Iranian ‘Mr. Director’ awarded in Spanish festival
TEHRAN– ‘Mr. Director’ directed by Ali Erfan Farhadi won a prize worth 200 euros and a statuette at the Spanish film festival ‘Atlantis Film Awards.’ The Spanish festival has been organized to screen social films, and Farhadi’s film was featured in a special section dedicated to narcotics. The Atlantis Film Award Festival initially received 300 films […]
Spanish Judge Withdraws Arrest Warrant for Carles Puigdemont
TEHRAN – A Spanish judge has withdrawn the European arrest warrants for the former Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium after the Madrid government fired him, and four of his ministers. The judge, Pablo Llarena, said the former president and the Catalan cabinet members in Belgium had shown a willingness to return to […]
Spanish exhibit explores beauty of Persian, Islamic architecture
TEHRAN – Spanish architect Jose Maria Simon showcased a collection his photos depicting the glory of Persian and Islamic architecture in an exhibition at the University of Almeria in his country. The beautiful tiles and geometric motifs used in the religious and civil structures of Iran were highlighted in the exhibit “Fascinating Persia, Beauties of […]
Turkey says Spanish Territorial Integrity Is key
TEHRAN – Turkey’s foreign ministry spokesman says respect for Spain’s territorial integrity is a main “principle.” Huseyin Muftuoglu said in a statement issued early Tuesday that it was important that both sides abide by Spain’s laws and avoid violence. His comment follows Sunday’s independence referendum in Catalonia that Spain’s courts deemed illegal. More than 800 […]