Iran, Italy FMs express regret over coronavirus deaths

Tehran, March 23, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio on Monday discussed coronavirus outbreak in the two countries on a phone talk and expressed sympathy over the death of the Italian and Iranian nationals.

Italy’s ANAC deplores imposition of sanctions on Iran

Tehran, March 23, IRNA - National Association of Italy's Cinematographers (ANAC) sympathized with Iranian artists and people over the outbreak of coronavirus and denounced the imposition of any sanction in this situation.

My share in fighting coronavirus epidemic

Italian musician plays for Iranian New Year in coronavirus days

Tehran, March 17, IRNA – Italian jazz musician played a famous Iranian piece and published the video to express friendship and solidarity of the Iranian and Italian people in fighting coronavirus pandemic.

Embassy: Italy extends Iranian tourists’ visa for another 60 days

Tehran, March 11, IRNA – Iran’s diplomatic mission in Rome said on Wednesday that Iranian tourists will have no problem to stay in Italy up to 60 days after their visa expiration date.  

Iran: Fighting COVID2019 requires int’l efforts not blamegame

London, March 10, IRNA – Iranian Embassy in Italy in a statement responded to ambiguities and allegations promoted by some media against Iran with regard to fighting coronavirus, saying confronting the epidemic disease requires regional and international cooperation.

Iran envoy underlines importance of solving ME issues through negotiations

London, Feb 11, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to Italy Hamid Bayat stressed that Tehran’s policy is to resolve Middle East issues through negotiations with regional states and without intervention of foreign forces.

Iranian envoy: Trump a clear manifestation of cultural terrorism

London, Feb 1, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Italy Hamid Bayat said that Trump’s threat against Iranian cultural sites is a clear example of cultural terrorism.

Italian Iranologist, story behind silver samovar

Tehran, Jan 28, IRNA – The Italian author of 'The Art and Architecture of Persia' Giovanni Curatola on Tuesday reminisced about the story of a silver samovar in Iran, saying the memory brings back the decision he made to become an Iranologist.

Iranian, Italian FMs discuss int'l developments over phone

Tehran, Jan 27, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio discussed the latest international developments as well as bilateral relations over phone late on Monday.

Iran wins 2 gold medals in Italy Wrestling Tournament

Tehran, Jan 18, IRNA – Iranian wrestlers bagged two gold medals in the Matteo Pellicone Memorial which was held in Rome from January 17-18.

Iran freestylers grab two gold medals in Rome Championship

Tehran, Jan 18, IRNA – Iranian freestyle wrestlers Mohammad Hossein Mohammadian and Amir Hossein Zare received gold medals in Matteo Pellicone championships held in Rome, Italy.

CBI: US attempts to seize Iran assets fails

Tehran, Jan 15, IRNA – The Central Bank of Iran announced that in the wake of efforts made by its legal department US' Plaintiffs' request from Italian courts to seize CBI assets worth $5,990,876, 696b failed.

Iran Air to resume flights to Italy

Tehran, Jan 14, IRNA – The Airline of Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran Air) announced on Tuesday that the flights to the capital city of Rome, Italy are scheduled to be resumed on February 3, 2020.

Iran's Embassy in Rome opens memorial books for Gen. Soleimani, victims of air crash

London, Jan 12, IRNA – Iran's Embassy to Italy opened memorial books to honor Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani and express solidarity with the families of the victims of Ukrainian plane crash.

Iranian envoy calls for fighting against unilateralism

London, Jan 11, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador to Rome Hamid Bayat on Saturday referred to US hostile moves namely assassinating IRGC Quds Force Commander Lieutenant General Soleimani and stressed the need to adopt a unified stance in dealing with unilateralism with contribution of all countries especially Europe.

President Rouhani: EU should adopt independent stances on regional issues

Tehran, Jan 9, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a telephone call with Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte late on Thursday stressed the need for the EU to adopt independent stance on regional issues.

Iran's 'Flying Fishes' grabs award in Italy

Tehran, Dec 25, IRNA – Iranian short film 'Flying Fishes' directed by Mohammad Tomrivarian received special award of the jury from Solidando Film Festival in Italy.

Italian holding 'Juna' to invest in Varamin tourism infrastructure

Tehran, Dec 21, IRNA – An official at Tehran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department said on Saturday that an Italian holding active in building tourism facilities is to invest in Qasemabad Viallage in Varamin, a city in the southeast of Tehran.

Iran, Italy cooperating in cultural heritage issues

Tehran, Dec 18, IRNA – The deputy head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran told IRNA that Iran and Italy have been cooperating in museums, exhibitions, maintenance and repairs, and archeology.

Italy Envoy deplores different image from Iran reflected in world

Qazvin, Dec 17, IRNA – Italian Ambassador to Tehran Giuseppe Perrone said on Tuesday that a different image of Iran has been reflected in the world which is different from the reality.

Ambassador: Iran and Italy determined to expand cultural cooperation

Tehran, Dec 17, IRNA – Italy's Ambassador in Iran Giuseppe Perrone stressed the two countries' determination to expand bilateral cultural cooperation especially in the area of cultural heritage sites.

Tehran, Rome cultural cooperation to continue

Tehran, Dec 16, IRNA – Iranian Deputy minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts on Monday voiced Iran's full readiness for collaboration with Italy in the field of cultural heritage and tourism.

Envoy: Italian businessmen interested in investment in Iran

Kermanshah, Dec 11, IRNA – Italy Ambassador to Iran Giuseppe Perrone said on Wednesday that Italian businessmen are interested in investment in Iran.

Iranian feature film went on screen in Italy

Tehran, Dec 8, IRNA- Iran's feature film ‘Kiarostami and His Missing Cane’ directed by Mahmoud-Reza Sani went on screen at the 9th IntimaLente Film Festival in Italy on December 6.

Iran, Italy keen on enhancing relations

London, Dec 7, IRNA – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Sajjadpour and Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Marina Sereni reviewed ways to upgrade bilateral ties and the latest developments in the region.

‎Iranian, Italian businessmen discuss two countries' trade capacities

London, Nov 30, IRNA – Iranian and Italian businesspersons dealt with the two sides' economic and trade cooperation potentials in a meeting attended by Iran's Ambassador Hamid Bayat, directors of joint chambers of commerce and tradesmen from the two countries.

Italy, Japan architects to take part in repair of Nat'l Museum of Iran

Tehran, Nov 24, IRNA – Curator of the National Museum of Iran said on Sunday that Italian and Japanese architects will take part in the project to repair the structure of the ancient National Museum of Iran.

Italy's envoy: Iran, Italy broaden historical ties mainly after Islamic Revolution

Tehran, Nov 17, IRNA- Italy's Ambassador to Iran Giuseppe Perrone said on Sunday that cultural cooperation between Italy and Iran has been expanded dramatically mainly after the triumph of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran-Italy cooperation in archaeology intangible heritage

Tehran, Nov 17, IRNA – The head of the National Museum of Iran said that the 60-year long cooperation between the two ancient cultures of Iran and Italy is an intangible heritage.

Iran, Italy eager to boost relations

Tehran, Nov 13, IRNA -- Iran's Ambassador in Rome Hamid Bayat held talks with Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Manlio Di Stefano on Tehran-Rome relations, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and regional and international developments on Tuesday.