The Governor of Gilan province has announced the start of exploratory drilling for oil in the Caspian Sea, calling it a "historic and strategic" move for Iran.

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

Hadi Choopan, the celebrated Mr. Olympia champion, will be a special guest at the sixth annual Gilan Grand Prix Caspian Cup bodybuilding competition in Rasht.