Envoy highlights Iran’s tourism capacities at Madrid fair

TEHRAN – Tehran’s ambassador to Madrid Hassan Qashqavi on Friday drew public attention to Iran’s tourism capacities in a meeting held on the sidelines of the 40th FITUR tourism trade fair, which will be running through January 26 at the Spanish capital.

UNESCO-registered Iranian, Spanish geoparks sign MoU

TEHRAN – Iran’s Qeshm and Spain’s Villuercas Ibores Jara geoparks, both registered on UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in the field of ecotourism, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Iranian troupe to perform folk dance at FITUR

TEHRAN – A troupe of Iranian performers from northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, are scheduled to perform traditional dance at the 40th FITUR tourism trade fair, which opened in Madrid, Spain, on January 22 and will run till January 26.

Iran enjoys all attractions for Spanish travelers: diplomat

TEHRAN – Iran is a country that is highly important in terms of culture and it embraces all the necessary attractions for Spanish tourists who like to travel to the country, Spanish Charge d’Affaires to Tehran, Jose Luis Solano, has said.

Iran win two golds at Karate1 Premier League

TEHRAN – Amir Mehdizadeh and Sajad Ganjzadeh claimed two gold medals at the Karate 1-Premier League in Madrid, Spain on Sunday.

30,000 Iranians obtained visas for Spain in 2018, envoy says

TEHRAN – Some 30,000 Iranians got visas for Spain in 2018, Madrid’s ambassador to Tehran has said.

Iranian films praised at Spain’s Imagine India

TEHRAN – Iranian cinema was praised at the Festival Imagine India, which took place in the Spanish capital of Madrid from May 17 to 31.

Gate of All Nations, Hafez Mausoleum sculptures to embellish Iran pavilion at FITUR

TEHRAN – Sculptures of Gate of All Nations and Hafez Mausoleum, two iconic symbols of tourism in Iran, will be showcased at the country’s pavilion at the 39th FITUR tourism trade fair in Madrid, Spain, from January 23 to 27.

Iran, UNWTO call for increased cooperation

TEHRAN – United Nations World Tourism Organization Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and Iran’s Ambassador to Spain Hassan Qashqavi have called for increased cooperation on tourism.

By Ali Alemi 

Spanish Prime Minister's hard days

TEHRAN _ Prime Minister Spyannoros tough times. Independence victory in the Catalan parliamentary elections has led to confusion in the central government in Madrid. On the other hand, some Spanish analysts say the prudent Spanish prime minister's approach to the state of Catalonia has been influential in the parliamentary election results. An overview of the Guardian's report could indicate the difficult situation faced by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoi and his entourage. Will the central government of Madrid finally be able to resolve current crises in the state of Catalonia?

Spain willing to invest in Iran’s tourism infrastructure

TEHRAN – Spain is willing to invest in tourism and hospitality infrastructures across Iran, IRNA quoted Matilde Pastora Asian Gonzalez, Secretary of State for Tourism of Spain, as saying on Friday.

FITUR showcasing “full-of-charm” Iran

TEHRAN – A total of 19 Iranian tourism-associated businesses are showcasing handicrafts, traditions and tourism potentials of the country at the 37th FITUR tourism trade fair in Madrid, Spain.

Persian art exhibit underway at Madrid center 

TEHRAN – An exhibition displaying works of Persian art is currently underway at the Casa de Cantabria in Madrid.