A Muslim woman sits on the pool wearing a burkini in Freiburg. The Syrian Tourism Ministry on Tuesday said women should wear burkinis or "appropriate" swimsuits at public beaches. Rolf Haid/dpa The ...

Syria's Tourism Ministry issued a decree this week saying that women are required to wear burkinis or other swimwear that covers the body at public beaches and swimming pools, prompting concerns about ...

Syrian tourism ministry guidelines call for 'more modest swimwear' on public beaches Official denies any ban on Western swimwear, says decision could be amended by the end of the summer season ...