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2026-07-24 18:39
80,000 flee raging wildfires in France and Spain
Large forest fires burned out of control in southwestern France and central Spain on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate an estimated 80,000 people from their homes. Some even fled by boat when flames swept through the touristic Cap Ferret peninsula on France’s Atlantic coast.
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2026-07-20 21:24
By Fardin Molaei
Spain's World Cup glory denies Trump and Bibi their dream finale
TEHRAN – The curtain fell on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States with an ending that few in Washington had hoped to witness. Instead of Argentina lifting the trophy at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Spain emerged victorious after defeating the defending champions 1-0 in extra time, turning what many expected to be a political celebration into a night of disappointment for President Donald Trump and his closest international allies.
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2026-07-20 19:44
Palestinians celebrate Spain’s World Cup victory
Hundreds of Palestinians across Gaza and the Occupied West Bank celebrated Spain’s World Cup victory, gathering around makeshift screens, cheering in stadiums and taking to the streets in celebration of Spain’s victory and the support its government has given to Palestine.
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2026-07-20 18:26
World celebrates Spain's win
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2026-06-16 18:17
Tourism minister says Western perceptions of Iran are often inaccurate
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has criticized what he described as inaccurate and exaggerated portrayals of Iran in Western media, arguing that many Europeans have a distorted understanding of the country’s realities.
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2026-06-12 17:27
Tehran, Beijing move to expand tourism ties
TEHRAN – Tehran and Beijing are working toward a joint roadmap to expand tourism cooperation and increase people-to-people exchanges, Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts underlined in a meeting with a senior Chinese tourism official in Spain.
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2026-06-12 17:26
Iran, Greece agree to develop tourism cooperation package, explore ‘philosophical tourism’
TEHRAN – Iran and Greece have agreed to draft a joint cooperation package covering tourism, cultural heritage, education, investment and people-to-people exchanges.
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2026-05-16 20:50
Eurovision faces existential crisis over historic boycotts
TEHRAN — As the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final in Vienna, the high-gloss television spectacle has been thoroughly consumed by an unprecedented wave of global boycotts and massive street protests.
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2026-05-11 16:41
“Thank You, Spain” music video honors Spain’s solidarity with Iran
TEHRAN – A newly produced music video titled “Thank You, Spain” is centered on a group of young people and students expressing gratitude for the solidarity shown by the government and people of Spain with the people of Iran. The music video is among the latest releases related to the Ramadan War, imposed on Iran by the US and Israel. In recent days it was presented to audiences under the title “Spanish Concert in Front of the Spanish Embassy”.
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2026-05-04 21:40
Sharp talks between senior diplomats from Iran and counterparts
TEHRAN — Iran’s top diplomat has been engaged in a flurry of telephone diplomacy with counterparts in Spain, Brazil, and Pakistan, reiterating Tehran’s commitment to regional stability while pursuing a diplomatic end to the two-month war imposed by the United States and Israel.
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2026-05-02 21:06
Spain calls for an end to war on Iran
TEHRAN- Spain's Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, has called for an end to the war against Iran and stressed the need to include Lebanon in any potential agreement.
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2026-03-31 17:13
Italy follows Spain's lead as European domino against US war on Iran begins to fall
TEHRAN - Just days after Spain shut its airspace and bases to U.S. military aircraft involved in strikes on Iran, Italy has now dealt Washington a second diplomatic blow, refusing American warplanes permission to use a key Sicilian air base. This move confirms a growing European resistance to being drawn into the conflict.
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2026-03-30 20:01
Spain bars U.S. warplanes from its airspace
TEHRAN — Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. military aircraft involved in the war with Iran, significantly expanding earlier restrictions that had been limited to American use of key bases on Spanish soil.
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2026-03-11 18:13
Spain decides to withdraw ambassador to Israel in protest to war on Iran
Spain has decided to withdraw its ambassador to Tel Aviv in the latest sign of rift with Israel over its war on Iran, the Official State Gazette said on Wednesday.
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2026-02-08 15:05
Spain, Palestine, Italy, and Germany red cross societies condemn killing of IRCS member
TEHRAN – Red cross societies of Spain, Palestine, Italy, and Germany have condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Iran, which led to the martyrdom of one and injuries to five other staff members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).
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2026-02-02 17:00
Iran tourism maintains international appeal, expert says
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism industry continues to attract international interest, an expert said, following the country’s participation in the FITUR international tourism fair in Madrid last week.
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2026-01-23 17:23
Isfahan showcases tourism potential at FITUR 2026
TEHRAN – Iran’s central province of Isfahan is presenting its tourism, cultural and historical capacities at the FITUR 2026 which is currently underway in Madrid.
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2026-01-07 16:59
Iran to participate in FITUR, EMITT 2026
TEHRAN--Iran is to participate in FITUR (the International Tourism Trade Fair) in Spain and EMITT 2026 in Turkey during current year.
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2026-01-05 17:12
17 foreign tour groups visit Fatima Masumeh Shrine in Qom
TEHRAN - Seventeen foreign tour groups from nine countries have paid visits to the Fatima Masumeh Shrine in the city of Qom over the past week, the shrine’s international affairs office said.
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2025-12-11 14:10
Iran move up in FIFA Women's World Ranking
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s football team moved up two spots to 68th in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking.
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2025-12-02 21:35
By Sahar Dadjoo
‘What is happening in Gaza is not collateral damage, it is policy’
Azra Sayeed says the pattern of attacks proves intent, not accident
TEHRAN — In a revealing and timely conversation, Azra Talat Sayeed, Secretary-General of the International League of Peoples’ Struggle (ILPS) and one of the lead conveners of the International People’s Tribunal on Palestine (IPT), discusses the tribunal held on November 23–24, 2025, in Barcelona, Spain.
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2025-11-22 14:02
International tribunal in Spain probes Israeli war crimes with witness testimony
A forum on Israel’s war crimes in Palestine has kicked off in Barcelona, Spain, Al Jazeera reported Saturday.
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2025-11-11 15:02
Tehran mayor, Spain envoy discuss urban management co-op
TEHRAN – Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani and Spain’s ambassador to Iran, Antonio Sánchez Benedito Gaspar, met here on Tuesday, exploring ways to boost collaboration, particularly in areas related to urban management.
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2025-10-28 16:44
Iran plans to take part in Fitur, EMITT expos in 2026
TEHRAN--Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI), as the exclusive representative of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts and one of the main organizers of international tourism and handicrafts events, will participate in the international exhibitions Fitur (Spain) and EMITT (Turkey) for 2026.
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2025-10-05 17:37
Iran to take part in FITUR 2026 in Spain
TEHRAN - The Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on behalf of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, will hold the national pavilion of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the international tourism exhibition FITUR 2026 in Spain.
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2025-09-30 20:26
By Sahar Dadjoo
Spain’s arms embargo on Israel will influence EU states, says analyst
TEHRAN- Spain has recently intensified its stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by not only imposing an arms embargo on Israel and banning the shipment of military fuel through its ports and airspace but also authorizing an official investigation into Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
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2025-09-18 16:59
Iran drop FIFA ranking
TEHRAN – Iran national football team dropped one place to 21st in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Thursday.
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2025-09-15 21:56
Spain PM praises public stand for Palestine, urges global sports boycott of Israel
Spain’s prime minister, Pedro-Sánchez, has urged sports bodies worldwide to bar Israel from international competitions for as long as its “barbarism” in Gaza continues, warning that high-profile events must not be used to “whitewash” its offensive.
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2025-08-07 11:53
Iran move down two spots in FIFA Women’s World Ranking
TEHRAN – Iran dropped two places to 70th in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking released on Thursday.