August, 2015

  • 20 August

    The army foils infiltration attempt in al-Zabadani, kills more terrorists in other areas

    Provinces, SANA, The Army and Armed forces on Thursday killed scores of different Takfiri and terrorist organizations’ members and destroyed their arms, vehicles and hideouts throughout the country. Al-Zabadani and …

  • 20 August

    Premier al-Halqi underlines need for new university admission techniques

    Damascus, SANA-Prime Minister Dr. Wael al-Halqi said promoting human resources assumes a center stage among priorities as it constitutes a primary basis for a comprehensive development. Al-Halqi, who chaired a …

  • 20 August

    UNESCO condemns ISIS beheading of Palmyra archeologist, Italian museums fly flags at half-mast

    Paris/ Washington, SANA – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) condemned the killing of former Director of Palmyra branch of the the Antiquities and Museums Department Khaled …

  • 20 August

    Al-Moallem: The Arabs quit their role towards Syria, Damascus welcomes Arab initiatives for a solution

    Cairo, SANA – Deputy Premier, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Moallem stressed on Thursday that Syria welcomes any Arab initiative aimed at solving the crisis in the country. “We open …

  • 20 August

    Forum held in Damascus on 46th anniversary of Israeli arson attack against al-Aqsa Mosque, Shaaban: Sedition in Arab World aims at fragmenting region

    Damascus, SANA – Al-Quds International Foundation held a forum on Thursday at the National Museum in Damascus, marking the 46th anniversary of the 1969 Israeli arson attack against al-Aqsa Mosque. …

  • 20 August

    President al-Assad appoints new ministers of Social Affairs and Internal Trade and Consumer Protection

    Damascus, SANA – President Bashar al-Assad issued on Thursday two decrees naming Rima al-Qadiri Minister of Social Affairs and Jamal Shahin Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection, replacing Kinda …

  • 20 August

    Syrian community in Italy organizes New exhibition on terrorists’ sabotage of the archeological sites

    Rome, SANA- The Syrian community in Italy organizes a photo exhibition that shed light on the elements of the Syrian civilization and the attempts of sabotage targeting them at the …

  • 20 August

    Aug 20th, Egyptian Poet and Politician Mohammad Hussein Haikal born

    Damascus, SANA- Today in History, Aug 20th: 1914- Germany occupies Brussels during the World War I. 1960-Senegal independence declared. 1973- 71 thousand people killed in floods in India and Pakistan. …

  • 20 August

    Jordanian delegations express pride in Syria’s victories against terrorism

    Amman, SANA A Jordanian Communist Party delegation expressed pride over the victories achieved by the Syrian people, leadership and army, asserting that the global conspiracy targeting Syria will fail along with its …

  • 20 August

    Thursday weather forecast: Temperatures to drop, weather relatively hot

    Damascus, SANA- The temperatures will slightly drop while remaining from 3 to 5 degrees above average as the country is being affected by a superficial Indian seasonal low pressure accompanied …