Finland to continue supporting Iran in providing services to refugees

TEHRAN – The Finnish ambassador to Tehran, Yani Johannes Rayana, has announced readiness to continue cooperation with Iran to support refugees, highlighting the need for more joint efforts in this regard.

Iran names new ambassador to Afghanistan 

TEHRAN – Alireza Bigdeli will be replacing Hassan Kazemi Qomi as the new Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan, according to reports published on Sunday. 

Iran regrets EU inaction toward Israeli genocide in Gaza

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday said it is regrettable that the European Union is somehow passive in the face of Israel’s “genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza and violation of Lebanon’s territory.

‘Intl. community’s silence on Israeli crimes untenable’

During a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the West's silence on Israel's ongoing killings of innocent civilians in Gaza and Lebanon.

Iran, Tajikistan, Uganda, and Finland establish parliamentary friendship group

TEHRAN – A parliamentary friendship group representing Iran, Tajikistan, Uganda, and Finland was established during the twelfth session of the Iranian parliament on Sunday.

Finland backs UNRWA activities

Finland says it supports the activities of the UN relief works agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) across the region, with 10% of the country’s support for the agency this year earmarked for “risk management”.

Finland ready to contribute to Lake Urmia revival

TEHRAN –Finland's ambassador to Iran, Kari Kahiluoto, has announced his country’s readiness to cooperate in the restoration of Lake Urmia.

Tehran mulls visa-free regimes for 68 countries, including Japan and Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN – Iran is considering abolishing visa requirements for passport holders from 68 countries, including Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.

Minister highlights enhanced ties on health with Finland

TEHRAN - Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has emphasized the need for boosting relations with Finland in the fields related to health.

Iran names new female ambassador to Finland

TEHRAN- Masoumeh Abad has been appointed as Iran’s new ambassador to Finland.

Amir Abdollahian says unrest unacceptable everywhere in the globe

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said certain rioters in Iran, who were provoked by foreign TV networks, destroyed public property and assaulted citizens and law enforcement forces, behaviors that are unacceptable everywhere in the world.

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NATO memberships will affect Russia, Sweden, Finland and Turkey: expert 

TEHRAN – A Turkish political pundit argues that Russia will take measures against NATO expansion once Sweden and Finland fully join the military alliance.  

Iran, Finland stress joint cooperation 

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto held talks in Tehran on Monday.

Iran ready to send skilled workforce to Finland

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has expressed readiness to send skilled laborers to Finland and host Finnish business delegations to get acquainted with Iran's economic potential.

Iran expects Europe to act responsibly toward refugees: official

TEHRAN — The Director General of Foreign Affairs and Immigrants of the Iranian Interior Ministry has said Tehran expects the European countries and the international community in large, including the United Nations, to act responsibly in allocating the necessary fund and provide comprehensive support for Afghan refugees flooding into Iran.

Raisi receives credentials of six new ambassadors

‘Europeans shouldn’t act in a way that U.S. would feel Europe is its sphere of influence’

TEHRAN — President Ebrahim Raisi had a busy day on Monday when he received the credentials of six new ambassadors.