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June, 2015

  • 14 June

    Wood carving forum concluded with exhibition in Damascus Citadel

    Damascus, SANA – The wood carving forum, organized by the Fine Arts Directorate at the Culture Ministry in cooperation with Applied Arts Institute, concluded its activities with an exhibition at …

  • 14 June

    Electricity Minister: Steps taken to meet increasing demand for electricity in Lattakia

    Lattakia, SANA – Electricity Minister Imad Khamis said the Ministry took a number of steps to address and meet the increasing demand for electricity in Lattakia which resulted from the …

  • 14 June

    Syrian Astronomical Association: Thursday June 18 first day of Ramadan

    Damascus, SANA – The Syrian Astronomical Association said that according to astronomical calculations, the first day of Ramadan should be on Thursday June 18th. Deputy Director of the Association Abdelaziz …

  • 14 June

    Prime Minister: SYP 1.365 billion allocated to budget of Hasaka province and projects in it

    Hasaka, SANA – Upon directives from President Bashar al-Assad, Prime Minister Wael al-Halaqi visited Hasaka province on Sunday, inspecting the performance of various economic, industrial, development, agricultural, and services sectors, …

  • 14 June

    Syria and South Africa to reach agreement on protecting cultural heritage

    Damascus, SANA – Minister of Culture Issam Khalil discussed on Sunday with Ambassador of South Africa in Damascus Shaun Byneveldt means to develop bilateral cultural relations and protecting the Syrian …

  • 14 June

    604 food packages distributed to displaced families in al-Baath city in Quneitra

    Quneitra, SANA – Quneitra branch of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent distributed 604 food packages to displaced families living in al-Baath city in Quneitra province on Sunday. The distribution was …

  • 14 June

    Terrorist attacks in Homs and Aleppo claim one life, injure 40

    Homs/Aleppo, SANA – 27 civilians were injured by a car bomb, made up of a minibus packed with 500 kg of explosives, that was detonated by terrorists near a school in Karm al-Lawz …

  • 14 June

    “Our Word” workshop calls for UN action to stop war and lift sanctions on Syria

    Damascus, SANA – More than 100 influential figures from various components of the Syrian society tried to make the Syrians’ voice against the conspirators heard through “Our Word” workshop, which …

  • 14 June

    Sunday weather forecast: Temperatures around average

    Damascus, SANA- The temperatures will remain around average as the country is being affected by the Indian seasonal air pressure accompanied by a low air pressure in the upper layers …

  • 14 June

    Statue of Virgin Mary, stolen by terrorists, restored to Maaloula

    Damascus, SANA – A statue of the Virgin Mary and a number of historical artifacts, including bells and plates, which had been seized by terrorists previously, were restored on Saturday …