The first direct flight route connecting Rasht's Sardar-e-Jangal International Airport (OIGG) with Astrakhan, Russia, was inaugurated on Sunday, October 19, marking a significant step in expanding international tourism. According to Baran Press, this new route becomes the airport's third international passenger service, following the establishment of flights to Najaf and Baghdad in Iraq. Raymon Airlines operates the weekly service, a collaborative effort between Russian company Prestige M and Iranian company Zial. Flights depart every Sunday at 7:00 a.m. from Rasht to Astrakhan. The increased transit operations at Sardar-e-Jangal International Airport over the past year have elevated its ranking among Iranian airports from 17th to 8th place. Officials ...

An informal proposal has been made to host the next World Free Zones Conference in Iran, according to the Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Zones. The potential bid emerged during the 11th World Free Zones Congress held recently in China. According to Baran Press, Reza Masrour, the Secretary, reported holding "effective and constructive meetings" with heads of free zones from numerous countries, including China, Oman, the UAE, Colombia, Jamaica, Serbia, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, and Brazil, during the congress. "Good agreements were reached in the field of digital economy, which can help develop Iran's economic and technological cooperation internationally," Masrour stated, highlighting the positive outcomes of the meetings. The 11th World Free Zones ...

Four Iranian nationals held in prisons in the Republic of Azerbaijan have been transferred to Gilan to serve the remainder of their sentences, Iran’s Justice Ministry said on Saturday. According to Baran Press, the resumption of prisoner transfers between Iran and Azerbaijan after a three-year halt signals a thaw in judicial cooperation. Justice Minister, said the prisoners were handed over to authorities in Iran’s northern Gilan province to complete their sentences. The prisoner transfer agreement between Iran and Azerbaijan had been on hold for three years before being revived with this exchange. / IRNA  چهار ایرانی زندانی در آذربایجان به مقامات قضایی گیلان تحویل داده شدند وزارت ...