The head of the Tehran Environment Organization has announced that the city’s air quality has reached alarmingly poor levels and may soon constitute an emergency.
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More than 10 publishers absent from Tehran Book Fair
The 25th annual Tehran Book Fair opened today amid news that several Iranian publishing companies are being prohibited from setting up their usual stalls.
Kofi Annan arrives in Tehran
Kofi Annan, the UN-Arab League Syria envoy entered Mehrabad Airport in Tehran on Tuesday night to hold talks with Islamic Republic officials about the Syrian issue.
Annan to visit Tehran on April 11
AFP – UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan will head to Tehran on April 11, a day after Syria is expected to have withdrawn troops from all populated areas, his spokesman said Thursday.
Despite Posting Bail, Former Tehran Mayor Remains in Security Ward
74-year-old political prisoner and former mayor of Tehran Mohammad Tavassoli continues to be held in prison despite his deteriorating physical condition and posting bail, said Mehdi Nourbakhsh in an interview with the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Tehran prepares for an unhappy holiday season
This is the time of year when Iranians prepare for the most important holiday of the Persian calendar, Nowruz, the ancient Zoroastrian festival marking the spring equinox. Carpets are washed, furniture wiped down, tables set with painted eggs and children are bought new clothes. Family come to visit: there are many faces you get […]
Tehran ‘Ready’ For Talks On Nuclear Program
Iran has told world powers it is ready to resume stalled nuclear talks at the “earliest” opportunity.
Political Prisoner Abolfazl Ghadyani Transferred to the C.C.U
February 8th, 2012 [Kaleme] 63 years old political prisoner Abolfazl Ghadyani, in dire physical condition has reportedly been transferred to the Cardio Care Unit at Modares Hospital in Tehran.
Iran, IAEA to meet in Tehran on Feb. 20-21
Iranian and International Atomic Energy Agency officials will hold a meeting in Tehran from February 20 to 21, the IAEA said in a press release on February 7.
Another labour activist arrested in Tehran
Iranian authorities have arrested another labour and human rights activist in Tehran.