August, 2015

  • 17 August

    8th session IRTVU’s General Assembly launched…Velayati: Syria is the golden ring of the resistance axis

    Tehran, SANA- Activities of the 8th General Assembly of Islamic Radios & televisions Union  (IRTVU) were launched Sunday morning in Tehran with the participation of regional and international media establishments …

  • 17 August

    Monday USD exchange rate set at 286.41

    Damascus, SANA- The Central Bank of Syria (CBS) on Monday set the exchange rate of the USD at SYP 286.41 for banks and 286.42 for currency exchange companies. The USD …

  • 17 August

    The Army moves forward in Zabadani, uncovers tunnel in Jobar, kills 6 leaders of terrorist groups

    Provinces, SANA- The army continued to cleanse the country of the Takfiri terrorist organizations, carrying out concentrated blows against their positions and hideouts across the country, inflicting heavy losses upon them …

  • 16 August

    Syrian National Dialogue Forum: China’s stances towards Syria firm

    Damascus, SANA – Delegation of the Syrian National Dialogue Forum said after concluding a visit to China that Beijing stances concerning Syria are firm. At a press release held on …

  • 16 August

    Terrorists fire rockets on al-Fouaa, Kefraya, Salamiyeh and Aleppo, killing 5 civilians, injuring 47

    Provinces, SANA – A baby girl and her mother were killed and other civilians were injured by rocket shells fired by terrorists of the so-called “Jaish al-Fateh” in the countryside …

  • 16 August

    First professional sand sculpture forum in Lattakia concludes activities

    Lattakia, SANA – The first professional sand sculpture forum held in Lattakia concluded its activities on Saturday evening, with the week-long event producing a number of carefully-crafted and diverse sculptures. …

  • 16 August

    Civilian killed, 6 injured in terrorist mortar attacks in Damascus Countryside

    Damascus Countryside, SANA- A civilian was killed and 6 others were injured due to terrorist mortar attacks on al- Bairuni cancer treating hospital and al-Wafidin Camp in Damascus Countryside. A …

  • 16 August

    Businessman calls for pushing toward Syria joining Shanghai Cooperation Organization

    Damascus, SANA – Head of Syrian-Armenian Business Council Leon Zaki called for speeding up efforts to have Syria join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), saying that this would allow Syria …

  • 16 August

    More medical support to be provided by Iran, Health Minister says

    Tehran, SANA – Health Minister Nizar Yazjji started on Sunday a visit to Iran, which he said would contribute to providing more medical support, including medicines, medical equipment, ambulances and …

  • 16 August

    Locals of al-Husseinieh town begin returning to homes after three-year displacement

    Damascus countryside, SANA-Hundreds of families began streaming back to their homes in al-Husseinieh town in Damascus southern countryside. The return marks the end of three years of compulsory displacement that …