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US plays major role in Iran-Saudi Arabia rift: Parl. speaker

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani has said that Iran does not oppose resolving problems with Saudi Arabia, adding that the Americans are putting obstacles in the way.

Zarif holds talks with Austrian counterpart

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian FM met and hold talks with his Austrian counterpart at the place of UN headquarters in New York on Monday.

Iran, Austria to expand cooperation on tourism: Austrian deputy min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – "Iran and Austria can expand cooperation on exchanging tourists and professors, as the sector cannot be put under sanctions," Cultural Deputy of the Austrian Embassy in Tehran Alexander Rieger said addressing the news conference of International Sustainable Eco-tourism Symposium.  

‘Magralen’ goes to Linz filmfest. in Austria

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iran/Canada co-production ‘Magralen’ directed by Iranian filmmaker Maryam Zarei has made it into the competition section of the 2nd Linz International Short Film Festival in Austria.

Tehran, Vienna mayors stress broadening bilateral coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Mayors of Tehran and Vienna called for enhancing all-out cooperation within the framework of agreements reached between the two sides.

Tehran mayor to visit Vienna, Berlin

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Mayor of Tehran Pirouz Hanachi is to leave Tehran for Vienna and Berlin in order to develop Tehran's bilateral relations with the capitals of Western European countries on Monday.

Iran, Austria to cooperate in crisis management

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz met and held talks with the head of Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization Reza Karami on the cooperation in crisis management.

New Zealand rejects UK request for joining US IMSC in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Rejecting UK' offer to join the US-led mission, known as the international maritime security construct (IMSC), New Zealand's Defense Minister Ron Mark announced Wednesday that his country has no boats to send to Strait of Hormuz.

US envoy angry with Germany's decision not to join coalition in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – The US ambassador to Germany launched a scathing attack on Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government on Thursday for its reluctance to join a naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

Austria committed to implementing JCPOA: Ambassador

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – The Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz has said that his country, which hosted the talks that led to signing of the JCPOA, is still committed to preserving the pact.

Iran rightful to enjoy intl. economic ties: Austrian envoy

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Referring to Iran-Austria’s 700-year relations, Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz underlined that Iran has the right to fully enjoy international economic ties.

Austria makes €100m of investment on Iranian water projects

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – "Austria has made €100 million of investments for implementation of drip irrigation besides water and wastewater projects in Iran, Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz announced on Sunday.

Political scandal in the capital of European music!

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The recent political scandal in Austria has caused a lot of shock to the citizens of this country. The holding of an early election in Austria, shortly before the European Parliamentary elections, has a clear message for Europeans: that the extreme Right has a lot of political and social destruction in Europe!

By: Hanif Ghaffari

Who is to blame in Europe?

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – What has been happening today in Austria has led to concerns among EU leaders. Vice Chancellor of Austria, Heinz-Christian Strache, head of the far-right, anti-immigrant Freedom Party which is in Kurz's ruling coalition, had resigned earlier Saturday, a day after the video was published.

US sanctions on Iran affect European companies: Austrian president

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Austria regrets that the United States has unilaterally pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal and the subsequent revival of the US sanctions against Tehran that have indirectly affected the business with Iran, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said on Wednesday.

No excuses for not having INSTEX operational: CBI gov.

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stephen Scholz, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said that regarding the establishment of Iran-Europe financial mechanism, known as INSTEX, there is found no excuses for not having the mechanism operational.

Iran to hold permanent handicrafts expo in Austria

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Deputy Head of Iran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) announced on Monday that a permanent handicrafts exhibition is scheduled to be held in Vienna as of September, 2019.

Isfahan-made handicrafts have great potential for trade: Austrian official

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Wolfgang Gerstl, the head of Austria-Iran parliamentary friendship group, said that attractive handicrafts made in Iranian central province of Isfahan show great potential for trade and that Austria welcomes such a trade.

Larijani:

EU has no longer any claim on expectations from Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the European Union can no longer demand anything from Iran since the bloc has so far failed to do something beneficial for the country.

Iran’s Persian Gulf Uni., Vienna University of Technology to expand academic coop.

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The educational and research cooperation between the Bushehr-based Persian Gulf University and Vienna University of Technology will be expanded.

Iran collects six medals at 1st event of Karate 1-series A in 2019

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iranian karate practitioners gained two gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the first event of Karate 1 -Series A in 2019 which was held in Austria.

Two Iranian female practitioners advance to final in Karate 1 Series A

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Two Iranian female karate practitioners have advanced to final matches in the 2019 World Premier League Karate 1 Series A.

Iran basketball beats Australia to reach 2019 World Cup in China

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The national Iranian basketball team gained a 85-74 win against Australian in the last match of the sixth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Qualifiers to reach the 2019 China World Cup.

Austrian amb. to Tehran:

Austria to coop. with Iran to build green energy ecological center

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Austrian Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Stefan Scholz said on Fri. that his country will cooperate with the Islamic Republic of Iran for constructing green energies ecological center.

Austrian amb. visits Susa historical, religious monuments

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Austrian Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Stefan Scholz visited historical and religious monuments in Susa, northern Khuzestan province on Tue. Feb. 19.

Austria stresses closer economic coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Austrian deputy minister of Digital and Economic Affairs on Tuesday highlighted the need for expansion of economic cooperation with Iran.

Araghchi, Austrian FM discuss SPV in Vienna

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Mon. conferred with Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl on the latest developments regarding the EU's trade mechanism with Iran.

Iran’s interests in JCPOA seriously hurt, Iran deputy FM tells IAEA chief

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has told Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano that Iran’s interests incorporated in the nuclear deal have seriously been damaged.