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Tartous, SANA – The activities of the First Sculpture Forum dubbed “Tartous… Mother of Martyrs” kicked off on Thursday with the participation of 25 sculptors from many Syrian provinces. The …
September, 2015
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3 September
Culture, Information ministers discuss cooperation with UNESCO
Damascus, SANA – Minister of Culture Isam Khalil discussed on Wednesday with Regional Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Hamed Al Hammami the threats posed …
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3 September
Syrian Embassy in Romania takes part in cultural festival in Bucharest
Bucharest, SANA – The Syrian Embassy in Romania participated along with 50 other embassies in a cultural festival titled “Spread Your Culture” which aims to enhance cooperation between world cultures …
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2 September
Second part of New Films Festival opens with a film on Mandela
Damascus, SANA – The General Establishment for Cinema opened on Tuesday the second part of the “New Films Festival” at Dar al-Assad for Culture and Arts (Damascus Opera House). The …
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1 September
Syria condemns ISIS attack on Palmyra’s Temple of Bel, calls for concerted efforts against terrorism
Damascus, SANA – Syria condemned on Tuesday the latest crime by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) against its cultural heritage in Palmyra city. “Once again ISIS shows …
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1 September
“Cherry Messages” film, represents Syria among 23 films from 17 Arab Countries in Alexandria Film Festival
Damascus, SANA The Syrian long-narrative Cherry Messages film runs the competition of the 31st Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries, scheduled in Alexandria, Egypt from 2 to 8 September. Directed by Syrian …
August, 2015
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31 August
ISIS demolishes large parts of the Temple of Bel in Palmyra
Homs, SANA – The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorists destroyed large parts of the ancient Temple of Bel, dating back to 32 AD, in the UNESCO-listed archeological …
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31 August
The Great Mosque of al-Nuri…a prominent aspect of Homs historical importance
Homs, SANA – The Great Mosque of al-Nuri is one of the prominent archaeological sites in Homs as it was the first mosque built in the city, featuring important aspects …
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30 August
Tourism Ministry launches “I Belong to” initiative to support national heritage
Damascus, SANA – Ministry of Tourism on Sunday launched the “I Belong to” initiative to support the humanitarian heritage and the national tourism sector in Syria. The initiative invest national, …
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30 August
The Forgotten Genocide, a film on the Syriac genocide at Damascus Opera House
Damascus, SANA-Marking the centennial of the Ottoman genocide against the Syriacs, Dar Al Assad for Culture and Arts (Damascus Opera House) showcased on Wednesday a documentary film featuring photos and …