July, 2014

  • 1 July

    Russia tables UNSC draft presidential statement on illegal purchase of oil by terrorists

    Moscow, SANA – Russia submitted a draft presidential statement to the UN Security Council in which it called to prevent purchase of oil illegally from terrorists in areas in Syria. …

  • 1 July

    Mosaic template adorning Umayyad Mosque restored

    Damascus, SANA – Mosaic template making up the main façade of the Umayyad Mosque has been restored after sustaining damage in a terrorist mortar attack last November. Some parts of …

  • 1 July

    Um al-Izam village in Homs, a unique tourist destination

    Homs, SANA – Famous for abundance of terebinth and oak trees and its charming climate, the historical village of Um al-Izam in the western countryside of Homs makes a unique …

  • 1 July

    ‘Fasters’ Breakfast’…charity initiative to substitute food baskets in Ramadan

    Damascus, SANA – A charity project mainly inspired by the generous atmosphere that prevails during the holy month of Ramadan, which Muslims around the world observe by fasting, has been …

  • 1 July

    Artworks made of leftover objects displaced in exhibition

    Lattakia, SANA – An art exhibition showcasing works made of leftover objects is being held at the Central Library at Tishreen University in Lattakia province. Artist Rana Zahlout, whose exhibition …

  • 1 July

    July 1, President Bashar al-Assad inaugurates first stage of Damascus Citadel restoration

    2006 – President Bashar al-Assad inaugurates first stage of Damascus Citadel restoration. 2013 – Massive demonstration demands the departure of President Mohammad Mursi. 1970 – Diplomatic relation restored between China and …

  • 1 July

    Maarouk bread, a traditional Ramadan treat in Syria

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  • 1 July

    Homs Governorate discusses reconstruction of Baba Amro neighborhood

    Homs, SANA, Homs Governor Talal al-Barazi discussed on Monday with members of Homs City Council the proposed project to reconstruct the neighborhoods of Baba Amro, al-Sultaniyeh and Joubar in Homs …

June, 2014

  • 30 June

    Russia, Iran discuss developments in Syria and Iraq

    Moscow, SANA – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Mikhail Bogdanov, discussed with Iran’s Assistant Foreign Minister, Hussein Amir Abdullahian, the situation in the Middle East and events in Syria and Iraq. …

  • 30 June

    Iraq’s Deputy PM for Energy urges halt to arms supplies to terrorists

    Baghdad, SANA-Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Hussein Al-Shahrestani urged the countries which support terrorist gangs in Syria to refrain from supplying terrorists with advanced weapons as they are winding …