Prime Minister Wael al-Halaqi sent a letter to Haider al-Abadi congratulating him on being charged with forming the new Iraqi government. Al-Halaqi wished al-Abadi success in managing his tasks in …
Read More »Volunteer camp for martyrs’ children organized in Damascus Countryside
Damascus Countryside, SANA – A volunteer camp for children of army martyrs has been recently organized in one of many steps taken by various public and civil parties to express …
Read More »ISIS terrorists massacre 13 people in Deir Ezzor
Deir Ezzor, SANA – Terrorists from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) committed a horrific massacre Tuesday evening, killing 13 people from al-Bahra village in Deir Ezzor. SANA …
Read More »August 13, closure of borders between the West and East Germany, Start of building Berlin Wall
1913 – Invention of rustless steel later to be called stainless steel by English metallurgist Harry Brearley. 1923 – National Conference in Turkey appoints Mustafa Kamal Ataturk Prime Minister. 1960 …
Read More »Economic talks to improve cooperation relations with Belarus
Damascus, SANA – Economic talks were held Tuesday to discuss following up on and activating the economic and trade relations with friendly countries, particularly Belarus, with the aim of opening …
Read More »MP Osi: Reconciliation Committee prepared to help resolve legal status of misled individuals
Damascus, SANA – Head of the National Reconciliation Committee at the People’s Assembly Omar Osi asserted that the Committee is fully prepared to help resolve the legal status of individuals …
Read More »Army units tighten security grip to protect safe areas in Daraa
Damascus, SANA – The army units boosted strength in the southwestern side of Daraa city, known as al-Manshiyeh neighborhood in Daraa al-Balad, which is located hundreds of meters from the …
Read More »Bills approved to establish holding companies and build new cement factory
Damascus, SANA – The caretaker Cabinet approved in a session on Tuesday a bill amending two articles of Local Administration Law of 2011 to allow establishing private joint-stock holding companies. …
Read More »Terrorist attacks injure 6 civilians in Damascus
Damascus, SANA – Terrorists on Tuesday fired mortar shells on al-Abbassiyeen and al-Amara residential neighborhoods in Damascus, injuring a woman and causing material damage to many houses and a car. …
Read More »SANA launches English newsfeed service open for subscription
Damascus, SANA – Moving at a notably quick pace in expanding its services, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) launched Tuesday an English language newsfeed service which is open for …
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