Top Iranian archaeologist, Firouz Bagherzadeh, dies at 90

TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Firouz Bagherzadeh, who was former director of the Archaeological Center of Iran and a specialist in Islamic art, has died aged 90.

By Manijeh Rezapoor

“Pari” crowned best at Sydney Iranian film festival

TEHRAN – “Pari” by Siamak Etemadi won the Golden Gazelle for best feature at the 9th Persian International Film Festival in Sydney, Australia, the organizers announced on Sunday.

Violence erupts in new Paris protest against security law

Violence erupted in Paris for the second consecutive weekend at a mass protest against a new security law and police brutality, as demonstrators clashed with police, set alight vehicles and smashed shop windows.

MK2 Films to hold retrospective of filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami in April 2021

TEHRAN – MK2 Films, a French film company that distributes a unique library of 800 films in France and around the world, plans to hold a retrospective on the work of late Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami during April 2021 at the Pompidou Center in Paris.

IranAir to resume Istanbul flights after five-month halt over virus pandemic

TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier Homa, known internationally as IranAir, is scheduled to resume Tehran-Istanbul flights following some five months of suspension over the outbreak of the coronavirus.

IranAir resumes flights to Europe after temporary halt over coronavirus

TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier, IranAir on Wednesday resumed flights to European destinations following a temporary suspension over the outbreak of the coronavirus, according to sources.

Paris to host exhibition by Iranian photographers 

TEHRAN – An exhibition of photos by the members of Iran’s Young Photographers’ House opened at Iran’s cultural office in Paris on Friday. 

French festival to spotlight Iranian cinema

TEHRAN – The 15th Panorama of Maghreb and Middle Eastern Cinemas, a Parisian international film festival, will review a lineup of the latest Iranian movies in a special section.

Iran win two gold medals at Karate 1-Premier League Paris

TEHRAN – Iranian karate fighters claimed two gold medals and one bronze at the Karate 1-Premier League Paris on Sunday.

Iran issues travel advisory for France due to unrest

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday issued a warning for Iranian citizens to postpone traveling to France amid ongoing protests and civil unrest in the European country.

By Maryam Khormaei

Why Germany turned its back on parallel coalitions in Strait of Hormuz

Germany recently announced it will not join the French-led mission in the Strait of Hormuz. This is while, not long ago, Berlin’s lack of support for Paris’s position on “the brain death of NATO” became a hot issue.

Louvre hosts conference devoted to Iran’s ancient Sialk hills

TEHRAN – The Louvre on Monday hosted an international conference on Tapeh Sialk (“Sialk hills”), which is one of the oldest and richest archaeological sites in central Iran.

By Ramin Hossein Abadian

Paris seeking to hide support for terror in Syria through accusations

The French government urged Iran on Wednesday to refrain from destabilizing actions in Syria.

Cluster of French motorcyclists traversing Iran

TEHRAN - A 55-member group of French motorcyclists entered the country via the northwestern Bazargan border on Saturday on an itinerary that goes to the southern city of Shiraz.

By Afshin Majlesi 

Iranian adventurer tells of journey to the North Pole  

The North Pole is one of the most remote, yet inaccessible places on Earth. However, it is possible to reach there particularly in June and July when the ice is thinner.  

European bikers on way to Isfahan, Shiraz

TEHRAN – A group of European bikers arrived in Iran late on Saturday to follow their rally itinerary that includes Isfahan and Shiraz in heartland of the ancient country.

“Open doors of diplomacy” are Iran’s trump card: diplomat

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Paris, Bahram Qassemi, said on Saturday that Iran’s trump card is “open doors of diplomacy”.

Iran makes debut at renowned Révélations

TEHRAN – Ten top Iranian handcrafters are showing skills at the Révélations – Fine Craft and Creation Fair, which is underway at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Huge fire breaks out in Paris' Famous Notre Dame

A massive fire broke out on April 15, 2019, at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most visited landmarks in the world. Police said the fire is possibly linked to a renovation project that was underway at the church's spire.

Paris-Isfahan-Samarkand tourist route proposed

TEHRAN – Head of Uzbekistan Center of Islamic Civilizations has proposed stablishing a touristic itinerary, which connects Paris to Isfahan and Samarkand, IRNA reported.

Qassemi may be heading to Paris as envoy

TEHRAN – The current spokesman of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bahram Qassemi, will probably be dispatched to Paris as the Tehran’s ambassador.

‘Paris event best opportunity to introduce Iranian cuisine’

TEHRAN – Iran’s opulent cuisines along with counterparts from across the globe are to be featured at the Gourmand World Summit in Paris, a prestigious event deemed to be the best opportunity to introduce Iranian gastronomy to the world.

Iran, three EU states to hold 1st round of expert-level talks on INSTEX in Paris soon

Iran and its three European partners in the 2015 nuclear deal will soon begin talks in Paris, France, in an effort to work out the operational details of a newly-launched financial mechanism meant to protect Tehran-Europe trade ties against US sanctions.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

Paris is completing the U.S. puzzle against Iran  

TEHRAN - Although the French government insists on showing itself in this equation as an independent actor, the particular insistence of Paris to oppose Iran's missile program is in line with the interests of the Trump government.