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July, 2018

  • 19 July

    UNDP: Protection of Syrian heritage is the world’s responsibility

    Damascus, SANA-Representative at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Akiko Suzaki said that protecting and saving the Syrian heritage is an international responsibility which the UNDP considers a key objective …

  • 18 July

    Mary Orchestra performs “Joy Spirit” in al-Azem Palace in Damascus

  • 10 July

    Restoration works of Palmyra’s ancient artefacts continue… Mission for archaeological survey of Busra al-Sham soon

    Damascus, SANA – General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums continue restoration works of terror-affected Palmyra artefacts which had been transported from Palmyra to the National Museum in Damascus after being …

  • 8 July

    Khalil wins Silver Prize at Free Cartoons Web International Festival, China

    Damascus, SANA- Syrian Cartoonist Raed Khalil won the Silver Prize at Free Cartoons Web International Cartoonet Festival 2018, held in China amid a wide participation of scores of states. The …

June, 2018

  • 28 June

    Syrian expatriate awarded three honorable mentions in Paris Photography Prize

    Paris, SANA- Syrian expat photographer Hagop Vanesian was awarded three honorable mentions in the PX3 Paris Photography Prize, surpassing thousands of photographs from more than 85 countries. Vanesian won the …

  • 21 June

    Antiquities Directorate prepares file about stolen antiquities to be submitted to UNESCO, INTERPOL

    Damascus, SANA – Head of the Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums, Mahmoud Hamoud, said that the Directorate is filing a file for stolen antiquities to be submitted to the …

  • 15 June

    Vanesian awarded honorable mention at the “Prix de la Photographie, Paris” (P×3)

    Damascus, SANA- The Syrian expatriate photographer Hagoup Vanesian awarded  honorable mention  in War/Conflict category at the “Prix de la Photographie, Paris” P×3 2018 Competition. Vanesia  presented a series of photos …

  • 12 June

    Book exchange garden, innovative project to revive culture

    Damascus, SANA – The book exchange garden is an innovative cultural project launched by “Iqaa al-Hayat” (the Rhythm of Life) team to be the first of its kind library in …

  • 11 June

    Khalil wins honorary diploma in Int’l Contest Animal Cartoon 2018, Serbia

    Damascus, SANA- Syrian Cartoonist Raed Khalil won the special prize (Honorary Diploma) in the 3rd International Contest Animal Cartoon 2018 held recently in Serbia. Kahlil’s winning picture portrayed a sheep …

  • 7 June

    Syrian musician wins composer of the year award

    Damascus, SANA – Syrian Fadl Suleiman, best known for his TV theme song for al-Hayba series, won the “composer of the year” award for the second year in a row …