Shiraz conference exploring Iran-Italy archeological co-op

TEHRAN – Shiraz University on Saturday began playing host to an international conference, which spotlights Iran-Italy cultural and archeological ties over the past couple of decades, CHTN reported.

Rouhani condoles Italy on fatal bridge collapse

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday sent a letter to his Italian counterpart expressing his condolences over the collapse of a giant motorway bridge in Genoa, which led to the deaths and injuries of dozens of people.

Tehran condoles Italy over deadly bridge collapse

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Tuesday offered his condolences to the Italian people and government over the collapse of a giant motorway bridge in Genoa, which led to the deaths and injuries of dozens of people.

Rome seeking to maintain economic ties with Tehran: envoy

TEHRAN - Italian Ambassador to Iran Mauro Conciatori said Rome is trying to maintain its positive trade ties with Tehran despite U.S. sanctions, IRNA reported.

Iranian-Italian mission on Pasargadae extended for 3 years

TEHRAN – An Iranian-Italian cooperative mission on Pasargadae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Iran, has recently agreed on extending the cooperation for another three years, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Ischia festival to screen “Kupal”, “Limit” 

TEHRAN – Kazem Mollai’s drama “Kupal” and Javad Darai’s acclaimed short film “Limit”, both from Iran, are competing in the 16th Ischia Film Festival now underway on the Italian volcanic island, the organizers have announced.  

“Retouch” wins Golden River at Italian filmfest  

TEHRAN – “Retouch”, Iranian director Kaveh Mazaheri’s acclaimed movie, won the Golden River and Audience Choice award at the 12th River Film Festival in Italy on Saturday, the organizers announced.

Iranian movies picked to screen at intl. festivals

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian films has been selected to screen at two festivals in Kashmir and Italy.

By Abdouallah Shahbazi

The 2018 Bilderberg Summit and Iran

On Sunday, June 10, 2018, the 66th Bilderberg Conference in Turin, Italy ended. The four day conference, began on June 7th, was held with high security and in total secrecy.

Rouhani felicitates new Italian, Spanish PMs

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday sent two separate messages to the new prime ministers of Italy and Spain to offer congratulations to them on their new post and also express hope for deepening ties in all fields of mutual interest, the official website of Iran’s Foreign Ministry reported.

Rouhani says Iran favors ties with Italy

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that expansion of ties with Italy is a priority of his country.

Italian firm: U.S. economic hegemony ‘not acceptable’

TEHRAN – Flippo Contessi, the export director of the Italian steel and iron equipment company, has said U.S. sanctions on Iran will hurt companies in Italy and other European states, noting that U.S. economic hegemony is “not acceptable”.

Iranian handicrafts on show at Florence fair

TEHRAN – Varied collections of Iranian handicrafts are on display at the 82nd International Handicrafts Trade Fair, which is currently underway at the Fortezza da Basso, Florence.

Iran U16 women’s football team to face the U.S. at Torneo delle Nazioni

TEHRAN – The Iranian Under16 Girls Football Team will open the Torneo delle Nazioni with a match against the U.S. on Wednesday.

Italy returns centuries-old artifact to Iran

TEHRAN – Italian police has returned to Iran a smuggled engraved gravestone, which dates from the 17th century.