Tehran sets record high for cleanest air in five years

TEHRAN — The number of days with excellent air quality increased to 28 days in the capital of Iran, Tehran, director of Tehran province department of environment has said.

Tehran complex hosts 65,000 visitors during Ten-Day Dawn

TEHRAN – Some 65,000 people toured the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran during the Ten-Day Dawn, which started on February 1 marking the victory of the Islamic Revolution. 

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Tehran to host Iranian puppet makers’ meeting 

TEHRAN – Puppet makers and designers from across Iran will come together in a meeting in Tehran on Monday to discuss issues relating to the field.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* An exhibition of paintings by Azarakhsh Farahani and video arts by Paniz Rafieimehr is underway at Ariana Gallery. 

By Afshin Majlesi

Many Indonesians want to visit Iran: envoy

TEHRAN - Jakarta ambassador to Tehran said on Tuesday that many Indonesians want to visit Iran as he encouraged Iranians to visit the world’s largest island country.

Tehran tourism exhibit offers must-see places for Noruz

TEHRAN – Hundreds of potential travelers for Noruz holidays are choosing, bargaining or even negotiating prices with travel markets at the 12th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition, which will be running through February 16.

Tehran tourism exhibit to host over 700 Iranian, intl. businesses

TEHRAN – A total of 660 Iranian tourism marketers and businesses along with 57 foreign ones will participate in the 12th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition, which will be running from February 12 to 15. 

Remnants of historical bathhouse, sewage system unearthed in Rey    

TEHRAN – Vestiges of a centuries-old bathhouse and its sewage system have recently been discovered during an ongoing excavation project in Rey, southern Tehran, CHTN reported.

Tehran exhibit to feature royal electrical telegraph receiver, objects

TEHRAN – A royal electrical telegraph receiver along with some relevant documents, once belonged to Iran’s Ministry of Court during Pahlavi era, will go on show at the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.

Tehran to host major crafts exhibit

TEHRAN – The 3rd Fajr handicrafts festival, which brings together works from all over Iran, will be held at the Iranian Artists Forum in downtown Tehran from February 1 to 12.

“Nature trail” to be created in Tehran

TEHRAN — Tehran’s longest walking trail, dubbed “nature trail”, will be developed in district 6, central Tehran, the district mayor has said.

Smart city, an approach for sustainable development of Tehran

TEHRAN – In the past three decades, Tehran has improved in terms of urbanization and expansion of highways. Today, Tehran can be a better city with making its systems smart focusing on being a citizen-centric city.

Tehran hosting intl. venture capital conference

TEHRAN – The two-day Iran International Venture Capital and Private Equity Exchange Conference is being held in Tehran on January 27-28, IRIB reported on Sunday.

90,000 clunker taxis are plying the roads 

TEHRAN— Some 90,000 clunker taxis are plying the roads in Iran, an official with traffic police has said.

Ancient relics, fabrics unearthed in Rey

TEHRAN – Some ancient relics and urban structures, deemed to date from Seljuk era (1037–1194), have recently been found during a construction project in the city of Rey, south of Tehran.

Plan to combat SDSs in Tehran submitted to DOE 

TEHRAN— The plan to combat sand and dust storms (SDSs) in the province of Tehran is submitted the Department of Environment (DOE), an official with the provincial department of environment has said. 

“From Sultaniyya to Florence”: Tehran conference to address medieval architecture

TEHRAN – A range of architectural designs and craftsmanship traditions of the 14th and 15th centuries will be discussed at a Tehran conference titled “From Sultaniyya to Florence”.

4 consecutive days of excellent air quality in Tehran 

TEHRAN — In a rare phenomenon Tehraners have breathed excellent air for four consecutive days, Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Seyhun Gallery is hosting an exhibition of cartoons by Kambiz Derambakhsh.

5-star hotel being built in Tehran

TEHRAN – A five-star hotel is being constructed in western Tehran, which will add 752 beds to the hospitality sector of the Iranian capital.

Polish cemetery in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has condemned Poland’s act of hosting a U.S.-led anti-Iran summit, reminding the Polish government of Iran’s hospitality to Polish refugees during WWII.

Tehran Polish filmfest postponed over Warsaw anti-Iran summit 

TEHRAN – The Cinema Organization of Iran (COI) has postponed a Polish film festival in Tehran indefinitely in response to Poland’s decision to host a U.S.-led anti-Iran summit.

Tehran to host doors, windows exhibition in late Jan.

TEHRAN – The tenth edition of Iran’s Doors and Windows Technology International Exhibition (Do-WinTech 2019) is due to be held on January 23-26 in Tehran, IRIB reported.

Tehran palace hosts half a million visitors in autumn 

TEHRAN – Some half a million people toured the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran during autumn, which shows a 40 percent year-on-year growth.

Exhibit to highlight ‘Iranian Home’

TEHRAN – “Iranian Home”, an approach that embeds traditional handicrafts in modern homes, will come under the spotlight at the 9th International Exhibition of Midex in Tehran.

Tehran hosting 3 international expos

TEHRAN- The Iranian capital is simultaneously hosting three international exhibitions along with a domestic one from January 11 to 14 at the Tehran Permanente International Fairground, IRNA reported on Friday.

Tehran to Bolton: VR glasses useless if you’re blind

TEHRAN - Iran’s foreign minister has reacted to a picture showing U.S. national security advisor John Bolton wearing virtual reality goggles allegedly reconstructing the past on a tour in the Israeli-occupied city of Jerusalem al-Quds.

Source of ‘unpleasant smell’ in Tehran not found: governor

TEHRAN – Tehran Governor-General Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpei has said the source of the unpleasant smell has not yet been identified, suggesting that a chemical might be the source.