Sources from Sawt al-Asima revealed that some individuals, compelled to seek demobilization, paid substantial sums, with amounts ranging from five gold coins to as much as 100 million Syrian pounds.
The northwestern regions of Syria are grappling with a deteriorating economic situation, Enab Baladi writes.
The cow population decreased by 25%, while goat and sheep populations declined by 17% and 7% respectively, Athr Press writes.
In Syria, most medicines are in short supply or unavailable, according to Athr Press.
The number of malnourished children between the ages of 6 and 59 months has surged by a distressing 48% in Syria, Athr Press reports.
Many women are being recruited to look after the elderly left behind by their emigrated children, according to Athr Press.
Signs emerged that Duba had ambitions to seize the presidency after the death of Assad’s son, Bassel, in 1994, according to al-Modon.
The ICRC expressed concern over the collapse of critical infrastructure in Syria, according to al-Modon.
Advancements in the field of cosmetic procedures are occurring rapidly in Syria, Athr Press reports.
The total production of wheat in Syria for the 2022 season was 1.55 million tons, according to Athr Press.
Aid that used to come from organizations decreased by 40% after the war in Ukraine, according to Athr Press.
The Pharmacists Syndicate of the Assad regime confirmed that there is a significant shortage of medicines, according to Orient Net.
Pharmacists confirmed to Syria TV that there is an intense demand for the purchase of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Rent of an apartment in an upscale neighbourhood of Damascus reached 2 million Syrian pounds, according to al-Souria Net.
Syrian regime-controlled areas are witnessing an economic crisis that increases day by day, according to Syria TV,
Lubna, 46, arrived in the Netherlands from Syria in 2017 and is currently working as a consultant in the field of integration, according to Syria TV.
Lebanon has opened 17 centers for voluntary return of Syrian refugees, according to Athr Press.
225,621 cases of depression were recorded in Syria last year, according to al-Watan.
The demand for addictive drugs and psychiatric drugs in Syria has increased significantly, according to Orient Net.
The Syrian pound is trading at SYP 5,000 to the US dollar, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Inflation in the areas controlled by the Assad regime has exhausted citizens in all segments, according to Orient Net.
The 40-year-old husband is a Jordanian national with history, released from prison recently, according to Syria TV.
Supporters of the regime are frustrated by Damascus’ attempts to “criminalize” the survivors of the boat, according to Orient News.
The owner of Indomie announced he would shut off operations permanently, then backed off, according to al-Modon.
There is a shortage of medicines in public hospitals due to the interruption of some drug groups and a few existing ones, according to Iqtissad.
Officials could not provide a “convincing answer” explaining the disappearance of sugar, according to al-Watan.
The government announced the price of subsidized gasoline was raised for the fifth time in less than two years, according to Athr Press.
Economic actors say that a 10,000 Syrian pounds bill would facilitate commercial operations, according to al-Iqtissad.
Lebanon says it can no longer welcome the more than one million refugees living on its soil, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
An economist estimated that the unemployment rate in Syria is 85%, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Syrian student, who lives in the Netherlands, is described as confident and fully aware of what she wanted, according to Snack Syrian.
The loans target entrepreneurs in the industrial, commercial, service, tourism, educational and agricultural sectors, according to Athr Press.
Some businessmen agreed to play secondary roles or pay royalties to the Syrian regime to ensure their survival, according to al-Modon.
Amal Ezzo, a leading figure in the Baath Party, is working as a humanitarian worker in Germany, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Due to the central bank’s contractionary policies, the real estate market in Syria is expected to stagnate, according to al-Iqtissad.
The grant by the Syrian regime can barely buy 1.5 kilos of meat in crisis-hit Damascus.
The Netherlands announced that more than 90% of Syrian refugees who applied for asylum in 2015 are now living in their own homes, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
As public transport slows down, Damascus is witnessing unprecedented congestion, according to Baladi News.
Raghed Haroun, former medical director of Ibn Sina Mental Hospital, said that levels of depression have greatly increased, according to al-Hal Net.
Remittances are being channeled to benefit Syrian “crisis traders” who take advantage of the multiple exchange rates, according to Sowt al-Asima.
The SNHR recorded 143 arbitrary arrests by the various warring parties of the Syrian conflict, pointing out extreme restrictions on freedom of expression, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The decision by the Syrian regime to lift subsidies on parts of the population was applied in a hasty and chaotic way, according to Syria TV.
Smuggling and monopolies in the pharmaceutical market in Syria are leading to soaring prices and shortages, according to Etihad Media.
Republican Representative French Hill criticized U.S. President Joe Biden’s policies towards Syria, describing them as mere “tweet and statements with no actions”, according to Asharq al-Awsat
Many Syrian women are resorting to the internet, and particularly e-commerce in order to make money, as the conflict has often made them the house’s breadwinners, according to SY-24.
The lockdown, imposed by the AANES to fight the spread of Covid-19, has deeply affected the IDPs in the region, according to North Press.
As Syria witnesses a rather dry year, crop production dramatically fell and farmers are facing a dilemma, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
A Syrian refugee living in Germany and former agent in the Syrian security services, has illegally entered Syria to meet officers in the Air Force Intelligence, Zaman al-Wasl reports.
In its tenth annual report on Enforced Disappearance in Syria, the SNHR reports 102,287 forcibly disappeared individuals since 2011, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
As a new school year approaches, Syrian have to shop for supplies and clothes for their children, amidst a marked increase in prices, according to Athr Press.
The regime in Syria is promoting solar energy as a source of electricity, a way for Assad to mitigate the effect of cuts and please his cronies, according to al-Modon.
Jordan is trying to ease the Caesar act sanctions on the regime, which strongly affect its economy, but the task might be difficult, according to Enab Baladi.
Long hours of electricity cuts have changed consumption habits in Syria, especially due to the spoiling of food, according to al-Watan.
By taking his oath in the People’s Palace in Damascus, Assad has violated the Syrian constitution, according to North Press.
The restoration of ties between small European countries and the Syrian regime does mean a change of policy in the EU, al-Souria net reports.
Due to immoral practices by traders, as well as a growing deficit, the government has no other choice than to lower subsidies on bread and diesel, according to al-Watan.
Dire living conditions in the greek camp are threatening the health of refugees, according to SY-24.
The Syrian regime is trying to classify people into two categories: the loyal ones who stayed and the traitors who fled, according to Enab Baladi.
A very well-integrated couple of Syrian refugees in Denmark is facing imminent deportation as part of the country’s strict anti-asylum policies, claims Zaman al-Wasl.
Economist Ammar Yusuf claimed that sanctions are used by traders as a pretext to increase prices, Athar press reports.
As the Syrian election comes to an end, some problems that had temporarily disappeared seem to have reemerged in areas held by the regime according to SY-24.
Low rainfall and higher temperatures combined with government neglect are destroying wheat crops in Syria, writes North Press.
Ministers from G7 countries appear to have moved a step closer to normalizing ties with the Syrian regime, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The story of a former Syrian army officer sheds new light on the plight of Syrians forced home from Denmark, writes Al-Arabia Net.
Observers remain divided over the justification surrounding former central bank governor Hazem Karfoul’s dismissal, writes Baladi News.
The costs of once popular dishes have become unaffordable for most Syrians, opposition website Iqtissadi reports
The Biden administration will adhere strictly to the Caesar Act’s sanctions package without interfering with humanitarian aid, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
As the economic situation deteriorates, women have been forced to (re)enter the labor market, accepting unsuitable working conditions, writes North Press.
Six years after having fled Syria, a social worker has announced his candidacy to represent the Green Party in Germany’s Bundestag parliament, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Minister of Finance Kinan Yaghi has told Syrians that 2021 will be a better year, economically speaking, than last year, although gave few specific details writes Syria Steps.
Ongoing economic problems have forced women and children to join the employment market, but salaries are not meeting the cost of living writes Iqtissad.
The economic situation in Syria continues to worsen and with no indications that wages are set to rise, it is feed that the country could slip into famine writes North Press.
A newly published report has highlighted the abuse suffered by Syrian women at the hands of a male Syrian aid worker and activist, who worked with several Syrian and international NGOs writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Ministry of Agriculture is working with farmers to boost the production of wheat in Syria, and push the country out of the crisis that it currently finds itself in writes Al-Watan.
Displaced people in Idleb are being forced to live in half constructed homes, not suitable for winter weather, to avoid the paying the high rental prices being asked for reports North Press.
President Bashar al-Assad has visited the city of al-Qardahah to smooth things over with the Makhlouf family, following his falling out with Rami reports Al-Modon.
Following the defection of Abu Malek al-Tali, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham have established a number of rules and conditions for those who wish to leave the group writes Alsouria Net.
Another Syrian refugee living in Germany has been identified as a members of the regime’s militia and responsible for cracking down on protestors reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
The Syrian government has created anger and concern with their decision to implement the smart card scheme for bread, with people worried it will be the end of subsidies writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Tal al-Mallouhi has spent years suffering behind bars in Syrian prisons, either on falsified charges or without a warrant or judicial decision writes Brocar Press.
Following the recent announcement of a general amnesty by the Syrian regime, the Syrian Network for Human Rights has cast doubt on the regime’s commitment and intentions.
Syrian children who lost their parents are being forced to abandon their education and take up physically demanding jobs writes Al-Monitor.
The economic crisis continues to hurt Syrian consumers, but some shops are selling items for just a single Syrian pound writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Thousands of families have been forced out of their homes by the war and violence, living under the harsh conditions, but hoping to one day return writes Anadolu News Agency.
It has been reported the regime loyalist Rami Makhlouf and a number of his siblings and managers have been placed under house arrest writes Al-Hal.
Human Rights Watch and Chatham House has revealed how the Syrian government has used political pressure and regulations to manipulate the flow of humanitarian aid reports The Syria Justice & Accountability Center.
Slowly but surely, the heavily damaged old bazaar in the city of Aleppo is being rebuilt in a hope of injecting life into the markets reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
As more people have fled the country, elderly people are being left behind, but with limited services, many are forced to beg on the streets writes Al-Watan.
Families in Damascus are struggling to put food on the table during Ramadan due to the dire economic conditions that are plaguing the country writes Damas Post.
Over the past eight years of war, Ramadan and the way that Syrian society views Ramadan has changed, with some openly not observing the fasting writes Salon Syria.
A new plan by the government, which is set for 2019-2020, hope to revitalize efforts to improve the income of agricultural producers and revive manufacturing industries reports Al-Watan.
Major Hossam Azar from the anti-drug department, blamed the spread of drugs on terrorist groups, who use the profits to fund their activities writes Al-Watan.
The prospect of the return of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has raised many questions about the relationship between the regime and the UN and how aid will be used writes Al-Modon.
While the cost of daily goods has skyrocketed, wages in Syria have not changed, leaving many families struggling to make ends meet reports Asharq al-Awsat.
The team responsible for the excavation of mass graves in Raqqa lack much of the necessary equipment and expertise needed for this difficult task writes Hurriya Press.
The cemeteries of Damascus are full to overflowing and families wishing to bury their loved ones must first make a large donation, which many can’t afford reports Alsouria Net.
Despite the reconciliation deals that were made between the opposition and the regime, residents are being forced to pay huge sums of money to secure their rights reports Alsouria Net.
A group of writers, journalists and politicians have shown their solidarity with Walid Jumblatt and praised his stance on Syria writes The Syrian Observer.
Recent movements in the market has caused the value of the Syrian pound against the dollar to slip down even further, with a further decline expect writes Business2Business Syria.
For women in Assad’s prisons, existence is a life of torture and suffering, never knowing whether you will be released or survive your ordeal writes Zaman Al Wasl.
It is hoped that the new bank will foster economic cooperation and also help the two countries circumnavigate US sanctions writes Alsouria Net.
With 13.1 million people in need of aid in Syria, ensuring that it is delivered is a logistical nightmare and guaranteeing that it gets to the right people is even more difficult writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
A gas shortage in Aleppo has led to a wave of anger among residents and caused the death of two children writes Al-Modon.
The use of hashish and Captagon in Raqqa has been blamed for the social fragmentation that has occurred since the outbreak of the revolution writes Al-Modon.
The regime has frozen the assets of many individuals with links to the opposition, but rarely those of regime officials writes Alsouria Net
The reconstruction bill for Syria is estimated to be over $388 billion writes Al-Watan
Many families are confused and anguished about the fate of their relatives and the lack of information about how they died writes Alsouria Net
The war in Syria has caused its economy to collapse, but reclaiming the deposits of Syrians from foreign banks could help the economy to grow writes Al-Watan
There is a dangerous lack of medical services in Deir-ez-Zor and the few that do exist are operated by unqualified individuals writes Ain al-Medina
The families of torture victims have banded together to seek justice for the crimes that were committed in regime jails writes Geroun
For the first time in years, Syrians in Raqqa can choose to observe a relaxed Ramadan, without the rigid regulations imposed by the Islamic State group and their religious police writes Al-Araby
Draft legislation to tackle the many infractions of of the Personal Status Law created, Al-Watan reports
Lamenting the loss of their homes and livelihoods, there is little for Afrin’s Kurds to celebrate this Nowruz, Middle East Online writes
Girl was taken by masked men in Bar Elias while on the way to school, witnesses tell Al-Modon
Militias subordinate to regime agencies are operating with near impunity in the western province, according to Sada al-Sham
Syria’s rebel-held southern areas are facing a thriving drugs trade targeting youths, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Thousands of displaced brave harsh weather and a lack of aid in a stretch of no-man’s-land between Syria and Jordan, Zaman al-Wasl writes
In rebel-held Daraa, locals are confused by the rising cost of basic goods as the region witnesses a strengthening of the pound
Harsh economic conditions and difficulty accessing aid has forced a generation of Syrian children into work at the expense of their education, Alsouria Net writes
Authorities in the capital downplay size of displacement issue in interview to loyalist Al-Watan, claiming widespread fraud had taken place due to incompetence of aid organizations
Civilians forced to flee the violence tell Enab Baladi of the situation inside the group’s stronghold, as regime and SDF forces edge closer to taking the city
The implementation of safe zones in rebel-held areas has encouraged a rise in housing prices which couples are struggling to afford, Iqtissad writes
Amid unemployment and inflation, the purchase of used clothing is becoming widely acceptable among all sectors of Syrian society, Iqtissad writes
Desperate to find their loved ones, family members are resorting to paying large sums of money to mystics to aid their search, Al-Akhbar writes
Volunteers distributing aid in Qalaat al-Madiq are under strict orders to avoid taking photographs in order to avoid embarrassment, Tamaddon writes
Harvesting crops on Idleb’s lush farmland offers lucrative financial incentives for those struggling to make ends meet, agricultural workers tell Iqtissad
During Ramadan camp’s vibrant shopping strip has provided a space for refugees to showcase and make money from their skills and crafts, All4Syria writes
Despite efforts by security agencies to halt the trend of tit-for-tat kidnappings in Daraa and Suweida, the lucrativeness of the trade is one major reason for its continuation among gangs, Tamaddon writes
Iqtissad reviews the unaffordable costs of living in regime-held districts for a five-person family on an average wage
Syrian government is using the influx of foreign transfers to justify delaying support for citizens’ purchasing power, economics expert tells loyalist newspaper
Alsouria Net interviews journalists and activists on the activities and abuses of the powerful paramilitary group active in the coastal Lattakia region, which boasts close family ties to the Syrian president
As coalition forces reach Raqqa, ISIS militants and opportunist traders take to selling real estate and hoarding goods, rendering life for the city residents more difficult than ever
Enab Baladi reveals the widespread disorder faced by residents of Suweida and Daraa who risk tit-for-tat kidnappings by armed gangs along the Houran plains
“We had to use this as an alternative to fuel because the population in the areas south of the capital do not have the money to buy wood (for burning)”
President celebrates international day of disabled with Syrians paralyzed by the war, as U.N. office for humanitarian affairs releases damming report on the scale of permanent injuries inflicted during the nearly six-year conflict
Around 150,000 residents in regime-held districts of Deir-ez-Zor are living in prison-like conditions as they face siege by the Islamic State group, while those who are able to flee from the regime’s hell remain uncertain they will escape execution at the hands of ISIS members
During its time in control of Deir-ez-Zor, ISIS has tried to manage internet cafes by controlling their work and recording users’ details, but users like traders and exchangers have remained largely outside the control of the group’s monitoring bodies
Around 19,000 infants are estimated to require baby milk in Eastern Ghouta, while the monthly cost of milk often reaches up to 39,000 Syrian pounds ($180), which is more than half of most residents’ income.
EU-backed initiative aims to present a collection of performances based around the experiences of Syrian refugees living in neighboring Lebanon
“Sometimes I bring my medicine from Lebanon because the Syrian medicine is not effective according to my doctor, as the private medical factories put only small amounts of the effective component in drugs”
“I try as much as I can to organize our money, so that we often go without a meal to reduce our daily spending. My children also share clothes, which they trade between them”
Experts expect this year’s olive harvest to witness a shortfall by up to 900,000 tons, over half of last year’s entire crop
“This means that an Eid lunch for a family will take up half the salary of a first-level newly-appointed state employee”
Rates for substitute teachers per hourly wage is not enough to buy a falafel sandwich daily, according to educators
“I started my mini project in growing hens to benefit from their eggs and meat to feed my family and cover some basic expenses”
Three cases of kidnapping reported in recent days as locals fear pro-regime security targeting members of wealthy families
“Guards are very strict on smuggling cigarettes into the Yarmouk basin and have recruited females to inspect women for this purpose”
Al-Souria investigates Hezbollah’s alleged drug trafficking ring in Damascus
Are we witnessing a complete collapse of the Syrian pound during a short period of time, or is the regime’s Central Bank still able to reduce the speed of the collapse?
Lebanese clinic aims to support locals and Syrians who suffer from marginalization due to a range of disabilities
Marriage bureau in rebel-held Douma offers chance for men and women who have lost loved ones to rebuild families
Arsal hospital worker opens home-based support center in effort to assist those with special needs and change the community’s attitudes towards those with disabilities
Families in Syria’s besieged cities are requesting less of suitors as the impacts of war continue to deprive young men of access to money
The centuries-old tradition of preserving seasonal foods for winter is being threatened by shortages of produce and huge inflation
With the commencement of the 2015/2016 school year, extraordinary prices force citizens to devise new methods to provide children with uniforms
Syrian activists accuse the regime militias of these incidents
Parents will have to face inflated prices of uniforms and basic supplies as children return to class for new school year
“It is the game of the traders; when the dollar exchange rate rises, shop owners raise the prices of their goods, even if they have been in storage. When the dollar exchange rate drops, their prices remain the same”
ISIS wants to keep us hungry, says a woman, so as to we don’t even think of rebelling. It’s exactly the same tactic used by the Assad regime
Two men brought together by their passion for football have taken opposing sides in the armed conflict
Um Maher was killed by a rocket from a government fighter jet in Kfar Nabl’s city center on August 28, 2012. Her body was never found and she was only identified after her purse was discovered near the spot where she was killed
Thanks to new regulations, many Syrian workers in Lebanon now face a choice between remaining there illegally or losing their livelihoods
Before the uprising, there was the possibility for women to claim their rights through the courts, although they sometimes had to wait up to 10 years for the case to conclude
Arbitrary detention and mistreatment by Syrian authorities remains widespread
Fourth grade students enrolled in recent summer program while others will take classes until April next year
Meeting living expenses is a daily priority for Syrians, who are paying the costs of this conflict and the difficult conditions it has generated
As money and supplies run low, displaced people turn to inventive recipes
Capers have medicinal properties
The measures taken to prevent the entry of the people escaping from the Syrian war are clear breaches of Lebanon’s commitments to the law of non-refoulement
“We fight boredom, and wait when there is electricity blackouts. And when electricity is available, we either watch TV or surf the internet.”
Charity kitchens serve ready-to-eat meals to thousands of poor families
Before she began working as a hairdresser, poverty forced Syrian Umm Mahmoud to seek donations for food and rent money to survive as a refugee in Lebanon
Local council fails to attract activists over unpopularity and fears of retribution from ISIS
New camp designed to take pressure off Za’atari and house those recently displaced from Syria
Vulnerable youngsters languish in government-run centres or fend for themselves on the streets
She’s 9 years-old and despite the best efforts of Handicap International’s physiotherapists, Isra is unlikely to walk unaided again
Some seek authority and power while others just want protection and security
Aid has become the only thing to motivate starving Syrians and Palestinians
Homs was under the siege of Assad forces for more than two years
Doctors say symptoms of this depression range between partial and complete impediment.
Losing their husband is only the first part of the struggle
The displaced family didn’t know what hardships awaited them in Jordan after fleeing there to seek shelter and suffering the trauma of their baby’s death
Four million Syrians are unable to secure their nutritional needs. A WFP report also indicates a 40 percent decline in wheat production from 4.5 million tons in 2012 to 2.4 million tons this year
Services in Daraa are provided to beneficiaries regardless of their “political, ethnic, or sectarian affiliation”
Mala Gel’s mission is to provide social and economic services and to ensure the security of residents in the Kurdish areas where the central government’s presence on the ground receded and its institutions were weakened
In the education sector, a campaign was launched called ‘I will not leave my school’. It was planned by the different youth bodies to reopen schools, including a team called ‘The Eye of the City’.