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Latest Covid-19 Restrictions in Tehran
With the coronavirus infection cases and fatalities rising, authorities have launched a new set of nationwide restrictions to curb the spread of the deadly virus.
Based on the restrictions which have been implemented since November 21,…
Aqsa Mosque of Tehran
Aqsa Mosque and School of Tehran (Moshirul Saltaneh) is one monument in Tehran that is known as The Mosque of Clock in this city, IRNA reported.
This mosque's inscription is installed on its clock tower, the founder of the mosque was "…
Aeroflot to start twice-weekly Moscow-Tehran flights
Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot is expected to resume flights to Tehran on November 18, Mehr News Agency reported.
The Russian airline plans to operate two weekly flights on Sundays and Wednesdays between Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport and…
New ’10 Toman’ note released
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has released its latest IRR100,000 note, with a notable difference this time around adding the new Toman.
According to images released online, the new banknote has four greyed zeros and the number "10"…
Tehran to Recruit Female Firefighters
The head of Tehran’s firefighter department says it will be hiring about 20 female firefighters over the next two months.
The need for female firefighters had been raised over the past several years as women make up half of the city's…
CBI Sets New FX Rules & Regulations
The Central Bank of Iran has issued a new directive that limits the amount of foreign currency that people can keep or carry.
Tehran’s hotels and restaurants to open after Ramadan
Restaurants and hotels in Tehran are set to be given the green light to reopen according to IRNA, citing the Tehran Municipality on May 17.
Several restaurants and takeaways have already opened in the capital in recent weeks, notably…
Ferdowsi Day celebrated in Iran
May 14 is the commemoration of the famous Iranian poet Hakim Abul-Qasem Ferdowsi, named as Persian Language Day in Iran.
Hakim Abul-Qasem Ferdowsi’s tomb is located in the city of Toos near Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi Province,…
Elecomp Iran Expo 2020 to be held on Sept 18-21
The 26th Iran International Electronic, Computer and E-Commerce Exhibition (Elecomp 26) will be held in Tehran on September 18-21 this year.
The event was scheduled for summer but because of coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, the event was…
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…