The Syria News Wire is written from Damascus and London. It was the fourth Syrian blog to appear on the internet – back in 2004. It is a Lonely Planet favourite, award nominated, Toot-ified blog, which gets about 15,000 hits a month.
Click on any of the logos in the sidebar (on the right) to see some of the press coverage about the Syria News Wire – from the Telegraph, through to Syria Today.
In 2008, Damascus became the Arab Capital of Culture. The year was packed full of events. Every month, a programme was published – but it didn’t hit the streets until half the month had passed.
In Damascus, that doesn’t matter. We find out what’s happening by word of mouth. And the same goes for news, or plans for the city’s development.
This site puts some of those whispers on to the net.
News from the streets of Damascus, and beyond.
Images:
This is a guide to the images used across the Syria News Wire.
On the front page: the rebirth of Medhat Pasha, in the Old City of Damascus.
On the individual article pages: the Umayed Mosque at sunset.
On the error pages: taxi passing Sabah Bahraat/Central Bank.
SOUQ
On the about/history/images pages: spices in Souq Al Bouzariya, Damascus Old City.
OCCUPIED GOLAN HEIGHTS
On the monthly archive pages: the Occupied Syrian Golan Heights. Israel has occupied the Syrian territory since 1967. The photo was taken from the Syrian city of Quneitra, which was liberated in 1973. You are looking at the barbed wire fence which marks the start of the occupation. 20,000 Syrians are trapped behind this fence, separated from their families for a generation. Thousands more live as refugees in Damascus and Aleppo.
This photo was originally used across the whole of the Syria News Wire from Nov 2008 to May 2009.
COPYRIGHT AND RE-USE
All photos are copyright Syria News Wire, unless otherwise stated. To use any of the images, please email mail at newsfromsyria dot com.
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1 From around the blogosphere… « Untold Damascene Stories // Nov 16, 2008 at 1.15 pm
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souvenirsandscars
// Jan 11, 2009 at 3.39 pm
Too true!! I’m still getting used to hearing of things either the day before or directly afterwards! From here on in I’ll definitely be checking your site for any news of events being held and what not. So thanks =)
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Joseph
// Apr 14, 2009 at 2.54 am
Easter in Syria?
Sounds like an Oxymoron.
Courage, from Lebanon.
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Nathan
// May 3, 2009 at 12.52 pm
Nice blog.. keep it up..
thanks…
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Khaled
// May 26, 2009 at 8.16 pm
very impressive blog
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Matthias Kluckert
// Sep 6, 2009 at 2.34 am
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am part of a team of 40 volunteers that is attempting to turn 09.09.09 into a global charity event in the internet. We are collecting stories from around the world written by normal people about their experiences on that day. The best stories will be published in a book, the proceeds of which will be donated to charity.
We believe that a global diary of this kind can help break down stereotypes about other cultures. A normal daily event in Germany may seem boring to a German, but for someone in India, it is interesting to read a “normal” story like that, which took place somewhere else on the globe.
This project was initiated by a group of students in Germany. We already have had a good amount of media coverage and lots of positive feedback here, where several hundreds of people plan to send in their personal story from 09/09/09.
We would be very thankful if your newspaper on your part of the planet would report about our project. Our idea can only succeed if as many people as possible hear about it and participate AND WE HOPE TO RECEIVE STORIES FROM SYRIA. With your help, the word can be spread around the globe.
Please visit our website http://www.adayontheplanet.com. It gives detailed information about the project in 8 languages. Of course we are happy to answer any questions you may have and would be thrilled to receive a confirmation email, should you decide to report about it. We can also provide you with photographs for publication.
Thank you for reading our email and many greetings to you from Germany.
Sincerely,
Matthias Kluckert
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chad
// Sep 21, 2009 at 12.54 am
If somebody has a house in syria they don’t want I’ll take it. Thanks glad I can be of assistance.
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chad
// Sep 21, 2009 at 12.56 am
syria is awesome one of the best places on the planet. I would gladly give my front teeth for a house and a living thier!
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Najwa Tarzi
// Sep 6, 2010 at 9.55 pm
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am an Afghan but my mother is from Halab of Syria,
It is more than 20 years that I am living with my family in Goettingen city of Germany.
It is around one year that I am watching your Drama channel.I am following it from the beginning of Ramadan and enjoying its drama with deep sense and feeling.
I like the three dramas most of all: Asad Waraq, Ale Rai and Babe Hara.
I like to see the beside programs too like Akhbar e Fan and two enjoyable interviews programs with your artist.
I knew them very well and feel like being in Damascus. I visited Damascus in 1985 and met my late aunt there.
I hope to visit there again and enjoy it more.
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shecypearl
// Mar 25, 2011 at 6.12 am
we are trustworthy pearl jewelry supplier since 1994 in China. we want to buy a banner advertisement for pearlsale,we also want to join your affiliate progam and exchange a link with you
. How much should I pay for them in US dollars?
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Truth About Six Pack Abs Reviews
// Feb 7, 2012 at 5.17 pm
Sup, want to hear a joke?
Why did Jesus cross the road?
To get a-cross.
I Apologize if that offended at anyone… I’m just Bob Saget!
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