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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.
Confusion over lifting night-time traffic curfew in Iran
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.
Alireza Zakani Officially Elected as Tehran Mayor
Alireza Zakani has officially been chosen as the Tehran Mayor with 18 ‘yes’ votes by members of the Tehran City Council.
Iranian People Preparing for Nowruz Despite COVID-19 Outbreak
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.
Tehran Hosting Urban Arts Festival ahead of Nowruz
The 6th Tehran Annual Urban Arts Festival has opened in the run-up to the Persian New Year which starts on March 21, 2021.
Historical Edifice in Tehran Turned into Public Garden
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.
Tehran’s Old Alleys Get New ‘Colourful’ Life
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.
Tehran No Longer a ‘Red Zone’; Many Businesses Can Reopen Saturday
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.
Civil Service Institutions Closed in Iran for One Week to Contain COVID-19
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.
‘Our City’ Media Festival of Qom Calls for Entries
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.
Iran Announces Tougher Restrictions to Rein in COVID-19 Outbreak
Iran has approved new restriction to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus which is killing over 300 people across the country every day.
Iranians Obliged to Wear Masks as of Oct. 10
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.
Tehran A Lively City with Dynamic Culture: Austrian Envoy
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.
European Envoys Join Tehran Mayor in Car-Free Day Cycling
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.
Iran’s President Voices Concern over Relative Rise in COVID-19 Infections
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.
Tehran an ‘Innovative’ City with Innovative Ideas: VP
A senior Iranian official says the idea of an “innovative city” can help tap into the existing potentialities to further boost innovative practices.
Iran in Photos: Murals of Tehran
Paintings and murals that decorate the walls of the Iranian capital are sometimes lost in the city’s hustle and bustle.
Tehran Municipality Uses Creative Way to Tell People to Wear Mask
The Municipality of Tehran's District 9 has used a creative way to remind citizens of the need to wear a mask in public places in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19.
Iran Warns COVID-19 Patients against Hiding Their Infection
The Iranian president has urged the COVID-19 task force to do something about those hiding their coronavirus infection.
Tehran Metro to Get Suicide-Prevention Glass Walls
Glass walls are to be erected at the edge of platforms in 35 subway stations across Tehran to prevent people committing suicide by jumping in front of the trains.
Winners of COVID-19 Cartoon Festival to Be Displayed at Iran’s Urban Sites
Organizers of an international cartoon festival on the battle with coronavirus have decided to display a preview of the award-winning works at the public places of various Iranian cities.
Iran Makes It Compulsory for Subway Commuters to Wear Mask
As part of the social distancing plan in Iran and the measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the government has made it mandatory for subway passengers to use face masks.
Nadushan; An Iranian City without Any COVID-19 Cases
Coronavirus is spreading in all parts of Iran's Yazd province and has even affected many of its villages. The number of people living with corona in Yazd province has exceeded 1,200, but the populous city of Nadushan has not reported any coronavirus cases so far.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Tehran in Fog
Tehran, the Iranian capital, had a pleasant atmosphere on Wednesday with a cloudy and foggy sky.
COVID-19 in Iran: Which Shops Must Close, Which Must Remain Open?
A social distancing plan to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus has gone into effect in Iran in as of Friday, forcing business owners to close or remain open during the enforcement of the plan.
Social-Distancing Plan Goes into Effect in Iran to Counter Coronavirus
Details of a national social-distancing plan to counter the coronavirus outbreak in Iran have been announced.
