Mahan Air expands long-haul services to Rome, Shenzhen

TEHRAN – Iran’s Mahan Air has launched direct flights connecting Tehran to Rome and Shenzhen, a major city in Guangdong province of China.

Iran start 2019 Volleyball Nations League on high

TEHRAN – Iran beat Italy 3-1 (20-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-23) in Pool 1 of the men’s 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League week 1 at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gym in Jiangmen, China on Friday.

2019 VNL: Iran to face strong Italy

TEHRAN - Iran will take on Italy in Pool 1 of the men’s 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gym in Jiangmen, China on Friday.

Stop sale of Italian bombs to Saudi regime

In collaboration with the militants of the Ortica Selvatica Collective in the northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia, we carried out an action to condemn the sale of Italian bombs to the Saudi regime engaged in a brutal military aggression against Yemen.

Italian team to partially restore Persepolis

TEHRAN – A team of Italian archaeologists and restorers is scheduled to partially rehabilitate some ruined monuments and bas-relief carvings in Persepolis, which was once the ceremonial capital of the mighty Achaemenid Empire.

Iran to meet Italy at FIVB Volleyball Nations opening match

Tehran – The second edition of the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men's Nations League will start with a match against Iran and Italy on May. 31.

Iran runners-up at Sabre World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran finished in second place at the International Fencing Federation (FIE) men’s Sabre World Cup in Padoue in Italy on Sunday.

Italy looking into INSTEX membership

TEHRAN – An Italian Foreign Ministry official says his country is reviewing details about the newly developed financial mechanism with Iran known as Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX) and is considering joining it.

Italy main European importer of Iranian goods in 2018

TEHRAN- Purchasing €2.9 billion of goods from Iran, Italy was the biggest importer of Iranian products in 2018, Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday, citing the data released by European Union’s statistics agency Eurostat.

Iranian crafters to exhibit skills in Milan

TEHRAN – Several Iranian crafters are to attend the 2019 edition of HOMI Milano international fair, which will be held in the Italian city from 25 to 28.

By Hanif Ghaffari

Europe stuck in crises

Protests are still going on in France. France's protests has reached other countries such as Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Hungary, and this has doubled the concerns of European authorities over EU's future. The combination of security, political, social and economic crises in the European Union (as a united block) will affect all the 28 member states.

Iran’s grape agricultural heritage gains worldwide fame

TEHRAN – Iran’s Jowzan Valley traditional grape cultivation system has formally been recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System, during a meeting of the GIAHS Scientific Advisory Group, which was held in Rome from November 28 to 30.

Zarif in Rome to attend Mediterranean Dialogues

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited Rome late on Wednesday to attend the annual Mediterranean Dialogues (MED).

Tehran to host 18th intl. household appliances in late Nov.

TEHRAN- The 18th International Exhibition of Household Appliances is slated to be held on November 22-25 at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.

EU has so far failed to find practical solutions to save JCPOA: Iran 

TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that the European Union has so far failed to present a practical solution to save the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran to send naval vessels to Italy

TEHRAN – Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced on Wednesday that Iran will send a naval fleet to Italy in the near future, Mehr reported.

 Iranian-Italian team resume project on Pasargadae

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian and Italian archaeologists and restorers have commenced a new round of conservation project on Pasargadae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Iran.

Italy reiterates support for Iran deal

TEHRAN – Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has underlined the significance of maintaining and implementing the nuclear deal, also called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying “we will support JCPOA.”

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”.