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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…
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…