Germany - Tehran Times

2018-02-03 10:15

By Hanif Ghaffari

The chancellor loses her power

TEHRAN - The situation remains foggy for Europe right now because Germany, as the prime country that has political and economic dominance, continues to suffer from the lack of an "incumbent government”.

2018-01-30 09:31

By Mohammad Ghaderi

Europe a bundle of contradictions on JCPOA

Der Spiegel has recently published important news announced by diplomatic circles in Brussels. It said that Germany, France and Britain are aiming to impose new sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Diplomatic circles have told Der Spiegel that some Western powers intend to deal with Iran's alleged policy of “destabilizing the region”, as if the West hasn’t already up ended entire nations!

2018-01-23 10:02

Iranian, German businesswomen eye co-op opportunity

TEHRAN – The Iranian vice president for women’s and family affairs and the chairwoman of Germany-the Middle East Friendship Association discussed the ways for boosting cooperation between Iranian and German businesswomen in the future.

2018-01-20 20:09

Germany weighs new sanctions against Iran: report

Germany is lobbying among European allies to agree new sanctions against Iran in an attempt to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from terminating an international deal curbing Tehran’s nuclear program, Der Spiegel magazine reported on Saturday.

2018-01-20 09:55

German ambassador enjoys ‘Ab Gusht cooking lesson’

TEHRAN — Michael Klor-Berchtold, German ambassador to Tehran, posted a photo on his Twitter account on Thursday depicting him stirring Ab Gusht (Iranian stew made with lamb, chickpeas, white beans, onion, potatoes, and tomatoes, and dried lime) in a big pot.

2018-01-19 08:39

By Roland Nelles

'Trump has already done tremendous damage': Murphy

Philip Murphy, the former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, will be sworn in as New Jersey governor on Tuesday. In an interview, he attacks Donald Trump and his political style. But he also strikes an optimistic note, saying: “We'll get through it.”

2018-01-09 10:13

By Saeed Sobhani

Barriers to the formation of a German coalition government

TEHRAN - The talks in Germany have begun with the aim of forming a coalition government. However, some analysts believe that the coalition between the two Social-Democratic and Christian Democrats will not be easy. Even if this coalition is formed, in the future, we will see problems in the coalition government of Germany. However, Chancellor Angela Merkel seems to be the best option now to form a coalition with the Social Democrats.

Rudkhan Castle, called Qal’eh Rudkhan in Persian, is an ancient a military fortress situated in northern province of Gilan which is now a tourist destination especially during new year or summer holid

2018/01/06

By Maryam Qarehgozlou

Redefining public holidays, weekends: how efficient is that?

The notion of “too many public and unofficial holidays” in Iran has always been a matter of controversy among lawmakers and decision making bodies in the country but despite all the arguments no decisive action has been actually taken so far.

2018-01-02 09:23

Germany going big on renewable energy co-op with Iran

TEHRAN - German Energy Company Athos Solar has invested near €42.5 million in Iran’s renewable energy sector constructing 35 megawatts (MW) capacity of solar farms in Hamedan Province, west central Iran.

2017-12-27 10:02

By Hanif Ghaffari

From Political Deadlock in Germany to Security Crisis in Europe

TEHRAN _ While the outcome of the two Christian Democrats and Social Democrats' negotiations for a major coalition in Berlin is still unclear, the leader of the German Liberal Democratic Party, in controversial statements, has again essentially questioned the presence of Angela Merkel at the top of the country's governing equations.

2017-12-21 19:11

FIFA Rankings: Iran end 2017 in 32nd place

Iran ended the year 2017 ranked No.32 in the world on the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday.

2017-12-19 21:10

Germany sustains support for Afghan and Iraqi refugees in Iran

TEHRAN – The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) welcomes a new contribution of €1 million (approximately US$1.2 million) from the Federal Republic of Germany that will be used to provide food assistance to 30,000 of the most vulnerable Afghan and Iraqi refugees living in settlements in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

2017/12/11

By Maryam Qarehgozlou

Waste management has come to a head

TEHRAN — The issue of waste management in Iran has reached a critical stage and actions have to be taken in no time.

2017-12-10 10:32

By Hossein Yari

Fatal political talks for Merkel

TEHRAN _ Recently, European leaders called on two top German politicians, Merkel and Steinmeier, to formulate a coalition government as soon as possible. The lack of a strong government in Germany has worried the European Union. Social Democrats and Christian Democrats are now entering a new stage in the formation of a coalition government in Berlin. Although the Social-Democratic Party has somewhat retreated from its previous position, a strong government will not be established in Berlin even if a coalition government is formed between the two Social Democratic and Christian Democrats.

2017-12-03 10:33

By Saeed Sobhani

Social Democrat Party Terms for Merkel

TEHRAN _ Merkel has still failed to form a coalition government in Germany. The Social-Democratic Party has laid the groundwork for a coalition government against the Christian Democrats. Certainly, Merkel can not fulfill most of these conditions. On the other hand, the disputes between the two traditional German parties remain strong on various issues of domestic politics and foreign policy.

2017-12-03 10:09

By Hanif Ghaffari

Merkel's Farewell to her time of power

TEHRAN _ The Christian Democratic Party of Germany has begun negotiations to form a coalition government with its rival party, the Social Democrats. Many analysts and experts in European affairs agree that the re-emergence of a coalition between rival and traditional German parties will reduce the political power of Angela Merkel in the coming years. Particularly now that both parties disagree on issues such as the asylum seekers' crisis and the way of this country's presence in NATO.

German and Iranian restorers overhaul a piece of plasterwork at Charsou-Bozorg

2017-11-30 17:07

Tehran’s Charsou-Bozorg under restoration after 40 years

TEHRAN – A team of three Iranian and eight German restorers has commenced a project to bring Charsou-Bozorg – part of Tehran’s historic grand bazaar - back to its former glory.

2017-11-29 09:07

Exclusive Interview

Non-nuclear concerns should not undermine JCPOA: German ambassador

TEHRAN – Germany will continue to make it clear that concerns about nonnuclear issues should not be used as pretext to jeopardize the Iran deal, aka the JCPOA, Germany’s ambassador to Tehran says in an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times.

2017-11-25 10:14

By Saeed Sobhani

Will Steinmaier save Germany?

The Jamaica coalition has failed in Germany. Merkel goes through hard days. Many German officials believe that the holding of early elections in Germany is also futile in the current situation because surveys show that election results will not change. On the other hand, the formation of a minimalist government in Germany will also reduce the power of the Chancellor. In such a situation, there remains only one option for Merkel: a coalition with the Social-Democratic Party!

2017-11-22 10:19

By Mohammad Salehi

Merkel's hard defeat in Germany

TEHRAN _ Finally, as expected, German Chancellor Angela Merkel failed to form a coalition government. Merkel is now facing hard times. He has to negotiate again with the Social-Democratic Party, the main rival, to escape the crisis. However, the Social Democrats have stated that they do not intend to have a coalition with Christian parties. On the other hand, Merkel may negotiate with the green party to form a minimal government. In this case, the Chancellor will have limited power in the next government. What is certain, Merkel's defeat in the formation of the Jamaica coalition represents a difficult path she will face in the future.

A general view of the Burnt City, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sistan-Baluchestan Province, southeast Iran.

2017-11-05 09:03

New archaeological work starts in Burnt City

TEHRAN – The 16th archaeological season has commenced in Burnt City, a weighty UNESCO World Heritage site in southeast Iran that was thriving in the Bronze Age.

Experts are seen at an excavation site at Tappeh Sofalin, northcentral Iran.

2017-10-16 20:24

Traces of Elamite urban life detected in northcentral Iran

TEHRAN – Vestiges of urban life attributed to Elamite-era (c. 2700 – 539 BC) have been found at Tappeh Sofalin, a prehistoric archaeological site located near Pishva, Tehran province, Mehr reported on Monday.

2017-10-16 20:10

By Zahra Sadat Khezri

Germany, EU have realized they must rely on themselves for security: SWP chief

Volker Perthes says Germany does not try to personalize its foreign relations

TEHRAN - Volker Perthes, director of the Berlin-based Institute for International and Security Affairs (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik - SWP), says Germany and other European Union members have realized that they must be more self-reliant to protect their security.