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Latest Urban News in Iran – Life in the metropolis. The home of IFP News, Tehran is a city as big as New York, with all the energy and buzz, as well as the social and cultural issues, of a major capital. Simply put, life here is fast and fascinating – find out more in this section.
Tehran Preparing for Nowruz with Colourful Street Arts
The third edition of “Baharestan” (Land of Spring) street art event is currently underway in the Iranian capital with the aim of promoting happiness and enthusiasm among the citizens ahead of the New Persian Year.
Tehran’s Dead Trees Turned into Magnificent Artworks
Several dead trees of Tehran’s Valiasr Street, one of the longest streets in the Middle East, have been carved by wood artists and turned into beautiful pieces of art ahead of the Persian New Year or Nowruz.
Tehran Mayor Resigns Due to “Health Issue”
Mohsen Hashemi Rafsanjani, the chairman of Tehran City Council, has confirmed receiving the resignation of Tehran’s reformist mayor, Mohammad-Ali Najafi, amid conflicting reports over the reason behind his decision.
Photos of Eminent Iranian Women on Tehran Billboards
Tehran Municipality is displaying the portraits of a number of prominent Iranian women on billboards across the capital.
Snipers with Air Guns Deployed to Take on Tehran Rats (+Video)
Tehran Municipality is sending sniper squads equipped with night-vision air rifles to solve the capital city’s rodent problem, which seems to have grown to epic proportions as of late.
Japan to Help Cut Air Pollution in Smog-Choked Tehran
Based on a contract signed on Monday, Japan is to run a joint project with Iran to decrease air pollution in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Largest Flag of Iran Hoisted in Tehran
Iran's largest flag was hoisted in Tehran's cultural hub as part of ceremonial events to mark the 39th anniversary of the 1979 Revolution.
Tehran, Lahijan Host Snow Sculpture Festivals
The Iranian capital of Tehran and the city of Lahijan in Gilan province have played host to celebrations of ice artworks created by citizens during the recent snowy days.
Photos of Tehran Blanketed in Heavy Snow
The first heavy snowfall in Tehran and nearby provinces, which started on Saturday night, has painted the capital in white.
Heavy Snow in Tehran Shuts Schools, Airports
Heavy snowfall in Iran’s capital has shut the two main airports of the city while the authorities have announced that all schools across Tehran will also be closed on Sunday.
Special Places to Be Built for Protest Gatherings in Tehran
Tehran’s City Council has passed a plan that urges the municipality to build special places in the capital city for holding protest gatherings by Iranian citizens.
People Looking for More Resistant Homes after Tehran Quake
Following the recent earthquake in Tehran, some real estate agencies in the Iranian capital are boasting of offering houses that are resistant to magnitude-9 quakes.
“Iranian Police Not to Arrest People for Not Observing Islamic Dress Code”
The Tehran police chief says the so-called morality police will hold training classes for those who do not observe the Islamic dress code (hijab) instead of arresting them.
Christmas Shopping Thrives in Iranian Capital
Christmas shopping has gained growing popularity among Iranian people from all religions and walks of life during the past years.
Schools in Tehran Closed Down after Air Pollution Reaches Alarming Level
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Authorities have been forced to shut down all nurseries and elementary schools in the Iranian Province of Tehran after air pollution reached alarming levels, a report said.
Growing Popularity of Street Arts, Graffiti in Iran’s Bandar Abbas
Graffiti is referred to writings or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or painted illegally on a wall or other surface, often within public view.
Tehran’s Milad Tower Hosts Stair Climbing Competition
The second international stair climbing competition (Tower running) was held at Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower on December 6, 2017.
Tehran Hosts Fourth Food Festival
The fourth Festival of Food and Colourful Dining Tables was held in the iconic Milad Tower in Tehran.
Iran, Singapore to Expand Ties in Investment, Tourism
Iran and Singapore have agreed to expand their ties in attracting further foreign investments and tourists.
Tehran Engulfed with High-Rise Buildings
In every corner of the Iranian capital, Tehran, citizens are faced with high-rise buildings within their sight. The more the urbanisation has increased, the more high-rise buildings have appeared in Tehran, particularly its northern districts.
Middle East’s First Robotic Restaurant Opens in Tehran
The first robotic restaurant of Iran and the Middle East has opened in the Iranian capital of Tehran with a completely digital ordering system.
Tehran Municipality to Clean Karbala, Najaf after Arba’een
The municipality of Tehran has taken the responsibility of cleaning the holy Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf after the Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest public gathering.
Tehran Police Forces to Use Bicycle for Daily Missions
Tehran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Rahimi says in view of the traffic congestion and air pollution in Tehran, police forces may carry out their missions using bicycles in the second half of current Iranian year.
3,000 Kids Create Iran’s Longest Painting in Tehran
Thousands of kids took part in a painting festival held in a park in Tehran, creating the country’s longest-ever painting.
‘A Good Feeling’ Campaign, Different Way to Promote Hijab in Tehran
Women who have recently converted to Islam or those who decided to change their lifestyle have launched a campaign in Tehran to promote the culture of wearing hijab.
