Persian: A Living Pulse at the Heart of Pakistan’s Cultural Heritage H.E. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Iran, visited Central BookCity on Tuesday, 29 July 2026, for discussions on expanding cultural diplomacy and strengthening literary ties between the two neighbouring countries. During the visit, senior representatives of BookCity and […]

Turkish Ambassador Visits Central BookCity to Expand Cultural Cooperation H.E. Dr. Hicabi Kırlangıç, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Iran, visited Central BookCity in Tehran for discussions on expanding cultural exchange and exploring new opportunities for long-term cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. Hosted by senior representatives of the BookCity Institute, the meeting highlighted […]

In the aftermath of missile attacks and widespread conflict that affected parts of the country and urban infrastructure, six branches of BookCity were damaged, with one store completely destroyed. Despite these losses, BookCity chose not to suspend its activities, and its bookstores remained open to the public. At a time when anxiety and insecurity dominated […]

As geopolitical tensions and bombardments affected Tehran, a fragile ceasefire finally brought a period of relative calm. The Associated Press, in a dispatch from the heart of the capital, highlighted how the daily flow of life and business continues in Iran, revealing that during challenging times, citizens increasingly turned to bookstores. Throughout this period, BookCity […]

  TEHRAN – Following the damage to cultural institutions and bookstores—including several branches of the BookCity Institute in Tehran—consequent to recent military strikes, Ali Jafarabadi, CEO of BookCity and a member of the international alliance Publishers Without Borders (PWB), provided a report on the current state of book culture to the alliance. Jafarabadi reported to […]