FIVB World Cup: Italy beat Iran in epic match

TEHRAN – Italy rallied from two sets down to defeat Iran 3-2 (25-27, 27-29, 30-28, 25-17, 15-13) at the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup on Monday at Hiroshima Green Arena.

Italian envoy visits National Museum of Iran

TEHRAN – Rome’s ambassador to Tehran Giuseppe Perrone on Wednesday paid a visit to the National Museum of Iran, exchanging views with the museum’s director Jebrael Nokandeh to deepen cultural ties.

Iran enjoys all tourist attraction features, Italian envoy says

TEHRAN – Iran possesses all the features of attracting foreign tourists as the country enjoys unique natural diversity and numerous historical sites, Giuseppe Perrone, the Italian ambassador to Tehran has said.

Italian pavilion at ATMAK I FARM exhibition

Italy is the only foreign country participating, with a national pavilion, at Atmak I Farm exhibition 2019 in Tehran (International Exhibition of Agriculture, Irrigation Systems, Agriculture Machinery, Inputs, Horticulture and Gardening, and Related Industries) from 24th till 27 September 2019.

Sapienza University to document historical sites in western Iran

TEHRAN – A team of experts from Sapienza University of Rome is slated to document some historical sites that are scattered across Kermanshah province, western Iran.

Iran fall short against Italy at Volleyball U19 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran suffered their second loss in Pool B of the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Boys' U19 World Championship Sunday night.

Multiple ambassadors submit credentials to Rouhani

TEHRAN – In separate meetings on Sunday, President Hassan Rouhani received the credentials of the new ambassadors of Afghanistan, Italy, Bangladesh and Bolivia to Iran.

Iran claim title of 2019 FIVB U21 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran made history by winning the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship for the first time ever.

Iran overpower Brazil to reach 2019 FIVB U21 World Championship final

TEHRAN – Iran eased past Brazil 3-0 (25-20, 25-24, 25-17) at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship semifinal on Friday.

Iran lose to Italy at FIVB U21 World Championship

TEHRAN - Iran lost to Italy 3-1 (25-23, 25-22, 20-25, 31-29) in Pool F of the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship on Tuesday.

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.