Cyprus

Turkey rejects US concerns over offshore drilling in E Mediterranean

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Turkey has announced that it will protect Turkish Cyprus’ interests in the E Mediterranean after the US expressed concerns over Ankara’s intention to begin offshore drilling in Cyprus.

Putin highly regards Ayatollah Khamenei's viewpoints

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Senior Adviser to Iranian Leader, Ali Akbar Velayati, said on Sat. that Russian President Vladimir Putin attaches great deal of importance to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and his viewpoints.

Sharifinia wins award at Cyprus Intl. Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Iranian actress Mahraveh Sharifinia has won the Leading Actress Award in the Cyprus International Film Festival 2018.

‘Wander About Me’ to go on screen at Cyprus Intl. Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘Wander About Me’, directed by Ghazaleh Soltani will be screened at 13th edition of Cyprus International Film Festival to be held June 23-July 1 in Cyprus.

New Cypriot ambassador presents credential to Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – In a meeting with new Cyprus ambassador, Iranian president called for promoting banking relations between Tehran and Nicosia, adding that Iran will stay committed to JCPOA until the other side does.

‘The Iron Dream’ goes to Cyprus’ Travel filmfest.

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iranian short documentary ‘The Iron Dream’ by Yasser Talebi has been accepted into the screening program of the 1st edition of Travel FilmFest international film festival in Cyprus.

Iran, Cyprus hold talks on expanding ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) –Chief of staff to Cyprus' President has traveled to Tehran and met with Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi.

Cypriot speaker, Iranian FM meet in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Speakers of Parliament of Cyprus met with FM Zarif to deliver the letter of his country’s president addressed to Iran’s Hassan Rouhani.

Iran calls for resumption of Cyprus talks 

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed the Islamic Republic’s readiness to contribute to the international efforts to resolve Cyprus crisis. 

Cypriot, Hungarian speakers rebuke Tehran terror incidents

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Speakers of Parliaments of Cyprus and Hungary, in separate messages, chastised recent terrorist attacks in the Iranian capital.

Shiraz, Cyprus Intl. universities sign coop. agreement

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – An MoU to foster academic cooperation was inked between University of Shiraz and Cyprus International University (CIU).

Pres. Rouhani:

Regional issues rooted in foreign sectarian intervention

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani said Iran welcomes deepening of Iran-Cyprus ties using all existing capacities.

'Iran-Cyprus parliamentary capacities nourish bilateral ties'

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Ali akbar Velayati said precious parliamentary capacities of Iran and Cyprus provide proper grounds for development of multilateral ties in all sectors.

Shamkhani:

Iran ready to share refugee-related experiences with EU

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – SNSC Secretary Ali Shamkhani said Iran have taken major steps to aid refugees and asylum-seekers in the region and is ready to cooperate with Europe accordingly.

Zarif, Cypriot House pres. discuss bilateral issues

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus Demetris Syllouris and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met on Monday afternoon.

Iran, Cyprus stress bolstering ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – In a press conference between Iranian Parl. Speaker and his Cypriot counterpart Demetris Syllouris in Tehran, the two sides stressed resolute for expanding bilateral relations in various fields.

Cypriot parliament speaker to visit Tehran on Oct. 30

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus Demetris Syllouris will pay an official visit to Tehran on Sunday, October 30.

All Zarif’s political meetings on Monday

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has separately received Austrian deputy-parliament speaker and Cypriot ambassador to Tehran on Monday.

'Red Peace’ wins Best Director Award at CYIFF

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iranian short film ‘Red Peace’ was awarded at Cyprus International Film Festival (CYIFF) held on September 14-25.

Health min. calls for further Iran-Cyprus medical coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Health Minister Hashemi has stressed the need to develop relations between Iran and Cyprus in areas of health, treatment as well as medical education.

Iran, Cyprus to deepen economic ties

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Chairman of Cyprus’s OEB, during a meeting with Iran’s deputy labor minister called for enhanced economic and trade relations between the two countries.