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2025-09-23 17:24

Iran FM urges return of looted cultural heritage at New York forum

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday called for the return of cultural artifacts taken during colonialism, war and illegal excavations, urging stronger international cooperation to protect ancient heritage.

2025-09-14 17:30

Iranian handicrafts put on view at Thessaloniki exhibit

TEHRAN-- The Iranian Cultural Consultant in Greece announced the display of Iranian handicrafts at the 89th International Fair of Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece, during September 6-14.

2025-03-12 21:32

Archaeologists uncover Asini’s hidden ancient port beneath the waves of Greece

An international team of underwater archaeologists has made a groundbreaking discovery at the submerged site of Asini, near Tolo in Argolis, Greece, unearthing significant remnants of an ancient port infrastructure that promises to reshape our understanding of Mediterranean maritime history.

2025-03-11 22:06

Grand ancient Greek tomb unearthed near Corinth

The Ministry of Culture announced the discovery of a grand ancient Greek tomb site near the ancient city of Tenea in Corinth, resembling Macedonian tombs from the Hellenistic era.

2025-02-05 17:10

Iran’s Shush plans sister city partnerships with Najaf, Paris, and Athens

TEHRAN – The Governor of Shush has emphasized the importance of promoting the city’s rich cultural heritage and announced plans to establish sister city partnerships with Najaf, Paris, and Athens.

2024-12-17 17:52

Tourism minister attends Ancient Civilizations Forum in Yerevan

TEHRAN – The Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, traveled to Yerevan, Armenia, on Tuesday morning to attend the 8th Ministerial Meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum.

2024-12-10 17:31

Glimpses of Iranian art and culture showcased at Greece festival

TEHRAN - The UNESCO-Piraeus intercultural festival, featuring participants from 20 countries and cultural groups from across Greece, recently took place at the Melina Mercouri Hall in the Peace and Friendship Stadium.

2024-06-30 17:46

Discoveries challenge myths about griffins

TEHRAN - Shirdal, or griffin, is the name of a legendary creature that features the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. However, a new discovery might change beliefs about this mythical being.

2024-04-14 21:29

Pro-Palestine ex-Greek minister banned from Germany events

Germany has banned Greece’s former finance minister from speaking in the country even through online means, amid Berlin’s increasing crackdown on freedom of speech regarding Palestine and Israel, the Middle East Monitor reported.

2024-04-14 17:31

Golestan province exports $3.3m of handicrafts in year

TEHRAN – Handicraft exports from Golestan province amounted to over $3.3 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1402 (ended on March 19), a local official said.

2024-03-15 18:32

Iran’s natural beauty goes Greek

TEHRAN – To promote Ecotourism on one hand and introduce Iran’s natural wonders on the other hand, the “Nature Tourism” section has been launched on the Iranology website in the Greek language.

2023-12-22 17:19

Tehran hosts 7th assembly of Ancient Civilizations Forum

TEHRAN – On Thursday, Tehran played host to the 7th assembly of the Ancient Civilizations Forum, which brought together representatives from the member nations.

2023-11-10 16:44

Iran, Greece to hold workshop on photogrammetry and 3D modeling

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian cultural heritage experts and their Greek fellows will be holding a series of online workshops on digital tools and techniques such as photogrammetry and 3D modeling.

2023-09-24 18:05

Iran chairs Ancient Civilizations Forum assembly in NY

TEHRAN—Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian chaired a ministerial meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.

2023-07-24 20:00

‘Acrid’ goes to Chania Film Festival in Greece

TEHRAN – Iranian short film ‘Acrid’ directed by Payam Korkzan will take part in 11th Chania Film Festival in Greece.

2023-07-21 18:04

Lost ancient wonder: archaeologists remain hopeful in their pursuit of Laodicea Temple

TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologist Mohsen Khanjan has said he is still hoping to find Laodicea Temple following several failed attempts made in the city of Nahavand, west-central Iran.

2023-05-05 19:49

London exhibit delves into luxury and power in Persia, Greece relations

TEHRAN - London’s British Museum is currently hosting a fascinating exhibition titled “Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece”, which explores the relationship between luxury and political power in ancient Iran and southeastern Europe between 550-30 BC.

A scene from “Left Handed” by Nasrin Mohammadpur.

2023-04-04 17:32

“Left Handed” crowned best at Positively Different Short Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian drama “Left Handed” has won the award for best film at the Positively Different Short Film Festival in Athens, Greece.

2023-03-12 19:17

China to resume outbound group tours to Iran, other countries

TEHRAN - China is set to resume outbound group tours for its nationals to another 40 countries including Iran, Nepal, Vietnam, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Brazil starting from March 15, China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Friday.