January, 2016

  • 6 January

    For the second day, No Change at USD exchange rate

    Damascus, SANA- The Central Bank of Syria (CBS) on Wednesday set the exchange rate of the USD at SYP 336.62 for banks, 336.67 for currency exchange companies, and 335 for …

  • 6 January

    More than 4 million school students start First Semester Exams

    Damascus, SANA, More than four million school-students started Wednesday their First Semester Exams all over the country, which last till 14 January, Education Ministry said. Al-Muthana Khaddour, Guidance Director at …

  • 6 January

    Czech Foreign Minister reiterates support for political settlement for Syrian crisis

    Prague, SANA – Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic Lubomir Zaoralek reiterated his country’s support for reaching a political settlement for the crisis in Syria. In an interview with the …

  • 6 January

    UN Security Council discusses weapons delivery from Turkey to Syria at Russia’s request

    New York, SANA, The United Nations Security Council discussed behind closed doors Tuesday night the delivery of weapons from Turkey to terrorist organizations in Syria at Russia’s request. Earlier in …

  • 6 January

    Wednesday weather: Partly cloudy, temperature around average, rainshowers expected

    Damascus, SANA- Temperatures continue to rise gradually to become around average in most areas as the country is under the influence of high air pressure accompanied by western wet air …

  • 6 January

    Armenian Orthodox sect in Syria celebrates Christmas

    Damascus, SANA- The Armenian Orthodox sect of the Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar in Syria celebrated Wednesday Christmas at St. Sarkis Church for the Armenian Orthodox in Damascus. Bishop Armash Nalbandian, …

  • 6 January

    The International Youth Forum for Solidarity with Syria “Hands off Syria”-Photo Report

    Damascus, SANA- The International Youth Forum for Solidarity with Syria “Hands off Syria” started Tuesday at Dama Rose Hotel in Damascus and witnessed different activities in its first day including speeches, meetings …

  • 5 January

    The International Youth Forum “Hands Off Syria”, Damascus

    Damascus, SANA- Activities of the International Youth Forum for solidarity with Syria started Tuesday at Dama Rose Hotel in Damascus. The Forum is organized by the Revolutionary Youth Union (RYU) …

  • 5 January

    Army foils terrorist attacks, kills scores of terrorists in several areas Tuesday

    Provinces, SANA- The Syrian Arab Army continued its operations against terrorist organizations across the country, repelling terrorists’ attacks and killing many of them in several areas. Hama Infiltration attempt repelled …

  • 5 January

    De Mistura: Saudi regime said it won’t hinder Geneva talks on Syria

    Geneva, SANA – UN Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura said that the Saudi regime’s severing diplomatic relations with Tehran will not derail the talks over the political process …