April, 2015

  • 20 April

    Terrorist attacks in several provinces leave civilians injured

    Provinces, SANA-A fresh spate of terrorist attacks with mortars, explosive devices and rocket shells left as many as 11 civilians injured in several provinces. Sweida Four civilians were injured in …

  • 20 April

    Al-Halaqi: Need for international cooperation to confront terrorists’ sexual abuse against women and children

    Damascus, SANA – Prime Minister Wael al-Halaqi on Monday discussed with Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura, and the accompanying delegation prospects …

  • 20 April

    Syria and Iran discuss boosting cooperation in reconstruction stage

    Damascus, SANA – Minister of Public Works Hussein Arnous and Iranian Ambassador in Damascus Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani discussed on Monday the means to implement signed agreements between Iran and …

  • 20 April

    Army General Command: Full control established over areas in Daraa, cutting off terrorists’ supply lines

    Damascus, SANA – The General Command of the Army and Armed Forces said that army units on Monday morning established full control over the towns of Msaika al-Sharqia, Msaika al-Gharbia, …

  • 20 April

    Damascus University celebrates Independence Day

    Damascus, SANA- Damascus University celebrated Monday the 69 anniversary of Independence Day and held a festival on this occasion at Damascus University auditorium. Participants in the festival renewed their adherence to …

  • 20 April

    President al-Assad’s interview with France 2 TV

  • 20 April

    Army establishes control over towns in Daraa, kills scores of ISIS and al-Nusra terrorists

    Provinces, SANA, Army and armed forces units continued their successful operations against different terrorist organizations killing scores of ISIS and Al-Nusra terrorists and establishing control over other areas. Daraa Units …

  • 20 April

    Art exhibition highlights Independence Day in Damascus

    Damascus, SANA An art exhibition marking 69th anniversary of the Independence Day was held at Abu Rammaneh Cultural Center in Damascus Sunday. The exhibition, which was organized by the Arab Socialist Movement, included …

  • 20 April

    April 20, Interpol established

    1871 – Civil Rights Act issued in the US. 1901 – First Women’s University established in Japan. 1925 – Airmail service begins between Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka. 1929 – Establishment …

  • 20 April

    USD exchange rate against SYP set at 253.23

    Damascus, SANA The Central Bank of Syria (CBS) on Monday set the exchange rate of the USD against the SYP at 253.23 for banks and at SYP 253.74 for currency exchange companies. CBS …