On the banks of the Aras River in the northwest, 51,000 hectares of land was declared a free trade zone in 2005 attracting investors in different sector. Today you can see big changes as far as ag...
Last week we took you around the city of Najafabad. This week we are going to familiarize you with some aspects of the rich cultural heritage of the city. In this episode, the reporter takes us to ...
In this part, the reporter takes us to the holy city of Qom to visit the grand library of Ayatullah Marashi Najafi. It is the third largest library in Iran and the world’s third largest Islamic lib...
In this feature, we will meet a man who is a master of calligraphy, but not the traditional style that you may have already heard of. His works are a combination of classic calligraphy with modern ...
In this feature, we learn more about caravanserais, their history, origin and function. We get to learn a few things about their architecture and also pay a visit to Tehran's Khaanaat Caravanserai.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the rediscovery of the Caspian horse an International Conference was held in Iran’s northern city of Rasht. We took the opportunity to take a closer look at thi...
This feature is about a festival dedicated to teenagers who they call young adults. There are directors, actors, scriptwriters and so on in this competition. The Jury are Adults and Young Adult mov...
3- The Jameh Mosque of Kerman is a grand congregational mosque located in the southeast of Iran. The ancient mosque was built by Amir Mobarezeddin Mohammad Mozaffari in the 14th century. It has a ...
1- There is a significant public interest in astronomy in Iran. The Amateur astronomy community is growing and today there are more than 100 astronomy clubs around the country. In this feature we ...
2- In life, new experiences can sometimes be scary. Yet, when you ease your way in its a much smoother translation, starting school can be fun exciting yet scary at times. In Iran, we have the cele...
In this feature, we visit a festival called "Tehran in a Palace". The festival has been organized to help introduce the culture and traditions of the people of Tehran in the old days. The festival ...
The 3rd largest city in Isfahan province, Najafabad lies to the west of the world- famous city of Isfahan. The people in the city have a reputation nationwide for being fair and offering all kinds ...
Fatima Masumeh was and is a cherished Muslim woman, who was martyred. Upon her poisoning and before her passing, she made a simple request that after her passing, she be laid out in the city of Qom...
Firefighters protect the safety of the general public by responding to emergencies and putting out fires. Training is commonly offered through local fire department programs or colleges, where cand...
The Lariha house is one of the best preserved Qajar era houses in Yazd city, located in the eastern part of central Iran. The house is about 150 years old and covers an area of about 1700 square me...
Tehran is a bustling metropolis from construction sites to tunnels, bridges, towers and luxurious buildings. Each and everyday, there is a part of the city that's just for kitchens and modern living.
In this feature, we take a brief look at the 17th Festival of Ritual and Traditional Plays which took place last week here in Tehran. This year's festival hosted stage and street theater troupes fr...
2- From about 14 years ago, many countries started a race to benefit from the opportunities that had been created as the result of the emergence of nanotechnology to help their own industrial and e...
4- The Ganjali Khan Complex is a Safavid-era building complex. It is located on the east side of the Ganjalikhan Square in the center of Kerman city, in southeastern Iran. Ganjalikhan Caravanserai ...
In the 24th handmade Persian carpet fair, thousands of traditional and modern rugs are on display from all over Iran. Different shapes, sizes, patterns and colors are showcased by vendors and carpe...
Biking is a favorite hobby in Tehran and many love to ride the bike in the capital's parks and biking routes. In this feature, we take a look at how the people of Tehran spend their time biking.
In the world we live these days, we witness the ever-increasing merging of various cultures. This has also affected the languages spoken in different parts of the world. Now, some countries are con...
In this feature, Samson Seez takes us to Tehran's City Park to visit its beautiful scenery and the new bird garden along with the traditional city looks in the area.
Sculptures and abstract sculptures have been around along time.These pieces of art play a role in the beauty of modern life and cities.In this feature, we will visit a young and upcoming abstract s...
Zoorkhaneh is a place to gain strength, reinforce the virtues of sportsmanship, modesty, humbleness and avoid arrogance. Zoorkhaneh sports are done in a roofed area; the building resembles ancient ...
In this feature, we are looking at a few activities that are off the beaten track. We are showing visually-impaired athletes practice Goal Ball, which has been part of the para Olympics since the ...
Iran's Nuclear Research Center for Agriculture and Medicine also known as the Karaj Nuclear Research Center has opened its doors to Press TV. In this exclusive report we get to find out how nucle...
Dowlat Abad Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the desert city of Yazd in central Iran. It’s an authentic Iranian walled garden that annually attracts thousands of tourists. Dowlat Abad...
Decorative glass wear is becoming a very normal thing in today's Iran. In this feature, we will visit a small quaint warehouse that makes things of that nature. There we will also see a group of yo...
"I Love Hijab" is a new social media campaign encouraging women to take a photo of themselves in full Islamic covering. The campaign is in line with the Islamic principle of "encouraging virtue & d...
In this feature, the reporter joins a tour with seven rope access teams from all around the country who are participating at the first rope access competition in Iran, only few kilometers away from...
In this feature, we see horse-riding in three parts from being amateur to professional in Iran. First we will show horse-riding lessons. The second part will be the showjumping competitions and th...
Reza Abbasi Museum is one of the outstanding art and history museums of Iran. All the objects on display are bought from collectors rather than being excavated or discovered. The museum showcases a...
The village of Msouleh is located in the southwest of Rasht, the capital of Gilan Province in the north of Iran. Masuleh is one of Iran’s most popular tourist attractions. Every year thousands of v...
Animals that live in the ocean come in all shapes and sizes. Today we will take a look at a small group of fish that actually are used for medical uses. The second group you will see in this featur...
Abarkuh Cypress Tree is located in the city of Abarkuh in Iran’s southeastern province of Yazd. With a height of about 25 meters and circumference of about 18 meters, it is regarded as a major tour...
Iran's post company delivers thousands of letters and parcels to more that 20 thousand destinations every day. It seems that the new digital technologies have not been able to replace hard copy del...
Rubic cubes, puzzles and things of that nature should not be considered as hobbies or toys to simply pass the time. In Tehran, there are 9 institutes that use rubic cubes and toys to sharpen childr...
Ahvaz is a city located in Khuzestan Province in the southwest of Iran. The Bazaar of Imam Khomeini is one of the main commercial centers of the city. Much of the trade and finance in the city has ...
Ceramic & cement tiles have been around forever. Ceramic glazed tiles are not just for floors. They can be used for tables and a lot more. Cement tiles are formed, created and molded. Reza Nayebi t...
In this feature, the reporter takes a look at some sport classes for children during the summer holidays. The idea is to show that the young generation in Iran is physically active having a good t...
Jashk or Dashti salt dome is a mountain of salt located in the Zagros Mountains, in southwestern Iran. This salt dome is situated between the counties of Deyr and Dashti in Bushehr Province.
Niavaran Palace is a historical complex situated in the northern part of Tehran. The complex consists of several buildings and a museum. Here we get to see more about it. A visit full of beauty, ar...
The month of Ramadan is the holiest of holy months. Yet it's so much more than just fasting and praying. During Ramadan activities basically begun after sunset. Reza Nayebi tells us more.