Paris
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French police violence against protesters sparks widespread outrage
TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Footages of the French police’s violence against protesters in Paris have been circulating in social media, sparking widespread outrage among the human rights activists.
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VIDEO: Violence erupts as protesters march through Paris
TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Violence erupted during the protests in Paris on the 24th day of the pension strike in Paris on Saturday.
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Thousands protest against rising Islamophobia in France: report
TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Thousands marched through Paris on Sunday in an anti-Islamophobia demonstration, according to a report.
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By: Afshin Majlesi
Iranian adventurer tells of journey to the North Pole
TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The North Pole is one of the most remote, yet inaccessible places on Earth. However, it is possible to reach there particularly in June and July when the ice is thinner.
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Talks on Iran credit line ongoing: French FM
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – France's foreign minister Le Drian on Tuesday said talks with Iran over the creation of credit lines guaranteed by Iranian oil revenues were continuing.
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Zarif meets with French counterpart in Paris to discuss JCPOA
TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The top Iranian diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian to discuss ways to implement Iran nuclear deal or the JCPOA.
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Zarif describes talks with French president on JCPOA as ‘constructive’
TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – After meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, the Iranian foreign minister described the talks as ‘good and constructive.’
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Iranian students win 4 medals at Intl. Chemistry Olympiad
TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) –Iranian chemistry students received four medals at the 51st International Chemistry Olympiads (IChO 2019) which was held on 21-30 July 2019 in Paris, France.
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Iranian deputy FM to submit Rouhani’s letter to Macron
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is set to deliver a letter of President Hassan Rouhani to French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to Paris on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman said.
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VIDEO: 'Black vest' protesters storm Pantheon in Paris
TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Hundreds of undocumented migrants, many of whom were from West Africa and called themselves “Black Vests, surged into the Pantheon in central Paris on Friday, briefly occupying the vaunted memorial complex to demand talks with the prime minister on regularizing their status.
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VIDEO: 34th weekend of French Yellow Vest protests
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of Yellow Vest protesters took to the streets in France for the 34th weekend in a row to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s policies. The protests began in mid-November last year over higher fuel taxes, which were subsequently scrapped, and have since morphed into a broader demonstration against the government.
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Iran’s HSU, France’s Université Paris 13 sign MoU on scientific coop.
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Hakim Sabzevari University (HSU) and France’s Université Paris 13 have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in an effort to develop scientific and academic cooperation.
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Iran’s Technical and Vocational University, Paris 13 University to expand ties
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – In a meeting between the presidents of Iran’s Technical and Vocational University, and Paris 13 University in Paris, the two sides announced readiness for development of mutual cooperation.
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VIDEO: Yellow Vests take to streets for 28th straight week
TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of Yellow Vest protesters took to the streets in France for the 28th weekend in a row to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s policies. The protests began in mid-November over higher fuel taxes, which were subsequently scrapped, and have since morphed into a broader demonstration against the government.
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By: Babak Borzouyeh
‘Everywhere for Everyone’ photo exhibit in Paris
TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – A photography exhibit titled ‘Everywhere for Everyone’ opened at the venue of Iran's cultural attache office in Paris on Saturday to put on display a collection depicting Iranian people and rescue teams helping victims of the nationwide floods.
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Iranian photography on display at Cannes
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Some photos by Iranian photographers depicting the recent floods in Iran are currently on display on the sidelines of Cannes Film Festival 2019, and the Iranian Cultural Attache’ Office in Paris.
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East Paris Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Iranian pieces
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – East Paris Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Iranian conductor Arash Fouladvand will perform compositions of the celebrated Iranian musician and composer Keivan Saket in Paris and London.
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VIDEO: 27th week of Yellow Vests protests in France
TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Yellow Vests anti-government protests across France continued for the 27th week in a row today.
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Fmr. Iran FM calls for neo-multilateralism approach
TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Former Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi warned that US measures are destroying multilateralism and called for establishing a neo-multilateralism approach in the world.
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26th week of Yellow Vests protests in France
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The Yellow Vests anti-government protests in France entered their 26th consecutive week on Saturday. Police used tear gas to disperse the protesters in Paris and Lyon.
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VIDEO: 25th week of Yellow Vests protests
TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Yellow Vest demonstrators have taken to the streets of the French capital Paris for the 25th consecutive weekend to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s policies. The protests began in mid-November over higher fuel taxes, which were subsequently scrapped, and have since morphed into a broader demonstration against the government.
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French Yellow Vests take to streets for 24th week
TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Yellow Vests anti-government protests in France look to keep up pressure as they took to the streets for the 24th consecutive week on Saturday.
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VIDEO: Drone footage reveals fire damage to Notre Dame Cathedral
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Drone footage captured the visible damage done to the roof of Notre Dame on Tuesday, a day after the world-famous cathedral went up in flames.
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French embassy appreciates Iran’s expression of regret over Notre Dame fire
TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – French embassy in Iran has thanked all Iranians over their expression of sadness about the Monday fire at Notre Dame Cathedral.
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VIDEO: Historical Notre Dame Cathedral on fire
TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – A massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has destroyed the roof and the famous spire of the historic cathedral.
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Zarif reacts to Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral fire
TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed sorrow and regret over partial destruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in a Monday fire.
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VIDEO: French police attacks wheelchair user with pepper spray
TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Shocking footage reveals that a French policeman has fired pepper spray on Saturday in the eyes of a man with disability. According to witnesses, the Yellow Vest protester was pleading to have his glasses returned from the officer. It was the 16th weekend in a row that yellow vests protested against Macron’s economic policies.
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VIDEO: Yellow Vests take to streets in Paris for 14th weekend
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Yellow Vest demonstrators have taken to the streets of the French capital Paris for the 14th consecutive weekend to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s policies. The protests began in mid-November over higher fuel taxes, which were subsequently scrapped, and have since morphed into a broader demonstration against the government.
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VIDEO: Fatal apartment fire in wealthy Paris region
TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Erupted on early hours of Tuesday, a fire in a Paris apartment building claimed seven lives while injuring some 30 others. The blaze at an eight-story building in the city’s fashionable 16th district was brought under control by firefighters.
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Fire in wealthy Paris district kills seven, 30 injured
TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – A fire in a Paris apartment building killed at least seven people and injured around 30 in the early hours of Tuesday, authorities said.