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Iran FM meets with some European FMs in NY (+Details)

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with some of his European counterparts on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday on various issues.

Berlin:

US,Australia anti-France deal undermines trust between allies

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Paris says it's assessing all options in response to Australia's scrapping of a $40 billion submarine contract last week, while Germany says Washington and Canberra had damaged trust between allies.

Iran nuclear chief, German energy min. discuss JCPOA, ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian nuclear energy organization (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami and German Germany's State Secretary for Economic Affairs and Energy Andreas Fiecht held a meeting in Vianne on the sidelines of IAEA meeting Tuesday.

Virtual Archaeology symposium to be held by RICHT, DAI Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – A virtual symposium will be held under the title of "Working on Stones in the Achaemenid Empire" in collaboration with the German Archaeological Institute and the Iranian Research Institute of Cultural Heritage & Tourism.

Germany's envoy to China dies just two weeks into job

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – German ambassador to China Jan Hecker has died, barely two weeks into the job, the European nation's foreign office said on Monday.

Two people wounded in a knife attack in German capital

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Two people were wounded in the neck in an attack by an assailant in Germany’s capital Berlin on Sunday.

Germany hints at reopening embassy in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said a German Embassy could reopen in Afghanistan under certain conditions.

Berlin ready to coop. with Iran on Afghan refugees

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The German Chancellor announced Berlin's readiness to work with Iran and Pakistan to facilitate the affairs of Afghan refugees.

German FM:

G7 need to discuss extending evacuations deadline from Kabul

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The G7 leaders need to coordinate evacuation efforts from Kabul airport and whether they should continue beyond the Aug 31 deadline set by the United States, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Monday.

Headscarf-wearing woman brutally attacked in Berlin

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – A Muslim woman with a headscarf was brutally beaten in a subway station by a man who shouted racist slurs, Berlin police said.

Live updates:

Taliban vows formation of inclusive government

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – In a press conference today, the Taliban representatives vowed the formation of an inclusive government.

64 states call for ‘safe departure’ from Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – A total of 64 countries signed a joint statement late Sunday calling for the safe and orderly departure of anyone who wants to leave Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s takeover. 

Germany legend Gerd Muller dies aged 75

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Bayern Munich have announced that legendary striker Gerd Muller passed away at the age of 75 during the early hours of Sunday morning.

'Badger' to go on screen at Five Lakes Film Fest in Germany

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iranian feature 'Badger' directed by Kazem Molaie, is scheduled to go on screen at the Five Lakes Film Festival in Germany.

Explosion rocks chemicals site in Leverkusen of Germany

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – An explosion rocked a chemical industry site in the western German city of Leverkusen, causing some injuries, Chempark operator Currenta said on Tuesday.

Roma miss out on Azmoun as he is set to join Leverkusen

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Roma are expected to miss out on Zenit St Petersburg centre-forward Sardar Azmoun, as Bayer Leverkusen are closing on a deal.

10 people killed in bus overturn in Czech Republic

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Local news sources in the Czech Republic reported that at least 10 people on board a bus were killed when it overturned near the town of “Slovensky Brod”.

German floods death toll hits 180, with 150 still missing

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The latest death toll from floods that hit western Germany this month stands at 180, with about 150 still missing, authorities said on Friday.

Russia:

Nord Stream 2 pipeline to start operation despite US pressure

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline will soon become operational despite Washington's attempt to politicize the project, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Thursday.

Plane crash in SW Germany kills dozens of people: Report

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – A small plane crashed in southwestern Germany near Stuttgart on Saturday, killing several people.

Floods in Germany claim 81 victims

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The number of people who lost their lives in the heavy floods in the western part of Germany increased to at least 81 on Friday.

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.

6 dead, 30 missing in Germany as houses collapse in floods

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Flooding in western Germany has left six people dead and many missing, and caused at least six houses to collapse.

Germany invites 'Crab' to 33rd Dresden animation fest.

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian animation "Crab" directed by Shiva Sadegh Asadi is invited by Germany to take part in the 33rd Dresden animation festival.

Europeans boycott event at US Embassy in occupied lands

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Senior European ambassadors to the occupied lands boycotted the July 4th ceremony at the US Embassy.

Taliban talk of peace plan; Ghani says will never surrender

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The Taliban vowed to present a written peace proposal to the Afghan government side as soon as next month, while President Ashraf Ghani said Tue. that the government will never surrender to the group.

One injured in stabbing at Dusseldorf airport

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – One person was injured in a knife attack at Dusseldorf airport on Tuesday and the perpetrator is on the run, a spokeswoman for federal police said.