August 2010Issue No. 64
Carter says US-Syrian relations will improve
Former US President Jimmy Carter said he expects US-Syrian relations to improve under the presidency of Barack Obama during a trip to Damascus on December 13.
Volunteers promote environmental awareness
Hundreds of aid agency workers and volunteers hit the streets of Damascus and Lattakia to pick up rubbish as part of International Volunteers Day on December 5.
Aoun fixes ties with Syria
Lebanese Christian opposition leader Michel Aoun turned a new page in his relationship with Syria when he met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on December 3.
Murderer of Lawand Hajo arrested
Mouthher M. confessed to the murder and robbery of Syrian choreographer Lawand Hajo on November 24.
Iraqis in Syria protest against US-Iraq security pact
Some 2,000 Iraqis in Damascus staged a protest against the Iraq-US security pact on December 2, saying the agreement surrenders Iraq to US domination.
Hariri tribunal to begin in March 2009
The UN Security Council voted unanimously to extend the investigation into the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri on December 18.
Religious Schools Under Review
The Syrian government is thoroughly revising the way it deals with private Islamic schools after one of the militants accused of involvement in last September’s deadly terrorist attack in Damascus was found to have studied at a local religious institute.
Breaking the Bonds That Bind
The number of divorces granted in Syria has increased by some 60 percent over the past nine years. While divorce is becoming more socially acceptable, it still carries with it a heavy social and financial burden, particularly for women.
Suweida Sways to the Sound of Salsa
Relations between Syria and Venezuela have strengthened considerably over the last decade, but the ties binding the two countries go back a lot further.
The Next Generation
I invite whoever wants to close these Islamic schools to come and visit and see how we teach civilisational dialogue and languages and open our hearts” – religious institute director Hussam ad-Din Farfour.
Free Zone revenues up SYP 300m (USD 6.4m) over last year: Revenue figures released for the industrial districts from the first six months of 2010.
Eleventh five-year plan focused on investments: PM Otri said the plan includes investment projects valued at SYP 4bn (USD 85m) with a special focus on Dier ez-Zor governorate.
Campaign to preserve oral heritage announced: The ministry of culture's folklore department will document Syria's story-telling tradition.
Oxford Business Group report released: The study of Syria's economy looks at the role of public-private partnerships in the oil industry and key transport projects.
Emirates Telecom Corp. bids to become Syria's third mobile carrier: The company is the bigger of two mobile operators in the UAE.
New law reorganises telecoms: The sector now contributes to 5 percent of GDP.
Man age 125 dies in Hassakeh: He left behind 187 children and grandchildren.
Homs archaeologocal find proves link between Mesopotamia, Mediterranean and Nile Valley: The dig indicates that the Katana Kingdom had important international-trade ties.
Third mobile phone operater to enter the market: The firm will join carriers Syriatel and MTN Syria.
Regional Special Olympics to be hosted in Syria: 2,500 athletes from 23 countries will participate in the games.
Authorities confiscate drugs: About two million illegal pills were smuggled into Syria from Lebanon.
Venezuela defends flights to Syria: The US c riticised the flights between Caracas, Damascus and Tehran.
Syrian and Iranian officials meet in Tehran: Deputy Prime Minister for economic affairs Abdullah al-Dardari led the delegation.
Ancient coins confiscated in Hama: Police uncovered the 245 coins in an abandoned car.
Tourist visits up in 2010: The figure increased 56 percent during the first seven months of the year.
Hundreds of aid agency workers and volunteers hit the streets of Damascus and Lattakia to pick up rubbish as part of International Volunteers Day on December 5.
Lebanese Christian opposition leader Michel Aoun turned a new page in his relationship with Syria when he met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on December 3.
The Syrian government is thoroughly revising the way it deals with private Islamic schools after one of the militants accused of involvement in last September’s deadly terrorist attack in Damascus was found to have studied at a local religious institute.
Relations between Syria and Venezuela have strengthened considerably over the last decade, but the ties binding the two countries go back a lot further.
