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Tehran metro suspends airport line following Mehrabad closure
Tehran Metro Operating Company announced the suspension of metro services to Mehrabad Airport following the facility's temporary closure on June 15.
Services to Terminal One, Terminal Two, Terminal Four and Terminal Six at Mehrabad Airport…
Emergency shelter guide for residents in Tehran
Emergency shelter guide for residents in Tehran
Nowruz 2025: When and Why the Persian New Year Begins in Major Cities Worldwide
Nowruz, meaning "new day" in Persian, is the vibrant celebration of the Persian New Year, marking the beginning of spring. In 2025, Nowruz occurs precisely at the time of the vernal equinox on Thursday, March 20. Millions around the globe…
Create Your First Haft Sin: A Guide to Celebrating the Persian New Year
Create Your First Haft Sin: A Guide to Celebrating the Persian New Year
Tehran issues pollution health alert as air quality reaches critical levels
Iran's Health Ministry issued an urgent health advisory on December 7 as Tehran's air pollution reached near-critical levels, with more than 90 percent of the capital's monitoring stations recording unsafe readings.Abbas Shahsoni, head…
Living in Tehran: An Expat’s Complete Guide to the Pros and Cons
Tehran, Iran's bustling capital, is a city of contrasts where tradition meets modernity. As more expatriates share their experiences, we've compiled a comprehensive overview of what life is really like in this metropolitan hub. Here's what…
Omidvar Brothers’ Museum: A Journey Through Time
Located in the north of Tehran, the Omidvar Brothers' Museum is a testament to the adventures of Iran's first world travelers, the Omidvar brothers. This museum offers visitors a unique experience, capturing the essence of…
Exploring Tehran’s Historic Jewish Quarter
Today we look at Tehran's Jewish Community, an integrap
Tehran to shift from cars to trams
The Tehran City Council is set to make a pivotal decision regarding the introduction of tramways in the city, a move that has sparked both support and criticism among officials. But what would Trams in Tehran look like?Tramways, or…