Shaikha Al Nowais elected as secretary-general of UN Tourism

TEHRAN – In a landmark decision on Friday, the Executive Council of UN Tourism elected Shaikha Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates as its next secretary-general for the 2026–2029 term.

Spain convenes European, Arab nations to ramp up pressure on Israel over Gaza war

The international community should look at sanctions against Israel to stop the war in Gaza, Spain's foreign minister said, as European and Arab nations gathered in Madrid Sunday to urge an end to its offensive.

Spanish parliament passes non-binding motion urging arms embargo on Israel

Spain’s parliament on Tuesday passed a non-binding motion calling on the government to impose an arms embargo on Israel in response to its military operations in Gaza, Anadolu Agency reported.

UN Tourism chief visits Iran’s pavilion at FITUR 2025

TEHRAN - Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary-General of the UN Tourism, formerly known as UNWTO, visited the Iranian pavilion during the opening of the 45th International Tourism Trade Fair aka FITUR 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

Iran’s cultural charm on display at FITUR 2025

TEHRAN - Iran’s pavilion at the 45th International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR 2025) has opened its doors, showcasing the nation’s rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage at IFEMA MADRID, one of the world’s leading tourism exhibition venues.

Iranian airline to launch direct flights to Paris, other European cities amid sanctions

TEHRAN - Iran Airtour, a private Iranian airline, has announced it will begin direct flights from Tehran to several European destinations, with Paris being the first city on its new route.

Iran to set up pavilion at FITUR 2025

TEHRAN - Iran is set to participate in the prestigious FITUR 2025 International Tourism Fair, which will take place from January 22 to 26 at the IFEMA Exhibition Center in Madrid, Spain.

Spanish protesters: Stop all relations with Israel 

Spaniards held nationwide rallies to express their resentment against Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. 

Qalibaf offers condolences to Spain following deadly flood

TEHRAN – The speaker of the Iranian Parliament extended heartfelt condolences to the Presidents of the Congress of Deputies and the Senate of Spain in light of the tragic flooding disaster.

Angry crowds throw mud at Spain's king in flood-hit Valencia

King Felipe VI of Spain has faced angry protesters while visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods, BBC reported.

Spain deploys 10,000 more soldiers and police to flooded Valencia

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the deployment of an additional 5,000 soldiers and 5,000 police officers to the eastern region of Valencia after the recent deadly floods.

Spain flood death toll crosses 200

Spain is grappling with the aftermath of a recent flood which has been described as Europe’s worst weather disaster in five decades.

Iran slams U.S. sanctions on Cuba after overwhelming condemnation at UN

TEHRAN- The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry denounced the unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United States on Cuba, highlighting the support for Cuba from a significant majority of the United Nations General Assembly members.

Spanish ambassador visits National Museum of Iran

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the Spanish ambassador to Iran, Antonio Sánchez-Benedito, and his wife toured the National Museum of Iran.

European cyclists promote peace, echo Iran’s safety, official says

TEHRAN - Iran is currently hosting a group of European motorcyclist tourists, known as “international peace ambassadors,” in a symbolic event that reflects the country’s high level of security and hospitality on the global stage, a tourism official has said.

Tehran, Madrid hold talks to strengthen think tank collaborations 

TEHRAN- Spain's ambassador to Iran has emphasized the importance of enhancing collaboration between Iran and Spain's think tanks.

Iran, Spain highlight importance of expanding legal and judicial collaboration

TEHRAN- Senior officials from Iran and Spain have highlighted the importance of enhancing legal and judicial collaboration between their nations. 

482 foreign travelers attend Muharram rituals in Yazd province

TEHRAN - A total of 482 foreign travelers attended Muharram's mourning rituals in their visits to Yazd province during the first ten days of the lunar month, which ended on the day of Ashura (July 16).

Iran unchanged in FIFA World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran remained unchanged in 20th place in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday.

Moroccan authorities pushed asylum seekers into ‘death trap’

Moroccan authorities took a series of fateful decisions that led to the deaths of dozens of asylum seekers attempting to scale the border fence into the Spanish north African territory of Melilla two years ago, survivors and an investigation by an NGO have claimed.

Iran drop two places in FIFA Women’s World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s football team moved down two places in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking released on Friday.

Spaniards condemn Israeli genocide

Hundreds of Spanish protesters lay on the ground at the Guggenheim Bilbao in a demonstration to draw attention to the growing civilian casualties in Gaza.

Spain applies to join S. Africa’s case at ICJ accusing Israel of genocide

PM Sanchez: ‘There should be no doubt that Spain will remain on the right side of history’

Spain became on Thursday the first European country to ask a United Nations court for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Israel forbids Spanish consulate in al-Quds from serving Palestinians

Foreign Minister Israel Katz announced Friday that the Spanish consulate in al-Quds will no longer provide services to Palestinians from the West Bank following Spain’s announcement that it will recognize an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel.

Iranian, Spanish officials discuss enhancing ties during phone call

TEHRAN - Ali Bagheri Kani, the Deputy Minister for Political Affairs at the Iraninan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has delved into discussions concerning regional and international affairs with Diego Martínez Belío, Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs of Spain.

PM Sanchez: Spain to recognize Palestinian statehood by July

Spain will recognize Palestinian statehood by July, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told journalists during a West Asia tour, according to several reports published on Tuesday in Spanish media.

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Malta say they are ready to recognise the State of Palestine

The leaders of Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta have announced they stand ready to recognise the State of Palestine as the “only way to achieve peace and security” in the war-ridden region.

Iran down two places in FIFA Women’s World Ranking

TEHRAN - The first FIFA ranking of the women's national teams for 2024 was officially released by world football governing body, FIFA on Friday, in which the Iranian team moved down two places.