Syria Today | December 2009

Local News

Iranian pilgrims die in bus crash
Ten Iranian pilgrims were killed on November 10 when the bus transporting them to Damascus overturned.

Syria denies latest IAEA report

Syria has denied allegations by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that its explanation of uranium found at a site near Damascus is false.

Syrian expat runs NYC marathon

Sami Jabri, 48, was born in Damascus and now lives in New York. Last year he became the first Syrian to compete in the New York City Marathon.

Danish Institute hosts Turkey conference

The Danish Institute for Culture and Science in Damascus hosted a conference on Turkey’s changing role in the Middle East from November 10 to 11.

US: Europe and wealthy Arab states must increase regional refugee support

Europe and wealthy Arab states should do more to help Iraqi and Palestinian refugees, US Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration Eric Schwartz said on a trip to Damascus on November 18.

No need to rush

Syria’s decision to postpone the signing of the Association Agreement with the EU surprised many. Syria Today hit the streets of Damascus to find out what ordinary Syrians think of the deal.

Angelina Jolie to adopt Syrian baby

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie plans to adopt a baby from Syria, Western media outlets reported last month.

New school in Jaramana to help ease strain from Iraqi refugees

Syrian Arab Red Crescent President Abdul Rahman Attar has criticised the international community and Iraqi government, saying both were failing in their duty of care to displaced Iraqis.

Neglected gardens targeted in local youth project

The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) Youth group completed a project to improve Damascus’s green spaces last month.

New equipment for renal failure patients

The EU delivered 20 new haemodialysis machines for patients with kidney failure to Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital for Kidney Surgery in Damascus on November 4.