Features Archives - The Syrian Observer

Iranian Official: Turkey Controls 30% of Syrian Economy, Iran Only 3%

Tuesday November 23rd, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

The deputy head of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce regretted that while Turkey controls 30% of the Syrian economy, his country only accounts for 3% of trade, according to Baladi News.
Suicide on the Rise in Idleb, Why and What to Do?

Friday November 19th, 2021

by AL-SOURIA NET (Opposition website)

As the living conditions in Idleb deteriorate, a wave of suicide could be likely, according to al-Souria Net.
How Turkish Threats in Northeast Syria Moved the SDF Closer to Assad

Thursday November 18th, 2021

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

Turkey’s threats in northeastern Syria have pushed the SDF into a Russian-sponsored rapprochement with the Assad regime.
Herbal Medicine Shops Compete with Pharmacies in Syria

Thursday November 18th, 2021

by SY-24 (Opposition website)

Many patients in Syria resort to herbal medicine because they consider them effective or because they cannot afford regular medicine, according to SY-24.
UAE Syria Move: Not Unpredicted but Still Untimely

Thursday November 11th, 2021

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

The recent move by the UAE, which sent its top diplomat to Syria to meet the regime’s president Bashar al-Assad, comes in a period of American disinterest for the Syria file.
Syrian Economy Towards Greater Recession After Electricity Price Hike

Wednesday November 10th, 2021

by AL-MODON (Lebanese website)

The increase in the price of electricity in Syria will lead to cost-push inflation and send the economy into a deep recession, al-Modon says.
Russia Continues Training, Efforts to Bring SDF Closer to Syrian Army

Friday November 5th, 2021

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

As a Turkish operation in Northeast Syria against the SDF looms, Russia is trying to get the regime and the SDF to cooperate more, according to Athr Press.
Interpol Lifts Restrictions on Regime: Who Can Protect Syrian Activists?

Tuesday November 2nd, 2021

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

Interpol announced at the beginning of the month of October that it was lifting the restrictive measures imposed on the Syrian regime, leading to concern among activists.
Daraa: Why the Regime Excluded Eighth Brigade Stronghold From Settlements

Thursday October 28th, 2021

by ENAB BALADI (Opposition website)

Observers were surprised by the fact that the city of Bosra al-Sham, a stronghold of the eighth brigade, was excluded from the settlement agreements, according to Enab Baladi.
Struggle for Survival: Crisis Threatens Historic Syria Publishing Houses

Wednesday October 27th, 2021

by SYRIA TV (Opposition website)

The economic crisis in Syria is threatening the old publishing houses of Damascus, according to Syria TV.
Complaints in the Syria Streets After Sharp Increase in Prices

Wednesday October 27th, 2021

by AL-WATAN (Pro-regime newspaper)

Citizens in Syria are complaining of the sharp increase in prices, worrying that the recent rise in energy prices might lead to even more inflation, according to al-Watan.
Syria: Deficit Larger than Announced; Minister Reveals How to Cover it

Monday October 25th, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

Analysts predict that next year’s 2022 budget deficit will be much higher than expected, and might be covered by printing money, according to Baladi News.
Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Publishes Content of “Futile” Jordan Non-Paper for Syria

Thursday October 14th, 2021

by AL-ARABY AL-JADEED (London based pan-Arab)

The “paper” provided by Jordan to western capitals about Syria includes re-engaging with the regime and providing it with incentives to commit to a political transition, according to Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Russia Expands its Presence to Syrian-Jordanian Border

Monday October 11th, 2021

by ASHARQ AL-AWSAT (London based pan-Arab)

By establishing itself again as the sponsor of settlement agreements in southern Syria, Russia was able to consolidate its influence in the Jordanian border area, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Disappearance of Young People from Deir-ez-Zor Markets!

Monday October 11th, 2021

by SY-24 (Opposition website)

Young people have completely disappeared from the markets of the eastern city of Deir-ez-Zor, as the regime launches a campaign to capture them and enroll them in the army, according to SY-24.