Emmanuel Macron in Syria: explosions in Damascus near the hotel of the French President
By R.D. with Reuters Published on 07/07/2026 at 10:06 Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed al-Chareh, in Damascus on 7 July 2026.
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O Presidente francês, Emmanuel Macron, "está bem e continua a visita à Síria", confirmationou o Palácio do Eliseu. The French president arrived on Monday to Damascus, an unpublished visit by a head of state of a Western power since the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the arrival to power of a coalition of Islamists in 2024. By Amaury Coutansais with AFP 7 July 2026 at 12:33 Add Le Figaro to your favourite sources Two bombs exploded near the hotel where the President of the Republic was staying last night for his visit to Damascus.
Furthermore, At least 18 wounded in Damascus after two explosive devices were detonated near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron is located. Mahmoud Hassano / REUTERS Two bomb attacks occurred on Tuesday morning near the establishment where the French President spent the night, causing 18 injuries according to the Syrian authorities. Macron is in Damascus on his first official visit to the new authorities of the Arab country, who came to power after the fall of Bachar el Asad in 2024.
In addition, The French President, arriving Monday in Syria, was received Tuesday morning at the presidential palace by Syrian President Ahmed al-Chareh, reported on Syrian state television.
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O Presidente francês, Emmanuel Macron, "está bem e continua a visita à Síria", confirmationou o Palácio do Eliseu.
according to Notícias ao Minuto — Mundo +2The French president arrived on Monday to Damascus, an unpublished visit by a head of state of a Western power since the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the arrival to power of a coalition of Islamists in 2024.
according to ABC — PortadaBy Amaury Coutansais with AFP 7 July 2026 at 12:33 Add Le Figaro to your favourite sources Two bombs exploded near the hotel where the President of the Republic was staying last night for his visit to Damascus.
according to Le Figaro — ActualitésAt least 18 wounded in Damascus after two explosive devices were detonated near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron is located.
according to El País — PortadaMahmoud Hassano / REUTERS Two bomb attacks occurred on Tuesday morning near the establishment where the French President spent the night, causing 18 injuries according to the Syrian authorities.
according to Le Figaro — ActualitésMacron is in Damascus on his first official visit to the new authorities of the Arab country, who came to power after the fall of Bachar el Asad in 2024.
according to El País — PortadaThe French President, arriving Monday in Syria, was received Tuesday morning at the presidential palace by Syrian President Ahmed al-Chareh, reported on Syrian state television.
according to L'ExpressREUTERS Several explosive devices detonated this Tuesday, July 7 near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was supposed to stay in Damascus, said a safe source.
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