Outbound travels slump by 30%: tourism official

TEHRAN – Iran’s outbound tourism fell by 30 percent during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2018) from a year earlier, a tourism official has said.

Saudi Arabia blacklisted for posing threat to EU

Saudi Arabia has reportedly been included in an EU draft list of countries that pose a threat to the bloc due to their alleged lax control on money laundering and terrorism financing.

By Hamid Bayati

Extreme right of Europe and Netanyahu's new mission to Rajavi Cult

TEHRAN – Israeli regime is providing extreme right parties in Europe with covert support to create a rift in the continent.

By Payman Yazdani

Poland is weak and submissive enough to host U.S.’ aggression against Iran and Russia: expert

TEHRAN - Commenting on the U.S. isolation and differences with its heavy weight European allies on Middle East, Anthony Cartalucci says that poland is the only weak and submissive european nation which is forced to host American’s aggrasion against Iran and Russia.

600 kg Europe-bound heroin seized in Iran

TEHRAN – Intelligence Ministry's forces have seized a big cargo of heroin destined to Europe at a southern port, IRNA reported.

Activists urge Europe to boycott U.S. anti-Iran summit

TEHRAN – A group of activists in the U.S. and other countries have signed a petition calling on European countries to boycott an anti-Iran summit set to be held by the U.S. in Poland next month, Press TV reported on Thursday.

By Javad Heirannia

Not all EU members favor SPV: Shireen Hunter

TEHRAN - Shireen Tahmaasb Hunter, a professor of political science at Georgetown University, tells the Tehran Times that “It was clear from the beginning that establishing a special and separate channel for commercial dealings between Iran and Europe would not be easy.”

‘Europe should stop backing MKO, separatists’

TEHRAN - Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Saturday that Europe should stop supporting the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) and separatist groups.

Europe a ‘safe heaven’ for terrorists, Iran says

TEHRAN - Kazem Gharibabadi, the Iranian ambassador to the Vienna-based international organizations, has said that Europe has turned into a “safe heaven” for terrorists of the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO/MEK).

By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com

The black nightmare of the Green Continent

TEHRAN - The deployment of about 147,000 police officers on Paris and other cities' streets in the early days of the New Year, and the increased security warnings in other EU member states, uncovers of a deep-seated crisis existing in the Green Continent.

By Javad Heirannia

I do not think SPV covering wide areas of trade: Nephew

TEHRAN – Richard Nephew, who served as the lead sanctions expert for the U.S. team negotiating with Iran, is of the opinion that “I do think that there will be something called the SPV eventually created that facilitates trade between Europe and Iran, but I do not think it will be the same sort of SPV that was announced in September, covering wide areas of trade.”

By Hanif Ghaffari

Europe stuck in crises

Protests are still going on in France. France's protests has reached other countries such as Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Hungary, and this has doubled the concerns of European authorities over EU's future. The combination of security, political, social and economic crises in the European Union (as a united block) will affect all the 28 member states.

By Hanif Ghafari

The turbulent sea of Europe

TEHRAN - As it could be expected, the current protests in France against Emmanuel Macron's policies didn't come to an end, but we're rather witnessing the spread of these protests to other parts of Europe. The anti-capitalist protest of the French citizens is now spreading to other European countries, including the Netherlands and Belgium.

Europeans topmost travelers to Shahdad desert

TEHRAN – Europeans have constituted the highest number of arrivals in Iran’s Shahdad desert since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21), ISNA reported.

Which countries do Iranians visit the most?

TEHRAN - Which countries did Iranians travel to the most during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year started on March 21?

Germany: Saving Iran deal important for Europe’s security

TEHRAN – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Monday that salvaging the Iran nuclear deal is important for Europe’s security, IRNA reported.

By Omid Shokri Kalehsar

The effects of U.S. sanctions on Iran’s natural gas projects

Iran holds the second largest natural gas reserves in the world. Despite this advantage, the country controls less than one percent of the world’s natural gas market. Nevertheless, Iran is the third largest gas producer and, over the past few years, has focused on increasing its share of the global gas market. By the end of 2017, according to the National Iranian Gas Company, Iran was producing 800 million cubic meters per day.

By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com

A contemplation on Europe's new crises

TEHRAN - Recently, it hasn't been quite calm in Europe! Although French President Emmanuel Macron has temporarily withdrawn from the fuel tax laws, the "Yellow Vests" continue to follow their demands of the Elysees Palace, taking out to the streets of Paris and other cities.

By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com

West return to 2007: Europe's anger over incompetent politicians

TEHRAN - The anger and discontent of European citizens over European politicians is increasing day by day. While more than ten years have passed since the economic crisis in Europe, we are still witnessing austerity plans in this block. France' recent round of demonstrations isn't limited to this country anymore, and we're now witnessing demonstrations in countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands.

‘Iran medical services could serve Lithuanians’

TEHRAN – Head of Honorary Consulate of Lithuania in Iran has said the Iranian medical industry could attract patients from Lithuania or other European countries.

By Hanif Ghaffari

Will Clinton have the EU's Support?

TEHRAN - In her recent remarks, the U.S. defeated candidate in the 2016 presidential elections pointed to the current challenges in Europe and tried to take a stance accordingly! Hillary Clinton, who spoke briefly of her possible presence in the 2020 presidential elections before, warned against the raise of nationalism in Europe, while praising Angela Merkel's policies toward immigrants.

Zarif says Europe can’t swim without getting wet

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Zarif has said that Iran has the option to restore uranium enrichment as it deems it a right under the 2015 landmark nuclear agreement.

Europe undecided who should host SPV, Zarif says

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said European countries are facing a challenge over determining a host country for Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), emphasizing that Iran would decide on its options based on its national interests.

By Javad Heirannia

Today's Europe is not in position to implement joint army: Entessar

TEHRAN - Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from university of South Alabama says that there is a growing sentiment among some European leaders to chart a more independent defense and foreign policy posture vis-a-vis the United States, but I don't think today's Europe is in a position to implement a genuine independent course from Washington's diktat.

Araqchi: Iran not sorely disappointed with EU

TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran has not become completely disappointed with Europe to help counter the effects of U.S. sanctions on Tehran but it has devised several mechanisms for any possible scenario.

European failure to save nuclear deal will destabilize Mideast, Kharrazi warns

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, warned on Monday that a failure by Europe to save the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, will destabilize the Middle East region.

By Hassan Rouhani

Europe should work with Iran to counter U.S. unilateralism

The world faces a myriad of challenges, including economic issues, social crises, the predicament of refugees, xenophobia, terrorism and extremism.

EU office opening OK under current circumstances: MP

TEHRAN – Chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has said the European Union’s request for opening an office in Tehran could be granted under the current circumstances provided that they provide practical economic support for Iran in the face of U.S. sanctions.

MP: Europeans determined to work with Iran

TEHRAN – Chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee says the Europeans have shown great determination to cooperate with Iran, but their ability to do so is still in question.