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Giant Eggs Coloured ahead of Nowruz

On the occasion of the Persian New Year or Nowruz, Tehran has been decorated with large eggs, coloured by visual artists.

Plaza Opened in Heart of Square in Central Tehran

In a ceremony attended by Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the plaza of Valiasr Square was unveiled. The square is one of the major...

Iran’s Population Increases to Nearly 80m: National Census

The findings of the recent National Population and Housing Census show Iran's population is over 79.92 million, which is about 4.77 million more compared to the previous figure registered by the census conducted in the Iranian year 1390

70 Foreign Envoys Plant Trees near Tehran (+Photos)

Foreign ambassadors and diplomats in Iran were invited by the Mayor of Tehran to take part in Iran’s National Arbour Day ceremony by planting tree saplings.

Iran Traditional Taxi Industry to Launch Ride-Hailing App

Tehran’s Taxi Organization will launch its own app in the near future in an attempt to claim back its market share from local ride-hailing applications Snapp and TAP30, the head of the organization announced.

Dangerous Firecracker Users to Be Jailed for Entire Nowruz Holidays

A week before the Persian festival of fire annually marked on the eve of the last Wednesday of the year, the police has warned citizens about the use of dangerous fireworks.

Environment Is Everything: Mayor of Tehran

Tehran mayor says the environment is the most important index of quality in villages and cities, the loss of which will be a disaster.

“Illegal Lodgings for Chinese Identified in Tehran”

An Iranian official says unauthorized accommodations housing Chinese tourists in Tehran have been temporarily shut down, but no lodgings have been sealed.

Iranian Taxi Drivers Protest against E-Hailing Apps

Iranian taxi drivers staged a protest rally in front of the Iranian Parliament against two e-hailing companies in Tehran.

Tehran to Launch Open-Top Bus Tours ahead of Nowruz

Tehran's tourism authority plans to launch the much-touted "hop-on hop-off" bus tours of the city before the two-week Norouz (Iranian New Year) holidays start on March 21.

Plasco Shop Owners Resettled in New Commercial Centre

The shop owners of Plasco, the first modern commercial centre in Iran which collapsed last month, will continue their business in another shopping centre in Tehran.

Esteghlal vs Perspolis in One of Asia’s Biggest Football Fixtures

Popular football giants of Tehran Esteghlal FC and Perspolis FC have taken thousands of fans to Azadi Stadium in Tehran for “one of Asia’s biggest fixtures”, also known as Tehran Derby.

New Generation of Filling Stations Set Up in Tehran

Tehran Municipality and the Iranian Oil Ministry have set up self-service filling stations for the first time in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Free Legal Advice in Tehran Subway

People can receive free legal advice in Tehran subway and cultural centres during the first ten days of February.

Tehran’s High-Risk Areas Menacing Citizens’ Lives: Defence Official

A top Iranian military commander warned that there is currently a large number of high-risk areas in or, in the proximity of, Tehran that threaten the lives of many citizens.

Iran’s Leader Praises Firefighters’ Sacrifice in Plasco Incident

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message eulogized the Iranian firemen who lost their lives while trying to contain a huge fire at the site of a high-rise in downtown Tehran, which later collapsed and killed several firefighters and citizens.

IRGC Construction Base Actively Involved in Plasco Building’s Rescue Operations

The forces of IRGC’s Construction Base have been actively involved in debris removal and rescue operations at the scene of the Plasco building incident since a few hours after the collapse, an official noted.

Plasco Indecent Results from People’s Irrational, Irresponsible Votes

Following the tragic collapse of Plasco Building, many Iranian media outlets have sharply criticized the presence of Iranian artists and athletes in Tehran’s City Council - thanks to public votes - while they do not possess sufficient expertise and efficiency for managing urban affairs.

What Iran Can Learn from Plasco Building Collapse

A US-based Iranian architect says people in Iran should call for tighter regulations on building construction and maintenance in the aftermath of the deadly Plasco Building collapse like what the US society did following the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911.

Thousands of Buildings in Tehran Unsafe: Councillors

Nearly 3,000 buildings in Tehran are in the same condition as that of the Plasco Shopping Centre that collapsed on Thursday following a blaze, a member of Tehran City Council said.

Tehran’s Collapsed Plasco Building ‘Permanently Closed’ in Google Map

A red expression in Google Map shows that Plasco shopping centre in downtown Tehran, which collapsed on Thursday after a huge blaze, is now 'permanently closed'.

Iranians Commemorate Martyrs of Plasco Building Collapse

Iranian people gathered around fire stations across the country on Friday, January 20, to honour the heroism of the firefighters who lost their lives in the Plasco shopping centre’s collapse in downtorn Tehran.

Drone Targeted by Tehran Anti-Aircraft Belongs to Advertising Agency

The drone which was shooed away by anti-aircraft forces in Tehran on Monday belonged to an advertising company.

Iran’s President Visits Site of Collapsed High-Rise on National Day of Mourning

As Iran is observing a national day of mourning on Saturday following the deadly collapse of Plasco building in central Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani visited the site of the collapsed high-rise in downtown Tehran to inspect the ongoing search and rescue operation there.

Exclusive Hangouts for Girls in Tehran

Girls in Tehran can enjoy their leisure time in exclusive centres with facilities such as resorts, coffee shops and amphitheatres.

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