Belgium

Three injured in knife attack at Brussels metro station

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – A lone assailant wielding a knife injured three people in Brussels on Monday during a rush-hour rampage through a subway car before being detained by police.

Belgium ready to dispatch aid to Iran's quake-hit Khoy: FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib in a phone call with her Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, said that her country is ready to send necessary aid to Iran's quake-hit city of Khoy.

Iran, Belgium FMs discuss mutual ties, consular issues

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Belgian counterpart Hadja Lahbib in a telephone conversation late on Monday discussed issues of mutual interest.

Belgium summons Iranian ambassador

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The foreign ministry of Belgium summoned Iran's ambassador Tuesday after it was reported one of its citizens was convicted of spying in Iran and reportedly sentenced to long-term jail.

Qatar threatens Belgium with cut of natural gas supplies

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Qatar on Sunday condemned a corruption investigation by Belgium and the suspension of its access to the EU parliament, saying it could "negatively" impact relations and natural gas supplies.

Belgians protest against rising fuel prices (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Almost 17,000 people turned up for a demonstration in Brussels against the rising fuel prices and also for better pay.

Moracco stun Belgium in World Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Morocco stun Belgium 2-0 in Group F to register first World Cup win since 1998.

Brussels court lifts ban on extraditing diplomat to Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – A court in Belgium canceled the ban on the extradition of an Iranian diplomat “Asadollah Asadi” working in Vienna who was arrested four years ago based on unproven allegations.

Belgian Tihange 3 nuclear reactor shuts down unexpectedly

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The Tihanghe 3 nuclear reactor in Liège Province is currently out of action, Belgian media reported on Monday.

Amir-Abdollahian meets counterparts in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held meetings with several of his counterparts during his visit to New York.

Parliament approves Iran-Belgium extradition treaty

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iranian members of parliament Wednesday ratified the extradition treaty with Belgium.

Extradition treaty with Belgium to be discussed in Iran parl.

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – An extradition treaty between Iran and Belgium has been approved by Iran's Council of Ministers (Cabinet) and has been transferred to the Parliament to discuss it.

Belgium ratifies prisoner swap treaty with Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Media have reported that the Belgian Parliament has ratified a bill on the extradition of convicts with Iran, which can facilitate a prisoner swap between the two countries.

Belgian Parl to review bill on exchanging prisoners with Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Media have reported that the Belgian Parliament is set to review a bill on the extraditionof convicts with Iran on Tuesday, which can facilitate a prisoner swap between the two countries.

Detention of Asadollah Assadi in Germany against intl. law

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – A senior Iranian judicial official has described the arrest and imprisonment of Iranian national Asadollah Assadi in Germany as in violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

Iran calls on Belgium to immediately free Assadollah Assadi

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has called for the immediate release of Assadollah Assadi, an Iranian diplomat detained in Belgium.

Iranian FM:

Resolving remaining issues in talks hinges on US decision

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told his Belgian counterpart that the Vienna talks have made progress, adding that resolving the remaining issues in the talks needs the decision on part of the US.

At least 4 killed after car hits Belgian carnival crowd

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – A car slammed into carnival revelers early Sunday in a small town in southern Belgium, killing several people and injuring about two dozen, the mayor reported.

Iranian cartoonist wins award at Belgian cartoon contest

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian cartoonist Hamid Soufi won the first prize "De Tinnen Pot" at the international cartoon competition of 'Olense Kartoenale' in Belgium.

In Brussels:

Iran, Belgium discuss bilateral issues, JCPOA

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs met and held talks with the Director for European Affairs of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brussels on the JCPOA, bilateral issues and Afghanistan.

Raeisi receives new ambassadors' credentials (+Details)

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi received the credentials of the new ambassadors of six countries to Tehran on Monday morning.

'Double Bridge' wins at Brussels International Film Festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Double Bridge' by Hamid Vatan Parast won the Best Award for the short film in the Brussels International Film Festival (BRIFF) in Belgium.

Belgium sets day of mourning as flood deaths hit 20

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – As the death toll from burst rivers and flash floods in Belgium's south and east rose to 20 on Friday, while another 20 people went missing, the country has declared a national day of mourning next week

More than 20 dead in heavy W Europe floods, dozens missing

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – More than 20 people have died and dozens of people are missing in Germany and neighboring Belgium after heavy flooding turned streams and streets into raging torrents, sweeping away cars and causing buildings to collapse.

Under-construction school collapses in Belgium, leaves 5 dead

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The collapse of part of under-construction building of a school in the Belgian city of Antwerp left five dead and several others injured.

Brussels Short Film Festival to host 3 Iranian titles

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Three Iranian titles, namely 'The Driver', 'Asho' and ‘Exam’ will go on screen at the 24th edition of the Brussels Short Film Festival (BSFF) in Belgium.

Iran rejects jurisdiction of Belgian court for Asadi verdict

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Issuing a statement, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Brussels, reacted to the Antwerp Court’s verdict against "Assadollah Asadi", an Iranian diplomat working at the Iranian Embassy in Vienna.

Iranian diplomat denies appeal in Belgium

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iranian diplomat Asadollah Asadi, sentenced to 20 years in prison in Belgium, has deopped appeal to jail in the country and will serve his sentence.

Belgium, South Korea to host Iran 'Careless Crime'

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iranian film, 'Careless Crime' directed by Shahram Mokri will be screened at two international film festivals in Belgium and South Korea.