August, 2015

  • 11 August

    August 11th, Total eclipse of the Sun in many areas in Europe and Central Asia

    1929-Iraq and Iran sign a friendship treaty. 1945- The Allied troops led by the US agree on the surrender of the Japanese forces in the World War II. 1960- The …

  • 11 August

    The Army kills scores of terrorists in several areas, including two of their leaders in al-Zabadani

    Provinces, SANA- The army units continued to carry out bombardments and heavy airstrikes against the hideouts and positions of the terrorist organizations in many areas across the country, killing and …

  • 10 August

    Swimmer Barazi qualified for Olympic Games of Rio de Janeiro in 2016

    Moscow, SANA- The Syrian national swimming team ranked high in the FINA World Championship hosted by the Russian city of Kazan over the past two weeks. Syrian swimmer Ziad Barazi …

  • 10 August

    Syrian sport teams rank high regionally and internationally in 2015

    Capitals, SANA- Over the year 2015, Syrian national sport teams have harvested a considerable number of medals and made high achievements at the regional and international championships proudly raising the …

  • 10 August

    German FM calls for solving the crisis in Syria

    Berlin, SANA – German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday called for reaching a solution to the crisis in Syria. Reuters reported that Steinmeier, following a meeting with his Saudi …

  • 10 August

    Russian FM discusses Syria with Egyptian, Kuwaiti and Emirati counterparts

    Moscow, SANA- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shukri means to resolve the crisis in Syria and the situation in the Middle East region. The …

  • 10 August

    Tourism Ministry, Iranian Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization sign MoU

    Damascus, SANA – The Syrian Tourism Ministry and the Iranian Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization on Monday signed a memo of understanding on cooperation in the field of religious tourism and …

  • 10 August

    8000 food packages from WFP distributed in Hasaka

    Hasaka, SANA- Hasaka Governorate received on Monday 8000 food packages provided by the World Food Program (WFP) to be distributed to families in need in the province. Issam Hussein, director …

  • 10 August

    First professional sand sculpture forum in Lattakia, new venture in Syrian art scene

    Lattakia, SANA – The first professional sand sculpture forum currently being held in Lattakia is a new venture in the art scene in Syria, an idea with both artistic and …

  • 10 August

    Justice Ministry forms committee for taking legal action against terrorists who ransacked industrial facilities

    Damascus, SANA – Justice Minister Najm al-Ahmad issues a decision on forming a committee for preparing the necessary paperwork to take legal action against the terrorist groups that had ransacked …