August, 2015

  • 25 August

    Three medical packages from ICRC delivered to public hospitals in Hasaka

    Hasaka, SANA – Three packages of medical equipment, provided by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), were delivered to public hospitals in the cities of Hasaka, Qamishli and …

  • 25 August

    Tuesday USD exchange rate set at USD 290.44

    Damascus, SANA – The Central Bank of Syria (CBS) on Tuesday set the exchange rate of the USD at SYP 290.44 for banks and SYP 291.45 for currency exchange companies. …

  • 25 August

    Archbishop Hanna renews solidarity with Syria

      Occupied Jerusalem, SANA – Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Sebastia Atallah Hanna reiterated solidarity with Syria in the face of the killing and destruction inflicted upon it. “We especially express solidarity with …

  • 25 August

    ISIS demolishes Baalshamin Temple in Palmyra, UNESCO, KI-Moon: “War crime”

    Palmyra, SANA, Islamic State in Iraq and Syria “ISIS” terrorist organization blew up Baalshamin Temple at the northern neighborhood of the ancient city of Palmyra. ISIS imposes strict restrictions on …

  • 25 August

    Patriarch Gregory III calls upon international community to unite for fighting terrorism

    Damascus, SANA- Greek Melkite Catholic Patriarch of Antioch and All the East Gregory III Laham strongly condemned the horrifying inhuman crimes committed by the armed terrorist groups against the Syrian …

  • 25 August

    Tuesday weather forecast: Temperatures to drop, rain showers expected in northwestern areas

    Damascus, SANA- The temperatures will continue to drop to become slightly below average as the country is still being affected by a superficial Indian seasonal low pressure accompanied by wet …

  • 25 August

    Aug 25th, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche passes away

    Damascus, SANA- Today in history Aug 25th: 1248-Louis IX, the King of France, launches the Seventh Crusade with the aim of capturing Jerusalem. 1768- British explorer James Cook makes his …

  • 24 August

    Five civilians killed, scores wounded in terrorist attacks on Aleppo, Damascus, its countryside

    Aleppo, SANA – Two civilians were killed and two were injured on Monday in a terrorist rocket attack which targeted al-Khalediya neighborhood in Aleppo city. A source at the Police …

  • 24 August

    200,000 chlorine water purification tablets distributed to displaced residents of al-Yarmouk Camp

    Damascus, SANA- Supported by the Syrian government and under the auspices of the Higher Relief Committee, the General Authority for Palestine Arab Refugees (GAPAR) and the United Nations Relief and …

  • 24 August

    Syria, Lebanon discuss cooperation against terrorism

    Beirut, SANA-Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil discussed on Monday with Syria’s Ambassador in Beirut Ali Abdul-Kareem the latest developments in the region and bilateral relations. “The meeting comes in the …