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Isfahan, Saint Petersburg Shaping Future of City Diplomacy

The best sister-city partnerships aren’t just about signing a few documents and calling it done. They actually turn into lasting connections—bringing together institutions, businesses, universities, cultural groups, and regular people. What’...

Global Municipal Cooperation Reshapes Future of Urban Tourism

International city partnerships are increasingly becoming a strategic tool for tourism development, as municipalities around the world turn to sister-city agreements, cultural exchanges, and joint initiatives to strengthen destination branding, ac...

Cities Don’t Start Wars, but They Just Pay for Them

During times of war, stories tend to revolve around battle plans, territorial gains, and political intrigue. What remains hidden behind all these reports, however, is a casualty that never gets a voice – the city itself.

Iran (IMNA) - A c...

Zayandehrud and Isfahan: A Bond Beyond Water

Rivers have been instrumental in shaping the history of cities since their very beginnings. Cities were founded along rivers long before there were roads or railways connecting them – rivers offered both water and fine soil for growing food (agr...

Urban Diplomacy Emerges as a Powerful Tool in a Changing World

At a time when so many of the challenges we face locally (think climate change or migration) also affect our global connections, cities are seeking more influence outside their actual borders. With an international network connecting municipal gov...

Isfahan Takes Crown as Iran’s Renewable Energy Hub

Isfahan has cemented its position as Iran’s renewable energy capital, securing top national honors and leading a massive solar expansion

Iran (IMNA) - As regards energy intelligence, no one can match Isfahan. The city has raised its bar i...

Isfahan Embraces Electric Transport to Tackle Pollution, Traffic

Electric vehicles aren’t just some futuristic concept anymore. Over the past few years, they’ve gone from being a luxury technology in wealthy countries to a regular part of city life all over the world. High fuel prices, growing concerns abou...

Blue Tiles of Isfahan, Porto Tell Story of Friendship Beyond Borders

Isfahan and Porto seem worlds apart, yet something ties them together: blue tiles. Think about the turquoise domes crowning the sky of Isfahan, or the sweeping patterns of azulejos covering Porto's walls. It’s not just about looks; these c...

Isfahan Emerges as Iran’s New Powerhouse in Urban Diplomacy

Isfahan is rapidly emerging as one of Iran’s most active urban players on the global stage, leveraging city diplomacy to expand its cultural, economic, and technological ties as local governments worldwide step into roles once reserved for...

Isfahan and South Korea Hold Talks to Revive the Silk Road

The Silk Road, as a historical symbol of cultural and economic exchange, has today transformed into a golden opportunity for cultural tourism development. Given Isfahan's strategic position along this historic route, establishing effective coopera...