Italy

Tehran University, Italy’s Sapienza University to boost academic coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Tehran University and Italy’s Sapienza University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in an effort to develop international scientific and cultural cooperation.

Italian director Andrea Pallaoro to hold workshop at 37th FIFF

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Italian award-winning film director and screenwriter Andrea Pallaoro, known for his 'Hannah', will visit Tehran for the 37th Fajr International Film Festival in mid April.

Rome reviewing details to join INSTEX: Italian Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Italy's Deputy Foreign Minister Manlio Di Stefano, during a meeting on Thursday with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister in Economic Affairs Gholamreza Ansari emphasized that Italy is reviewing details for joining INSTEX.

Italian cinematographer ‘Luca Bigazzi’ to hold workshops in Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Winner of several David di Donatello for Best Cinematography awards, Luca Bigazzi will be holding a specialized cinematography workshop in Tehran on the sidelines of 37th Fajr Intl. Film Festival.

By: Giovanni Sorbello

Europe facing radical change

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Europe is in transition, a phrase we’ve heard repeatedly in recent years. The decline of the power of the traditional parties (conservative and social democrats) in United Europe and the increase of the votes of the parties and the nationalist and anti-Euro groups, and beyond that, confusion over European Union (EU) in confronting the current political and social phenomena, are all considered signs of the transition.

Oil minister says Europe not buying Iran oil despite US waivers

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said Tuesday Italy and Greece had stopped buying oil from Iran despite being granted waivers from US sanctions.

Iran, 10th biggest crude steel producer in 2018: worldsteel

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – According to a recent report by World Steel Association, Iran has pushed aside Italy, Taiwan and Ukraine to become the 10th biggest producer of crude steel in the world for the year 2018.

Tehran to celebrate 248th anniv. of Beethoven's birth by Laneri’s recital

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The famous Italian composer, Olaf John Laneri, will stage a piano recital at Tehran’s Roudaki Hall on Thursday in celebration of the 248th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth.

Federico Albanese to perform in Tehran, Shiraz

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Italian musician and composer Federico Albanese is scheduled to hold a concert in Shiraz, Fars province, after his performance in Tehran.

Resuming nuclear enrichment is always a possibility: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that resuming nuclear enrichment is always a possibility, and Tehran is entitled to it as the US violated the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Zarif meets with Iranian expatriates in Rome

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday addressed dozens of Iranian-born elites and expatriates living in Italy.

Iranian, Italian FMs hold meeting in Rome

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday held talks with his Italian counterpart Moavero Milanesi in Rome.

Zarif due in Rome to attend 2018 Mediterranean Dialogues

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is slated to travel to Rome, the Italian capital, on Wednesday evening to attend the 4th edition of Mediterranean Dialogues.

Italian musician Federico Albanese to perform in Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Italian musician and composer Federico Albanese will visit Iran, upon the invitation of RooBeRoo Mansion, to hold a concert on December 7.

‘I Am Iranian’ wins best fiction at Italy’s FICTS fest.

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – ‘I Am Iranian’ directed by Mohammadreza Ahanj has won best fiction award at the 36th Milano International FICTS Festival, a sports movies and telefilms event held in the Italian city.

Iranian deputy FM:

US using dollar as weapon to challenge EU sovereignty

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for the Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that the US government is using its currency as a "weapon" to challenge Europe’s national sovereignty.

Iranian deputy FM:

Europe should take practical steps to maintain JCPOA after US exit

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – In his meeting with the President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Senate Vito Rosario Petrocelli of Italy late on Thu. in Rome, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Europe needs to take effective steps to maintain Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) after the US pullout from this international deal.

Italian MP says coop. with Iran, ‘priority for Rome’

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Italy’s President of the Foreigner and European affairs Committee of the Chamber of Deputies Marta Grande said that cooperation with Iran in the West Asia is certainly one of the priorities of the Italian government.

Iran calls on Europe to fulfill economic obligations

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on EU countries on Thursday to fulfill their economic obligations to facilitate trade with Iran in the face of US sanctions.

Araghchi lands in Rome for talks on bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Rome to hold talks with senior Italian officials on expansion of bilateral relations and cooperation.

Iran navy to send fleet to Italy in near future: Cmdr. Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said Wed. a naval fleet will be dispatched to Italy in the near future.

Bologna University to hold seminar on Sa'di, Petrarca

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Scholars from Iran and Italy will convene to share ideas on and conduct a comparative analysis of works by Persian poet Sadi Shirazi and Italian poet Francesco Petrarca.

Second meeting on Iran-Italy technology coop. to be held in Kashan

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – The Ministry of Science, Research and Technology will hold a workshop on Iran-Italy research and technology cooperation on Wednesday (Oct. 31) at Kashan University, in the namesake city, Isfahan province.

‘Run, Rostam, Run’ wins at 2 intl. film festivals

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘Run, Rostam, Run’ by Hossein Molayemi has won two Best Animation awards at Turkey’s Architecture and Urban Films Festival and Visioni Corte Short Film Festival in Italy.

Cinema Museum to review Italian neorealism

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Cinema Museum of Iran will be hosting a specialized program on the Golden Age of Italian cinema on 1-4 November 2018.

2 Iranian titles go to Rome Independent Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – ‘Chimney Man’ by Meghdad Akhavan and ‘Eternal Recurrence of a Deep Sleep’ by Mohammad Moravej will represent the Iranian cinema at the 17th Rome Independent Film Festival, Italy.

Iran-Italy cultural relations grows consistently: envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Italian Ambassador to Iran Mauro Conciatori said that cultural relation between Iran and Italy continues its growth consistently.