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April 23, 2024
Assad discussed the centrality of national identity in conflicts over the past decade, al-Watan writes.
Assad discussed the centrality of national identity in conflicts over the past decade, al-Watan writes.
This incident follows a period of relative calm in Damascus, Athr Press writes.
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The Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Ministry voiced its unwavering support for Venezuela’s efforts to conduct its presidential elections.
Confidential sources have informed Athr Press that Arab tribal forces initiated an assault on the positions and headquarters of the SDF in eastern Deir-ez-Zor.
This latest incident marks the 11th such attempt this year, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Finance Minister Kinan Yaghi reiterated Syria’s dedication to “combatting terrorism and extremism on behalf of the international community”, the pro-government al-Baath writes.
Mekdad emphasized Syria’s unwavering commitment to facilitating the return of refugees in a conversation with the Lebanese FM, according to Tishreen.
The SNHR report extensively documented the execution of 7,872 individuals, including 114 children and 26 women, according to Sawt al-Asima.
Aoun outlined the army’s strategy to address this issue within legal boundaries, according to Orient Net.
The problem is exacerbated as internal debt continues to increase substantially each year, according to Athr Press.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has previously underscored his country’s unwavering commitment to combat drug trafficking, according to al-Modon.
Mamdouh al-Abadi said the presence of Syrian refugees has contributed to various challenges in Jordan, according to Sowt al-Asima.
This is the second time the administration has raised the salaries of its employees in 2023, Enab Baladi reminds.
The minister of Economy countered claims that fuel subsidies had been completely eliminated, according to al-Watan.
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The aid products were produced by several countries including the UAE, India, China, and Indonesia, according to Syria TV.
These decisions were made following an extraordinary session of the Syrian regime’s parliament, al-Modon reports.
Te World Food Program had to announce further cuts in food assistance to refugees in Jordan, according to al-Souria Net.
The Syrian writer said on her Facebook page that the Syrian regime’s security forces attempted to storm her home and arrest her, according to Syria TV.
Mekdad passionately emphasized the severe hardships faced by the Syrian population, al-Baath writes.
Sabbagh criticized the unauthorized entry of a French Foreign Ministry delegation into Syrian territory, al-Watan writes.
The strike was initiated by Manbij activists in response to the SDF’s enforced recruitment campaigns, according to Syria TV.
The forum includes various bilateral sessions and discussions focusing on strategies to enhance economic and trade relations, al-Watan writes.
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Sunday saw a significant escalation of tension between Syrians and Turks in the northwestern state of Kocaeli, according to al-Souria Net.
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The Australian bishops emphasized their ongoing efforts to alleviate the impact of sanctions imposed on Syria, al-Baath reports.
Safadi highlighted “the difficulties confronted by Jordan as a host nation for Syrian refugees,” according to al-Modon.
The Ahrar Houran Gathering website recorded 21 cases of arrests by the regime in the Daraa governorate during May, according to Syria TV.
The UK stated that this action was taken on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, according to al-Souria Net.
The Syrian government denounced the European Union’s policies towards Syria, according to al-Baath.
The WFP will be unable to continue providing aid to 5.5 million people in Syria, according to al-Watan.
The sunken boat carried between 400 and 750 individuals, according to Enab Baladi.
The WFP has initiated procedures to reduce the number of beneficiaries in Syria from 5.5 million to 2.5 million, according to Baladi News.
The intercepted drone was carrying 500 grams of crystal narcotics, according to Baladi News.
The reasons behind these incidents are largely attributed to the deteriorating living conditions faced by the majority of the population, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Jordan hoped that the upcoming Brussels 7 conference would yield tangible steps to provide assistance, according to al-Souria Net.
The Commission emphasized the urgency of collective efforts to ensure the safe and voluntary return of refugees, according to al-Modon.
Pedersen emphasized that concrete actions are needed alongside diplomatic efforts, according to al-Modon.
Head of the Italian delegation and Chairman of CasaPound, expressed his appreciation for the warm reception they received, according to al-Baath.
The Jordanian minister expressed concern about the repercussions of diminishing international support for refugees, according to Syria TV.
A group of U.S. lawmakers submitted a bill to confront rapprochements with Syria, al-Watan writes.
The Syrian pound against the US dollar in the capital city of Damascus is currently 9,000 pounds for sale, al-Modon writes.
A local Syrian academic is highlighting to al-Watan the importance of remittances for the Syrian economy.
The Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Justice each investigated three corruption cases, according to Syria TV.
The borrower must meet several conditions, including residency within Syria and payment of installments and interest in foreign currencies, according to al-Modon.
20 Palestinian refugees in Turkey and 48 others in Syria died as a result of the earthquake, according to Shaam News.
Qatar’s tough stance aims to achieve various goals, including pressuring Damascus to make more concessions at the reconciliation table, according to Athr Press.
The team criticized attempts to rescue the Syrian regime’s structure and reintegrate it into the international community under the pretext of humanitarian work, according to Shaam Network.
The ninth round of the Constitutional Committee was scheduled to take place in late July 2022, al-Souria Net reminds.
The Syrian regime is obstructing the entry of humanitarian aid through the new crossings under many pretexts, according to Baladi News.
Brussels said there are no plans to partially or temporarily lift the sanctions imposed on Damascus, according to Baladi News.
144,783 people displaced by the earthquake in Northern Syria have been identified so far, according to al-Souria Net.
The National Coalition urged the international community to take effective action and provide relief to Syrians, according to Shaam Network.
The rise in foreign remittances and the lifting of sanctions are also reasons behind the decrease in the value of the greenback, according to Athr Press.
Damascus claims the OPCW report lacks scientific and objective evidence, according to al-Baath.
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Arnous pointed to the importance of continuous follow-up and communication with investors, according to al-Watan.
Ghobash revealed to Athr Press that there are discussions with the Scientific Committee for Pharmaceutical Industries on pricing.
The UNHCR found that four out of five refugee families in Jordan rationed available food to avoid food insecurity, according to Shaam Network.
The Central Bank of Syria raised the exchange rate of the Syrian pound to 4522 SYP per dollar, according to Athr Press.
Mekdad discussed with Bushra the need for collaboration among the Arab states affected by climate change, according to SANA.
The two sides discussed means of European support for the liberated areas, according to the SOC Media Department.
The price of fuel and medicine in Syria has increased following the removal of subsidies.
Mekdad affirmed that the Syrian government would continue to make all its efforts to secure the Syrians’ needs, according to the Syria Times.
The committee comprises the Minister of Commerce, the Minister of Economy, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, according to al-Souria Net.
Authorities in Syria are intensively pursuing their tasks to combat all forms of trafficking and drug smuggling of all kinds, SANA says.
Pedersen presented the results of the tours and meetings he conducted over the past period, according to the Syria Times.
The Syrian Network for Human Rights called for holding the Syrian regime accountable for its use of chemical weapons, according to Syria TV.
The convoy consisted of16 trucks loaded with aid coming from the areas controlled by the Syrian regime, according to Baladi News.
The Syria Response Coordinators team launched an urgent appeal to humanitarian actors in Idleb to repair damage to the sewage network in the Harem area, according to al-Souria Net.
Mekdad highlighted the Syrian government’s efforts in light of the terrorist war and the facilities it provides to international organizations, according to SANA.
Alena Douhan has called for the lifting of unilateral coercive measures imposed on Syria, according to SANA.
Although the amount of the budget rose in Syrian pounds, it is the lowest ever in U.S. dollars value, according to al-Hal Net.
Damascus has intensified its diplomacy with the United Nations agencies, according to SANA.
The value of early recovery projects submitted by the United Nations and its agencies amounted to more than 517 million US dollars, according to Syria TV.
Rather than being acts of good faith, the amnesties were instead small acts of mercy, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The Response Coordinators appealed to humanitarian organizations and bodies working in the region to provide urgent and immediate assistance, according to al-Souria Net.
Officials from the CBS blamed online websites and the “cosmic conspiracy against Syria,” for the collapse of the currency, according to Nedaa Post.
Food prices have risen by 800 percent between 2019 and 2021, Baladi News reports.
The office did not elaborate on the mechanism it followed in counting the numbers of Syrians, according to SYRIA TV.
The UN has raised the alarm, appealing to donors to provide funds for health services in Syria, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The SOC said the UN handling of many issues related to Syria has negatively reflected on the Syrian people, according to the SOC Media Department.
Fighters belonging to ISIS continue to carry out attacks in Daraa, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Pakistani minister of Education referred to the deep-rooted relations binding the two countries, according to SANA.
The reinforcements included members of the Eighth Brigade, former fighters in the Syrian opposition, according to North Press.
Alena Douhan is due to visit the war-torn country from October 30th to November 10th, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
These companies are headed by figures subject to U.S. and European sanctions due to their involvement in supporting the Assad regime, according al-Souria Net.
The U.S. sanctioned Brigadier General Adnan Aboud Hilweh, Major General Ghassan Ahmed Ghannam, and Major General Jawdat Saleebi Mawas, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Almost half of the UN contracts concluded in 2019 and 2020 in Syria were with suppliers involved in human rights abuse, according to North Press.
Investors began to put their money into establishing tourism companies and projects that attracted them after the war on Syria, according to Athr Press.
The WFP pointed out the need for coordination with Syria to implement the mechanism developed for the distribution of food aid, according to SANA.
Safadi announced at the end of September that Jordan was mobilizing support for an Arab-led political process, according to Athr Press.
Northern Syria is particularly affected by millions of displaced people who suffer from poverty and food insecurity, according to Shaam Network.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia will continue its supportive approach to Syria, according to SANA.
Most of these migrants are caught in Burgenland, where 350 border guards work daily, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The Opposition Coalition welcomed the findings of the UN Human Rights Council that considered Syria unsafe for refugees’ return, according to the SOC Media Department.
The young man fell into a deep valley and sustained serious injuries and fractures in several parts of his body, according to Orient Net.
The number of camps in Northwestern Syria facing water shortages has risen to more than 658 out of 1,633 camps, according to Baladi News.
One of the attempts was through a truck loaded with vegetables, according to North Press.
The 8th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) kicked off Wednesday with the participation of Syria, according to SANA.
Pedersen said the deaths could have been avoided, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Emir Sheikh Tamim said it was worrying that some are trying to turn the page of the Syrian crisis, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
This year many farmers are struggling to make ends meet, according to Athr Press.
A video circulating showed two German policemen violently storming the home of a Syrian refugee family in Berlin, according to Syria TV.
These meetings occurred on the sidelines of an education summit in New York, according to SANA.
China on Wednesday called for improvement in the cross-line delivery of humanitarian aid in Syria, according to SANA.
Syria, Russia, Belarus, Myanmar, Afghanistan and Venezuela will not be invited to the funeral, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Foreign Minister Mekdad received Wednesday credentials of the new UNDP representative, according to SANA.
ISIS described the operation as “revenge” for ISIS family members in the al-Hol Camp, according to North Press.
Al-Watan is accusing Germany of using Syrian labour to support its economy and supporting terrorism in Syria.
The regime is responsible for most of these arrests, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression said it was a victory for the efforts of the survivor and the families of the victims, according to Shaam Network.
Syria has accused western countries of politicizing humanitarian aid, according to SANA.
Fares Shebahi said he could not understand why there was no official Syrian action in this regard, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
One Jordanian soldier sustained injuries during the operation, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The murderous regime has adopted the approach of terrorism, killing and destruction against the Syrian people, according to the SOC Media Department.
The EU will not lift the sanctions imposed on the Syrian regime until the Assad regime carries out a credible political process, according to Baladi News.
The Ministry of Economy and Foreign Trade underscored the importance of the Iraqi market for Syrian export, according to the Syria Times.
A meeting was held in Minsk between Syrian and Belarussian diplomats, according to SANA.
An official said the visit demonstrates the EU’s continued and strong commitment to helping Syrians in need, according to Baladi News.
The Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister said Syria would not need humanitarian aid if it wasn’t for the war, according to SANA.
The minister said the government is constantly seeking to raise salaries, according to Sham FM.
The Syrian Ambassador to Algeria affirmed the support of the embassy to the council, according to SANA.
Syria doubled the value of government bonds issued compared with the 2020 fiscal year, according to Shaam.
Jordan encouraged the voluntary return of Syrian refugees to their home country, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Men of Dignity movement also said it seized a drug manufacturing facility in the house of a military intelligence officer.
The CENTCOM commander reiterated the U.S. opposition to any potential Turkish offensive against north and east Syria, according to North Press.
Syrian officials said that the country’s degrees have a very good reputation worldwide, according to al-Watan.
A Syrian-Palestinian was arrested in the Netherlands weeks ago after he was accused of crimes against humanity, according to Syria TV.
The Lebanese Minister of the Displaced said there was a difference between refugees and displaced persons, according to Athr Press.
Syria is one of the countries that consume fertilizers from Belarus, despite sanctions, according to SANA.
A Qatari diplomat stressed the need to hold accountable all those responsible for human rights violations in Syria, according to al-Modon.
Syrians for Truth and Justice has documented the exploitation and control of UN humanitarian aid by the Syrian regime, according to Enab Baladi.
The Jordanian government estimates the number of Syrians on its soil at about 1.3 million refugees, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The minister of local administration said that unilateral coercive measures imposed on Syria prevent the return of the displaced, according to SANA.
The VP of the Opposition Coalition, Ruba Habboush stressed the importance of the presence of women in the path of transitional justice, according to the SOC Media Department.
The Prime Minister told Al-Watan that he guarantees the removal of all obstacles and the resolution of problems facing investors.
Syria and UN organizations signed the strategic framework document for the years 2022 and 2024, according to SANA.
Officials from Syria and Russia held a series of meetings to discuss further means to boost cooperation in different areas, according to SANA.
Meetings between Russian and Syrian officials were held to discuss the return of refugees, but also cooperation in education, according to SANA.
So far, six children have disappeared in Damascus’ countryside during June, according to al-Souria Net.
A study showed that Syrian migrants are particularly at risk of depression, according to al-Souria Net.
The regime, the SDF and the opposition arrested one journalist each, according to Shaam Network.
Mustafa also met with a delegation from the Syrian community in Chicago, according to al-Souria Net.
International organizations that pay stipends to the displaced Syrians should stop paying them in Lebanon, according to Athr Press.
Dealers in Deir-ez-Zor, east Syria, expressed their hope that the U.S. decision to allow companies to invest in northeast Syria will improve the economic situation, according to North Press.
The UN has directly supported the rehabilitation and restoration of public facilities and landmarks in regime control areas, according to Shaam News Agency.
The measures which include assets freeze and travel bans are now targeting 289 persons and 70 entities, according to North Press.
The MP considered that this decree will push Syrians living abroad to return, according to al-Watan.
An economist said that food security in Syria is highly threatened, according to Majesty News.
Ammar Youssef expected the poverty rate to exceed 90 percent in Syria, according to Shaam Network.
Syria called on the international community not to bargain with Turkey on the territory of other countries, according to al-Watan.
Ilham Ahmed called for a special status for ethnic minorities in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Syria and the EU country have discussed means to develop and strengthen bilateral relations in various fields, according to the Syria Times.
Undisciplined forces in the Syrian regime’s army and security services are supporting drug traffickers, Jordan said, according to Syria TV.
While the SDF welcomed the American decision, the regime and Turkey unsurprisingly condemned it, opposition website Al-Souria reports
Syria has stressed that confronting global terrorism requires true international cooperation, according to the Syria Times.
The SDF conducted a successful operation against an ISIS member in the eastern countryside of Deir-ez-Zor, according to North Press.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced, Wednesday, the killing of a soldier in a rocket attack in northern Aleppo, according to North Press.
Washington’s special envoy to Syria reiterated his strong support for the efforts of Geir Pedersen, according to Syria TV.
Footage depicting a horrific massacre in Tadamon, a suburb of Damascus in Syria, shows the killing of 41 people, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
A Syrian woman and her three children drowned after a boat transporting migrants from Tripoli sank, according to Shaam Network.
As the economic situation worsens in Syria, Assad is further tightening freedom of expression via the cybercrime law.
Economist Amer Shahda said that high prices in the local market do not make sense, according to SY-24.
Through the new cybercrime law, the Assad regime “is closing the only window left to the Syrians to breath”.
Monthly quantities of lentils, chickpeas, rice, and bulgur wheat will be cut back in an already food insecure Syria, according to al-Jazeera.
Syria is heading towards an imminent change in the cabinet, as the crisis worsens, according to Hashtag Syria.
Monetary authorities raised interest rates to boost savings, as the national currency dives, according to al-Iqtissad.
As the Syrian Pound (SYP) continues its freefall, the Central Bank reviewed the official exchange rate.
Ali al-Khalayleh said that the regime harmed Jordan on several occasions, according to Shaam Network.
As the crisis wreaks havoc in Syria, Syrians have to live through a difficult month of Ramadan.
The Syrian Arab Red Crescent received10 ambulance vehicles provided by the World Health Organization, according to the Syria Times.
The WFP dispatched food assistance for millions in Syria, according to North Press.
An opposition figure called the siege of al-Rukban a “heinous crime”, according to the SOC Media Department.
Inflation and the removal of subsidies are disturbing the Ramadan of millions of Syrians, according to North Press.
A UNICEF Envoy visited a number of schools in Syria, according to SANA.
President Bashar al-Assad issued on Wednesday law Number 16 for 2022 that incriminates torture, according to SANA. A Watchdog estimates that 14,338 people in Syria were killed under torture by the Syrian regime.
Jordan said it thwarted the trafficking of large amounts of narcotics coming from Syria, according to North Press.
Statistics by the response coordinators group in Syria show the extent of poverty and hunger in the country, after 11 years of war, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The U.S.-led international coalition has conducted large military exercises with the SDF, according to al-Souria Net.
Syrian businessmen presented a list of demands to the government, according to al-Watan.
People took to the streets in northwestern Syria to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the Syrian Revolution, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Sergey Lavrov said the international community should increase humanitarian aid and recovery projects in Syria, according to SANA.
Bodies of Syrian mercenaries fighting alongside Russia were found in Ukraine, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Despite the negative economic repercussions, traders in Damascus are displaying their support for Putin in his war on Ukraine, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
As the west sanctions Russia, the Syrian pounds keep falling, pushing Syrians into a deeper crisis, according to Syria TV.
In February, the SNHR recorded at least 203 arbitrary arrests, including 13 children and 11 women, 126 of whom had been forcibly disappeared.
ISIS is reportedly trying to seize the al-Hol camp in northeast Syria, according to North Press.
The regime in Syria is influencing the distribution of aid, forcibly channeling it to supporters, according to Baladi News.
In a radio message to his troops, the king of Jordan praised their fight against drug smuggling from Syria, according to the Shaam News Agency.
The lifting of subsidies and shortages have plunged regime-held Syria into a deeper crisis, according to SY24.
Syrian PM Hussein Arnous justifies the latest decisions by the government to reduce subsidies, The Syria Times reports
After the Syrian government decided to remove subsidies on parts of the population, traders found themselves much poorer, according to al-Hal.
The FM of Jordan has claimed that his country won’t give up on a political solution in Syria, according to al-Watan.
Government members from Syria and Iraq agreed to enhance cooperation in the field of water management, according to SANA.
Haitham Rahma, the Secretary-General of the SOC, has called the recent report by the OPCW evidence against the Assad regime, according to the SOC media department.
The Jordanian army said Thursday it had killed 27 drug smugglers in a clash as they tried to enter the kingdom from Syria, after Amman announced its intention to confront smugglers, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The French daily Le Monde claimed in an article that Assad developed the industrial production of captagon narcotic pills in Syria, according to Shaam Network.
After allowing Syrian refugees to work in more fields, Jordan issued a record 62,000 work permits for them in 2021, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The deputy foreign minister of Syria accused the west of “economic terrorism” during a Human Rights Council session, according to SANA.
The Assad regime claimed that energy shortages were the result of sanctions, extending the leave of public servants due to the absence of heating, according to the Shaam News Agency.
Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria will sign an agreement to export electricity to Lebanon with a maximum of 250 megawatts per day, under a U.S.-backed regional plan to help ease severe electricity shortages, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Syria and Iran are deepening economic cooperation, as Iran is about to launch a Syrian-Iranian joint bank, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
All seaports on the Syrian coast were closed for maritime navigation due to the prevailing weather conditions, until further notice, according to SANA.
Crimea is willing to become a gateway to Russia for Syrian companies, in bid to deepen economic ties, according to SANA.
On Sunday, Syrian opposition figures arrived in Doha, in an “official visit” in which they met Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani, according to al-Souria Net.
Raqqa continues to witness a significant rise in youth unemployment rates, especially due to corruption and nepotism, according to SY24.
A Syrian mother and her three children died of asphyxiation in their sleep after they tried to warm their room on a cold night with coal, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Authorities in Syrian opposition-controlled areas of rural Aleppo revealed their intention to increase the salaries of teachers by 40%, after a strike, according to Baladi News.
Officials from Syria and Iraq have underlined the importance of boosting trade between the two countries, according to SANA.
Following heavy rainfall, damage has been recorded on rooftops of 24 camps, according to the Syrian News Agency.
Through a presidential decree, President Bashar al-Assad has increased the salaries of state employees by 30%, SANA reports.
The UN Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, has visited Damascus in an attempt to resume the work of the Constitutional Committee, al-Souria Net reports.
The Ministry of Labour in Jordan asked all Syrian workers to obtain a permit to legalize their employment in the kingdom, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
A three-day volunteer campaign was launched in the opposition-held northwestern Syria to encourage Syrians to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The president of the Syrian Astronomical Association said that Syria is on track for a late winter, which will bring heavy rains on occasion, according to Syria TV.
Faisal al-Mekdad said that the visit of UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen to Syria was postponed due to the new COVID-19 variant, according to al-Watan.
The Platform of Civil Society Organizations in Raqqa stated that political bargaining between Russia and Syria hinders the delivery of humanitarian aid to the North East, according to North Press.
The Ministry of Industry has put on the market several companies in Syria that have stopped working and have been sabotaged and destroyed, to be subjected to investment again, according to Athr Press.
The minister of tourism has announced a plan to develop tourism in Syria through investments that can create jobs, according to SANA.
The Opposition president met with the EU chargé d’affaires, with whom he discussed the refugee crisis and political transition in Syria, according to the SOC Media Department.
Ten migrants were found dead on a severely overcrowded wooden boat near the Libyan coast, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The ٍAssociation of Detainees and the Missing in the Sednaya Prison has issued a guide on how to avoid fraud and financial extortion for the detainees’ families, Zaman al-Wasl reports.
President Assad has abolished the position of Grand Mufti of the Republic, strengthening the role of the Scientific Fiqh Council, al-Watan writes.
The EU has added four new ministers in the Syrian government to its list of sanctions imposed on the regime since 2011, Enab Baladi reports.
As purchasing power in Syria declines, some Syrians are forced to reduce their meals to a minimum, according to al-Souria Net.
Minister Mekdad held talks with the executive director of the WFP about enhancing cooperation between Syria and the organization, according to the Syria Times.
The direct and indirect losses resulting from the shortage of electricity are estimated at 4,081 billion Syrian pounds, B2B writes.
Leaks by sources close to the regime are hinting that the latter might introduce a new 10,000 Syrian pound banknote as the national currency experiences a violent devaluation, according to Thiqa Agency.
The opening of the “Foundation for Polygamy” in the town of Azaz, in Syria, was met with humor and outrage by Syrians over social media, especially since the region is witnessing a harsh economic crisis, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Faisal al-Mekdad encouraged the Syrian community in Serbia to invest in their homeland, especially after the issuance of the new investment law, according to SANA.
The Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Samer al-Khalil encouraged investors to take advantage of ‘great and promising’ investment opportunities in Syria, SANA reports.
Authorities were able to foil the smuggling of around 800,000 captagon pills headed towards the Gulf from Syria through Jordan, according to Athr Press.
The President of the Syrian Opposition formed a committee to follow up on the recent decision by Interpol to readmit the Assad Regime, the SOC Media Departement claimed.
Germany has announced that it will donate 71 million euros to Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon, according to Enab Baladi.
The UAE Economy Minister praised the “partnership” between his country and the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad in trade and other economic fields, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Syrian social media users and pages mourned the death of Palestinian-Syrian tourism tycoon Osman al-Aidi, at the age of about 90, according to Enab Baladi.
Syria and China have criticized the OPCW’s unfairness on the Syrian chemical file, claiming that terrorist groups are behind attacks, according to the Syria Times.
Syrian-Emirati talks were held between the ministers of economy of the two countries and an agreement on the reactivation of the Joint Businessmen Council was reached, according to al-Watan.
The Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade discussed with the Commissioner-General of China Pavilion at Expo 2020 means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries, according to SANA.
The Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection claimed that the phone bill is a criterion that determines whether the phone owner deserves government support, Sawt al-Asima reports.
The vice president of the opposition SNC, said that the U.S. should give the Syrian issue the importance it deserves, according to Baladi News.
The Jordanian Prime Minister stressed the need to enhance cooperation with Syria, as a ministerial delegation from Damascus visits Amman, according to the Syria Times.
A summit was held in Moscow between Assad and Putin, during which they discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries, according to SANA.
The Daraa Education Directorate has received returning students in their main schools after they were transferred temporarily to other schools due to the violence in Daraa, the Syria Times.
The ambassador of India to Syria discussed with PM Arnous means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries, the Syria Times writes.
Following the “Made in Syria” exhibition, several multimillion-dollar exports deals might be signed between Iraq and Syria, according to Athr Press.
The food basket that the WFP distributes in Northwestern Syria has been reduced by 309 calories as resources get more and more scarce, according to al-Souria Net.
The BBC admitted that the documentary on an alleged chemical attack in Douma contained serious inaccuracies and false allegations, according to SANA.
As Syria braces for a new school year, in which even electricity in the classroom is not guaranteed, the minister of education says school uniforms might be optional, according to al-Watan.
The coordinator of the Caesar Act committee in the opposition coalition regrets the increasing number of violations of the act and its sanctions, according to Enab Baladi.
A former Syrian regime intelligence officer, suspected of being a war criminal, has been living paralyzed in Switzerland with his wife since 2016, according to Sowt al-Asima.
The International Federation of Arab Trade Unions elected Jamal al-Qadiri as the Federation’s secretary-general for the next five years, according to al-Watan.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has suspended its activities in the fifth sector of the al-Hol camp, after it received threats by ISIS militants, according to North Press.
The fees set by private universities in Syria have reached an all-time high, making them accessible only by rich students, according to al-Watan.
The minister of health of Syria has discussed the head of the UNHCR means of enhancing cooperation in the health sector, according to the Syria Times.
After clashes between young Lebanese and Syrians erupted in the town of Kawkaba, some 900 Syrian refugees were asked to leave the village, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
A German court has refused to grant asylum to a Syrian man who is running from military conscription, according to al-Watan.
The Foreign Minister of Syria and the regional director of the WFP discussed the delivery of aid to Syrians without politicization, according to the Syria Times.
A delegation made up of European MPs, and led by Thierry Mariani, visited president Bashar al-Assad and discussed the situation in Syria, according to SANA.
The Embassy of India in Syria and the Syrian Chamber of Commerce discussed the development of business relations, according to al-Watan.
During a meeting on Tuesday, the new cabinet set a work strategy in order to improve services delivery and the livelihood of citizens, SANA writes.
The South Korean electronics company LG has left Syria due to the collapse of the citizens’ purchasing power, but also due to a dispute between regime figures, SY-24 reports.
Three billion Syrian pounds were given to students in Syria as part of the student loans fund to help them complete their studies, according to al-Watan.
During the month of July, the UNICEF counted that 45 children were killed due to violence, as tensions in the North and the South of Syria escalate, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions on two Syrian companies, but also on several Lebanese, Iraqi and Russian entities, Athr Press writes.
Jordan said it thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs and weapons into the country from Syria, killing one smuggler, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
On Wednesday, Jordan announced that it foiled the smuggling of narcotic pills through the Jaber crossing, hours after it was reopened, according to Athr Press.
The SDF conducted a raid against a smuggling crossing on the Euphrates river, but still turns a blind eye on smuggling via land, according to Balad News.
PM-designate Hussein Arnous has decided to give the instructions for the application of the new investment law, a step he hopes will achieve growth and create jobs, SANA writes.
Albanian Ambassador to Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan thanked the Damascus government for its help in the repatriation of 19 Albanian nationals, SANA writes.
Syrian trucks are now allowed to transit into Arab gulf countries through Jordan without the need to switch into Jordanian vehicles, according to Athr Press.
Members of the European Parliament have downplayed the seriousness of the siege on Daraa al-balad by the regime, according to Enab Baladi.
Talks between Syria and Russia about the International Conference on the Return of Syrian Refugees and Displaced held last year, have started, according to SANA.
The government of the regime has given up on its plan to cut bread allocations to avoid widespread unrest in Syria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Locals in the town of Shahba prepare to confront the forces of the Assad regime after several people were killed, according to Baladi News.
The Special Advisor of the presidency, Bouthaina Shaaban, praised Assad’s inauguration speech, calling on Syrians to derive lessons from their History, according to SANA.
Assad and the Chinese Foreign minister discussed means of improving relations, especially when it comes to the Belt and Road initiative, according to SANA.
The U.K has announced a new fund to support the education of young Syrians, in particular those displaced inside Syria, according to SY-24.
Russia has lowered the salaries of fighters that were part of the ceasefire settlements in Daraa, according to al-Souria Net.
Russia’s foreign ministry has claimed that UN Security Council Resolution 2585 can contribute to the improvement of the socio-economic situation in Syria, as it calls for the implementation of early reconstruction projects, The Syria Times writes.
The Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade has announced that the 62nd Damascus International Fair will be postponed for the second year in a row, according to al-Souria Net.
As the economic conditions in Syria worsen, the government has decided a sharp increase in the prices of diesel and bread, but also of minimum wage, Asharq al-Awsat reports.
The Syrian opposition has announced the National Youth Commission, a political body that caters to the needs of younger generations of Syrians, according to the Syrian National Coalition.
The Syrian regime has arrested many young men, mostly to enroll them in the army, according to SY-24.
A Syrian MP has called for an increase in salaries in the public sector, despite resistance by the Finance minister, according to Athr Press.
Security agencies in the countryside of Daraa demanded the delivery of weapons to local fighters who are part of settlement agreements, according to Etihad Press.
Lavrov opposed the idea of opening a second cross-border aid passage into Syria, claiming it encourages separatism, SANA reports.
Pro-Turkish factions in Northern Syria are confiscating the property of displaced individuals to use them as military bases, according to The Levant News.
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria criticized procrastination by countries whose citizens are families of ISIS fighters in the al-Hol Camp, according to North Press.
Checkpoints by a private company on the Lebanese borders were removed, following a dispute between the company and the fourth division about royalties, according to Sowt al-Asima.
Bashar al-Assad received Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov to discuss ties between the two countries, according to al-Watan.
Low supply of wheat further endangers food security in Syria, according to Levant News.
The Jordanian monarch is set to meet the US president in July, bearing a message from Syria, according to al-Hal.
An Iraqi delegation discussed with ministers in Syria means of improving trade relations between the two countries, SANA reports.
In a meeting with a delegation from the Islamic National Conference, Syria’s foreign minister called on Arabs to support their brethren in Syria in the battle against US sanctions, according to SANA.
The Secretary-General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies claimed he wants to participate in the improvement of living conditions in Syria, according to The Syria Times.
The French industrial group is accused of paying ISIS in order to continue its operations in Syria, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
Sources have unveiled plans for an incoming Lebanese-Syrian summit that will discuss the return of displaced Syrians, according to Athr Press.
Jordanian authorities stopped a second attempt to smuggle narcotics from Syria less than a week after the first one, according to Sowt al-Asima.
The Syrian industry minister has called businessmen who fled the country to come back to Syria, in a so-far unsuccessful attempt to bring capital to the country according to Iqtissad.
Low rainfall and higher temperatures combined with government neglect are destroying wheat crops in Syria, writes North Press.
The minister was speaking during the annual meeting of the WHO’s highest decision-making body, the Syria Times reports
The Asayish and SDF launch a security campaign in the al-Hol camp to crack down on ISIS-affiliated individuals and illicit weapons, reports North Press.
Assad issues a new Civil Status Law accentuating e-governance across governorates, reports Athr Press.
A German court refuses to grant asylum to Syrian refugees who choose to not conscript to the Syrian army, writes The Levant News.
Syria has emphasized the need to increase humanitarian cooperation with the International Red Cross, according to The Syrian Times.
The SDF has called on the international community to help solve the issue of ISIS detainees in their regions, writes North Press.
The Syrian government is set to regulate the currency exchange market, as the currency enters freefall, reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
Banking sector assets have grown by around 97 percent, writes Al-Watan.
The Syrian National Coalition head and a top US diplomat have discussed allowing humanitarian aid through border crossings, writes Syria TV.
500 people have signed a letter addressed to Pope Francis asking for support on lifting coercive economic measures imposed on Syria, according to The Syria Times.
Gasoline and gas cylinders are set to increase in price as subsidies are jettisoned, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
The government will soon unleash a stimulus package for public sector workers and soldiers valued at 120 billion Syrian pounds, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
While reconciliation figures express support for Assad, security forces have arrested several individuals, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
A Syrian minister has warned of a slip toward individualism in Syrian society, writes Etihad Press.
The US has emphasized that the Syrian government’s peace process should listen to the will of Syrian citizens, writes Tammouz.
Syria’s foreign ministry has described the EU’s Syria stance as “colonial,” writes SANA.
Industry figurehead Fares al-Shihabi has called out the Syrian government for leading the country to economic collapse, according to Shaam News.
The Syrian Environment Minister and the Lebanese Minister of Social Affairs support the need for greater cooperation to ensure the safe return of Syrian refugees, reports Al-Watan.
The infamous al-Hol camp has recorded 31 murders so far in 2021, reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
A total of nine people have died from a devastating fire in al-Hol camp near Hassakeh, writes North Press.
The Syrian pound continues its devaluation course against the dollar, while the price of gold reaches 13,000 pounds, reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Palestinian children will not receive food rations through the Smart Card system, according to Etihad Press.
Assad forces defector Sami Al-Kurdi has been acquitted of crimes against humanity, writes Al-Souria Net.
Top security official Bahjat Suleiman has died of COVID-19, writes The Levant News.
Foreign Affairs Minister Faisal Mekdad has accused certain countries of settling diplomatic scores in the conference on disarmament, writes SANA.
During his visit to Damascus, Pederson has discussed the economy, peace process, and the US and Turkish role in Syria, reports The Syria Times.
Artists loyal to the Syrian regime have criticized living conditions in regime-controlled areas, writes Baladi News.
Assad plans to raise the Industrial Bank’s capital to 14 billion Syrian pounds, according to SANA.
Syria has criticized Turkey’s commitment to its Astana process obligations, writes The Syria Times.
An anti-money laundering commission has pledged to clamp down on illegal currency vendors, reports Etihad Press.
A senior Russian diplomat has warned that Syrians are living through the most challenging times yet, writes Al-Watan.
The Syrian pound reached a new low on Thursday evening, reports Etihad Press.
The Russian Foreign Minister and UN Secretary-General have reiterated the need for humanitarian aid to combat the coronavirus pandemic, reports SANA.
A new banknote has caused havoc in the Syrian economy, writes Alsouria Net.
The Syrian Negotiation Commission has praised its efforts to make breakthroughs in the fifth round of Constitutional Committee meetings, writes Baladi News.
Algeria has extended a hand to Syria’s spiralling and sanction-stricken economy, reports Enab Baladi.
Syrian authorities have been instructed to repay billions of pounds worth of outstanding debt belonging to military servicemen, reports the Syria Times.
Religious groups have called on President Joe Biden to remove the sanctions on the Syria, claiming that they are compounding the suffering of the Syrian people reports Al-Masdar.
The Central Bank has announced the release of the new 5,000 Syrian pound banknote, which they say will meet the needs of the market writes SANA.
It has been speculated that a 5,000 Syrian pound bank note will soon be issued, but it is feared that the issuing will lead to inflation reports Etihad Press.
There are concerns that Syria’s wheat yield will be lower than expected, amid a shortage of diesel and rain reports Enab Baladi.
Syria has condemned the US for putting Cuba on the list of states that sponsor terrorism and insisted that it can face US schemes writes SANA.
The Assad regime has 90 days to reveal it chemical weapons stockpile or face fresh sanctions reports Baladi News.
President Assad has decreed that a one time grant to civil and military employees and pensioners writes SANA.
Sheikh Najjar has been hailed a success following the return of industry and the rehabilitation of facilities for manufacturing writes SANA.
The message of the SNC leader follows a statement by EU members of the security council condemning the Syrian regime’s use of chemical weapons, Baladi News reports
A Syrian Democratic Forces member has been shot and killed by unknown persons in the al-Hol camp, as conditions continue to get worse writes SANA.
The regime has been forced to admit that its investment projects have failed, which it blames on an economic blockade, and has called for industrialists and investors to return writes Shaam News.
Asma al-Assad has reportedly sent handwritten notes to those who were affected by the recent fires on the coast, in an attempt to boost her profiles writes Shaam News.
Towns in southern Damascus are experiencing severe water shortages, with no solutions from the authorities, and are being forced to pay high prices to water tankers reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
The Constitutional Committee is continuing its work as talks of the forth round enter the third day, and are dominated by the issue of refugees writes SANA.
Statistics for the number of people in Daraa who were detained or forcibly disappeared during the month of November have been released by the Daraa Martyrs Documentation Office reports Jesr Press.
At a meeting with the Director of Operations at World Food Program, Faisal Mikdad has called for greater efforts to secure aid for Syrians in need writes SANA.
As a way of coping with economic hardship, some Syrian women have resorted to selling their hair, so that they are able to provide for their families reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
Following a report in a German newspaper, Mohammed Hamsho has been removed from the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce reports Enab Baladi.
The appointment of Luna al-Shibl has caused a stir, with some expecting a struggle between her and Bouthania Shaaban and Asma al-Assad.
Contrary to available information Bashar al-Assad has blamed Lebanese banks for the current economic woes that Syria is experiencing reports Al-Modon.
The Agriculture Ministry has announced plans to increase the amount of wheat planted as well as the quality of the crop writes SANA.
Women in Hassakeh are taking advantage of the rise in production jobs and working to secure an income for their families writes North Press.
Coronavirus is spreading in areas controlled by the Autonomous Administration, with new infections reported in a host of towns writes Buyer.
Despite the imposition of US sanctions, the new iPhone 12 has gone on sale in Damascus, with the handsets being sold for millions of Syrian pounds reports Alsouria Net.
A Syrian ship carrying oil has been stopped by Russia, in what is suspected to be an effort to pressure the Assad regime into accepting certain Russian demands reports Baladi News.
Syria will take part in this years IMF meeting, to discus the impacts of the coronavirus and efforts to fight poverty reports SANA.
Severe shortages and crippling economic problems have created a shortfall of wheat in the country meaning it must import between 180,000 tons and 200,000 tons of wheat a month writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
A Swedish delegation has visited a camp for refugees in Hassakeh, but questioned why there are so many problems when they are sending so much money writes AHNA.
Five Germans, who have connections to the extreme anti-refugee right, have been charged and sentenced for inciting hatred against Syrian refugees reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Syrian has condemned the recent statements by the European Union who have confirmed that they will extend sanctions for another year writes SANA.
Farmers in Syria have had their crops devastated by fires, leaving them wondering how they will earn enough money to survive reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Rami Makhlouf has said that he will donate billions of Syrian pounds to help those affected by the recent fires, if the regime agrees to release the funds reports Baladi News.
The Syrian Coalition has been working with the US to identify routes used to smuggle goods into Syria, and in defiance of the Caesar Act writes Nadaa Syria.
The Syrian government has announced that the price of 95 octane fuel will rise, amid a fuel crisis that is causing long queues at gas stations reports North Press.
A ship carrying oil, suspected of being destined for Syria, has been stopped by Lebanese authorities, in accordance with the Caesar Act reports Nadaa Syria.
The fuel crisis is pushing an increasing number of Syrians to switch to bikes, Al-Mashhad reports
Families living in the al-Deir camp in Idleb have been told they must pay 50 Turkish lira, despite the poor condition in the cam and lack of services reports Baladi News.
A UN delegation has reiterated it desire to rehabilitate Hama and support the return of displaced Syrians to their homes writes Al-Watan.
Yet more trucks belonging to Hussam al-Qatirji have collected oil from Kurdish held areas and transported it to regime held lands reports Baladi News.
A new report has documented the devastation caused to the Syrian economy during the years of conflict reports Sowt Al-Asima.
The bodies of two women have been discovered, with it being suggested that they were strangled to death writes SANA.
Chaos continue in Daraa with a number of former members of the Syrian opposition being gunned down in the street reports SY 24.
In a television interview, President Trump confirmed that he had wanted to assassinate Bashar al-Assad, but James Mattis stopped him.
In some classes some 50 percent of pupils will not have textbooks this year, Al-Watan reports
Following a government decision to make everyone entering Syria exchange 100 dollars, it has been announced that in one month, over a million dollars was exchanged reports Syria Scope.
A Syrian artist living in Germany has launched an online art school for children, to help them fill their days as they socially distance themselves from other children writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
It has been announced that the former Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection and late businessman Waheeb Merhi have had their funds seized, following accusations of importing frozen meat reports Majesty News.
Following a speech by President Assad to the new People’s Assembly, the Cabinet has gathered to discuss how to implement his ideas and visions writes SANA.
President Assad addressed the newly elected People’s Assembly to discuss the ongoing situation and the sanction imposed on the country, but also had to excuse himself during the speech because of ill health.
Following his loss at the recent People’s Assembly elections, Fares al-Shihabi has called on the regime to implement laws that can help Aleppo recover and resume production writes SY 24.
The Syrian President and Foreign Minister have sent their condolences to Lebanon following the horrific blast that devastated the city reports SANA.
Following an explosion that tore through the Lebanese capital, Nasr al-Hariri has sent his condolences and messages of support to the Lebanese Foreign Minister writes Etilaf.
The former head of the opposition Higher Negotiation Commission is in Washington, D.C. to meet with US officials and discuss future political formations writes Al-Modon.
A Syrian economist has called on the government to implement urgent measures to help Syrian citizens struggling to cope with the current economic conditions writes Al-Watan.
Around 460 displaced people have left the al-Hol camp in Deir ez-Zor to return to their homes reports Deir Ezzor 24.
The head of the Syrian Democratic Council has not held meetings with the regime and holds them responsible for the current state of Syria, while calling for a political solution to the crisis reports Sham Network.
The Action Group for Palestinians in Syria has reported on the deaths of over 250 children, who have been killed over the course of the war in Syria.
The Syria Response Coordinators have highlighted the current failing related to humanitarian aid in refugee camps and reported on what is needed to help the residents writes Sham Network.
Muwafaq al-Dawah is accused of being a prominent militia leader and participating in the rape of women from the Yarmouk camp in the al-Bashir Mosque writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
It has been announced that Syria wishing to enter the country must now exchange 100 dollars into Syrian pounds, but some fear this could dissuade returnees writes Snack Syria.
As part of his ongoing argument, Rami Makhlouf has posted a statement on Facebook that lambasts the recent actions of the regime and affirms his refusal to pay dues writes Sham Network.
As part of its dispute with Rami Makhlouf, the regime has revoked the licences of a security company, without giving any reason reports SY24.
The life of Syrians in Damascus continues to be a struggle, with rising food prices, shortages of cooking gas and high demand reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Following the changes to the exchange rate by the central bank, the cost of rice and sugar has been increased by Syrian Trading reports Etihad Press.
Syria has castigated the recent Brussels Conference, saying that foreign powers have no authority to interfere in Syrian affairs writes SANA.
The Central Authority for Financial Supervision has identified over 13 billion Syrian pounds that has been erroneously used or embezzled writes Al-Watan.
Anger has swelled online after a video circulated that showed three Lebanese men beating and sexually assaulting a Syrian refugee, who is believed to be under the age of 13 reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The head of the Syrian Network for Human Rights has urged people not to publish the Caesar photos irresponsibly or erroneously identify victims writes Fresh Syria.
Following the arrest of Abu Malek al-Talli and Abu Hussam al-Britani, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham have come under attack by other jihadi groups in the area reports Etihad Press.
As the Caesar Act tightens around the Syrian economy, the regime is looking to it’s foreign embassies to bring in money from Syrians abroad reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
Despite the recently imposed Caesar Act, Jordan has announced that these sanctions will not affect its trade with Syria writes Sham Network.
Protests in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor have condemned the recent US sanctions and have reaffirmed the people’s support for their homeland and adherence to the national stance writes SANA.
Syria has condemned the Caesar Act and has said that recent events in the US strip them of all moral authority reports Al-Masdar.
President Assad has sent a message to all members of the Baath Party, but failed to mention political and military developments in Syria or the economic crisis writes Al-Modon.
Hatem Badawi has been identified as another agent of the Syrian regime living in Germany, who is suspected of feeding information back to Damascus writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
A German interior minister has said that Syrian criminals and supporters of Bashar al-Assad could face deportation for the European nation reports Resala Post.
The Minister of Trade and Consumer Protection has discuss measure that could be take by the Damascus Chamber of Commerce, to support the markets and less the effects of sanctions reports Alsouria Net.
Amid a backdrop of a spiralling currency and protests in the south of the country, President Assad has replaced Imad Khamis as prime minister, naming Hussein Arnous as his replacement reports Enab Baladi.
A prominent Syrian economist has claimed that the Syrian regime is not doing enough to combat the economic effects of the sanctions imposed on Syria writes Shaam Network.
Syria’s Foreign and Expatriates Ministry have said that the latest US sanctions are another attempt to interfere in Syrian affairs, after the failure of terrorist groups writes SANA.
In the face of dire living conditions, the normally loyal costal province of Lattakia has witnessed protests and slogans on the wall writes The Levant.
Syria has laid the blame for the high prices of basic goods and the falling value of the Syrian pound at the feet of the US, citing their coercive economic measures imposed on Syria writes SANA.
Syria has condemned the Ceaser Act in the strongest terms saying the the US will be held responsible for the misery of the Syrian people writes SANA.
The Ministry of Health is working with the pharmaceutical sector to ensure that the price of medicines can be kept under control reports Etihad Press.
Ahmad al-Arsali has been accused of being a member of the Air Force Intelligence and of being in Germany to spy on refugees reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
The Caesar Act is set to cause devastation to the Syrian economy, and the lives of Syrians, both of which are already suffering writes Baladi News.
In their recent report, the Syrian Network for Human Rights have documented the arrests made by all sides of the conflict, over the month of May reports Sowt Al-Asima.
The trading of Syriatel shares has been halted as the board announces new members writes Hashtag Syria.
Dr. Ahmad Adib Ahmad has lashed out at Rami Makhlouf, chiding him for causing the collapse of the Syrian pound and failing to support President Assad reports Baladi News.
A former Syrian Prime Minister, a critic of the Assad regime, has spoken out about the recent dispute between Assad and Makhlouf and what it might mean for the country reports Baladi News.
Amid reports of a rift between the two countries, Russia’s ambassador in Damascus has insisted that they remain close allies reports Al-Watan.
The Ministry of Justice has denied seizing the assets of Rami Makhlouf, amid reports in opposition media, while affirming that Syriatel must pay the requested funds writes Al-Masdar.
Rami Makhlouf has released another video, in which he discussed his ongoing negotiations with the Syrian government and the arrest of his employees writes Al-Masdar.
The Syrian National Coalition is looking to ensure that the Caesar Law is implemented and those responsible for crimes are held to account reports Baladi News.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have arrested a man they say worked with the Islamic State and provided them with financial assistance reports Smart News
Israel’s Defense Minsiter, Naftali Bennett, has promised to continue attack Iranian positions in Syria, to force them to leave writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The cousin of Bashar al-Assad has compared the current situation with Rami Makhlouf, to that of his father, Rifaat al-Assad, in the 1980’s reports Sowt al-Asima.
US accused of transporting ISIS commanders, Syria’s Arab League membership discussed, explosions heard in Homs and calls for sanctions to be lifted. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Syrian men have spoken out against the claims by the regime that they will be compensated for their service in the army reports Etihad Press.
The Pro-Justice human rights organization has documented the Syrian businessmen who support the regime in their crimes and serve as financial fronts writes Al-Moharrer.
The World Food Programme has said that over the past 12 months, the price of basic food items in Syria has increased by 107% in 1 year writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The government-imposed lockdown has been ignored by some people, who have paid for permits that allow them to travel around freely reports Sowt Al-Asima.
The non-profit human rights monitoring organization Pro-Justice, is working to ensure that Assad’s crimes are not forgotten and the justice is served writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
The Palestinian Archbishop has called for sanctions on Syria to be lifted, so that the country can better fight the spread of the coronavirus writes Al-Masdar.
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has laid the blame for the chemical attacks that hit Hama province at the feet of the Syrian regime reports Al-Masdar.
With a curfew in place, many Syrian business owners are struggling to make ends meet, forcing them to continue operating in secret writes Brocar Press.
A Syrian man living in Lebanon, who set himself on fire, has highlighted the extremely difficult conditions that refugees are facing in coronavirus hit Lebanon writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Syrian government has expressed its dissatisfaction with the efforts and comments of the EU, regarding the lifting of sanctions, during the coronavirus pandemic writes SANA.
Remaining in the home and in close proximity, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, has proved too much for some couple and pushed the divorce rate up writes Sowt Al-Asima.
A Syrian refugee living in Lebanon has set himself on fire, so that he didn’t have to face a life of hunger and poverty reports Brocar Press.
A new campaign in the Netherlands, with the help of Syrian refugees, will be delivering food to those who are isolating at home and unable to secure goods from the shops writes Iqtissad.
To ensure that people in isolation are cared for, a group of volunteers have taken it upon themselves to deliver meals and bread to them at their homes writes Al-Watan.
Following news about the possible infection of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, residents in Idleb have wished her good health writes Al-Modon.
In light of the risk of the spread of coronavirus, Syria has called for the lifting of the unilateral coercive measures, which are increasing the suffering of the Syrian people writes SANA.
Following a statement by western states, Syria has hit back, accusing them of supporting terrorists and prolonging the suffering of the Syrian people writes SANA.
The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross has highlighted the need for humanitarian aid to reach the people of northern Syria writes SANA.
A new poll by the Metropole Foundation has revealed that the majority of Turkey reject their country’s involvement in north Syria and wish to see the return of refugees writes SANA.
Syria has accused Recep Tayyip Erdogan of employing lies and deception to justify his actions in northern Syria writes SANA.
A Syrian actress has caused consternation among loyalists by suggesting that dogs live better than the Syrian people reports Zaman Al Wasl.
A new law by the Assad regime is tightening the restrictions related to the buying and selling of real estate writes Alsouria Net.
Invisible Jails, by Orwa al-Ahmad, examine the lives and fears of Syrian refugees who are now living in the West writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Legislative decrees No. 3 and 4 will punish traders any currency other than the Syrian pound and those who spread false information writes SANA.
The ongoing economic crisis in Syrian continues to put pressure on ordinary citizens, with prices increasing more than 22-fold since the start of the war reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Zaher Zunbarakji has been arrrested and is facing a minimum of five years in prison for illegally collecting money writes Al-Watan.
Syrian refugees at the Cypriot Menoyia immigration detention center, have started a hunger strike, protesting poor conditions reports Zaman al-Wasl.
A number of women were left with burns after tents caught fire at the al-Hol camp in Hassakeh reports SANA.
The Syrian pound reached a very worrying milestone, as it hit the 1,000 pound mark against the dollar, signalling yet more economic troubles reports Alsouria Net.
A new report by the Action Group for Palestinians of Syria has highlighted the appalling treatment suffered by Palestinians in Syrian regime prisons.
After a picture of Bashar al-Assad was reportedly torn up in a classroom, the regime raid schools and homes arresting children reports Alsouria Net.
Despite the area being under the control of America and the SDF, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent have delivered food and aid to the residents of al-Shadadi in Hassakeh province writes Sputnik.
The regime is using Law No. 10 to seize opposition property in the neighborhoods of Baba Amr, al-Sultaniyah and Jobar in Homs province writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Syria and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have agreed to work together in the fields of social care, agriculture and fish and scientific research writes SANA.
Darayya, which was once dubbed the ‘icon of the revolution’, is now a scene of looted stores and destroyed homes reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Following an increase to the salaries of government employees, some stores have increased their prices by an equivalent amount reports Brocar Press.
President Bashar al-Assad has announced a pay rise for civilian and military employees reports SANA.
An economic expert has said that the policies of the government are misplaced and badly conceived and are contributing to the currency chaos writes Hashtag Syria.
The opening of the Albu Kamal crossing was supposed to create new trading and economic possibilities, but that dream does not seem to have come to pass writes Al-Modon.
The former Finance Minister Dr. Khalid al-Mahayni has spoken about the state budget for 2020 and the deficit writes Al-Watan.
At a session to discuss the draft state budget for 2020, some MPs were highly critical and sceptical of the numbers announced by the government writes Al-Watan.
Businessmen from eastern Ghouta, who were arrested by the regime, are being held for ransoms up to 50 million Syrian pounds reports Brocar Press.
The Katerji family has announced that it will invest 300 million dollars in a cement factory near Aleppo, strengthening their control over the provinces’ reconstruction reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Women from Damascus and the Damascus countryside were arrested after they were found to be in contacts who left as part of a reconciliation deal writes Zaman Al Wasl.
The People’s Assembly discussed controlling the markets, decreasing prices and improving the quality of bread reports SANA.
Prominent Syrian businessmen discussed ways to stop the decline in the Syrian pound and help the economy reports Alsouria Net.
Faisal Mikdad welcomed the new United Nations Development Program Administrator, while lamenting the presence of foreign troops in Syria writes SANA.
The removal of a dead Syrian child from a cemetery has created an uproar in Lebanon, writes Al Modon
339 children have died at a camp for the wives and children of suspected Islamic State group fighters reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Since the Nasib border crossing reopened, over 150,000 Syrians have left Jordan, including over 30,000 who held refugee status reports Alsouria Net.
Members of parliament have attack the government for failing to properly handle the economic situation in the country and failing to address the poor living conditions of citizens reports Al-Watan.
It has been revealed that Formula 1’s regulatory body invested in a racetrack, just a few kilometers from the notorious Sednaya prison reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
An attack in the de-escalation zone, east of Homs province, has been repelled by Maghaweir al-Thowra, killing a dozen regime soldiers reports Zaman Al Wasl.
President Assad discussed the role of the Syrian worker in society and the need for efforts to be made in the reconstruction of the country writes SANA.
Food parcels and bags a wheat have been delivered to the people in the al-Rukban Camp, who have been suffering in dire circumstances writes SANA.
After reports that Rami Makhlouf had been placed under house arrest, rumors are now circulating that Makhlouf’s father-in-law and the ambassador to Romania is also under house arrest writes Brocar Press.
Students at Damascus University have been caught in possession with drugs and performing immoral acts in public places reports Al-Watan.
During the meeting with the new UNDP Resident Representative in Syria, Faisal Mikdad, has said that the work of the UNDP must not be politicized reports The Syria Times.
A ministerial delegation has inspected rebuilding projects, power stations and educational facilities in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor The Syria Times.
Despite the fact that over 10 percent of Syria’s engineers have left the country, the syndicate’s pension fund is receiving more contribution from private sector engineers writes Al-Watan.
Following the capture of Khan Sheikhoun by regime forces, rebels are fighting back in the hilltops of Lattakia reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Schools in the suburbs of Damascus are being plagued by drugs, with Hezbollah being suspected as the main supplier of the narcotics reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The psychological pressures and strains created by the war in Syria are pushing some to try to take their own lives writes Sowt Al-Asima.
In a meeting with Cardinal Peter Turkson, President Assad highlighted the need to combat terrorism and bolster efforts to head towards peace and stability writes SANA.
Hezbollaw has been shifting its troops and equipment in Syria closer to the Lebanese border, Asharq al-Awsat says
Displaced Syrian families have returned from the al-Azraq refugee camps in Jordan via the Nassib border crossing reports SANA.
Control of the city of Moadamyet al-Sham has been shifted from the Fourth Division to Military Security, with the Fourth Division withdrawing from all checkpoints reports Al-Modon.
The Syrian government has announced plans to rehabilitate schools in the Raqqa countryside with a fund of 3.7 billion Syrian pounds writes SANA.
During the Information Technology and Communications Exhibition, Eyad al-Khatib highlighted the importance of enticing foreign companies to invest in Syria writes Al-Watan.
Eight children, including five from Sydney-born convicted terrorist Khaled Sharrouf, have been sent to Australia where they will be integrated back into society reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Foreign and Expatriates Minister discussed with his North Korean counterpart, the importance of economic cooperation to fight US sanctions writes SANA.
The Education Minister has said that schools damaged by terrorism will be rehabilitated with a fund of 500 million Syrian pounds writes SANA.
The families of dead prisoners were informed of their loss by way of a death certificate, but they have yet to receive the bodies writes Alsouria Net.
The Syrian National Coalition has condemned the racist attitudes of Lebanese society and the increasingly hostile environment for Syrian refugees.
During talks with the Chinese Foreign Minister, Walid al-Muallem invited China to once again take part in the reconstruction process writes The Syria Times.
Saad Zaqzaq, a commander in the National Defence militia has been accused of kidnapping, blackmail and looting the homes of residents reports Sowt al-Asma.
A meeting to discuss the economic sanctions imposed on Syria has highlighted to link between Lebanon and Syria’s prosperity reports The Syria Times.
Residents of the capital’s southern suburbs have complained about being blocked from returning to their homes and the lack of basic infrastructure writes Zaman Al Wasl.
The Lebanese army plans to dismantle a number of concrete structures housing refugees, which is set to affect 1,008 families reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Syria is hoping that India will become an invaluable partner in the upcoming reconstruction stage and that Syrian and Indian businesses can form joint projects writes SANA.
The Syrian and Russian Coordination Committees for Returning Displaced Syrians has accused the US of holding displaced people hostage and stealing Syrian oil writes SANA.
The Lebanese authorities arrested three of the Syrians who were found after their boat sank, but the whereabouts of the other five is unknown reports Anadolu News Agency.
Following the announcement by US President Donald Trump concerning the Syrian Golan, a group of expatriates have protested in front of the UN headquarters in New York writes SANA.
A new decision by the Central Bank of Syria is set to make it easier for foreigners to deposit funds into Syrian banks and secure foreign and local currencies at border crossing points reports SANA.
Since the Nasib Border Crossing between Syria and Jordan reopened, a steady stream of displaced Syrians have used the crossing to return reports SANA.
The returning Kosovan citizens, some of whom are foreign fighters, but mainly women and children, have described their time in Syria negatively reports Asharq al-Awsat.
At the 5th Yalta International Economic Conference, Crimea and Syria have discussed strengthening ties between the two countries and establishing a joint commercial house writes SANA.
Despite the long queue building up outside gas stations, the regime is continuing to downplay the effect that gas crisis is having on people reports Al-Modon.
Using Law No. 10, Assad has received offers to rebuild destroyed homes in the Damascus suburb of Darayya, but many see this as opportunity for a land grab writes Zaman Al Wasl.
The industrial sector in the province of Hama is witnessing a recovery, with the reopening of old facilities and the licensing of new facilities writes SANA.
The regime has been warned that, if it lifts the subsidies on gasoline, then the cost of living, which is already too high for many, will rise further reports Al-Iqtissadi.
State oppression and difficult living conditions has forced hundreds of Syrian refugees in Lebanon to return to their homes, although the fate that awaits them is unknown reports Hurriya Press.
Much of the loss has been caused by their inability to operate, as well as attacks on facilities and the theft of machinery reports Damas Post.
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza, has likened the situation in Venezuela, to what happened in Syria and accused the US of trying to destabilize the country writes The Syria Times.
On the second anniversary of the chemical weapons attack on Khan Sheikhoun, the Syrian National Coalition has called for justice and for the case to be sent to the International Criminal Court.
The al-Omar and al-Tank oil fields are pumping up huge amounts of oil on a daily basis, which is then sold or smuggled across the country writes The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
The National Fund for Social Assistance hopes to secure a large number of public sector jobs for those who have completed their military service writes Al-Watan.
While the precise reason for the exclusion of Arabs is not known, it is suspected that Kurdish forces wanted to secure any funds the Islamic State had left behind writes Al-Watan.
The UN Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, visited the city of Homs, where he met with the mayor of the city and other workers from the UN writes The Syrian National Coalition.
Since the Nasib border crossing reopened, Syrians refugees living in Jordan have used the crossing to return home reports SANA.
An increased number of families are marrying off their children, to alleviate economic suffering or to ensure their safety writes Al-Watan.
Women in Syria are facing increasing pressure as they become the main breadwinners in their families and are victim to the worst abuses of the Assad regime writes Syrian Network for Human Rights.
During a meeting with President Assad, the Chinese Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs stated China’s intention to participate in the reconstruction and bolster relations reports SANA.
The Syrian Arab Army was accused of orchestrating the chemical attack that hit Douma writes SANA.
The United Nation’s High Commissioner for Refugees has said that issue of refugees should not be politicized reports SANA.
Syrian refugees living in Lebanon have been slow to return home, with some claiming that they have been pressured into returning, regardless of whether it is safe reports Al-Modon.
The latest figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics show that inflation is running wild, and that many cannot earn enough to support their families writes Tishreen.
After he was denied entry to the building and a meeting with a UN official in Tripoli, the Syrian refugee set himself on fire in protest reports Alsouria Net.
The family moved to Canada in 2017 and were well liked within the community reports Asharq al-Awsat.
The arrest of a former member of Assad’s security services in France follows two similar arrests in Germany reports Alsouria Net.
Hammoudeh Sabbagh praised both India and Armenia for their support and reiterated that only those who supported Syria would participate in the reconstruction writes SANA.
Faisal Mikdad hailed the efforts of UNICEF to rebuild damaged schools and run vaccination programs for children writes SANA.
Syrians living in Jordan cited the ongoing security issues and the threat of conscription as the main reasons they did not want to return to Syria reports Alsouria Net.
Despite the outcry by some Lebanese politicians, figures have shown that Syrian refugees living in Lebanon, are contributing to the economy and creating jobs writes Ana Press.
The Syrian government has claimed that a convoy of 133 aid trucks destined for al-Rukban was denied entry by US forces reports SANA.
The Nasib Border Crossing reopened last October, and since then, thousands of civilians have used the crossing to return home reports The Syria Times.
The certificates of deposit that will be issued by the Central Bank of Syria have a nominal value of 100 million Syrian pounds writes SANA.
With little access to steady and fruitful employment, life for Syrian refugees living in Lebanon is harsh, and ensuring survival is a constant struggle writes Zaman Al Wasl.
As the fighting winds down in many parts of the country, ministries are starting to assess the cost of reconstruction writes Al-Watan.
Ahmed al-Zoabi, who fell to his death, had been pursued and harassed by the police on a number of previous occasions reports Ana Press.
Ambassador Hussam Eddin Ala has said that Syria is taking measures to protect civilians, especially women and children writes SANA.
Freezing temperatures and heavy rain has made compounded the misery of refugees and caused the death of 15 children reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Regime loyalists have taken to social media to express their anger with the handling of the crisis in Syria by the leadership reports Alsouria Net.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has said that 50,000 people remain at risk of being affected by flooding reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The government has announced the rehabilitation of the agriculture sector in Deir ez-Zor and which will positively impact the tens of thousands of returning people writes SANA.
Mohammed Rahmoun is believed to be responsible for the arrest and torture of thousands of anti-regime activists and a number of chemical attacks reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The most common crime committed by minors is theft, but courts have also seen minors accused of terrorism offences reports Damas Post.
Thierry Mariani congratulated the Syrian people on their victory against terrorism and stressed the need for sanctions to be lifted reports SANA.
Years of conflict have left many Syrians mentally scarred and seeking psychiatric services to help them cope writes Al-Watan.
The Nasib Border Crossing was reopened in October when southern Syria was recaptured by the regime writes Al-Hal.
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have been fighting to eliminate the Islamic State from east of the Euphrates reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The value of the Syrian pound has fallen continuously since the start of the crisis, but it is hoped that a future economic recovery will increase its value reports Al-Watan.
A new report has put the price tag on the damage to agriculture at over a trillion Syrian pounds, but compensation is not materialising reports Alsouria Net.
Despite the reopening of the crossing and the relative calm in southern Syria, Daraa’s governor has not seen any refugees returning via the Nasib Border Crossing writes Human Voice.
The Syrian security services have thousands of Jordanians on their wanted list raising fears among Jordanians who planned to visit Syria after the opening of the joint border crossing, according to Zaman Al Wasl
While thousands of refugees have returned from Lebanon, many still feel threatened, Zaman al-Wasl reports
The al-Rukban camp is home to around 60,000 people, who are living in dire circumstances writes Alsouria.
The state budget was set at 3,882 billion Syrian pounds, which is an increase of 695 billion from last year’s budget reports SANA.
A delegation from the People’s Assembly said that the sanctions were negatively affecting the Syrian people and dissuading investment reports SANA.
The Rukban camp is home to 50,000 displaced people, who are in desperate need of help, and their situation is getting worse reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Reports have circulated of regime security forces arresting people who are attempting to return to regime controlled areas writes Etihad Press.
The new coin will be issued by the end of 2018 and hopes to meet the needs of citizens writes SANA.
A German court has rejected an appeal for the reunification of a husband and wife as the marriage of an underage girl is not recognised by German law writes Mahajar News.
Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem thanked the World Food Program for their help, who in turn pledged further aid writes SANA.
A new circular issued by the Ministry of Justice has removed the need for security approval for certain administrative procedures writes Al-Watan.
Many of the teachers are not receiving a salary and children are not able to secure textbooks reports Zaman Al Wasl.
A study has said that the banning of voice and video calls on social media apps would allow the Syrian telecoms sector to make bigger revenues reports Al-Modon.
Amid intense fighting between the Islamic State and the Syrian Democratic Forces, the group abducted hundreds of displaced people from the Hajin camp reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The only working medical point in the camp, operated by UNICEF, has been closed for two weeks, leaving the camp’s residents in a dire situation writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Over half of the Syrian refugees in Lebanon live in extreme poverty reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The President of Abkhazia has been on a four day trip to Syria to discuss trade and economic cooperation writes SANA.
The seemingly snap decision by the government has caused chaos in conscription centers and caused a spike in bribery reports Alsouria Net.
Sources claim that the truck was under the protection of Jabhat al-Nusra and supervised by foreign mercenaries writes SANA.
Poland is keen to see Syrians leave Europe and return to their homeland and is willing to provide assistance where it is able reports SANA.
Secretary General of Arab Parties Conference Qassem Saleh, has said that these threats, pave the way for the fabrication of a chemical attack writes SANA
Both men expressed a desire to see a political settlement reached and for the ties between the two countries to be strengthened reports SANA
The Coordination Body for the Return of Displaced Persons Abroad will work with other countries to facilitate the return of Syrians writes Al-Thawra
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It is hoped that the three day conference will entice much needed investment across a number of sectors writes SANA
Around 15,000 refugees returned home in 2016 and 2017, but the fighting in southern Syria has caused that number to slow writes Asharq al-Awsat
A recent resolution that allows the OPCW to attribute blame has proved to be controversial reports SANA
The United Nations’ Palestine refugee agency has previously said that it is difficult to see daily life returning to Yarmouk writes Zaman Al Wasl
With the liberation of the Nasib Border Crossing, it is hoped that economic activity will return to Daraa writes SANA
Prime Minister Imad Khamis said that the state will continue social support programs and projects to bolster the economy writes The Syria Times
The humanitarian corridors are equipped with aid supplies and ambulances to treat the injured reports SANA
The Assad regime claims that the detainees died of heart attacks, despite the bodies showing signs of torture writes Alsouria Net
MPs are pushing for amendments to be made to laws surrounding the marriage of minors writes Al-Watan
Figures released by the Central Bureau for Statistics show that Syria’s economy retracted 58.3 percent in five years
The greenback is losing ground in the Syrian foreign exchange market, opposition website Al-Hal says
Syria’s foreign minister praises the aid group for its humanitarian assistance during the war, SANA reports
The cash raised through transfers from abroad is higher than the total from salaries and wages, according to Damas Post
Ministers discuss reconstruction process in areas ‘cleansed of terrorism’ during weekly session, official media reports
Proposed amendment to penal code hopes to crack down on corruption by public servants, Al-Watan reports
Despite being polluted, the Euphrates remains the only source of water for many towns, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Officials also call for assisting families and workers to return to their homes in Deir-ez-Zor, state media reports
The number of abduction cases in Syria’s south has mushroomed since the outbreak of the civil war
Over 10,000 displaced families have been suffering under a regime-imposed siege in the northern countryside of Homs
The Syrian government’s recapture of opposition-held Aleppo was arguably its biggest victory during the seven-year war
New general budget exceeds the 2017 allocation by half a trillion pounds, according to official media
Judicial sources point to likely suicide but say that foul play is a possibility, Al-Watan reports
Talks discussed ways to achieve stability in Syria’s monetary policy, SANA reports
Resolution 2254, which the U.N envoy is pushing for, calls for ‘ugent’ talks between the Assad regime and opposition on a political transition
Maj. Gen. Issam Zahreddine gained international notoriety last month when he threatened refugees who wished to return to Syria
Government forces push further into the ISIS stronghold which lies on the Euphrates River, official media reports
The U.N.’s refugee agency is reported to be ending food allowances for Syrians in neighboring Lebanon from next month, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Dozens of Syrian organizations mark International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance by calling for independent body to investigate violations
Syrian FM highlights efforts by Damascus to provide aid to citizens despite international sanctions, official media reports
Regime oversees the return of displaced Syrians in the province’s northeast after the recent expulsion of ISIS forces, state media reports
President lauds the sacrifices and courage of the Syrian army on the 72nd anniversary of its founding in 1945, state media reports
Official source says new sanctions against scientists and military officials is a reflection of European support for terror groups, state media reports
State media reports on suicide blast which rocked a transport hub in the regime-held city
Researcher says one in 10 child laborers are working in illegal industries due to lack of oversight, loyalist Al-Watan writes
Currency falls following the end to transfers from family members abroad during Eid holidays, Iqtissad writes
19-year-old Muzoon Almellehan, known as “Malala of Syria,” appointed as newest and youngest UNICEF representative on World Refugee Day
Lawmaker calls on government to take a ‘realistic look’ at citizens’ living conditions as inflation forces pressure on communities, loyalist website reports
Study by pro-regime research center says women are bearing the economic brunt as the death rates of men rise, Alsouria writes
President tells former captives that their steadfastness during abduction was an excellent act of patriotism, state media reports
Health minister tells audience in Geneva that economic siege and terrorism has affected Syria’s ability to provide medical services to civilians, state media reports
Human rights group says four refugees expelled from Kuwait for traffic violations were executed after arriving back in Syria
Syrian prime minister meets with U.N.’s World Food Program to discuss increasing coordination between the government and humanitarian organizations operating in Syria, state media reports
The Anti-Narcotics Department seized 5 kg of hashish and 24 Captagon pills that were hidden in the dealers’ car, the Interior Ministry announced Wednesday, according to SANA
In a visit to Syria, an Italian delegation pledges humanitarian and medical support to the government to alleviate the suffering of Syrian civilians
Army units seize control over Shuai’b Hill in fight against ISIS in Deir-ez-Zor and battle Al-Nusra Front militants in Daraa, pro-government newspaper reports
Syrian president amends civil status law deeming marriages valid if they take place in a foreign country, as long as citizens register the union at their local embassy or consulate, loyalist newspaper Al-Baath reports
Syrian FM receives head of the UN refugee agency to speak about recent achievements and possible ways to boost coordination between the two sides, loyalist Al-Baath writes
Syria’s PM tells Lebanese media that the Assad government’s participation in the Astana talks is evidence of its sincere desire to reach a political solution, and that starting the reconstruction process will help lift citizens out of suffering
Medical supplies are drying up in the city’s last rebel-controlled area which is facing a major shortage due to a government-imposed siege
News of the 25-year-old performer’s death in the Lebanese capital was met with an outpouring of sorrow on the social media site
UN envoy says talks between the Syrian government and the Riyadh-backed opposition will take place early next year after negotiations reached an impasse earlier in April
Witnesses describe the horror of the full-scale destruction of Aleppo’s rebel-held districts while UN cites reports indicating scores of residents have been executed while attempting to flee their homes over the past few days
Syrian president issues law setting the 2017 state budget at 2.6 trillion Syrian pounds
About 50,000 people have been displaced in three days as residents flee districts captured by the regime and areas witnessing clashes, says Civil Defense official
Lawmakers sign draft law on new state budget for the upcoming fiscal year
Syrian army helps transport thousands of locals, mostly women and children, from the eastern neighborhoods to temporary housing centers
Scores of families leave the besieged neighborhoods of eastern Aleppo city under Syrian army supervision
New report claims Syria witnessed a loss equal to 212 percent of gross domestic product for the year 2015 alone
Reports claim that a number of the group’s leaders have fled Mosul toward Syrian territory due to the military operation to retake the Iraqi city
Assad government announces it intends to end its subsidies of foodstuffs, including bread, in favor of monthly stipends for families in need
Pharmacist says chemists are exploiting the lack of medicine in the capital to raise prices, sometimes increasing costs by twice the actual price
Authorities report three people killed, 11 others injured due to suicide bombings targeting Hama city
Aleppo governor and UNICEF discuss boosting cooperation in relief sector
Minister in the Syrian temporary government and others killed in explosion targeting a meeting of around 50 people in the southern Syrian city
23 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid enter the city in the Damascus countryside
Sharia court has informed people about the risk of marrying their daughters to Egyptians and the families of young men of marrying Egyptian women
Local sources claim militants preventing hundred of families from leaving as dozens flee rebel-held eastern Aleppo
Judge Ghazi Badir al-Salah appointed to serve as head of Syria’s first terrorism court
Successive declines in the Syrian exchange rate continued on the informal “black” market to reach 520 Syrian pounds to the dollar
MP claims vote will be held in coming parliament session on the formation of a council for investigating the fate of missing and kidnapped people
Convoys have not reached any of the humanitarian besieged areas during the past month, de Mistura announces
Opposition says new move forcing loyalists to join paramilitary units is proof regime is unable to sustain itself due to heavy losses it has taken from Syrian resistance
Locals claim fuel in decline and prices increase after opposition factions capture the industrial district of Ramouseh on Saturday
Daraa residents call for the execution of FSA commander Abou Saydra after fighters loyal to him fired into a crowd killing three and wounding others
Regime media claims reason for fall in productivity due to difficulties in securing the necessary basic materials for production and maintenance
Syrian army and authorities transport civilians to makeshift centers after leaving through the Sheikh Saed corridor
Emergency workers confirm five people dead and eight wounded after regime helicopters drop crude explosives on Mashhad district
Poverty rates and population density in some areas of the capital and its surroundings are basic factors behind spread of prostitution, says prosecutor
Parliamentarians should work to correct their governments’ destructive policies towards Syria, Assad tells visiting EU delegation
Syria’s Central Bank forcing Damascus currency exchangers to buy up to one million dollars while traders fear possible drop in dollar exchange rate
Critics say the state-funded channel allowed the Syrian president to “insult” Australia’s government and policies and had caused great “anger and sadness” among victims
Construction industry affected by jump in prices after government announces massive increase in fuel costs
The work of charitable associations which targeted poverty and those in need prior to 2011 has expanded to include migrants and wounded and families of martyrs
Syria’s untrained pharmacy workers are benefiting from recent laws calling for a rise in the price of medication
Top officials claim economic instability and sanctions are responsible for the need to raise oil derivatives prices as parliamentarians voice concern for how the hike will affect citizens
Salma al-Masri, Nadia Khost and Mohammad Hassan Qeja declared winners of the annual award for distinguished creatives
Success of talks is connected with improvement in humanitarian conditions and cessation of hostilities, UN envoy tells reporters in Geneva
CBS governor says further intervention measures are yet to be applied to stabilize the exchange rate without paralyzing economic activity
Rising prices and lower incomes mean Syrian families are struggling to find the average 8,000 pounds a day to pay for meals during the holy month of Ramadan
Consumer prices remain high in most parts of Syria despite an increase in the value of the Syrian pound
Despite reports by loyalist media of humanitarian aid entering the suburb, starving civilians forced to remain in besieged city and given only one loaf of bread
Cabinet reviews Central Cank’s intervention measures following stability in the pound exchange against the dollar
Witnesses report many residents have returned to Raqqa as Islamic State forces close all exit roads leading out of the city
Bank fixes price of intervention in foreign exchange market at 565 pounds against the dollar
International rights monitors issue report detailing the phenomenon of Syrian child labor in Jordan
Officials approve funds for rehabilitating the damaged areas and granting financial support to the families of victims and the injured following Monday’s bombing attacks
Local council and civil defense issue calls for international community to intervene to protect only road leading into rebel-held Aleppo
CBS governor says fall will especially hurt currency speculators who profit off the weakening Syrian pound
Hospital operating at over its maximum capacity with some departments receiving 800-900 patients a day, according to administrators
Pro-regime media has issued calls for Adib Mayaleh to stand down after the pound fell to record low levels against the dollar
Reports claim authorities have cut communications, water and electricity to the prison as negotiations to release guards fall through
Activists voice concerns for prisoners’ safety as inmates stage riots to protest against the return of detainees to the infamous Saidnaya prison
Jordan says its policy towards receiving refugees has not changed as the number of Syrians attempting to enter the Kingdom increases by hundreds per day
Homs Media Center reports mortar shelling in northern town as second batch of aid convoys enters besieged Rastan
Study by the consumer protection agency reveals cost of foodstuffs has risen by up to a fifth within the last month
Campaign held by human rights groups aims to shed light on the critical situation in Daraya city in order to put an end to the daily suffering and impending famine
CBS governor says bank ready to provide foreign currency needed for commercial and non-commercial purposes following recent fluctuations in the pound exchange
Second phase of reconciliation sees the return of families to Al-Hamraa following deal brokered between community leaders and Syrian authorities earlier this month
Attacks are an “inevitable consequence” of the wrong policies and of tolerance for terrorism to realize certain agendas, says Foreign Ministry source
President and first lady honor wounded soldiers at event to mark the observance of Mother’s Day
Report by trade authority says economic and political factors prevented Syria from achieving comprehensive and sustainable growth in 2015
New report by UN children’s agency estimates up to 3.7 million Syrian children born into devastating conflict conditions
Syrian PM looks to Havana to help rehabilitate country’s post-war medical and pharmaceutical sector
NDF leadership issues decision to lower members’ wages with some fighters receiving cuts by up to a half
Bodies of around 32 young men from Kafrsousa and al-Midan buried by families only 20 days after being forcibly conscripted by regime forces
ISIS forces factory owners in the group’s de facto capital to pay electricity bills in dollars
New UN study details how thousands of detainees in government prisons have been beaten to death or died from injuries sustained during torture
“The dates are not sacred, and we will not go to any negotiations while our people are suffering from bombardment, starvation and blockades”
Monitoring group says families of pro-government fighters are among those missing, adding that there are concerns ISIS might execute the civilians as it has done before in other areas
Locals report spike in cases of kidnapping for blackmail in northern countryside of Damascus
Around 9,000 Syrian children in Egypt have been forced to drop out of school with only a basic level of education
Finance minister hails efforts by banking and insurance companies to restore confidence in the Syrian economy despite difficult challenges
Central bank chief says achievements being made by the Syrian army will likely have a positively impact on the exchange rate
Around 10,000 Syrian children living without adult supervision are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation in neighboring countries, head of UNHCR in Jordan reveals
Child held by hospital for a week as family struggles to pay overdue hospital fees
Halki pushes for revival of popular, religious and coastal tourism while encouraging national investment in the sector
State general budget for next fiscal year set at nearly 2 trillion Syrian pounds in accordance with Presidential decree
Syria’s finance minister refuses the request, claiming the move would violate the country’s national sovereignty
Syrians denied cancer treatment because they are refugees, says activist, adding that UNHCR has let down the patients for no clear reason
Tensions run high in the northern Lebanese town of Arsal as Syrian refugees endure harsh living conditions and widespread neglect from security forces and NGOs
Advisor to the minister of economy says high consumer prices and widespread poverty should be attributed to the “aggression against Syria”, not the Assad regime
Young men in the Syrian capital are preferring to remain indoors as regime expands its campaign of forced recruitment
Government legislators grant Aleppo city half a billion Syrian pounds for reconstruction
An increase in firewood prices have encouraged some locals to turn to raiding Ghouta’s famous fruit orchards for fuel
Security forces and brokers selling bread to citizens at up to three times the regular sale price, report by local monitor finds
CBS surprises observers by raising the dollar value seven pounds Thursday
In spite of war and rising prices, olive trees in Daraa remain one of the most successful economic crops for both owners and the general community
WHO representative received by information minister to discuss joint initiative for boosting health awareness in Syria
Given the attractive financial offers, even Iraq is willing to process Lebanese waste on its territory
Thousands of Homs’ parents face inflated costs of study materials as children return to school in the war-torn city amid Eid al-Adha
Suicide bombing targets checkpoint of ultra-hardline Islamist group in town of Harbel, opposition commander says
SNHR documented the killing of 19 members of the medical staff, 18 of whom were killed by regime forces and one by ISIS
Revenues from the initiative will be used to support the tourism sector and national heritage throughout the country
Havana pledges strong support for Syria as governments mark half a century of diplomatic relations
City has endured a suffocating siege by regime forces since the Syrian revolution erupted in March 2011
President commends the armed forces on their unwavering resolve and willingness to make sacrifices for the sake of the homeland
Syria’s agriculture sector remains decimated by the conflict as UN calls for urgent donor support to meet the country’s needs
Foreign ministry calls for a unified effort to combat terrorism internationally and dry up its sources of funding
Hundreds of soldiers and officers from prominent Alawite families, including the Assads, have reportedly defected, according to government documents
Syrian refugees are deprived of basic rights through unfair, arbitrary and often illegal actions practiced by the Lebanese government and military forces, human rights group claims
Amman intends to establish ‘buffer zone’ in Syria’s south in an effort to protect its cities and villages along the border, Jordanian political sources say
Research seeks to understand the previous stage and anticipate what will follow with the goal of documenting and enhancing the peaceful movement in Syria, says Dawlati director
Participants at the two-day ‘Our World’ workshop call for United Nations action in order to find a peaceful political solution to the Syrian crisis
Surviving two years of oppression, tyranny, exploitation and denial of basic human rights, a group of Syrian women fled ISIS rule arriving in the northern city of Kobani
UNDP acknowledges Syrian government’s cooperation in backing energy sector
Cuba celebrates heroic sacrifices on behalf of the Syrian army in its fight against terrorism
Study also finds highest unemployment rate among Jordanians is in areas with highest concentration of Syrian refugees
Executive Office of Unions of Textile releases report claiming textile industry under-performed for 2014 with a shortfall of over 30 billion Syrian pounds
Ministers discuss efforts to stabilize the Syrian currency as the SYP continues to drop against the US dollar
PM says Syria will adopt a package of measures to keep the Syrian pound stable against foreign currencies
Refugees in Jordanian camp continue to tackle 90 percent power cut following January’s Huda snowstorm
Foreign ministry deplores attack carried out by gunmen in the Tunisian capital which left 19 people dead on Wednesday
Documents show SNC members exploitation of funds in light of a recent financial crisis
Pictures part of a series of 55,000 images of 11,000 civilians who have died under torture in regime torture cells
Lack of refugee health care responsible for a significant drop in hospital attendance in Jordan, claims UNHCR spokesman
High cost of utility bills force families to tap electricity lines in order to carry out daily requirements
Syrian pound slides further as CBS sets new official exchange rates
Prime minister calls for storage facilities for strategic crops and curbing price increases
The Ministry of Health claims 40 percent of Syrians in need of psychosocial support
The price of bread doubles in Raqqa while many residents are forced to rely on manual production
Syrian representative to the UN in Geneva calls for new approach for dealing with humanitarian issues in Syria
Prime minister assures Cabinet that stability of the Syrian economy is a prime concern
Syrian oil sector the focus in People’s Assembly session, as minister claims prices will increase
An Aleppo girl who recently beat leukaemia is facing an uphill battle following an unfortunate relapse
Lira continues to collapse as the Assad regime fails to control rising inflation
New Islamic State recruits from the province of Deir-ez-Zor will receive a pay rise in order to attract local fighters to the organisation
Economy and banking expert claims the recent government directives to deter major market offenders may have come too late
Jordanian Health Ministry confirms 170 cases of tuberculosis among Syrian refugees
The video released online showed images of a man purported to be Jordanian pilot Maaz al-Kassasbeh, who was captured by ISIS in December, engulfed in flames inside a metal cage
As the pound plummets to 50-year low, Syria’s Central Bank offers 65 million USD to break its fall
Syria will continue on political, military and domestic track in 2015 says PM
Government strongly condemns the beheading of Japanese hostages, calling for an end to terrorist support
European embassies refuse to grant Schengen visa to Bushra al-Assad
The Ministry of Education carries out maintenance and restoration operations in a number of destroyed schools
ISIS releases and compensates boy in first act of its kind
Humanitarian crisis threatens southern suburbs of Damascus as siege continues
Syrian Journalists Association condemns the attack on “Charlie Hebdo” newspaper
ISIS distributed sums of money to poor families in Raqqa, telling people that this money is ‘Zakat’ collected from the rich of the city
Head of the Syrian Association for Human Rights has forwarded an invitation via his Facebook account to the head and members of the Syrian National Coalition to go to the camp and spend just one night there to feel the real conditions people live in
The crisis has weakened local production capabilities and strained distribution channels since Syria is the only land crossing between Lebanon and the Gulf countries, a main destination for Lebanese products
The ambassador blamed the Western countries for imposing sanctions on Syria
Residents of the Alawite-dominated city of Masyaf demonstrated for the first time on Monday
The Jasmine campaign distributes in-kind assistance to families in the Taldara village in the Salamiyah area
Memorandum states that if any refugee breached Jordanian national security must be expelled
Unpaid charges from donor countries and international organizations push Jordan to stop treating Syrian refugees
Children in the camp are the most vulnerable
Allocations for social subsidies have been increased by 3,685 billion SP
Assembly considers unproductive spending and increasing productivity
The Union confirmed that it will conduct the study after the elections
Syrian refugees have good experience across many professions and vocations
Halki says civil society groups help deal with the scars left behind by terrorism
More than 20 children received the vaccines from field hospitals in the countryside of Maaret al-Numan
The Cabinet has approved the budget bill for 2015 for a total amount of 1,554 billion Syrian Pounds
Hariri says decision runs contrary to strategy that international community has adopted to fight terrorism
The activists set up the swings inside closed and secret buildings due to the regime’s continuous shelling
Mayyaleh says intervention will continue through both conventional and unconventional methods to increase imports and curb speculation.
Halki outlines budget aims at the Higher Council of Economic and Social Planning
Pleas to the opposition institutions have fallen on deaf ears
Civil Defense workers have rescued hundreds of people of Syria’s commercial capital as barrel bombs reduced entire buildings to ruins
Suqur al-Sham said Suyouf al-Haq kept the heavy weapons after defecting from the group
Dozens of Facebook pages dedicated to the prices of foreign currency in the Syrian black market have been created during the crisis
The Islamic Army is holding eight pro-regime military hostages
Ms. Hasan reviewed the positions and asks of the coalition that related to this particular period and that were presented in official paper that was presented to Mr De Mistura
Suicide bomber explodes vehicle in Mazraaet Khreis, west of Salamiya city
Regime loyalists have called for the Defense Minister to be brought to trial following the Islamic State massacres of regime forces
The aid was distributed in the villages of Assan, Ein Assan, Khanat Assan, Tarkan, and Saklaya
Aid will be sent to the citizens of Nubol, Zahraa, Afreen, Azaz and Uram
Shops that remain open during prayer time will be closed for up to five days
Lawyers and judges obtain licenses from the government to build cemeteries and then specify the prices the way they want
Nembers discussed a number of issues pertaining to services, industry, agriculture, economy, and labor, and the national economy
Monetary recompense for individuals with residence abroad has been reduced
The Nusra Front issued a number of laws, including economic and social with regard to the lives of civilians in the areas it controls in
Man says risking his life is worth saving another’s
Skepticism over Makhlouf’s sudden metamorphosis into a do-gooder was not unwarranted
Delivery of vaccines and aid is difficult, report says
The new banknotes depict the Syrian Opera House and a mosaic of the first music note in the world
The news comes as the regime continues to destroy millions of square meters of residential areas
The Prime Ministry had repeatedly said that bread is still a red line for the government
The Islamic State now controls large parts of the province of Deir El-Zor
The Fairgrounds currently host 51 commercial, industrial, and services companies and warehouses for businesses whose facilities were vandalized
Consumer groups intervene to lower prices during the Holy Month
Drugs are sold in unmarked boxes
Halqi hailed the accelerated pace of relief work in Syria
Source says the timing of this decision coincides with an escalation of operations by the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria and the Nusra Front
Halqi says Aleppo may return to its former splendor
An Alawite employee describes the daily effort to stay alive
The first reaction was the resignation of the Syrian National Coalition member and Muslim Brotherhood leader, Ali Sadreddine al-Bayanouni
Coalition says nine million refugees and displaced people inside and outside Syria were ignored in the election
The project was launched in Atareb
The President and his wife addressed the children of martyrs
Syrian government says presidential election will go ahead as conflict rages
Halqi was chairing a special meeting for Monetary and Credit Council
Governor refutes rumors regarding the departure of families in Latakia’s northern countryside to Latakia city
UNHCR warns the host community is on the brink of collapse
Sources said that if the Central Bank does not approve the request of the Credit Bank, the latter will incur significant losses
The Bureau says the normal household census has been postponed
Syria Steps website has published the names of some of those businessmen
Assad’s government decided to establish a “space agency” despite the civil war
President Bashar Assad visited the Dweir shelter on 12 March
High prices have put new clothing out of reach for most Syrians
Sanctions against the president’s sister are based on her family relationship
Syrian merchants are having to exchange goods instead of receiving cash for exports
Opposition figures say the people of Salamiya have had enough
Khatib has not commented on the page which has gained 40,000 likes
The aid was the 18th delivery to Qamishli airport since the beginning of February
Supervisor of the relief campaign calls for gunmen to facilitate the aid operation
The U.N. resolution on humanitarian aid was passed on Saturday
Efforts are underway to coordinate between the southern and northern fronts
The aid was sent via Erbil in Iraq
A group of Syrian opposition Christian intellectuals has issued an open statement declaring their allegiance to Syria and the Syrian people in general, and rejecting the position of churches supporting the regime. The statement read:
Marwan was found in the Jordanian desert, with his possessions stuffed in a small plastic bag
There has been a mass migration from the rebel-held areas in northern Syria to Turkey or regime-held areas in the city of Aleppo
New and unfamiliar environments present dangers to young girls
New and unfamiliar environments present dangers to young girls
Government provided all security and logistic assistance to allow aid in
The council has been ordered to sack over 500 government employees
Fourteen-year-old Hanifa has agreed to marry a 44-year-old Lebanese landlord
Authorities have taken measures to stop the smuggling of cash out of Syria
Mayaleh said the Syrian Pound has been stable in recent months
Shammat says parties using the humanitarian situation in the camp politically
Halqi said that the burden on government had become heavier recently
500 families have been displaced by the attack, the Commission says
The 1 SP coin will also be taken out of circulation
Halqi said the government is also increasing aid and reconstruction budget allocations
The families were taken from a shelter in Jaramana
ISIS statement said no rebels from the western-backed Free Syrian Army had participated in the battles.
Activists say employees forces to sign petition under threat
Small and medium size production will be focal point in 2014 budget
Families have lost sources of income and savings
Syrian journalists were asked to sign a pledge not to work again
MPs call for price protection measures
The new traffic police will direct traffic and issue fines for infringements
MP Muhnna Fayyad al-Nasser was reportedly arrested in Shoumaitliyah village
51 people were killed in a series of attacks in Iraq on Sunday
The disease looks like a regular flue but more dangerous
There are sufficient quantities of seeds and fertilizers and that there is no impediment in the sale, storage and delivery to all the provinces: PM
The death toll is likely to rise due to the critical conditions of many injured citizens
Rebels were close to taking over the central prison of Aleppo after two suicide bombs were detonated
The Syrian Coalition held the Assad regime “responsible for this vicious crime.”
The Syrian TV continues portraying children as “terrorists”
Halqi said the international community is averse to a military solution
Halqi has instructed the ministries and public institutions to “rationalize and adjust” expenditure
More than four million people have been displaced inside the country
PM says projects aim to help displaced return
Currency to be resold to civilians at a rate of 175 SP
Government fuel distribution policy remains vague
The terrorist, wearing an explosive belt, infiltrated a group of celebrating students and blew himself up, according to sources
Children are being recruited as soldiers by armed terrorist groups
The grave was discovered in one of the villages where the army recently restored security and stability.
Collapsing agricultural sector leaving thousands without food
After a series of meetings, the group has produced a final report on the unified vision of the transition period in Syria
Ugaidi tells soldiers the political opposition does not represent the Free Syrian Army on the front
The coins in a young man’s pocket saved him from certain death
Why didn’t prices come down even after the dollar exchange rate dropped?
The public opinion in many countries has become aware of the misleading role of media in reporting the events in Syria, says PM
The government has added tea, bulgur, ghee and vegetable oil to the already subsidized materials
Religious Scholars of Aleppo urge fighters to open immediate passage for people to bring food into the occupied zones
According to a report prepared by Sandra Sinno, a consultant at ESCWA, deposits moved to Lebanese banks from Syria have so far amounted to $11 billion
New law increases punishment and fees for illegal money exchange and transfer
Government financing projects from reserve currency
In Syria, the rapidly escalating health crisis is very much the result of violence and criminal governmental policies
Shortage forces people to bury their dead on top of one another in shallow graves
State news agency claims the bomb was a suicide bomber, opposition says mortar attack
Penalty is execution if a child is killed
Central Bank Governor says rumors are aimed at derailing currency intervention efforts
In a statement, Jamil said the governor was single-handedly responsible for the deterioration of Syrian living standards
Opposition says victims were fighters killed in retribution, while regime media says they were civilians massacred by terrorists
Two suicide bombers attacked the city’s central Marjeh square during rush hour, killing at least 14
Shells are fired on two schools being used as temporary residence centers for displaced families
Its official rate stayed at 99.91
Sources said Makhlouf, who is a cousin of Bashar Assad, has sent a message to the Cyprian government via his legal representation
Syria’s PM says the government is mobilizing all national resources for the reconstruction and development process once the crisis ends
The Commander-in-Chief of the SFA says there are positive signs of the seriousness about lifting the European Union arms embargo by the end of the month
Syria says that 644 Syrian refugees have returned willingly to their homes from the Zaatari Camp in Jordan in the past two days
Syria’s Health Minister urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to assist in lifting economic sanctions against Syria
The US Dollar has continued to climb in black market trading to reach levels not seen since the beginning of the popular uprising two years ago.
The government on Tuesday responded to the European Union decision to ease the oil embargo on Syria with the aim of helping rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
The easing of the oil embargo by the EU is aimed at helping rebels fighting President Bashar Assad’s regime.
Adib Mayaleh holds Syrian citizens accountable as national currency deteriorates
Ala Jaleema leans against the wall, clutching her daughter in front of her. For the second time in six months she and her seven children are homeless: first the Syrian regime flattened their home with mortar shells, and then soldiers from the Free Syrian Army (FSA) evicted them from the scrap metal warehouse they’d been sheltering in.
Aref Dalilah, a Syrian economist, has said that Syria’s losses in the past 22 months reached $200 billion and that rebuilding the country would take 25 years.
At least 30 people have been killed in a suicide attack that targeted a building that houses pro-Assad fighters in a city in midland Syria, a Syrian observatory said Monday.
Syria is frustrated from the persistence of certain countries to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court (ICC), Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. It added that Syria shares those countries’ concern over the developments of humanitarian situation in Syria and the human rights violations committed by the armed terrorist groups.
President Bashar al-Assad on Monday issued Legislative Decree No. 2 for 2013, stipulating for establishing of social care centers by a decision from the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor in coordination with the Local Administration Minister.
Syria labels the International Commission of Inquiry report as “unprofessional and biased,” and says the information were provided to the commission by one side without verifying their validity and in a way that lacks professionalism and neutrality,”
Syrian Prime Minister told the Syrian (Parliament) the government is working to find solution and take steps to provide citizens’ needs and carry out essential plans and projects.
U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford writes in al Hayat that Jabhat al Nusra is a thug of thieves that want to steal the Syrian revolution. He calsl on all responsible actors to speak out against and distance themselves from al-Nusrah Front, Shabiha, Jaysh Al-Shaib, and other violent extremists who seek and intend to hijack this Syrian struggle. Assad must go – but the new government that replaces him should not be a new group of tyrants who reject the tolerance that made Syria the unique and remarkable country that it was and can be again.