Yalda is a beautiful manifestation of Iran’s cultural heritage: tourism minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has said that Yalda Night is a beautiful manifestation of Iran’s intangible cultural heritage.

Sanctions no obstacle for Austrian tourists to visit Iran: envoy

TEHRAN – Vienna’s ambassador to Tehran believes that U.S. sanctions against Iran will be no obstacle in the path of Austrian tourists to travel to the Islamic Republic.

By Afshin Majlesi

Austria shares know-how to boost sustainable tourism in Iran: envoy

TEHRAN – Vienna’s ambassador to Tehran, Stefan Scholz, said on Wednesday that Austria has launched a new partnership with Iran to promote an inclusive growth of tourism and economy.

Iran, Austria seek to expand tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iranian and Austrian officials on Wednesday discussed ways to expand tourism ties through promoting sustainable ecotourism and holding a joint symposium in this regard.

Austria committed to nuclear deal, diplomat says

TEHRAN – The Austrian Ambassador to Tehran, Stefan Scholz, said on Tuesday that Vienna is committed to the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

‘Austria backs Iran’s right to use JCPOA economic benefits’

TEHRAN – Underlining the necessity for protecting the Iran nuclear deal, aka Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Austria’s ambassador to Iran says that Tehran should be able to benefit from its economic advantages.

No sense of superiority in Vienna-Tehran relations, ambassador says

TEHRAN – Iran and Austria have never had a sense of superiority or colonial attitudes toward one another, the Austrian ambassador to Tehran said on Monday.

Iran, Austria explore ways to expand tourism ties

TEHRAN – Delegations of Iranian and Australian officials as well as experts exchanged views on how to broaden tourism ties in a three-day meeting held in Vienna.

By Hanif Ghaffari

Who is to blame in Europe?

TEHRAN - What has been happening today in Austria has led to concerns among EU leaders. Vice Chancellor of Austria, Heinz-Christian Strache, head of the far-right, anti-immigrant Freedom Party which is in Kurz's ruling coalition, had resigned earlier Saturday, a day after the video was published.

Iran to hold permanent crafts exhibit in Vienna 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization is going to set up a permanent handicrafts exhibition in Vienna.

Austria rejects U.S. sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN – The Austrian Ambassador to Iran, Stefan Scholz, has said that Vienna rejects the U.S. sanctions against Tehran and seeks to expand ties and cooperation with the Islamic Republic.

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.”