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Tehran’s dusty air ‘very hazardous,’ people urged to stay indoors

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The Iranian capital, Tehran, is grappling with severe air pollution triggered by dust participles, prompting official warnings for sensitive groups of people to stay indoors.
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Iran bracing for higher risk of road accidents in Nowruz as Covid wanes

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With a few days left before the beginning of Nowruz holidays, many Iranians have already hit the road around the country, with officials warning of a higher risk of traffic accidents this year due to a likely rise in the number of trips following an easing of the Covid-19 restrictions.
Tourism

Tajrish bustling in run up to Nowruz

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The Iranian New Year is fast approaching and the festive mood can be felt in the streets of the capital in the run up to Nowruz.
Urban

Tehran mayor, Thai envoy discuss cooperation on urban services

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Mayor of Tehran Alireza Zakani has held talks with Thailand’s ambassador to Iran Worawoot Pongprapapant on cooperation between the two countries on urban services.
IFP Exclusive

Some flights cancelled in Tehran due to air pollution

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Iran’s Meteorological Organization has said people in industrial and densely populated cities will see an increase in the concentration of air pollutants and a decrease in air quality.
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Tehran mayor revokes son-in-law’s appointment order

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Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani has revoked an order that appointed his son-in-law Hossein Heydari as his special advisor for the purpose of making urban management smart.
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Iranians Mark Anniv. of Prophet Mohammad’s Birth

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Hilarity reigns supreme across Iran on the anniversary of the birthday of the Prophet Mohammad, which falls on October 24, 2021 this year.
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Tehran Experienced Only 2 Days of Clean Air in 9 Months: Reports

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Reports indicate the Iranian capital, Tehran, has experienced clean air for only two days since late March, 2021.
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Vaccination of homeless people kicks off in Tehran

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Tehran’s municipality has started to vaccinate homeless people, addicts, Afghans without staying permits, homeless children and people who search garbage cans in the Iranian capital.
IFP Exclusive

Confusion over lifting night-time traffic curfew in Iran

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A lack of coordination between Iran’s National Task Force Against Coronavirus and traffic police on removing night-time traffic curfew has caused confusion among people.
IFP Exclusive

Alireza Zakani Officially Elected as Tehran Mayor

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Alireza Zakani has officially been chosen as the Tehran Mayor with 18 ‘yes’ votes by members of the Tehran City Council.
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Iranian People Preparing for Nowruz Despite COVID-19 Outbreak

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Despite the coronavirus outbreak, Iranian people from all walks of life are preparing themselves for the Persian New Year or Nowruz, which marks the beginning of the new solar year.
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Tehran Hosting Urban Arts Festival ahead of Nowruz

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The 6th Tehran Annual Urban Arts Festival has opened in the run-up to the Persian New Year which starts on March 21, 2021.
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Historical Edifice in Tehran Turned into Public Garden

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A garden which used to be the personal home and entertainment resort of Hassan Vosough od-Dowleh, the prime minister of Iran during the Qajar rule, has been converted into a public park.
IFP Exclusive

Tehran’s Old Alleys Get New ‘Colourful’ Life

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The 'Colourful Alley' is a project that seeks to breathe new life into the old alleys of the Iranian capital Tehran in collaboration with local residents.
IFP Exclusive

Tehran No Longer a ‘Red Zone’; Many Businesses Can Reopen Saturday

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Many businesses will be allowed to reopen in the Iranian capital Tehran as of Saturday, as the city is no longer in the so-called "red zone" in terms of coronavirus outbreak, according to health officials.
IFP Exclusive

Civil Service Institutions Closed in Iran for One Week to Contain COVID-19

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All government institutions have been closed across Iran as of November 28, 2020 for a week as part of restrictions enforced to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Urban

‘Our City’ Media Festival of Qom Calls for Entries

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The first edition of “Our City” media festival, organized by the Qom Municipality, calls on participants to submit their works for the event, scheduled to take place this fall.
IFP Exclusive

Iran Announces Tougher Restrictions to Rein in COVID-19 Outbreak

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Iran has approved new restriction to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus which is killing over 300 people across the country every day.
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Iranians Obliged to Wear Masks as of Oct. 10

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Wearing masks will be mandatory for all Iranian citizens nationwide as of Saturday, October 10, 2020, and offenders will be fined, a top healthcare official says.
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Tehran A Lively City with Dynamic Culture: Austrian Envoy

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As Iran marks the National Day of Tehran, Austrian Ambassador to Iran Stefan Scholz has praised the capital city as a lively city with a dynamic culture.
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European Envoys Join Tehran Mayor in Car-Free Day Cycling

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The ambassadors of France, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany along with Pirouz Hanachi, the mayor of Tehran, used their bicycles on Tuesday on the occasion of World Car-Free Day.
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Iran’s President Voices Concern over Relative Rise in COVID-19 Infections

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The Iranian president has expressed concern over a drop in the percentage of people who abide by health protocols amid a surge in the coronavirus outbreak.
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Tehran an ‘Innovative’ City with Innovative Ideas: VP

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A senior Iranian official says the idea of an “innovative city” can help tap into the existing potentialities to further boost innovative practices.
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Iran in Photos: Murals of Tehran

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Paintings and murals that decorate the walls of the Iranian capital are sometimes lost in the city’s hustle and bustle.
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