 - 2009/01/25)

Chinese Scholar Calls Iran Her Second Home
TEHRAN (FNA)- Chinese scholar Yidan Wang from the Institute of Iranian Culture Studies at Peking University regards Iran as her second country. ( 14:18:29 - 2009/01/21)

Iran to Establish Museum for Prof. Samii
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is to establish a museum for the distinguished Iranian neurosurgeon and medical scientist Professor Majid Samii at the Sadabad Cultural Historical Complex. ( 13:59:37 - 2009/01/21)

Bam Barracks to Be Reopened
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is set to reopen the restored structure of the country's historical city of Bam, which was devastated by an earthquake in 2003. ( 17:47:31 - 2009/01/19)

Iran to Unveil Oldest Hafez Manuscripts
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is set to unveil a book containing the oldest manuscript of poems composed by the Persian poet Hafez found at Oxford University. ( 17:46:07 - 2009/01/19)

25 Smuggled Antiques Returned to Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A collection of 25 antique objects smuggled out of Iran was returned to the country, an Iranian official said. ( 19:06:03 - 2009/01/18)

Iranian Artists to Create 3000-Meter Painting on Islamic Revolution
TEHRAN (FNA)- One thousand Iranian painters will attend the largest painting workshop of Iranian contemporary art during the Fajr Visual Art Festival that will open on January 31 and continue for one month. ( 14:35:12 - 2009/01/18)

Afghan Scholar Warns about Destruction of Rumi's Father's Madrasah
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Afghan scholar warned officials of the destruction of the madrasah where Rumi's father Baha al-Din Walad used to teach. ( 14:09:24 - 2009/01/18)

Scholars Elaborate on Influence of Persian on World Literature
TEHRAN (FNA)- Foreign scholars presented several articles on the impact of Persian literature on the world's literature during the 6th International Congress of World Teachers of Persian Language and Literature that was held at the University of Tehran on January 15 and 16. ( 15:26:43 - 2009/01/17)

Int'l Persian Literature Congress Opens in Tehran
TEHRAN (FNA)- The International Congress of World Teachers of Persian Language and Literature was inaugurated at the University of Tehran on January 15. ( 17:03:27 - 2009/01/15)

Official Denies Approval to Construction Projects Threatening Soltanieh Dome
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Zanjan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department (ZCHTHD) director denied issuance of any permit by the ZCHTHD for construction projects threatening the Soltanieh Dome world heritage monument. ( 15:14:29 - 2009/01/14)