Finland

Finland considers joining EU-Iran trade mechanism

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Finland is considering joining the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), a long-awaited trading system that core EU members say will help bypass US unilateral sanctions on Iran, its government said Monday.

We expect more from Finland than joining INSTEX: parl. delegation

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – An Iranian parliamentary delegation in Finland says Tehran’s expectations from Helsinki goes beyond the European country’s activities within the special purpose vehicle INSTEX, which aims to facilitate trade between the EU and Iran.

‘Pedovore’ to vie at 49th Tampere Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Pedovore’ directed by Mohammad Kart will have its first international screening at the 49th Tampere Film Festival in Finland.

Finnish amb.:

Iran plays significant role in resolving regional conflicts

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Finnish Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Keijo Norvanto said that Iran plays an important role in solving regional conflicts.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Bad politicians, bad policies major blight on region

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iranian parliamentary official Amir-Abdollahian said Mon. that “bad politicians” and “bad policies” are one of the biggest problems currently plaguing the Middle East region.

Araghchi says language of respect must replace language of sanction, threat

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi said “Iran has lived with sanctions for years, and has even gained considerable achievements under the sanctions. The language of respect must replace the language of sanction and threat."

European Film Week to start from Fri. in 6 Iranian cities

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Movie theaters in six cities in Iran, including Tehran, Shiraz and Isfahan, will lend their silver screens to some European films for a whole week starting from October 12.

FIVB World C’ship: Iran outplays brave Finland, learns fate in 2nd round

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Iran edged past Finland in the final game of the first round in FIVB Men’s World Championship.

Finnish Police arrest four in relation to Monday attack on Iran embassy

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Finland Today reported that Finnish Police have arrested four rioters in relation to Monday attack on Iran's diplomatic mission in Finland.

Tehran to host Finland film evening

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – According to the Public Relations Department of Iranian Youth Cinema Society, the Iranian capital Tehran will host an event in which several Finnish films will be displayed on Sep. 5.

Iran appoints second female envoy in its history

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has appointed Parvin Farshchi as new ambassador of Iran to Finland which is the second female envoy of Islamic Republic in its 40 years history.

Iran, Finland to broaden agricultural coop. in near future

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) - Iran and Finland will ink a comprehensive cooperation agreement in the field of agriculture in the very near future.

Iranian photographers shine at Finnish photo festival

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – A Finnish photo contest has honored 2 Iranian photographers with awards.

Iran to host U23 World Ch’ships after 18 years

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – United World Wrestling (UWW) has selected Iran as the host country for the U23 freestyle world wrestling championships in 2020.

Pres. Rouhani calls for closer Tehran-Helsinki ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s President Rouhani while receiving credentials of the new Finnish Ambassador to Tehran on Sat. stressed the need for further expansion of economic, cultural, political ties between the two countries.

Iran takes GR team title in junior Wrestling World C'ships

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – National Iranian junior Greco-Roman squad picked three golds, one silver and one bronze to win their first ever title at the Junior Wrestling World Championships.

Wrestling federation names squad for World C’ships

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Technical staff of Iran’s national wrestling outfit has announced the final combination of freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestlers for the 2017 Junior World Championships.

Tempere Uni. rector visits TUMS, SBMU

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Finland’s University of Tempere Rector Liisa Laakso met and talked with chancellors of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU).

Iranian artist wins prize at Finland 2017 Poster Triennial

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iranian artist Mehdi Mahdian won special prize and a certificate of honour at the 20th Lahti Poster Triennial in Finland.

Finland vows to back expansion of EU coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iranian deputy FM Takht-Ravanchi in Helsinki, Finnish Secretary of Foreign Affairs Peter Stenlund stressed his country’s resolve to back efforts for expansion of EU cooperation with Iran.

Iran, Finland sign agreement on customs coop.

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Head of Islamic Republic of Iran's Customs Administration (IRICA) Masoud Karbasian and Director General of Finnish Customs Antti Hartikainen signed Tuesday an agreement on customs cooperation in Helsinki.

Finland eager to boost energy, mining ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Finland’s deputy economy minister has voiced his country’s willingness to reinvigorate relations with Iran in energy and mining sectors.

Zarif meets Mogherini, Scandinavian FMs

DAVOS, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif held talks with EU foreign policy chief Mogherini as well as his Swiss and Finnish counterparts on the sidelines of World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday.

Finland to host humanitarian conference on Syria

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 (MNA) – The Finnish capital, Helsinki, will host a conference on the humanitarian situation in Syria on 23 and 24 January, a forum to launch a refugee aid plan for 2017 and 2018, confirmed the UN.