Urmia

Mehr Cineplex opens in Urmia

Mehr Cineplex, located in Khayyam Street, Urmia, was inaugurated on October 14, 2023, with the presence of a group of officials. The Cineplex, whose construction began five years ago, has seven cinemas with 350 seats. (IRNA photos/Ali Arsalani)
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Iran-Turkiye border security subcommittee convenes in Urmia

Urmia, IRNA – The 55th subcommittee on border security between Iran and Turkiye convened in Urmia, the capital city of Iran’s northwestern province of West Azerbaijan.
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International Cycling Tour of Iran (Azarbaijan) kicks off

Tabriz, IRNA – The first phase of the 36th edition of the International Cycling Tour of Iran, also known as Tour of Iran-Azarbaijan, has begun from Tabriz to Urmia in the northwest of the country.
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Asian men’s volleyball championship in Iran's Urmia

The 2023 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship kicked off on August 19 at the Ghadir Arena, a venue with a seating capacity of 6,000, located in Urmia, in northwestern Iran. A total of 17 nations are participating in this year’s edition of the championship which will run until August 26th, 2023. (IRNA photos published on August 21, 2023/ Ali Arsalani)
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Asian Volleyball Championship 2023 in Urmia, Iran

The 22nd edition of the Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship which kicked off at Ghadir Arena of Urmia, West Azarbaijan province on August 19 features the top 17 sides from the continent. (IRNA photos/Payam Thani)
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3rd regional meeting of Islamic unity kicks off in Iran’s Urmia

Urmia, IRNA - The third regional meeting of Islamic unity titled issues of islamic cooperation to achieve common values has started in Urmia, the capital of West Azarbaijan province, Iran.
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Iran’s volleyball team greeted in Urmia

Members of Iran's national volleyball team are greeted by local residents and provincial officials as they arrive in Urmia for the Asian Men's Volleyball Championship, August 05, 2023. (IRNA photos/Ali Arsalani)
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Flamingos over Iran's Maharlou Lake

Situated in the Iranian southern province of Fars, Maharlou Lake hosts some species of birds including flamingos annually. (IRNA photos/ Erfan Samanfar)
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Assyrians honor saints in long-held tradition in Iran's Urmia

Urmia, IRNA – A major in the northwestern Iranian city of Urmia has hosted a thousand-year ritual of honoring the saints of the churches with the presence of Assyrian Iranians.
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Flowers festival in Iran's Urmia

The 11th edition of Urmia flowers festival is being held in Guller Baghi Prark in Urmia, West Azerbaijan province, northwestern Iran. (IRNA photos published May 7, 2023/ Ali Arsalani).
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Return of life to Urmia Lake

A photo series shows the Lake of Urmia recovering from drying up after implementing the first phase of a project to transfer the water of Kanisib Dam to the lake in northwestern Iran, April 5, 2023. IRNA/Adel Bakhoda
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Promoters of discord pursue satanic agenda: Sunni cleric

Urmia, IRNA – Abdulsalam Karimi, advisor to the Iranian president on the affairs of ethnic and religious minorities, has warned that any person who promotes unity is godly and those who drive a wedge are satanic.
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Yalda Night in land of tribes and religions

Urmia, IRNA – Chilleh Geje Si (the Yalda Night) is an ancient festivity celebrated by the people living in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province, a territory inhabited by different ethnic and religious groups.
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Fact-checking of CNN report: Is rape used to quell protests in Iran?

Tehran, IRNA – American news channel CNN on November 21 published a report that it described as investigative, claiming that “Iran’s security forces use rape to quell protests”. The Islamic Republic News Agency has conducted research to verify claims made in the report and determine whether the American news network has offered evidence to back up those claims. First, we take a brief look at the CNN report.
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West Azarbaijan governor general hails Iran-Turkiye durable ties

Urmya, IRNA – Cultural, social and religious commonalities between Iran and Turkiye have made ties between the two neighboring countries durable, said Mohammad Sadeq Mo’tamedian, the governor general of West Azarbaijan Province, northwest Iran.
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Iran to host Asian Boys' U18 Volleyball Championship

Urmia, IRNA – Head of volleyball board in West Azerbaijan Province, Peiman Rezaei said here on Tuesday that Urmia will host Asian Boys' U18 Volleyball Championship to be held on August 15-22.
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Kazem Dashi; huge rocky structure in middle of Iran's Urmia Lake

Kazem Dashi, also known as "Qala Dashi" is a large and historic rock mass in the northwest of Urmia Lake. Kazem Dashi is located in Gurchin Qaleh village, 70 km from Urmia. At different times in history, the site provided a safe haven for the surrounding villagers. Urmia, West Azarbaijan Province, Iran. May 18, 2021. IRNA/ Taha Asgharkhani.
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Snowfall in Orumiyeh; Northwestern Iran

Orumieh in West Azarbaijan, Northwestern Iran, witnessed beautiful snowfall. The photo report shows Silvana Region in Orumiyeh, West Azarbaijan Province. Jan 23, 2021. IRNA/Taha Asgharkhani.
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Celebrating Christmas in Northwestern Iran

Christmas was celebrated among Iranian Christians by observing the health protocols at the Church of Saint Mary in Northwestern Iran due to the global pandemic. Orumiyeh, Iran. Dec 27, IRNA/ Taha Asgharkhani.
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Iranian businessmen ready to further develop trade ties with Azerbaijan

Urmia, Dec 21, IRNA – Chairman of Urmia Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture said that Iranian businessmen especially in West Azarbaijan Province are ready to further develop trade ties with the Republic of Azerbaijan, provide the needs of Karabakh and expand trade ties with the country.
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Momordica, medicinal herb planted in Orumiyeh, northwestern Iran

Momordica is a genus of about 60 species of annual or perennial climbers herbaceous or rarely small shrubs belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, natives of tropical and subtropical Africa and Asia and Australia. The medicinal herb is being planted for the first time as a greenhouse in Orumiyeh, northwestern Iran , Nov 1, 2020. IRNA/Nima Saeedi.
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