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Earthquake hits outside Tehran: Preparation tips
We thought this little foreign-based app is impressive. Called LastQuake, the application uses a phones GPS signal to notify you if an earthquake happens near your location. If you feel an earthquake, you can report it through the…
Russian community in Tehran celebrate Victory Day
Each year on Victory Day, millions of families in Russia parade with pictures of relatives who battled in World War II.
Called the Immortal Regiment, the tradition — which recognizes those who took part in what Russia calls the Great…
Tulips in bloom in Deh Vanak’s Iranian Garden
The Iranian (Persian) Garden on the corner of Vanak Village in northern Tehran is in full bloom with its tulips cheering locals up as restrictions continue to be relaxed in the country from coronavirus. The Iranian (Persian) Garden is a…
New taxi service launched in Tehran amid pandemic
One of the leading ride-hailing companies in Iran has come up with a new taxi service dubbed "Sepid" (white in Persian) to provide safe service to passengers while protecting the safety of their drivers as well.
The new service provided…
Drive-in movies back with a bang in Tehran
While cinemas remained closed in Tehran, drive-in movies are back as the industry continues to look for ways to keep the movie industry alive.
On May 1, cinema goers in Tehran were treated to a showing of the new movie “Khorooj” Exodus a…
Face masks now mandatory on public transport in Tehran
The wearing of face masks on public transport is now mandatory, according to a new edict from the National Coronavirus Taskforce.
What this means? Now, if you travel on the Tehran Metro, busses or taxies in the city, then you must wear a…
Competition on Recreation of Ray Cement Factory
Tehran's municipality has announced an international competition for the recreation of historic Ray Cement Factory.
“Happy Application” leading in online education in Tehran
"Happy Application" leading in online education in Tehran
Mehrabad Airport reopens Terminal 1
Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport (IATA: THR) has resumed its Terminal 1 activity that had been closed since March 18 due to a decrease in traffic because of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Domestic airlines resuming their activities…
Parks across Tehran tentatively reopen
Parks across the Iranian capital have reopened to the public amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The opening was hailed by the Tehran Municipality as a place where individuals and families can exercise but maintaining…