Tehran
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Public Transport Commuters Surge as Businesses Reopen in Tehran
EghtesadOnline: As an increasing population use public transportation in the Iranian capital city, Tehran, adhering to social distancing will turn into a farfetched goal.
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Tech Complex to Bolster Battle Against COVID-19
EghtesadOnline: The International Innovation and Technology Complex has been inaugurated in Tehran in line with measures to strengthen the country’s fight against the novel coronavirus.
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Larijani Thanks Beijing for Backing Tehran in Hard Times
EghtesadOnline: Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani hailed China’s success in containing the novel coronavirus and applauded the Asian country for assisting Iran in the fight against the infectious…
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IranAir Flies to Rome to Repatriate Iranians
EghtesadOnline: Iran’s flag carrier airline operated a flight from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International on April 18 for Rome, Italy.
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Concerns Over Corona Rampaging Through Public Transportation
EghtesadOnline: Social distancing is almost impossible in a crowded city like Tehran, unless more buses and taxis are added to the public transportation fleet, Tehran City Council chief says.
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Smart Distancing Initiative Launched
EghtesadOnline: Iran gave the go-ahead to low-risk businesses in the country, excluding Tehran, to resume activities as per the Smart Distancing Initiative to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak while…
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No Time for Vindictive Policies
EghtesadOnline: Tehran Mayor Pirouz Hanachi bemoaned the lives lost to the new coronavirus in Iran as a result of medical shortage caused by American sanctions, stressing that this is no time…
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Poll: Income of 70% of Tehran Residents Declines Due to COVID-19
EghtesadOnline: The coronavirus outbreak has reduced the income of 70% of households living in the capital city, an opinion poll jointly conducted by the Social and Cultural Studies Department…
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Tehran Municipality Eyes Potentials of Startups
EghtesadOnline: In an effort to upgrade urban services via the internet of things, smart technologies and innovative ideas, Tehran Municipality is planning to tap into the potentials of local…
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COVID-19, Air Pollution Endanger Lives in Tehran
EghtesadOnline: Although winter is on the way out, Tehran is still struggling with persistent air pollution. With the coronavirus gaining strength in the country, health experts caution that…
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Tehran Registers Lowest Voter Turnout
EghtesadOnline: Tehran Province registered the lowest turnout in the 11th parliamentary election while Kohgilouyeh-Boyerahmad Province saw the largest number of voters, according to data released…
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25% Rise in Tehran Public Transport Fares Next Fiscal Year
EghtesadOnline: Public transportation fares for metro, bus, taxi and minibus will see a 25% rise in the next Iranian year (starting March 20), as per the approval of Tehran City Council on Tuesday.
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Tehran Stocks Pare Losses After Sharp Plunge
EghtesadOnline: Tehran Stock Exchange eked out a 1.9% gain on Sunday and soared close to 9,800 points to pare some of the losses a session earlier.
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Tehran Stocks Climb 200% in 1 Year
EghtesadOnline: Tehran Stock Exchange and over-the-counter market Iran Fara Bourse extended earlier rallies on Tuesday as the power of fresh money continues to beat external risks.
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$258m Agreement to Establish Tehran-Pardis Metro Linkup
EghtesadOnline: To link Pardis to Tehran via a subway line, an agreement worth 40 trillion rials ($258 million) has been signed by New Towns Development Company and Khatam-al Anbiya Construction…
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As Coronavirus Spreads: Hand Washing Raises Water Use to Unusually High Levels in Iran
EghtesadOnline: Tehran Province Water and Wastewater Company (Abfa) said in a statement on Saturday that water consumption in the capital has increased dramatically in the past 10 days and appealed…
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Tehran Stocks Plunge on Pandemic Fears
EghtesadOnline: Tehran stocks took a drubbing Saturday unseen in recent history after the main gauge of Tehran Stock Exchange, TEDPIX, shed more than 18,000 points.
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Qatar to Stand by Iran During COVID-19 Epidemic
EghtesadOnline: Qatar's emir said the Persian Gulf Arab state will not hesitate to assist Tehran in combating the coronavirus outbreak and they will support Iranian people and its government…
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Tehran Housing Upturn Endures
EghtesadOnline: Latest data released by the Central Bank of Iran show Tehran's housing market continues to pick up, leaving behind a long spell of inflationary recession.
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Currency Rates Climb in Tehran for 3rd Straight Day
EghtesadOnline: The rial extended a losing streak against major currencies for the third day on Wednesday, pushing the Central Bank of Iran to intervene in the market to restore some semblance…
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Tehran Water Crisis: More Rains But No Solace
EghtesadOnline: Higher precipitation in recent days has not defused Tehran’s water crisis that continues to worsen, head of the Base Studies Department in the provincial water company said.
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Tehran Stocks End Week on Strong Note
EghtesadOnline: Tehran stocks closed trading week more than 1.4% higher on Wednesday, leaving behind a short-lived correction phase one day earlier.
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Tehran Stocks Lose Only to Make a Comeback
EghtesadOnline: Market indicators in both Tehran Stocks Exchange and over-the-counter market Iran Fara Bourse made a complete U-turn at the start of trading week on Saturday.
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Tehran Stocks Extend Gains
EghtesadOnline: Tehran stocks were making dramatic gains Tuesday despite risks related to the outbreak of the coronovirous in Iran and the rising number of deaths from the illness.
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China Sends Aid to Iran as Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 34
EghtesadOnline: Iran's death toll due to the new coronavirus rose to 34, as Beijing sent its first batch of humanitarian assistance to Tehran and encouraged the country to stay strong.
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Jailed German Freed in Swap Deal
EghtesadOnline: Iran has freed a German citizen sentenced to three years in prison, the judiciary said on Tuesday, a day after Tehran said a detained Iranian accused of violating US sanctions…
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Tehran Stocks Shed 4,600 Points
EghtesadOnline: After four consecutive rallies, Tehran stocks fell on Tuesday amid a widespread sell-off in a number of large-cap commodity companies.
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Currency at New Low; Iran's CB Says Will Defend Rial
EghtesadOnline: Major currencies soared in Tehran on Tuesday amid new concerns among market participants about a decision by the Financial Action Task Force on Iran by the weekend.
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Tehran to Host Seven Spring Fairs
EghtesadOnline: Seven spring fairs will be held in Tehran from March 4-14, says deputy governor of Tehran for economic affairs coordination.
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Commodities Lift Tehran Stocks
EghtesadOnline: Tehran stocks made solid gains on Sunday climbing more than 2.3% amid demand for a wide range of large-cap stocks.