Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit

As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.

Explosions Hit Damascus as Macron Visits

Blasts occurred near the hotel where President Emmanuel Macron of France was staying. French officials said that he was not hurt and that his schedule in Syria would continue as planned.

By Raja Abdulrahim and Reham Mourshed

Explosions shake Damascus as Macron visits

French president is first EU leader to travel to Syria since fall of Assad regime

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron's visit

The French president had already entered Syria's presidential palace to meet President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the hotel where he is reportedly staying.

Explosions rock Damascus near hotel where French president was staying

Blast is setback for Syria’s new rulers who were hoping to project an image of stability Explosions rocked Damascus near the hotel where French president Emmanuel Macron was staying on Tuesday, wounding at least 18 people, Syrian authorities said. Macron was in the presidential palace for a meeting with Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa when two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel, where Macron was reported to be staying. The Four Seasons hosts UN staff an...

By William Christou in Beirut

Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 4, as French President Macron visits Syria

The French president's office said that Macron was safe and that his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would continue as scheduled.

By The Associated Press

Video shows bomb rock Damascus hotel where French President Macron is staying during Syrian state visit

Bombs placed in a car and garbage can exploded near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus where Emmanuel Macron was staying during his state visit.

Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit: What we know

Blasts occurred near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departs for presidential palace.

Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria

Two ‌bombs exploded near the hotel in Damascus where Emmanuel Macron held meetings on Tuesday, Syrian state media said, but the French president's office said he did not hear the explosions during his visit to meet President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Adoption of EU's 21st Russia sanctions package could be postponed until autumn – sources

If EU member states fail to reach an agreement on the European Union's 21st Russia sanctions package this week, its adoption could be postponed until autumn, while the freeze on the Russian oil price cap would be approved separately as a standalone sanctions measure on Monday 14 July.

By Tetyana Vysotska,Tetyana Oliynyk

Syria: 18 injured in Damascus blasts during Macron visit

Explosions occured neared the Four Seasons hotel in the Syrian capital as French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a landmark visit.

Explosions rock Damascus as France’s Macron visits Syria

Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit. Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. Syrian authorities did not immediately comment on the incident. Syrian media reported that Macron was staying at the Four Seasons. The French president’s office said he was safe and that his visit to Syria was continuing. Two explosi...

By Associated Press

Syria's reconstruction and economic policy will rely on Europe and Turkey

French President Emmanuel Macron is the first Western European leader to have met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, in a landmark visit for the country's post-Assad era. A question is at the centre of the visit: How can Syria build itself back after years of wars? Marc Pierini, Visiting Scholar and former EU ambassador to Syria and Turkey speaks to FRANCE 24 from Brussels.

By FRANCE24

Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria

Explosions rocked Damascus shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

By Omar Albam and Kareem Chehayeb

'My visit continues': Macron after close shave in Syria amid explosions near hotel

French President Emmanuel Macron continued his Syria visit after explosions near his hotel. Two blasts struck central Damascus, wounding at least eighteen people earlier on Tuesday. Macron was unharmed and proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Further details indicated two explosive devices detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel. No group has claimed responsibility for the recent attack in Damascus.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria

Explosions shook Damascus as French President Macron met with Syrian leader al-Sharaa, marking his first visit since Syria's leadership shift.

Damascus hit by explosions during French President Macron’s meet with Syria leader

By Express Web Desk

Explosive device detonates near Macron's hotel in Syria

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Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit

Two bombs exploded on Tuesday near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night, wounding 18 people and overshadowing the first visit to Syria by a European Union head of state since Bashar al-Assad was toppled. Macron, whose motorcade left the hotel shortly before the blasts, pressed ahead with his visit, […]

Macron makes historic visit to Syria despite security concerns

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Damascus, becoming the first European head of state to visit Syria since Bashar al-Assad's regime fell in 2024.

By RFI

Video: Blast Near French President Macron's Damascus Hotel During Syria Visit

Explosions near Macron's Damascus hotel highlighted the massive security challenges facing Syria under its new post-Assad leadership.

Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit

The blasts underscore the major security ⁠challenges in Syria, where French President Emmanuel Macron is the first head of state of ⁠a European Union country to visit since 2024.

Blasts rock Damascus during French President Macron's visit

Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday, a security source said. But the French president did not hear the explosions, the Elysee said, and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards. The blasts underscore the major security challenges in Syria, where Macron is the first head of state of a European Union country to visit since rebels led by Sharaa toppled Bashar al-Assad in 2024. A Reuters witness heard explosions in the vicinity and sa...

By none@none.com (AFPReuters)

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit

The bombs erupted near where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying on his Syria stopover

By Peter Weber, The Week US

Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit

French president did not hear explosions, met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ​soon afterwards

By Reuters

Double-Tap Bombing Rips Through Damascus Near French President Macron's Hotel

Double-Tap Bombing Rips Through Damascus Near French President Macron's Hotel Major explosions ripped through an area in of the Syrian capital near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron had been staying, during an official visit of the French leader to Nusrah Front (Syrian AQ) founder and now self-appointed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Macron is said to be safe, after talks with Sharaa at the presidential palace, but at least 18 people were injured when explosive...

By Tyler Durden

Twin blasts rock Damascus during French President Macron's visit

Bombs exploded near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday, a security source said, but the Elysee reported that Macron did not hear the b...

At least 18 injured in Damascus as explosions disrupt Macron visit 

At least 18 people were injured on Tuesday after explosive devices detonated in the heart of the Syrian capital. The blasts occurred while French President Emmanuel Macron was conducting high-level meetings at the presidential palace with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa. The incident took place near the Four Seasons Hotel, which housed the French delegation. […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie