Christmas

Russia's Putin congrats foreign leaders on Christmas

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Christmas and New Year greetings to a number of foreign leaders, according to Kremlin press service.

Leader issues message on Christmas occasion

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a message on the occasion of Christmas.

Iran FM spox:

Jesus Christ messenger of peace, justice, compassion

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that celebration of the birthday of Jesus Christ is an opportunity to remind the lofty teachings of that great prophet who calls everyone to justice, peace, and compassion.

Iran pres. to pope:

Pezeshkian wishes for Palestine liberation in message to Pope

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian President in a congratulatory message to Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, hoped for effective measures to achieve peace, security, and freedom for oppressed nations, such as the oppressed Palestinians.

Iran’s Parl. Speaker:

Parl. coop. plays key role in creating world free of violence

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in a message to speakers of parliaments of Christian states says that achieving a world free of violence and extremism requires close consultation among parliaments.

Pezeshkain wishes for peace to world in Christmas message

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered congratulations on Christmas and the New Year, wishing for peace and tranquility to Iran, the region, and the entire world.

Heathrow travel chaos with 90 flights cancelled by high winds

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Heathrow Airport has been forced to cancel as many as 90 flights as huge winds continue to batter the country, amid a number of weather warnings from the Met Office today.

Over 60 killed, injured after German market attacked

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what authorities called a deliberate attack.

In solidarity with Gaza;

Pakistan bans New Year Eve celebrations

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Pakistan has banned New Year's Eve celebrations to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, the government said late Thursday, urging people to instead "observe simplicity".

Bloody Christmas

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays in the world. While it holds profound significance for Christians, millions of non-Christians also partake in the festivities, decorating their homes with Christmas trees.

Raeisi to Pope:

Every nation demands end to Zionists heinous crimes in Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – In a New Year congratulatory message to Pope Francis, President Ebrahim Raeisi highlighted that Christians and all other nations call for the cessation of horrible crimes against the oppressed people of Gaza.

Berlin fire dep. reports 38 New Year attacks on personnel

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Firefighting teams were attacked 38 times while responding to nearly 1,700 emergency calls through New Year's Eve and the morning of January 1 in the German capital of Berlin, the city's fire department said.

Kan'ani wishes merry Christmas to Christians in world

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson wished a merry Christmas to all Christians who celebrate the birth of Jesus (PBUH) in Iran and the world.

Staff at UK airports to strike over Christmas in pay row

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – UK Border Force staff are to strike over the busy festive holidays at airports across the country in a dispute over pay and conditions, a union has announced.

UK rail strikes could last for six months till X-Mas: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The British Rail Network has threatened that its staff may go on a six-month strike in the country.