By Naman Jain

The EU can't afford to ignore Europe's migrant mrisis

A lot has been happening in the midst of the European migrant crisis.

German, French companies ready to establish chain stores in Iran

TEHRAN- Some big German and French companies have declared their preparedness to set up chain stores in Iran, The Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Mojtaba Khosrotaj told IRNA on Saturday.

By Fadi Hakura

Erdogan will regret alienating Angela Merkel

Over the past few months, relations between Turkey and Germany have become increasingly fraught.

By John Lloyd

Europe’s Brexit envy

Britain’s intention to leave the European Union - Brexit - will greatly affect the rest of the world.

By Johanna Schuster-Craig

Is the stage set for a strong German leader to eclipse America?

What does it take to be elected chancellor of the most populous country in Europe four times in a row?

By Dean Obeidallah

Don't fall for the 'fake Trump'

There are two Donald Trumps: the “real” one and the “fake” one. We saw both on display during the President's Europe trip this past week.

Iran drawn with Germany in FIFA U-17 World Cup

Iran have been drawn with Germany, Costa Rica and Guinea in Group C of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

FIFA rankings: Iran move seven places up

Iran moved seven places up to 23rd in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday.

By Barin Kayaoglu

Germany says Hamburg no place for Erdogan rally as G-20 meets

It looks like Turkish-German relations are not out of the woods.

by Patrick Wintour

Merkel and Trump head for clash at G20 summit

German chancellor plans to make climate change, free trade and mass migration key themes in Hamburg, putting her on collision course with U.S.

by Patrick Wintour

Three-quarters of world has little or no confidence in Trump, Pew study finds

Israel and Russia have faith in Trump – not so European allies

Germany stands by nuclear deal, praises it as ‘historic window’

TEHRAN - German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Tuesday a nuclear deal with Iran has helped lower the risk of a major conflict in the Mideast and that Germany will do whatever is possible to hold all parties to it.

by Leonid Bershidsky

The U.S. sanctions Russia, Europe says 'Ouch!'

The U.S. sanctions Russia, Europe says 'Ouch

By Kofi Annan

Why are only poor countries taking refugees?

It has now been almost two years since the world was confronted with the harrowing image of drowned Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi washed up on a Turkish beach.

By Uri Savir

Abbas eyes Merkel as Plan B if Trump fails on Mideast peace

A senior Palestinian minister close to President Mahmoud Abbas told Al-Monitor that the Palestinian leadership is ready to seriously engage with the Trump administration on moving ahead with plans for a regional deal for Palestinian-Israeli peace.

By Anne Applebaum

For the U.S.-European alliance, everything has changed

For more than four months, the White House has confirmed no European ambassadors, filled no high-level diplomatic jobs and given no indication that it ever will.

By Simon A Waldman

Why Turkey needs Europe more than Europe needs Turkey

Following the ghastly attack in Manchester on 22 May, it is unsurprising that terrorism topped the agenda at last week’s NATO summit as the alliance pledged to join the anti-Islamic State (ISIL) coalition.

Avaye Rood to perform in Germany 

TEHRAN – The Iranian ensemble Avaye Rood led by Behzad Ansari will be performing a selection of Iranian traditional music today at the Rudolf Oetker Hall in Bielefeld, Germany.

Germany, Netherlands, Britain top investment making seekers in petchem sector

TEHRAN- Germany, the Netherlands and Britain stand on the top of the list of countries seeking investment making in Iran’s petrochemical sector in the post-sanctions era, IRNA reported on Saturday quoting Hossein Alimorad, director for investment making in National Petrochemical Company (NPC).

Iranian ensemble Bamdad to perform at two intl. festivals 

TEHRAN – Bamdad, an ensemble from the Iranian city of Mashhad, is scheduled to give performances at music festivals in Germany and Estonia.

Persepolis midfielder Rafiei on Heidenheim’s radar: report

Persepolis iconic midfielder Soroush Rafiei has been linked with a summer move to Heidenheim.

By Alan Philps

After the French vote, all eyes are on Germany

It is no surprise that a publisher has announced that an instant biography of Emmanuel Macron, the 39-year-old who will be inaugurated as president of France on Sunday, will have the title The French Exception. That France is unique – in its historic contribution to world politics, culture and of course cuisine – is a well-worn theme, most forcefully expressed in the words of the poet Victor Hugo, “France, without you the world would be alone”.

WWII Weapons that wait: clear them now

The evacuation of 50,000 people from Hannover this weekend, following the discovery of five unexploded second world war bombs, reminds us that conflicts can have a deadly impact long after the fighting ends.

By Patrick Wintour

What would Macron as France's leader mean for Europe?

A presidential win could offer a last chance for liberal reform of Europe but may prove bad news for Britain’s Brexit trade hopes

By Joschka Fischer

The French election and Europe’s future

A lot can happen between now and the second round of the French presidential election on May 7, so it is still too early to celebrate.

Iranian, German archeologists begin surveys in southern Iran

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian and German archeologists and researchers on Wednesday commenced research at Hasanabad-e Tall Kamin, a prehistoric site located on the outskirts of Marvdasht in the southern province of Fars.

 University of Kashan to host conference on Iranian stucco revetment

TEHRAN – Stucco revetment in Iranian architecture of the Islamic era will be discussed at the University of Kashan during a two-day conference, which is scheduled to open on Saturday.

‘Bronze-Age Iranian relics epitomize divine beings doing superhuman things’

TEHRAN – A senior German archaeologist has said Bronze Age Iranian relics, which are currently on show in Bonn, demonstrate conquer of the nature’s wild forces by the means of crafting divine beings doing superhuman things.

By Elmira Bayrasli

Is it too late for Turkey’s democracy?

Turkish democracy is on life support. On April 16, Turks will vote on 18 amendments to their country’s Constitution, including whether to abolish the office of the prime minister and transfer its powers to the president.

Prehistoric Iran, Persian Garden under spotlight at German museum

TEHRAN – Separate exhibitions on Iran’s prehistoric cultural heritage and Persian Garden open to the public today at the Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany -- Kunst und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland – in Bonn.