Iranian parliamentary team visits Rome for climate conference

TEHRAN – A parliamentary delegation from Iran visited Rome, Italy, to attend the preparatory meeting of UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), IRNA reported on Friday.

Iran won’t forget friends after sanctions era, MP says

‘We hope the ground for return of Italian companies to Iran will be paved,’ says Italian ambassador

TEHRAN - The head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Parliament says Iran will not forget its friends in the post-sanctions situation, noting countries that stand by Iran in this situation will be given a special position in the Iranian market.

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“Domus Eyes on Iran” explores “Persian Landscape” in new episode

The ninth episode of the “Domus Eyes on Iran” video-series, produced by the Italian Embassy in Tehran and the Italian Trade Agency in cooperation with the historic Milan-based architectural magazine Domus, was released yesterday at the residence of Italy’s Ambassador in Tehran, Giuseppe Perrone.

New study sheds light on Neanderthal tooth discovered in western Iran

TEHRAN- A new study conducted by a team of archaeologists and paleoanthropologists from Germany, Italy, Iran, and Britain delves into the discovery of an in-situ Neanderthal tooth, which was discovered in 2017 in a rock shelter, western Iran.

“Botox” to try luck at Salento Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN – Acclaimed Iranian-Canadian drama “Botox” has been selected to compete in the official section of the Salento International Film Festival in Italy.

World leaders congratulate Raisi over taking office

TEHRAN — In separate messages, three European leaders have congratulated Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi for starting his job as the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranian movies competing in Italian festival Inventa un Film 

TEHRAN – Iranian movies “The Musician”, “Lasting” and “Pilgrims” are competing in the 23rd Inventa un Film Festival, which is currently underway in the Italian town of Lenola.

Persian poetry collection “Middle East Trilogy” appears in Italian

TEHRAN – Iranian poet Garus Abdolmalekian’s “The Middle East Trilogy: War, Love, Loneliness” (“Trilogia del Medio Oriente: Guerra Amore Solitudine”) has been published in Italian.

Italian festival Visioni Corte dedicates Meridiani to Iranian shorts

TEHRAN – The 10th edition of the Visioni Corte International Short Film Festival in Italy has dedicated its Meridiani section to movies from Iranian filmmakers. 

“Sky Sun, Tile Sun” named best animation at Italian short film festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian director Ziba Arzhang’s movie “Sky Sun, Tile Sun” was selected as best animation at the Tracce Cinematografiche Film Fest in Italy.

Animations from Iran nominated for Italy Cartoon Club Award

TEHRAN – Iranian animated movies “Autumn Winds, Spring Winds and Two Doves” and “Stars in the Rain” have been nominated for the Cartoon Club Award at the International Film Festival of Animation Cinema, Comics and Games in Italy.

River Film Festival screening 20 shorts from Iran

TEHRAN – Twenty short movies by Iranian filmmakers have been selected to be screened at the 15th River Film Festival, which opened in the Italian city of Padova last Thursday.

Iran’s losing streak continues in 2021 VNL

TEHRAN – Iran suffered their sixth loss in a row at the 2021 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Monday.

“Solar Eclipse” seen at Italy’s Figari Film Fest

TEHRAN – “Solar Eclipse” by Iranian directors Raha Amirfazli and Alireza Qasemi is competing in the Figari Film Fest underway in Olbia, a coastal city in northeast Sardinia, Italy.

Iran discover rivals at FIVB U21 World C'ship

TEHRAN – Iran learned their opponents in the 2021 edition of the FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship.

UNESCO sites in Khuzestan determined for joint project by Iranian, Italian missions

TEHRAN -  Three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Khuzestan province have been selected as the pilot area of a joint project to be undertaken by Iranian and Italian missions.

Iran, Italy resume joint project on cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts

TEHRAN – Iran and Italy have resumed a joint project on cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts, which was initially launched in 2019 and subsequently interrupted due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Italian coach Gabriele Pin to join Esteghlal coaching staff

TEHRAN - Cesare Prandelli assistant in UEFA Euro 2012 Gabriele Pin will travel to Iran next week to start his job as Esteghlal technical advisor.

Zarif holds high-level talks in Italy 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held meetings with a number of high-ranking Italian officials during his tour of several European countries. 

Iran: Referendum only solution to Palestine issue

TEHRAN —Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met on Monday with his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio to discuss bilateral issues and exchanging information on possible solutions to the Palestinian issue.

FM Zarif holds talks in Rome 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Rome on the second leg of his tour of several European countries.

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Domus Eyes on Iran, Episode VI

I was invited to the Embassy of Italy by Mr. Ambassador Perrone, to watch one of the episodes of “Dumos Eyes on Iran” series, about Tehran’s contemporary art museum.

Iran to send eight skiers to Alpine World Championships

TEHRAN – Iran will send four men and four women skiers to the 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.