Damascus, (SANA) – The ancient part of Damascus or "Old City" as it is called, is given great deal of attention by the government through protecting ruins,
Damascus, SANA- Damascus is going to host the 13th Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference entitled "Investing in Syria" between the 3rd and 4th of March.
Damascus, (SANA) – President Bashar al-Assad discussed on Wednesday with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs Miguel Angel Moratinos developments in the region and the stalled peace process and its future prospects.
Doha, (SANA)-Culture Minister Riyad Naasan Agha said Syria seeks that its cultural activities would be of a high quality during ''Doha, a Capital of Arab Culture '' festivity,
Aleppo, (SANA)- The archeological discoveries of the excavation expeditions working at 17 archeological sites in Aleppo governorate contribute to highlighting
Doha, (SANA)- President Bashar al-Assad on Friday held a session of talks with the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Kalifa Al Thani, on the latest regional
Damascus, (SANA)-Syria is still influenced by an active low pressure front at all layers of the atmosphere with a cold air mass as heavy rains and snow on Monday prevailed most of the Syrian areas.
Damascus, (SANA) _Syrian Ministry of Tourism on Saturday announced that the number of tourists who visited Syria increased in 2009 by 12 percent in comparison to 2008.
The Ministry pointed out that Syria was able to overcome the consequences of the global economic crisis as the number of tourists who visited the country increased by 12 percent.
Washington, SANA- US New York Times issued on Saturday an article on Aleppo entitled "Tourists Return to Ancient Crossroads in Syria" considering what make Aleppo distinguished is the mixture of civilization and historical accumulation.
Damascus (SANA)- The Syrian National Symphony Orchestra led by the Spanish Maestro Edmond Colomere on Tuesday performed a concert on the occasion of Spain's Presidency of
Rome, (SANA)-Italian imports from Syria in the first nine months of 2009 amounted to 306. 1 million Euro, making an increase of 47. 7 %, according to the Italian Institute of Statistics of Italy (ISTAT).
Quneitra, Southern Syria (SANA)- Khan Museum was built in the southern Syrian Quneitra Province during the Mamluk reign in 1376 AD due to the importance of Quneitra's
Damascus, (SANA)-Syria is one of the oldest producers of pistachio in the world. It comes first in producing pistachio among the Arab countries while it ranks fourth in producing it on the international level.
Ankara, (SANA) – Syria and Turkey signed on Thursday in Ankara a memo of understanding to set up a dam on Orontes River. The dam will be called the Friendship Dam.
Damascus, (SANA)-President Bashar al-Assad called upon the US to play a role that guarantees peace and commitment to it, stressing that the real problem is the absence of an Israeli partner ready for peace.
Damascus, (SANA) – The number of Syrians registered in the records of civil affairs at the beginning of 2009 amounted to 23.027 million, 11.567 of them males and 11.460 females.
According to the data of the Central Census Bureau, residents in Syria in the beginning of January 2009 amounted to 19.880 million, 10.162 million of them males and 9.718 females, while residents at the end of the same year were estimated at 20.367 million, with 10.408 males and 9.959 females.
Sweida, Southern Syria (SANA) – The Syrian Society for Exploration and Documentation discovered recently in the Sweida governorate the largest volcanic cave in Syria, naming it Soua'ada Cave.
Secretary of the Society Khaled Nuwailati said the exploration and documentation committees organized an on-foot trip in December 18 2009 after receiving information on undiscovered caves in that area.
Damascus, (SANA)-Syria has raised foreign contribution in private banks from 49 to 60%.
The move is expected to pave the way for more banking investment in Syria, Tishreen daily quoted economic experts as saying.
Damascus, (SANA)-Taken in by the legendary beauty and great fame of Queen Zenobia, dozens of travelers, men of letters, artists, researchers and archeologists from all over the world venture to visit Palmyra to admire the splendor of its architect and grandeur of its archeology.
Director of the Berlin Institute for Culture Karina Klok, also enchanted by the beauty of Palmyra, came to figure
Damascus, (SANA)- A Christmas grotto at Saidnaya Convent, the largest in the region, opened its doors to welcome Christmas as a Christmas tree stood sparkling with pretty colors.
The 300 square-meter grotto was artificially made at the Convent, some 30 km northeast Damascus. It includes 14 rooms covered with rock-like papers telling the story of the birth and life of Jesus Christ.
Ankara, (SANA)-Relations with Syria are on the track heading for highest levels, said Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Appearing at a meeting with Syrian journalists and media, including SANA
Damascus Countryside ,(SANA)- The National Excavation Team has ended its 4th excavation season by discovering an ancient bathhouse dating back to the late Byzantine era and the beginning of the Omayyad era. The bath was discovered within a huge architectural bloc which was likely a palace.