Relief depicting scene of Greco-Persian Wars discovered in Turkey

TEHRAN - Archaeologists in northwestern Turkey have recently discovered a bas-relief, which depicts a battle scene between the Persians and the Greeks in the fifth century BC.

Week of wildfires wreaks havoc in Greece, force mass evacuations

The devastating scale of destruction from a week of wildfires in Greece and Southern Europe, including Italy, is still being assessed.

Greece, Georgia congratulate Raisi presidency

TEHRAN — The leaders of Greece and Georgia have sent messages congratulating Ebrahim Raisi for officially taking over as president.

Archaeologists to make final attempt to unearth Laodicea Temple

TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists will be making a final attempt to unearth the ruins of the enigmatic Laodicea Temple, believed to be buried under the modern town of Nahavand in Hamedan province, west-central Iran.

Greece finalizes plan to build wall on border with Turkey

Greece’s government says it has finalized plans to extend a wall along its northeast border with Turkey, over concerns that migrants may try to stage mass crossings into the European Union country.

Iranian docs competing in Ierapetra festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian films “Kiarostami and His Missing Cane” and “The Little Plant” are competing in the 7th International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra in Greece.

Iranian archaeologists find new clues on enigmatic Laodicea Temple

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has found further evidence to unearth the enigmatic Laodicea Temple in the city of Nahavand, west-central Hamedan province.

Tehran, Athens discuss ways to cooperate in cultural heritage repatriation

TEHRAN – Iranian and Greek officials have discussed ways to share experience in cultural heritage repatriation as the two cradles of ancient civilizations are subjected to smuggling of historical relics.

IIDCYA, ICRO team up to keep Iranian expats in Greece in touch with native culture

TEHRAN – The Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) and the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) has teamed up to keep the Iranians living in Greece in contact with their native culture.

Greek-Turkish dispute over Aegean Sea may lead the two-NATO states towards military confrontation

Demilitarized statues of the Aegean Sea's islands has in recent years been a source of serious tensions between the two NATO member states of Greece and Turkey, causing regional states to start getting worried about a possible military confrontation between Ankara and Athena if the relevant international bodies do not mediate in time.   

Step into the ‘House of Hercules’ in western Iran!

TEHRAN – Iran’s western Kordestan province is teemed with hundreds of historical sites, many of which well worth a visit. One of the most famous is the Caves of Karaftu, a series of chambers carved into a cliff facing a mountain. The caves are formed naturally but have been modified by inhabitants over the past centuries.

Hamedan children’s theater festival wraps up

Winners pose during the closing ceremony of the 26th International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults at the Ibn Sina Hall in Hamedan on November 12, 2019.

Greece basketball team too strong for Iran

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team lost to Greece 88-58 in their preparation match ahead of the 2019 FIBA World Cup at the Aegean Tournament Sunday night.

Iran basketball beat Hungary in Greek tourney

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team defeated Hungary 90-82 Saturday night in the “Aegean International Tournament” as part of preparation for the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

By Saeed Sobhani

Which one is Athens going to?

New political equations in Greece

Greece is one of the countries that continues to face a financial crisis. The crisis has begun in Greece since 2007 and continues. The recent general election in Greece has led to the defeat of the leftist government. As predicted, despite the adoption of austerity policies for 11 years, Greece is still one of the most austerity-stricken countries in the EU. Although Greece was supposed to emerge from the bailout by 2012, and step towards economic prosperity, heavy debts prevented the realization of this process. The European Union, the European Central Bank, and the International Monetary Fund loaned Greece a total of €289bn ($330bn) in three programs, in 2010, 2012 and 2015.

Some 600,000 visited “The Splendor of Asia” within a month

TEHRAN – Some 600,000 people have so far toured the major exhibit “The Splendor of Asia” within less than a month from its opening ceremony at Beijing’s National Museum of China, Mehr reported on Saturday.

Landmark exhibit celebrates Asia’s cultural richness

TEHRAN – On Monday, at Beijing’s National Museum of China, doors opened on a major exhibition titled “The Splendor of Asia: An exhibit of Asian Civilizations,” that is aimed to present a wealth and diversity of cultural heritage across the Asian continent.

Iran basketball invited to three European events

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team have been invited to three European tournaments as part of preparation for the 2019 FIBA World Cup.