Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Tehran

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.

Young Iranian Artist Launches Environmental Campaign for Children

While the Iranian capital Tehran is suffering from severe air pollution and its beauties are being covered under a thick layer of black smoke, a young artist has launched an individual campaign for children.

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.

Mild Quake in Tehran, Alborz Kills 1, Wounds 75

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake in an area between Tehran and Alborz provinces have so far killed a man and injured at least 72 people.

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.

Tehran Hosts “Autumn-Leaf” Festival

A festival called “Autumn-Leaf” has been held in Tehran’s National Garden as the first in a series of events to be held every season with the aim of promoting contemporary art in an environmental and urban context.

Classic Car Exhibition Held in Tehran

Modern cars catch the eyes of every person, but when it comes to classic cars the history of giant car manufacturers comes first. A collection of these classic cars have been showcased in the Iranian capital Tehran.

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.

Grand Carpet Bazaar: Old Market in Heart of Tehran

Carpets are among the things that could be seen at every household in Iran. Also known as Persian rugs, they are made for a wide variety of purposes including home use, local sale, and export.

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’s Beauties in Photos: Kolakchal Mountain Peak

Kolakchal, one of the peaks of central Alborz Mountain chain in northern Tehran, has turned into one of the major destinations of mountain climbers and ordinary tourists.

International Auto Show Underway in Tehran

The second edition of Tehran Auto Show, an international exhibition of car and its related industries, is underway in the Iranian capital.

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.

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.

Fire at Tehran Refinery Kills Several People

At least six people died and several wounded in a fire accident at Tehran Refinery south of the Iranian capital.

Tehran Hosting Exhibition Showcasing Seven Decades of Iranian Paintings

An exhibition in Tehran has put on display 170 works including landscape paintings, videos and photos by seven generations of Iranian artists at Niavaran Cultural Centre.

Sahebqaraniyeh Palace; Recreation Centre of Iranian Kings

Sahebqaraniyeh Palace in northern Tehran is one of the most luxurious palaces of the Qajar dynasty which was built at the time of Nassereddin Shah Qajar.

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.

Exhibition of Islamic-Iranian Stationery Underway in Tehran

While the new school year will open next week in Iran, the fifth edition of Tehran’s Islamic-Iranian Stationery Exhibition is being held in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Iranian Sculpture, Painting Museum Reopened after over 15 Years

A contemporary sculpture and painting museum was reopened in Tehran on Tuesday (September 5) after over 15 years of being closed.

‘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.

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