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Elderly to account for 30 of Irans population by 2050

· 5 min read

Elderly to account for 30% of Iran’s population by 2050

TEHRAN — With older adults already accounting for 13 percent of Iran’s population and the country’s fertility rate continuing to decline, demographic shifts are accelerating. Current projections indicate that within the next 25 years, nearly one-third of Iran’s population will be aged 60 and above.

Elderly to account for 30% of Iran’s population by 2050

Demolition of historical building in Sabzevar draws heritage ministrys legal action

· 3 min read

TEHRAN - A historical building known as the Tumanian building, also referred to as the Padegan-e Rusha (“Russian barracks”) has recently been demolished in Sabzevar, northeastern Iran, prompting the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts to blame the city’s municipality and pursue legal action.

Demolition of historical building in Sabzevar draws heritage ministry’s legal action

ACECR official Turkmen envoy explore avenues to beef up scitech coop

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ACECR official, Turkmen envoy explore avenues to beef up sci-tech co-op

TEHRAN – Iran’s Academic Center for Education, Culture, and Research (ACECR) and Turkmenistan have agreed to explore avenues for expanding scientific cooperation, following a meeting between ACECR Deputy for Research and Technology, Zahra Sheikhi, and Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Ilyas Ghaypov.

ACECR official, Turkmen envoy explore avenues to beef up sci-tech co-op

International Day to Protect Education from Attack Condemning USIsraeli aggression on Iran

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International Day to Protect Education from Attack: Condemning US-Israeli aggression on Iran

TEHRAN - September 9, the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, is a reminder of one of the most fundamental principles of international humanitarian law: schools, universities, teachers and students must be protected from the violence of war.

International Day to Protect Education from Attack: Condemning US-Israeli aggression on Iran

Iran pushes for local currencies alternative payment systems to counter sanctions in BRICS summit

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Iran pushes for local currencies, alternative payment systems to counter sanctions in BRICS summit

TEHRAN- The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, referring to the holding of the Second Meeting of Economy Ministers and Central Bank Governors of BRICS member countries, said: "The use of local currencies, the development of payment systems and domestic financial messengers, and increased economic coordination among BRICS members were among the most important topics raised at this meeting."

Iran pushes for local currencies, alternative payment systems to counter sanctions in BRICS summit