The 21st edition of international chess Festival, the Caspian Cup, began today, February 12th, in Anzali Free Zone.

Gilan province is grappling with severe flooding after unprecedented rainfall in the past 24 hours shattered national averages. Rasht, the provincial capital, has been particularly hard hit, with overflowing rivers and widespread waterlogging across the city.

A senior official at the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has reported a 112% increase in exports of farmed caviar from the country in the first nine months of the Iranian calendar year starting on March 19, 2024, compared with that of in the last year.

"Kalkabab, a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish from Guilan, is a testament to the region's fresh, local ingredients.

The city of Rasht observes its annual "Rasht Day" on the 12th of Dey in the Persian Solar Hijri calendar (936 SH), marking the historical selection of Rasht as the capital of Gilan province during the Safavid era. This designation is a source of local pride and historical significance.

With the order of the Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Mostafa Taati Moghaddam, has been appointed the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director of the Azad Free Zone.

The Iranian Meteorological Organization (IMO) has announced the appointment of Dr. Nima Farid Mojtahedi as Iran's representative on the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) expert mountain panel.

Rasht will play host to Iran's largest exhibition showcasing cafes, restaurants, and food-related industries, opening this Saturday, December 17th.