August, 2014

  • 3 August

    Social Affairs Minister: Government committed to providing citizens’ needs

    Damascus, SANA –Minister of Social Affairs in the caretaker government, Kinda al-Shammat, stressed on Sunday that the government is committed to provide the basic needs, including food and medicine, to …

  • 3 August

    Lebanese Army: Eight soldiers killed during clashes with terrorists in Arsal

    Beirut, SANA – Eight Lebanese Armed Forces soldiers have been killed so far in Arsal, a border area with Syria, during clashes with armed terrorist groups in the area, the …

  • 3 August

    Tal Shnan village distinguished by its charming domes and mud houses

    Homs, SANA –Tal Shnan village in Homs eastern countryside is famous for its  domes and mud houses which distinguish it from the surrounding villages and make it an attractive tourist …

  • 3 August

    Army destroys boats for terrorists in al-Rastan lake, foils infiltration attempts in different areas

    Provinces, SANA – The army continued Saturday its military operations against terrorists and their dens and hideouts in several areas across the country, inflicting heavy losses upon them. A military …

  • 3 August

    August 3rd, Christopher Columbus starts voyage to discover the New World

    1492-  Christopher Columbus and 88 sailors start a voyage to discover the New World. 1783- Volcano of Mount Asama erupts in Japan, killing 35,000 people. 1914- Germany declares war against …

  • 2 August

    General Establishment for Chemical Industries production at SYP 3 billion in 2014

    Damascus, SANA – The production of the General Establishment for Chemical Industries (GECI) reached SYP 3.016 billion during the first half of 2014, which is around 20% of its production …

  • 2 August

    Woman injured in terrorist mortar attack in Damascus Countryside

    Damascus Countryside, SANA – One woman was injured when terrorist fired mortar rounds at al-Wafidin Camp in Damascus Countryside. A source at Damascus Countryside Police Command told SANA’s correspondent that …

  • 2 August

    Festival for People with Special Needs kicks in Sweida

    Sweida, SANA –The 4th Festival for People with Special Needs kicked off on Sunday in Sweida Province. The event, held by The Syrian Association for the People with Special Needs …

  • 2 August

    Syrian basketball team wins over Jordan in West Asia Under 15 Championship

    Tehran, SANA- Syrian under-15 basketball team won over Jordan 55-53 in the competitions of the West Asia Under-15 Basketball Championship held in Tehran. The event started last Friday with participation …

  • 2 August

    Abdul-Hadi: Work is underway to implement agreement on evacuating camp from weapon, gunmen

    Damascus, SANA- Director of the political bureau at the Palestinian Liberation Organization PLO in Damascus, Ambassador Anwar Abdul-Hadi said Saturday work is underway to implement an agreement signed on June …