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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.
Mural by Two Australian Artists Unveiled in Tehran
A mural drawn by two Australian artists has been unveiled in the Iranian capital Tehran on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of diplomatic relations between Iran and Australia.
Tehran City Council Elects Pirouz Hanachi as New Mayor
Members of Tehran City Council have picked up a reformist technocrat as the capital’s new mayor after a neck to neck competition between the two final candidates.
Mesmerizing Beauty of Tehran’s Jamshidieh Park in Autumn
Jamshidieh Park is one of the oldest and most beautiful parks in north of Tehran located in a mountainous region with stony pavements.
Hiring Relatives Banned in Tehran Municipality
The members of the Islamic City Council of Tehran have voted in favour of a law that prohibits hiring of the relatives of managers in Tehran municipality.
Citizens of Capital Mark Tehran Day on October 6
The Tehran Day is annually marked by Iranian people on October 6, the day when the city was officially chosen as the capital of Iran by the Qajar dynasty back in 1907.
Flag Hoisted on 1km-High Pole to Mark Imam Hussein’s Martyrdom
A huge flag bearing the name of the third Shiite Imam, Hussein ibn Ali (AS), has been hoisted on a 1,000-metre-high pole in Tehran to mark the anniversary of his martyrdom.
Tajrish: A Lovely Neighbourhood North of Tehran
Tajrish, the capital of Shemiranat Country in northern Tehran, has long been regarded as a lovely summer resort for the citizens of the Iranian capital.
Tehran Hosts First Free Outdoor Concert
The first free outdoor concert was smoothly held at a landmark park in Tehran despite earlier concerns by security officials.
Pollution-Hit Tehran Embraces New Bike-Sharing Start-up
A bike-sharing start-up was officially launched in the Iranian capital Tehran on Tuesday, in a move that city officials hope would help ease problems in the densely-populated, highly polluted city.
Exhibition of Lovely Flowers Underway in Iran’s Karaj
The 6th edition of Karaj Flower Fair is showcasing 300,000 flowers from 100 species in the flower garden of the city’s Chamran Park, 35 kilometres west of Tehran.
Park in Tehran Decorated with Statues Made of Disposable Materials
A park in southern Tehran showcases statues made of disposable materials in order to raise public awareness about the environment and the need for recycling the waste.
Playing with Water, Best Way to Beat Summer Heat in Iran
In the furnace-like temperatures of summer in Iran, a good way to beat the heat is to play in water parks and near the fountains.
Arab Pilgrims Exchanging Currencies in Iranian Streets
The three-month closure of currency exchange offices in the holy city of Qom in central Iran has prompted many ordinary people and even foreign pilgrims to turn to the city’s streets to exchange their money and even earn a livelihood.
World’s Largest Mosaic Carpet Catching Eyes in Iran’s Tabriz
The world's largest and most beautiful mosaic carpet has turned into a major tourist attraction in the Iranian city of Tabriz, the tourism capital of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in 2018.
Tehran’s Cafes, Movie Theatres Favourite Hangouts for Football Fans
Cafes and movie theatres in Tehran and many other parts of Iran have turned into popular hangouts for Iranian boys and girls who sit together to watch the FIFA World Cup 2018 matches these days.
Tehran’s Milad Tower Hosting Ramadan Festival
A festival called “The City of God” is underway in Tehran’s Milad Tower Cultural Complex during the holy month of Ramadan.
Downtism Café; Cosy Hangout Run by Autistic, Down Syndrome Staff
A café was recently opened at a shopping centre near Vanak square in northern Tehran with staff suffering from autism and Down Syndrome.
Afshani Elected as New Mayor of Tehran
Tehran’s City Council on Sunday unanimously elected the reformist politician Mohammad-Ali Afshani as the new mayor of the Iranian capital, after the previous mayor resigned over his health problems.
Freaky ISIS Stunt in Crowded Mall in Tehran Sparks Controversy
Shoppers and cinemagoers in a major mall in central Tehran were terrified to death on Monday night when they saw a group of ISIS terrorists, with guns and horses, entering Kourosh Mall and Cineplex, shouting “Allahu Akbar”, and intimidating the citizens.
Iraqi Quarter in Tehran Heating Up with Election Fervour
The Iraqi quarter in the Iranian capital, Tehran, is brimming with election fervour in the run-up to the May 12 parliamentary votes in the Arab country.
Mummy Found in Southern Tehran May Belong to Former Shah!
A mummified body found in Shahr-e Rey in southern Tehran is assumed to be the body of the ex-king of Iran Reza Shah Pahlavi.
Downtown Tehran, Second Home of Bibliophiles
Enqelab Avenue in downtown Tehran is the “book” hub of Tehran, a place where publishers have sales outlets and major bookshops are located. Street book vendors are also an integral part of the neighbourhood.
Street in Tehran Finally Named after Eminent PM Mosaddeq
After long debates over the naming of an important part of Tehran after Iran’s most famous prime minister, the City Council finally changed Tehran’s Naft (oil) street to Mohammad Mosaddeq, the man who nationalized Iran’s oil industry.
Tehran History Summarized in Baharestan Neighbourhood
Baharestan is one of the oldest squares of Tehran, built by Mohammad Shah Qajar about 231 years ago when the city became the capital of Iran.
Mashhad’s Ferdowsi Boulevard Decorated with Shahnameh Murals
Young Iranian artists have painted murals depicting inspirational Shahnameh (Book of Kings) designs at the Ferdowsi Boulevard in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad.
