Syria’s Central Bank Restricts Liquidity, Straining Citizens and Economy
Several private banks have imposed a daily withdrawal cap of 250,000 Syrian pounds—an amount insufficient to cover even basic household expenses, Enab Baladi writes.
Several private banks have imposed a daily withdrawal cap of 250,000 Syrian pounds—an amount insufficient to cover even basic household expenses, Enab Baladi writes.
The Syrian Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor announced the formation of a new Board for the Syria Trust for Development and its renaming.
Zaman Al-Wasl has obtained an image of an official document issued by the Syrian Ministry of Interior under the deposed regime revealing shocking details about the arrest of two Syrian children in Moscow.
CMA CGM had previously renewed its contract with the former regime in October 2024 for 30 years
With Syria’s economic landscape in uncharted territory, the coming weeks will be critical in determining whether the pound’s surge is sustainable or merely a prelude to another financial crisis.
The dollar’s exchange rate dropped by a notable 9% on the parallel market Thursday.
The actor urged Syrians to reflect on the lessons of the past and avoid repeating the mistakes that sparked the revolution in 2011, according to Syria News.
Revitalizing Syria’s economy requires a multifaceted approach that balances privatization, governance, and international cooperation
Dr. Rasha al-Ali was kidnapped at around 10 a.m. while traveling from her home to Homs University, al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The General Authority of Tartous Port has canceled the contract and demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Russian company from the port, Shaam Network writes.
An economist advocated, in an interview with Syria Steps, for a comprehensive strategy to address unemployment and revive the economy.
“The Central Bank is working on drafting amendments to its governing law to enhance its independence”, Maysa Sabrin said, according to Syria TV.
Syria’s post-Assad economy is defined by stark challenges and cautious hope
Qadri’s justification for removing content reflects a limited understanding of freedom, reducing it to individual behavior while neglecting the broader rights to information and diverse perspectives, Daraj writes.
The government’s economic decisions included the removal of customs duties that had been imposed by the previous regime for years on imports to offset the state’s fiscal deficit, Syria TV writes.
Two U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to their administration urging the easing of sanctions on Syria, Jana al-Issa writes for Enab Baladi.
Women are “primarily responsible for their families and husbands”, the head of the Women’s Affairs Office in the Syrian caretaker government said.
The main vault of the Central Bank was spared from thefts because it is bomb-resistant and requires three separate keys, held by different individuals, as well as a complex code to open it, Enab Baladi reports.
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