Iranian representatives take six medals at Karate 1-Series A Salzburg

TEHRAN – Six Iranian athletes won medals at the Karate 1-Series A competition in Salzburg, Austria.

Austrian nationals on tour of Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN – A group of Austrian travelers has commenced an eight-day tour of Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, which was once shunned by potential foreign travelers.

Austrian envoy praises Iran’s scientific activities

TEHRAN – The Austrian ambassador to Tehran said on Sunday that since the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) went into force, Iran’s activities in scientific research programs at international and European levels have increased.

Farnush Samadi on jury of Austrian festival

TEHRAN – Farnush Samadi, director of the acclaimed Iranian short “Gaze”, has been selected as a member of the jury at the Linz International Short Film Festival, which is currently underway in the Austrian city.

Austria backs JCPOA full implementation: envoy

TEHRAN – Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz has reiterated his country’s support for the full implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Austria: JCPOA important deal for regional security

TEHRAN – Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl has said the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is an important deal for the security of the region.

Iranians entitled to benefit from Iran deal: Austrian ambassador

TEHRAN – The Austrian Ambassador to Tehran, Stefan Scholz, said on Monday that that Iranians are entitled to benefit from the 2015 nuclear agreement, in the economic sphere in particular.

Vienna to continue efforts to deal with sanctions

TEHRAN – Vice-Speaker of the Austrian Federal Parliament Magnus Brunner has said that his country, as the rotating president of the European Union (EU), will do its best to preserve the Iran nuclear deal in the face of U.S. sanctions.

Austria: Six men, Iranian included, attempt suicide in face of deportation

TEHRAN - Six men who were scheduled to be deported from Austria were brought to local hospitals in critical condition late on Friday night after apparently setting fire to their cells in a Vienna detention center. 

Austria supports expansion of economic, industrial ties with Iran: envoy

TEHRAN- Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz said his country supports expansion of economic and industrial relations with Iran.

Austrian envoy hails Iran’s resistance economy initiative

TEHRAN – Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz has welcomed the resistance economy initiative introduced by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

U.S. JCPOA exit opportunity for Iran-Austria ties: envoy

TEHRAN – The Austrian ambassador to Tehran has said that the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal has provided opportunities for his country to develop new modes of cooperation with Iran.

Austria, Iran ink documents to cooperate on renewable energy, water management, transport

TEHRAN – On Wednesday Iran, Austria signed four cooperation document on water resources management, renewable energy, transport, and mining.

Rouhani says U.S. will pay heavy cost for trying to isolate Iran

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani of Iran warned on Tuesday that Washington will pay a heavy cost for trying to isolate Iran.

Europe to offer package to save nuclear deal in coming days: Rouhani

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Europe will offer in coming days its package to save the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

President Rouhani to visit Austria, Switzerland

TEHRAN – Accepting invitations extended by his Swiss and Austrian counterparts, President Hassan Rouhani of Iran will travel to those two European countries in late June, amid continued uncertainty over the future of the 2015 nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers.

By staff and agency

Ex-Austrian chancellor: EU should stand against U.S. exit from nuclear deal

Former Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel has said that the European Union, Russia and China should stand against the U.S. unilateral withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and defend international legal norms by challenging the decision in the UN and World Trade Organization (WTO).

Europe to spare no effort to save JCPOA: Austria

TEHRAN – Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has expressed regret over the U.S. pullout from the Iran nuclear deal, saying that “in the upcoming weeks, we, Europeans, will do anything in our power to save the nuclear deal as long as Iran is in compliance with it.”

Kia Football Academy U13 win Cordial Cup

Kia Football Academy U13 claimed the title of the 2018 Cordial Cup.

Tehran, Vienna agree to boost medical ties

TEHRAN – Iranian and Austrian authorities inked a number of agreements on Friday for cooperation on building hospitals and medical equipment.

Knife-wielding man attacks residence of Iran’s envoy to Vienna

TEHRAN – Late on Sunday a knife-wielding man attacked residence of Iran’s ambassador to Vienna and was shot dead by police.

Austrian ambassador hails 500-year-old ties with Iran

TEHRAN – The Austrian Ambassador to Tehran, Stefan Scholz, said on Tuesday that his country’s relations with Iran date back to some 500 years ago and that ties are still developing.

By Hanif Ghaffari

The rise of right-wing extremists in Europe

TEHRAN - The formation of the Austria's coalition government has become a major challenge for other political parties and political groups in Europe. Even in some cases, the presence of the right-wing extremist and the party called "Liberty" in the Austrian government are considered as a constant super-challenge for the Green Continent.

By Sebastian Kurz Federal chancellor of Austria

Only by regaining control can we solve the migration and refugee crisis

At the height of the migration crisis which hit Europe in 2015, a photograph circulated in social media showing a lone policeman standing arms across trying to block a country-road near the Austrian border while hundreds of migrants passed by him on both sides of the road. For me this picture was paradigmatic of the crisis: the sense of a loss of control and of being overwhelmed by developments.

Iran to partake in Vienna travel show

TEHRAN – Iran will demonstrate its vast potentials at the Ferien-Messe Wien -- Austria’s largest holiday and travel show.

Rouhani scheduled to visit Austria soon

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani is slated to visit Austria in the near future in a bid to boost bilateral relations between the two countries, the Austrian ambassador to Tehran said on Tuesday.