Switzerland

"Beyond the Wall" wins award at Geneva Intl Film Festival

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iranian drama film "Beyond the Wall" won an award at the Geneva International Film Festival.

Iran mini-football learn fate in Turkish tournament

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The draw for the Turkish mini-football tournament has been made and the participating teams discovered their rivals.

At Conference on Disarmament;

Iran warns against any IAEA BoG's possible unwise decision

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister urged the United Nations' nuclear watchdog to abandon the politicized approaches, warning against any possible unwise decision by the IAEA Board of Governors' upcoming meeting in March.

At UN council's meeting:

FM reaffirms Iran's commitment to human rights

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Addressing the UN Human Rights Council meeting on Monday, the Iranian foreign minister said,"The Islamic Republic of Iran is resolute in its commitment to protect and promote human rights."

Iranian ice climbers snatch colorful medals

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Iranian athletes have bagged gold and silver medals at the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup 2023 in Switzerland.

Switzerland adopts EU eighth sanctions package against Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Switzerland followed the European Union and approved the eighth package of sanctions against Russian, the country’s Federal Council said on Wednesday.

Switzerland sanctions Iran under pretext of backing Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 2 (MNA) – Under the pretext of backing Ukraine and despite ruling out the trumped-up allegations of using Iran’s drones in the Ukraine war, Switzerland has sanctioned Iran.

Swiss police arrest rioters in front of Iran embassy

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Swiss police have used rubber bullets to disperse anti-Iran rioters in front of the Iranian Embassy in Bern.

Switzerland signs contract for 36 US fighter jets: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Switzerland signed a controversial contract on Monday to buy 36 US F-35 stealth fighter jets at a cost of more than six billion francs ($6.2 billion).

Syria talks in Switzerland ‘no longer possible’: UN Envoy

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Due to the neutrality issues, talks between the government and opposition scheduled to start on July 25 in Geneva are no longer possible, the UN special envoy for Syria said.

Iran FM receives copy of credentials of new envoys (+Photos)

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) –  New ambassadors of Switzerland and Lithuania on Sunday went to the Foreign Ministry to present copies of their credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

Iran FM to attend Davos summit 2022

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday left Tehran for Swiss to take part in the Davos summit.

Russian State Duma Spox.:

US, Canada, Switzerland sanctions cause of global crisises

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The United States, Canada, and Switzerland unleashed the current worldwide surge in energy and food prices, and they shoulder responsibility for global crises to come, the Russian State Duma Speaker said.

8th Iranian Film Festival Zurich to kick off late May

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – The 8th edition of the Iranian Film Festival of Zurich will be held from May 26 to June 1 in Switzerland.

Safdarian wins gold medal at UIAA Ice Climbing C'ships

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iranian ice climber Mohammad Reza Safdarian snatched Iran's second gold medal at UIAA Ice Climbing World Youth Championships 2022 in Switzerland.

Iranian ice climbing team to attend Swiss competition

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Iranian ice climbing national team consisting 6 sportspersons will attend in the men and women category of the Ice Climbing World Championships 2022 hosted by Switzerland.

'Crab' goes to shnit Worldwide Shortfilmfestival

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iranian animation ‘Crab’ directed by Shiva Sadegh Amini has managed to take part in Shnit Worldwide Shortfilmfestival in Switzerland.

Raeisi receives new ambassadors' credentials (+Details)

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi received the credentials of the new ambassadors of six countries to Tehran on Monday morning.

Iran's Yazd, Switzerland discuss expansion of cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Yazd Province Governor-General Mehran Fatemi discussed capacities for expanding cooperation with Switzerland's Parliament Speaker Andreas Aebi on Thursday.

Iran FM:

Iran to act as per other parties behavior in future talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Tuesday Iran's action in the future talks will match the actions of other parties to the JCPOA.

Parl. speaker Ghalibaf:

Any talks must end up in lifting sanctions, economic gains

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Mon. that Iran must be assured that the United States will cancel its Maximum Pressure Campaign against the Iranian people in any future agreements.

Iranian, Swiss parl. speakers meet to discuss bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – President of Swiss National Council Andreas Aebi met and held talks with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interests.

'Ballad of a White Cow' appreciated in Zurich Film Festival

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iranian film 'Ballad of a White Cow' directed by Maryam Moghadam and Behtash Sanaeeha received Special Mention at the 17th Zurich Film Festival in Switzerland.

US not honest in nuclear talks: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has told his Swiss counterpart, Ignazio Cassis, that the US has not been honest in the nuclear negotiations, adding Washington has to completely reconsider its approach.

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.

'Nahid' receives COA of Fribourg Intl. FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Nahid' by Samad Amilzadeh, has received the Certificate of Appreciation for the best film at the 35th Fribourg International Film Festival in Switzerland.

"All the Time" to vie at Fribourg International Film Fest.

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Written and directed by Shadi Karamroudi, the Iranian short film “All the Time” will be screened at Fribourg International Film Festival.

'Careless Crime' to go on screen at Gässli Film Festival

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iranian film, 'Careless Crime' directed by Shahram Mokri will take part in the Gässli Film Festival in Basel, Switzerland.