According to the daily rainfall report issued by the Ministry of Agriculture’s “Ghayath” application, Hassakeh Governorate registered approximately 23.3 mm of rainfall on Tuesday.
The cooling of public enthusiasm stems above all from the speed with which expectations had risen, Hussam Jazmati writes for Syria TV.
Prominent lawyer Michel Shammas challenged the Governorate’s interpretation, asserting that Resolution 311 exceeds the bounds of executive authority, Syria TV writes.
President Sharaa announced an increase in the minimum wage following recommendations from the Ministry of Finance and in consideration of prevailing poverty indicators, al-Thawra reports.
Shibani announced the government began a comprehensive national damage assessment to identify the essential requirements for the country’s reconstruction.
The Syrian government is considering appointing a figure from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to the position of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, according to exclusive information obtained by Ultra Syria.
Born Samir Aso in Afrin, Hamo began his political and military trajectory in 1994 when he joined the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).
Minister of Information Hamza al-Mustafa outlined new plans to reinvigorate local media and ensure that diverse communities are represented within the national media narrative, Syria TV writes.
The uproar comes at a moment of growing tension between the Syrian public and the transitional government, which is already under scrutiny for its shortage of trained security personnel and its failure to enforce accountability for misconduct.
As Syria marks more than a year since the fall of the Assad regime, the corruption file has emerged as a central test of whether the new political order can deliver the break from past practices that millions of Syrians expect.
A voice recording attributed to Homs Police Chief Brigadier General Mouhafad al-Naasan circulated online shortly after the killing
According to local sources, the unrest began early in the day when an armed group from the village of Lubein in Suweida’s western countryside—affiliated with the Abu Sarhan clan—stormed the Criminal Security Branch in downtown Suweida
Syria’s Minister of Justice, Mazhar al-Wais, held talks on Tuesday with a visiting European delegation to explore expanded cooperation in legal and judicial fields, according to an official statement released by the ministry.
Speakers underscored that Syria’s social fabric has always been diverse and that moderate discourse is rooted in Islam’s foundational values of coexistence, Al-Thawra writes.
Inside Syrian courts, the collapse of fair-trial standards is stark, Daraj argues.
President Sharaa said that evaluating the government’s performance over the past year is ultimately the responsibility of the people, Syria Today reports.
Abdi acknowledged that the integration file “may take some time,” but expressed confidence that it would ultimately succeed, Syria TV reports.
Governors now hold financial powers under the contracts law, among other powers.
The new banknotes remain scarce in markets and daily transactions, leaving Syrians to navigate a disorderly transition that contrasts sharply with the orderly reform they were promised, Ultra Syria writes.
Collapsing Syria into Damascus, and then collapsing Damascus into its relatively affluent neighborhoods, is a serious distortion, Omar Kaddour writes in al-Modon.
The agreement includes the withdrawal of military forces from contact lines and the deployment of Internal Security Forces affiliated with the Ministry of Interior to the centres of the cities of Hassakeh and Qamishli.
The Kurdish National Council is preparing to meet Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in the coming days in Damascus, according to a senior Kurdish source who confirmed the information to Syria TV.
Regarding the prisons holding ISIS detainees, a source told al-Thawra that the Syrian state categorically rejects any political manipulation of this file.
If the zero-sum battle continues—the worst-case scenario—the result may resemble what happened in Suweida and the coast: the further isolation of Kurds from Syria, Basheer Amin argues in Daraj.
Under the new arrangements, the legal status of these prisons and detention centers will be restructured within a unified judicial and penal framework overseen by the state and the Ministry of Justice, Syria TV reports.
Abdulbaset Sieda, former President of the Syrian National Council, announced that Kurdish political parties and forces are set to convene an urgent meeting in Qamishli to assess the deteriorating situation, Ultra Syria Reports.
Abdi stressed that the SDF has not been defeated and will continue to protect its areas of control, Shaam writes.
HRW said humanitarian support in Suweida was “severely impeded” after the clashes due to access restrictions and insecurity.
Agriculture and livestock, long central to Syria’s food security, also sustained massive losses that will take years to recover, Zohair Hawari writes inAl-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Eli Nakouzi, Director-General of Shams said he had agreed to conduct the interview in hopes of “preventing further bloodshed” and sending “a reassuring message to the Kurds”.
The seizure order confirms that Nizam’s network extends beyond business partners to include his immediate family.
The recycling scheme turns the remnants of destroyed buildings into construction materials, according to al-Modon.
The SDF’s General Command says the two neighbourhoods have been under a “complete siege” by government-aligned factions, according to Ultra Syria.
The ministry said the networks it targeted operated under the supervision of officers from the ousted regime of Bashar al-Assad, and that the total number of detainees suspected of crimes against Syrians reached 6,331.
The Internal Security Command in Latakia announced on Sunday, October 19, the opening of a new complaints office in the city.
The moral test of any new political order lies not in how it treats the majority, but in how it engages those with the least demographic weight, Wael Sawah writes for Daraj.
Local sources confirmed to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that clashes broke out between the Syrian Army and fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Monday night
What emerges is a stark and damning portrait: a ruler who, from the very seat of power, expressed open contempt, disgust, and crude scorn for entire regions of his own country and for the people he governed.
Speaking during his party’s parliamentary group meeting in Ankara, Bakırhan declared: “Let Ilham Ahmed come to Turkey. Let them sit down and agree.”
Local sources confirmed to Syria TV that Sheikh al-Matni died under torture while in the custody of Hijri’s National Guard.
Media outlets aligned with al-Hijri have confirmed the detention of five individuals, including the prominent Sheikh Raed al-Matni and Asim Abu Fakhr.
In a land tormented by sectarian storms, the horizon may remain dim, Daraj writes.
Archbishop Julian Yaqoub Murad, head of the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Homs and surrounding areas, told Al-Modon: “Pope Leo’s first apostolic visit to Lebanon—and to the broader Middle East—is not only for the Lebanese; it embraces us Syrians as well.”
Amid rising sectarian tensions in post-revolutionary Syria, clashes erupted overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday in parts of Lattakia and Homs—two pivotal cities anchoring the country’s western and central heartlands.
Ministry of Interior spokesman Nour al-Din al-Baba insisted that preliminary investigations have uncovered “no material evidence” of sectarian motivation behind the Zaidal crime.
Commentators have seized upon this as a paradigm shift, one that equips Sharaa to forge enduring leverage by commandeering the nation’s financial and frontier portals, al-Hal writes.
Judge Naasan outlined the committee’s core responsibilities: to determine the causes and conditions that triggered the Suweida events, Syria TV reports.
A spokesperson for the airline said the decision followed a routine operational review aimed at optimising fleet deployment in line with Emirates’ wider strategic priorities, Shaam writes.
The towns of Hujayrah and Sayyidah Zaynab have witnessed a series of demonstrations marked by sectarian slogans and open hostility towards the local Shiite community, al-Hal reports.
Mamdani’s win is a reminder that democracy is not merely about ballot boxes, but about trust.
As mid-2025 approached, Syria witnessed a sweeping purge that removed over sixty per cent of its serving judges.
Jamal al-Sharaa has become a cautionary tale: a reminder that even in post-Assad Syria, the struggle against corruption begins not in the ministries—but at home.
Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani is said to be playing a central role in shaping the new entity, Al-Hal writes.
In the months following the regime’s collapse, mass graves have been discovered across Syria, Shaam writes.
The Party decried the Administration’s decisions as being made without consultation with Assyrian representatives, Syria TV writes.
The Commission reported that individuals from various communities recounted disturbing accounts of abuses carried out with shocking brutality, Shaam writes.
The Brotherhood’s Coexistence document addresses this vulnerability in the regime’s performance, Syria TV writes.
Mardenli affirmed that the group had secured necessary permits.
Steria, Syria’s pioneering stand-up comedy collective, announced the suspension of its scheduled show in Mahrdeh, Enab Baladi reports.
Several students told Syria TV that they were forced to drop out after being displaced from Suweida to their home provinces during the bloody events that shook the governorate.
A study by the “Day After Organization” evaluating the electoral process found outcomes that contradict the Higher Committee’s aspirations for representation.
Syria’s Ministry of Tourism plans to transfer ownership of several tourism-related properties belonging to the Slonfeh Municipality to its central administration, Ultra Syria claims.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa affirmed that laws that have been suspended for years are now awaiting the new Parliament to review and approve them, in order to push the process of national reconstruction forward.
Cancelling this electoral process and establishing a temporary legislature through a transparent foundational mechanism is a national and moral imperative, Michal Shammas argues in Al-Modon.
Field teams from the Syrian Civil Defence and the Arab Red Crescent reported facing serious challenges in the rescue effort due to the site’s instability and the risk of further collapse, Shaam writes.
Campaign spokesperson Baraa Abdul Rahman stressed that community solidarity is a cornerstone of the effort, noting that strong media attention and immediate pledges from expatriates signaled robust momentum from the outset.
This rejection follows earlier criticism by the “Higher Alawite Islamic Council,” which on September 13 accused the transitional government of neglecting the Alawite community.
In the face of this vacuum, volunteer initiatives have emerged in displacement centres: young women offering basic literacy lessons to children, and free revision sessions for baccalaureate students, Daraj reports.
Sharaa’s presence in Idleb was laden with political weight. The province — once a bastion of opposition and a refuge for the displaced — played a decisive role in Assad’s downfall.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
The Muslim Brotherhood views the state’s embrace of Shafi’i jurisprudence as a strategic manoeuvre to marginalise their influence, 963 writes.
Brigadier General Ahmad asserted that “the hand of justice will continue to reach those whose hands are stained with the blood of the innocent.”
Aleppo’s current mood captures a pivotal juncture, Sohaib Al-Agha argues.
Beyond security imperatives, the government will face intense domestic and international pressure to assert its legitimacy by demonstrating control and dismantling ISIS infrastructure, Daraj argues.
The healthcare system in Suweida is under severe strain.
The initiative centres on the rehabilitation of 16 villages in the province’s eastern region, with the goal of reducing pressure on overcrowded temporary shelters, Baladi News writes.
Layla, an activist who holds dual citizenship and is planning a cautious return, expressed concerns over phone surveillance and threats on social media, al-Hal reports.
Nassif’s forms part of a broader pattern of violence, kidnappings, and extrajudicial killings that have raised public alarm in Syria, al-Modon writes.
While Damascus acknowledged the right of “religious or national groups to express their political views, hold meetings, and establish parties within a national legal framework”, it strongly condemned the event for “hosting separatist figures involved in hostile acts”
The exclusion underscores the difficulty of aligning Damascus’ centralised policies with Suweida’s autonomy demands, as protests in the province continue to face violent crackdowns.
Despite efforts to integrate diverse rebel factions into a unified military structure, a report notes significant challenges, including defections, tribal conflicts, and difficulties in maintaining regular salary payments.
Shakeeb Ajud Nasr, a former head of the Political Security Branch in Tartus under the Assad regime, was appointed by Hijri as the head of internal security for Suweida province
The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that internal security forces in Tartus successfully thwarted an attempted terrorist attack on a Maronite church in the countryside of Safita
A new form of control emerged, cloaked in different titles and appearances, Daraj writes.
The UNHCR has warned that insufficient funding threatens the sustainability of these returns.
Saba Abdul Latif, a researcher at the Omran Center for Strategic Studies, told Syria TV that initial indications suggest the evacuation may be part of a broader, unofficial agreement that has so far reduced violence and facilitated the removal of vulnerable populations from conflict zones.
The report names 265 suspects affiliated with the former regime and an additional 298 members of various military factions that participated in the counteroffensive.
The Syrian government announced on Sunday that the “International Exhibition for the Reconstruction of Syria” (Emaar) will be held from 29 October to 1 November.
Manahil Al-Sahwi recounts the story of her uncle in Daraj.
The agreement, described as comprehensive, affirms Syria’s sovereignty over all of Suweida and calls for the restoration and reactivation of state institutions across the province, Syria TV writes.
This development is seen as a groundbreaking step in addressing the long-ignored file of Syria’s forcibly disappeared, Enab Baladi writes.
Minister Mustafa described the project as “a promising strategic endeavor,” calling it Syria’s first fully integrated media, film, and tourism production city.
The report reveals that thousands of forcibly disappeared individuals have died in detention centres operated by the Syrian regime.
The Assembly will comprise 150 members, distributed across Syria’s provinces in proportion to their populations, according to Syria TV
Syria does not need reckless modernisation, but a modernity that respects heritage, Fares Al-Dhahabi writes in Syria TV
A delegation from the AANES is expected to travel to Damascus soon to continue talks with the central government, al-Hal writes.
Hafez al-Assad won by ensuring that his logic of domination, fear, and tribal loyalty would outlive him, Shukri Rayan writes in Daraj.
Druze representatives, including spiritual leader Hikmat al-Hijri, reaffirmed their commitment to national unity, rejecting secessionist rhetoric and calling for strengthened security along the Suweida-Damascus highway, Enab Baladi reports.
The Ministry of Higher Education has issued a directive banning the circulation of content that promotes sectarianism, racism, or incitement to hatred.
Some students from Suweida are exiting the university housing compound in Damascus following sectarian clashes, according to Enab Baladi.
Ahmad al-Sharaa appointed a relative “surrounded by controversy” as governor of Damascus, according to al-Hal.
The contract is valued at €230 million, approximately $260 million, according to +963.
The Minister of Education, despite his Kurdish background, has not publicly addressed the long-standing Kurdish demand for mother-tongue education, Daraj writes.
Tuesday evening, an agreement was found between the government and local druze leaders.
Makhlouf’s remarks about mobilizing 150,000 fighters and appealing to Russia for intervention were met with widespread ridicule among Syrians, al-Hal writes.
Suleiman al-Tinawi reportedly coordinated with the Lebanese Hezbollah and other sectarian militias operating in Syria, al-Modon writes.
This is not the Syria that was imagined by those who rose up in 2011, nor is it a Syria worthy of their sacrifices, Daraj argues.
Amnesty urges Syria’s interim authorities to uphold justice, protect minorities, and prevent a return to cycles of atrocity
The Autonomous Administration rejected any obligation to implement decisions issued by the new government, according to +963 media.
Coordination with the Syrian government is ongoing, an AANES official noted, particularly in regard to the establishment of specialized committees to discuss unresolved matters.
The battle for Syria’s soul is far from over – and may, in fact, be entering its most decisive phase.
Syrian analysts consider the agreement a crucial step toward aligning positions between Damascus and the Autonomous Administration in North and East Syria, North Press writes.
While the agreement marks a significant political and security milestone, questions remain about its long-term durability and whether all druze factions would support it.
Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Al-Karama Square in central Suweida, Enab Baladi writes.
Syria appears to be signaling a commitment to transparency and adherence to global norms, al-Thawra writes.
The abrupt dissolution of the military and security institutions was a severe economic blow to the Alawites, Hussam Jazmati argues for Syria TV.
The SNHR report attributes 21 of these cases to the transitional government, 34 to opposition factions, and 68 to the Syrian Democratic Forces.
Mazloum Abdi held a meeting with lawyers, human rights advocates, independent activists, and civil society representatives to discuss Syrian-Kurdish dialogue, according to North Press.
The fate of Syria’s unions will depend on their ability to establish genuine independence and democratic governance, Enab Baladi writes.
The meeting, held in the presence of the presidential economic advisor and the governor of Damascus, aimed to explore policies to boost economic growth and enhance various industries.
75 Syrian families from Deir ez-Zor province are set to leave the camp by the end of next week, Shaam News writes.
One of the biggest concerns is whether the National Dialogue Conference will produce legally binding outcomes or simply non-enforceable recommendations.
While discussions between Damascus and the SDF continue, the Syrian National Dialogue Conference is being positioned as a parallel effort to shape Syria’s future.
The Syrian Ministry of Defense has repeatedly announced the interception of arms shipments bound for Lebanon.
Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December, negotiations between the Damascus government and the SDF have been ongoing, though no formal agreement has been reached on all key issues.
The Syrian Journalists’ Union was established in 1990 by a decree from Hafez al-Assad. It functions as a single professional trade union headquartered in Damascus.
According to an SNHR statement released on Monday, February 3, Mohammad Luay Tayara, Radwan Hussein Mohammad, and Badr Muhyi Saqour were arrested during security raids targeting individuals affiliated with the former Syrian regime.
Despite assurances from HTS authorities that the perpetrators have been arrested, many remain sceptical about internal investigations.
“Sharaa’s vision aligns with the aspirations of the Syrian people for stability and democratic governance”, an EU spokesperson said, according to Shaam Network.
The leader of the Syrian Democratic Forces said they “envision a unified Syria and have no separatist intentions”, according to Shaam News.
Kidda is closely associated with Ahmad al-Sharaa, the leader of the political administration, and is considered one of his principal advisors.
Despite this lack of direct contact, Abdul Rahman Mustafa stressed that there are no disagreements with the new government, Syria TV says.
Lieutenant Colonel Mustafa Kanifati, director of the Public Security Department, that while a patrol was conducting routine operations in rural Qardaha, it came under attack from remnants of the former regime, Enab Baladi reports.
According to SANA, the General Intelligence Service arrested individuals involved in the bombing attempt, all identified as members of ISIS.
Hadi al-Bahra, head of the Syrian National Coalition, stated that the coalition has not received an invitation to participate in the National Dialogue.
Syria’s Foreign minister stressed the need to strengthen diplomatic relations with the EU and to open a new chapter following the fall of the previous regime
“Kurds are an inseparable part of Syria’s social fabric”, the de-facto leader of the country said, adding that talks are ongoing with the SDF.
Alawite community leaders issued a statement urging their members to surrender weapons, Enab Baladi reports.
The UNHCR said that the number of Syrians returning to their country in the past two weeks has surpassed the total number of returnees throughout 2023.
Farouk al-Sharaa is a veteran Syrian politician from Daraa governorate. He was appointed Vice-President in 2006. He disappeared from public eye in 2011, after he called for a political settlement with the opposition.
The settlement centers represent a key effort by the new authorities to stabilize the security situation and establish a reformed security framework to replace the former regime’s apparatus.
Shaibani has made significant contributions to humanitarian efforts in northwest Syria, Damas Post writes.
Sohaib Alagha, the former Chairman of the Syrian American Council, called for a national charter reflecting the commonalities of all segments of Syrian society.
“A new chapter has begun with all components of the Lebanese people”, Sharaa said, according to +963.
Hijri’s remarks followed a meeting with a delegation from the interim government, led by Mohammad al-Bashir, who visited Suweida to engage with political and civil figures regarding security and public services, +963 Media writes.
Al-Sharaa and the Southern Operations Room agreed to strengthen coordination among active forces, +963 writes.
Despite these statements, activists noted that accountability for such crimes should come through proper judicial processes and trials, not unilateral actions by armed factions, +963 writes.
“This is the long-awaited moment for the displaced and the imprisoned”.
The Military Operations Administration announced a curfew in Damascus starting at 4 PM and continuing until 5 AM.
All state institutions would remain under the supervision of Assad’s prime minister until they are handed over officially.
The state-run news agency, SANA, reported that the salary increase for military personnel would be 50 percent, with the decision taking effect immediately.
The residents have called on international organizations to exert pressure on the opposition to allow their evacuation and enable them to move toward areas controlled by the Syrian regime, Sawt al-Asima writes.
In 2011, the public sector employed 3.5 million Syrians, but only 1.8 million remain today, according to Imad al-Din al-Musbah, a former advisor to the Damascus Labour Union.
Many locals believe the fires are deliberate, with fingers pointing at Yassar al-Assad, cousin of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Syria TV writes.
Protesters voiced their rejection of de facto authorities and refusal to “dialogue with those who violate human rights,” according to Syria TV.
As reported by Al-Baath newspaper, these employees allegedly adjusted students’ grades in exchange for substantial sums of money.
The Dahadil neighborhood at the southern entrance to Damascus experienced clashes between the Syrian regime’s intelligence and an armed cell hiding in a house, al-Modon writes.
Bahra warned Syria will remain trapped in conflict if the regime continues o exploit legal and political instruments to maintain its grip on power.
Damascus University has made its debut in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, becoming the first Syrian institution to secure a position in this prestigious listing.
The process of Cabinet Formation is heavily influenced by the General Intelligence Department, according to Syria TV.
Yasser Akreem, a member of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce, called for easing or completely removing the stringent regulations that restrict access to the Syrian lira from banks, al-Baath reports.
Regime-affiliated media often promote an image of societal “liberation” as part of a counter-narrative to the opposition, according to Fatmeh Yasin.
Muhammad al-Hallaq, a member of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce, told al-Watan that that Syria currently has a robust stock of essential food items and commodities in its warehouses.
In August, the Ministry of Information confirmed it was collaborating with the Ministries of Interior and Justice to monitor unlicensed platforms.
Activists in Lattakia have suggested that the arrests may be related to accusations of the detainees engaging in “suspicious activities against the regime”, Syria TV says.
This financial body, known as the Central Financial Policy Office, was formed in March 2024 with U.S. backing and operates under the supervision of the Executive Council of the Autonomous Administration, Syria TV says.
Confidential sources informed Athr Press that the campaign aims to restore security to Talbiseh.
Shaam Network obtained documents and information from offices that organize travel between northern Syria and Aleppo, confirming the detention of 30 women, children, and elderly men.
Hashtag Syria reports that the total number of cancer patients, across all types, reached 6,766 by August.
The exhibition, which will run for five days, has attracted over 3,000 foreign businessmen and guests, al-Baath writes.
The number of construction licenses granted also saw a significant 64% drop in 2022, Sawt al-Asima writes.
Past projects, like the failed 2018 promise of a Syrian satellite, underscore the gap between rhetoric and reality, al-Modon notes.
Economic researcher Rasha Seroob categorized import monopolies in Syria into three types, according to Athr Press.
In Syria, buying a house or land often requires a carload of money, al-Araby al-Jadeed reports.
The Syrian regime’s Foreign Ministry held the SDF responsible for recent clashes in the eastern governorate of Deir-ez-Zor, Shaam Network writes.
Ibrahim al-Adi emphasized that salaries should be increased every six months by 100% to keep pace with market prices, Shaam Times writes.
Among the most prominent officers are Brigadier General Yasser Halawa, appointed head of the Audit and Fine Branch at the Ministry of Interior, Shaam Network reports.
Three Syrians, two young women and a young man, hailing from Tartous governorate, were kidnapped simultaneously, al-Modon writes.
Industrialist Fares Shehabi said that all members of the Aleppo Chamber of Industry refused to run in the election, Shaam Network writes.
Hassan Dahdouh, dean of the Faculty of Economics at Damascus University, stated that the issue lies in determining the real cost of products, Sawt al-Asima says.
The Pro-government Al-Watan said Turkey warned militia leaders against any “riots” targeting its forces in Northern Syria.
The regime has traditionally viewed Jaramana as a supportive area, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
The death of “Abu Daniel” adds to a pattern of unexplained officer deaths within the regime’s forces, Shaam Network writes.
News networks reported the deaths of several other regime figures, Syria TV writes.
Numerous directors of orphanages, when contacted by Al-Watan, confirmed the financial constraints and difficulties in obtaining subsidized fuel and bread.
The total number of individuals requiring humanitarian assistance in Syria amounts to 16.7 million, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria said.
Professional begging will incur imprisonment ranging from two to three years.
The collapse in real estate’s appeal as a secure investment mirrors the broader economic challenges in Syria, al-Modon reports.
The Suweida mouvement progresses towards curbing the longstanding presence of the party institution in the province, Enab Baladi writes.
New doctors are more prone to leaving the country.
Deputy Minister of Health Ahmed Damirieh clarified that the objective isn’t to commercialize the health service sector but rather to enhance the quality of delivery of health service.
Dr. Imad Saadeh, the head of the Damascus Doctors Syndicate, informed Majesty News that the judiciary is currently investigating the matter.
The majority of Syrians are now unable to perform Ramadan rituals due to soaring prices, according to al-Watan.
The regime has instituted its version of an “Oscar”, not for celebrating artistic creativity but for venerating loyalty to Assad, Walid Barksia writes in al-Modon.
The Syrian government has long championed small enterprises as the backbone of the nation’s economy, the pro-government al-Baath said.
Abdullah al-Zoubi, a 19-year-old, was abducted from his father’s farm in Deir al-Bakht, northern Daraa.
The decision to raise the bundle’s price is a response to the financial losses incurred by the state, al-Souria Net writes.
Recent developments have significantly complicated the process of conducting internal money transfers in Syria, Shaam Network reports.
Sawt al-Asima sources verified the recovery of two bodies buried in the warehouse’s courtyard.
This action was taken in response to dissatisfaction with low salaries and unfulfilled promises from the local council, Damas Post writes.
In a significant reshuffle within the Syrian regime’s security apparatus, President Bashar al-Assad has appointed Major General Qahtan Khalil as the new director of the Syrian Air Force Intelligence Department.
A youthful visionary in his thirties, Turk endured recurrent incarcerations and torture, Wael Sawah writes.
The cumulative expense of the top ten projects since May 2022 exceeds 345.7 billion SYP, according to Athr Press.
The Inflation rate reached a staggering 76.7% between April 2022 and April 2023, according to Athr Press.
A Kurdish official linked the new contract with perceived blockage in the Syrian political process, according to al-Modon.
Hassan Dirwan, the head of the Damascus branch of the Pharmacists Syndicate within the regime, highlighted that this increment encompasses a broad spectrum of medicines, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Several neighborhoods in Damascus have seen a 300% to 400% surge in house rents, Shaam Network says.
The Response Coordinators team reported that 11 camps experienced partial damage due to the rainfall, according to Nedaa Post.
Some sidewalks in Marjeh Square in the capital, Damascus, have been transformed into makeshift hotels, with stalls and cars occupying the space.
In the same month, the government also increased the price of diesel to 12,800 Syrian pounds, according to Shaam Network.
Ibrahim Khader al-Salem held various positions, including officer in the Internal Security Forces, head of the Criminal Security Branch in Hassakeh, Idleb, and Damascus, according to Orient Net.
The regime’s army said the joint efforts of Syrian and Russian forces resulted in the complete destruction of all targeted sites, according to al-Baath.
Syrian journalists face persistent threats, encompassing a range of crimes and violations, Enab Baladi writes.
His military career was marred by allegations of involvement in crimes and massacres in areas such as Daraa.
Assad called the attack on al-Ahli hospital “one of the most heinous and bloodiest atrocities against humanity in the modern era”, according to Enab Baladi.
This aggression tragically claimed the life of a civilian worker at Damascus International Airport, according to al-Watan.
Following the attack, regime forces heavily deployed along the international highway, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
These tankers are ultimately destined for oil wells in the governorates of Hassakeh and Deir-ez-Zor, according to Syria TV.
The Yemeni foreign minister expressed his country’s immediate readiness to establish a diplomatic mission in Damascus, according to al-Tareek.
The Yemeni foreign minister expressed his country’s immediate readiness to establish a diplomatic mission in Damascus, according to al-Tareek.
The conflict erupted on Saturday evening, when a Special Forces checkpoint refused passage to a group associated with the Fourth Division, Syria TV writes.
Assad anticipates a prosperous future for Syria, drawing from the experience before 2011 when the country achieved impressive economic growth, Iyad al-Jaafari writes in al-Modon.
Recent heavy rainfall has caused significant damage to camps in northern Syria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Surplus has led to real estate prices falling below their anticipated values, according to Syria TV.
The regime promised a significant government role to Safwan Abu Saada, a move contingent on thwarting the Suweida movement, according to al-Modon.
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Activists hailing from Suweida, Daraa, the Syrian coast, and Idleb have united their voices to ask for a collective protest, according to Baladi News.
The toll of this massacre reached a staggering figure of approximately 1,400 lives lost, according to Baladi News.
A widespread strike has been launched across multiple towns and cities in Daraa and As-Suweida, according to Syria TV.
Numerous proprietors of shops and eateries have deemed operating under current prices unsustainable, according to Baladi News.
There is a significant disruption in traffic within the major cities of Daraa governorate, according to Syria TV.
Assad’s decisions caused a shock in Syrian society, resulting in a strike among taxi and public transport drivers.
The value of the Syrian pound continues its downward spiral against foreign currencies, according to Enab Baladi.
Asma al-Assad expounded on the notion that a nation’s children hold paramount importance in safeguarding its future, according to al-Watan.
President al-Assad also toured the recently established Syrian Company for photovoltaic module manufacturing in Lattakia, according to al-Baath.
The regime’s intelligence services instructed all heads of chambers of commerce to convene a meeting with the purpose of dismissing Lahham, Syria TV says.
Khaled al-Owaid al-Najm, an official in the State Security branch, was detained by the relatives of the arrested citizen, according to Syria TV.
The reason provided for the arrest of these individuals is their alleged violation of the residency system, according to Orient Net.
Two officers from the regime forces were targeted in the city of al-Sanamayn, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Assad’s militia is deliberately sowing security chaos among different military factions originating from the same towns or regions, Orient Net writes.
The Syrian government has been making efforts to reassess its approach to the state budget deficit, according to Hashtag Syria.
The ampere of electricity is sold to households and shop owners for 1,000 Syrian pounds, according to Orient Net.
The Syrian pound continued its downward trend against the U.S. dollar, al-Khabour reports.
The opening of Arab countries to Damascus has pushed the AANES to announce that it was willing to negotiate with the regime over the future of the country, Athr Press, a pro-regime media, is reporting.
The massacre left more than 90 people suffocated by sarin gas and more than 500 others exposed to symptoms of poison gas, according to Baladi News.
Assad issued a decree announcing the dismissal of five ministers from their positions and the appointment of new ones in a cabinet reshuffle, according to Al-Souria Net.
Assad’s forces repeated their bombardment of several civilian areas in northern Syria, according to Shaam News.
The Autonomous Administration allowed the opening of all crossings for humanitarian aid convoys to all affected Syrian areas, according to al-Souria Net.
The White Helmets appealed to all humanitarian organizations and international bodies to provide material support, according to Syria TV.
The Ahrar Horan gathering published a photo it said was of a mass grave in the Tarheen area, according to Syria TV.
Unemployment rates in Syria have risen significantly over the past years to more than 30%, according to Syria TV.
Baghdadi was one of the first founders of the Syrian Writers Association, according to Nedaa Post.
The regime’s tourism minister, Rami Martini, said that the restoration of the hospice could take more than two years, according to al-Souria Net.
The regime has decided to liberalize prices in the Syrian market, according to Orient Net.
The phenomenon of suicide has increased significantly in Syria over the past years, according to Orient Net.
Rumors about the arrest of figures from the Qaterji family are the result of rivalry among warlords, according to Enab Baladi.
Many Syrians residing in Jordan buy baby formula and send it with them to their relatives in Syria, according to North Press.
Syria said it was stepping up efforts with the civil society to reach the most vulnerable, according to SANA.
The “Red Freedom Operetta” was presented for the first time on the stage of the Damascus Opera, according to SANA.
The Assistant Foreign and Expatriates Minister praised the deceased’s virtues in upholding spiritual, moral and human values, according to SANA.
Opposition figures say the drugs trade in liberated areas is being promoted and facilitated by militias loyal to Assad, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Transportation fees have increased by 50%, according to Athr Press.
Only 10% of operations are impacted, including fibroids and urine inflammation, according to al-Watan.
This comes based on the decision of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers to reduce the allocations of all public entities by 40%, according to Athr Press.
The SDC called on the Syrian authorities to find solutions to socioeconomic problems, according to Syria TV,
Fertility problems are on the rise in northwest Syria, as elsewhere in the war-ravaged country, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The cumulative total of confirmed cholera infections in Syria registered 1556 cases, according to SANA.
Mekdad said that New Delhi has not stopped providing humanitarian aid or economic support to Syria, according to SANA.
The Action Group for the Palestinians of Syria said that the regime has been detaining Obada al-Abdullah and his mother for over nine years, according to the SOC Media Department.
Turkey says the operation aims to destroy “terrorist hideouts,” according to Baladi News.
Lattakia appears to be one of the lowest Syrian governorates in terms of electricity supply, according to Hashtag Syria.
Turkey seeks to deport all Syrians present on its soil by 2023, according to North Press.
Meslet said that the United Nations should not engage in returning Syrian refugees to the regime-held areas, according to the SOC Media Department.
Medicine is no longer the dream career it used to be in Syria, according to Syria TV.
Prices of entry per party range from 20,000 Syrian pounds to 150,000 Syrian pounds, according to Athr Press.
Ned Price said instability in Syria is a source of concern for his country, according to al-Souria Net.
Lebanese authorities plan to forcibly return 6,000 Syrian refugees to regime-held areas, according to the SOC Media Department.
The Syrian capital urged health workers to continue reporting suspected cases, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Syria seeks to provide an attractive investment environment for investors in the tourism sector, according to SANA.
The two countries agreed to speed up the procedures for entering gas supply, according to al-Watan.
Atrash was one of the first notable people to declare her support for the Syrian revolution, according to Orient News.
The Syrian government has decided to allow the export of 200,000 sheep until the end of November, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Syria stressed that it provides all facilities to Arab businesspeople who want to invest seriously in Syria, according to Athr Press.
132 wounded athletes from Syria along with wounded athletes from Iraq are participating in the competitions, according to SANA.
Monthly real estate rents for residential homes and shops in the central city of Homs doubled, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The phenomenon of suicide has increased remarkably recently in the northern Syrian regions, according to Orient News.
The Jordanian-Syrian Economic Forum is designed to discuss all the obstacles and challenges facing the flow of goods, al-Watan reports.
The minister of Industry said Syria is working today to rehabilitate its industrial sector, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The spread of cholera is accelerating in Syria with the north and northeast most affected, SANA reports
The forum is a rare business event organised by the two countries. State news agency SANA reports on its proceedings.
The settlement process comes under the amnesty decrees issued by President Bashar al-Assad, according to Syria News.
A new report by the Sednaya Prison Detainees and Missing Persons Association sheds light on the organizational structure of one of Syria’s most secret places, according to Shaam Network.
The spread of cholera in several Syrian governorates has caused the Agriculture Directorate of Rural Damascus to destroy some crops, according to Athr Press.
The suspect was not referred to the judiciary or any other court, according to Shaam Network
Mandhari noted that more than 20,000 children under the age of five in Syria suffer from malnutrition, according to SANA.
The UN and the Syrian health ministry said the source of the outbreak could be linked to people drinking unsafe water from the Euphrates, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Draft decrees are being prepared for naming the heads of governorate and city councils, according to al-Watan.
New protests are being staged in Suweida, cutting off traffic, according to North Press.
The Ministry called on citizens to follow public health procedures and behaviours, according to SANA.
A meeting between the EU and the UNCHR representatives was held in Damascus, according to North Press.
Syria TV says several parents have refrained from sending some of their children to school,
The bonds will cover 600 billion Syrian pounds from more than 4 400 billion Syrian pounds in deficit, according to Iqtissad.
The protesters blocked the roads to protest the arrest by the military police of ten young men, according to Enab Baladi.
The course graduated 400 military officers from HTS and other factions, according to Syria TV.
As the Syrian government delays the delivery of heating oil to families, they resort to burning wood, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
HTS is inviting Idleb’s Christians to return to their areas and properties, according to Syria TV.
The incident occurred in early July, and was exposed on Wednesday by a local newspaper, according to Snack Syrian.
The two sides stressed the importance of maintaining political and diplomatic coordination between Syria and South Africa, according to SANA.
Unknown assailants burned the headquarters of the Baath Party division in the town of al-Qarya, according to Baladi News.
A Turkish newspaper said that western countries offered to give opposition-held areas independence, according to Baladi News.
Al-Iraqi detonated an explosive belt he was wearing after being surrounded by former fighters of the Free Syrian Army, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
This measure proves the Syrian regime’s unwillingness to follow up the work of the Constitutional Committee, according to al-Modon.
The Syrian Network for Human Rights has condemned the increasing pressure on the al-Rukban camp’s residents.
Most of the suicides occurred in the Aleppo governorate, according to Baladi News.
Damascus Governorate Police Commander Major General Hussein Jumaa was arrested with 15 other officers, according to Nedaa Post.
Economist Younis al-Karim said that decision was a step through which the Syrian regime seeks to privatize state institutions, according to al-Modon.
The general mood in Suweida breathed a sigh of relief after the uprooting of the Falhout gang, according to Shaam Network.
The whereabouts of Raji Falhout, a regime security official, remain unknown after the Men of Dignity took his home.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Maidani is the second Emirati hospital in Syria, according to Athr Press.
Two new governors were appointed in the Hassakeh and Hama governorates, according to al-Watan.
The United States also sanctioned Sham Wings in 2016, according to al-Souria Net.
PM Arnous met with the Brazilian ambassador to Damascus, according to SANA.
The Tunisian General Labour Union has called on Saied to restore ties with Syria, according to Shaam Network.
The regime was responsible for the largest share of these arrests, according to Baladi News.
Subjected to pressure from the Syrian government, the UN is trying to satisfy all parties, according to al-Modon.
Sources stated that hospitals in Damascus received patients with severe injuries following the explosion, according to Baladi News.
The report stresses that the Syrian regime has not fulfilled any of its obligations in any of the international treaties, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights.
A local group affiliated with the Syrian regime’s military intelligence branch kidnapped several officers, police, and security personnel, according to al-Modon.
Experts claim the CBS statistics are inaccurate, according to al-Watan.
The First Lady underlined the importance of supporting the environment needed for the development of small innovative projects, according to SANA.
Protesters ended the sit-in in al-Bab that started after the release of Mohammed al-Mustafa, according to Baladi News.
The Third Sharia Judge in Damascus, Khaled Jendiyya, said that divorces and polygamous marriages are on the rise in Syria, according to North Press.
The Yezidis Council of Syria issued a statement condemning the abduction and recruitment of minor children by PYD militias, according to Zaitoun Agency.
Pedersen welcomed President Assad’s general amnesty that frees thousands of Syrians convicted on terrorism charges, according to North Press.
The forensic medical department of the regime reported that 38 abandoned children were registered since the beginning of this year, according to Shaam Network.
Khaled Moussa, head of the Damascus Countryside Doctors Syndicate, revealed that there are medical specialties that are at risk of disappearing in Syria, according to Snack Syrian.
On Monday, an initial count recorded that two explosions had killed two people and injured two more in the town of al-Darkhabiya in Rural Damascus, according to Baladi News.
Assad received on Monday members of the General Secretariat of the Union of Palestinian Communities and Organizations in Europe, according to SANA.
Mekdad, received on Thursday Abdel Hakim al-Waer, Assistant Director-General of the FAO of the United Nations, according to SANA.
Association of Detainees and Missing Persons of Sednaya Prison revealed that 117 detainees had been released from the Sednaya prison, according to Baladi News.
The body showed signs of torture, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The amnesty decision was issued after the video of the Tadamon massacre was leaked.
The director of al-Mouwasat University Hospital in Damascus, Issam al-Amin, announced that the hospital had recorded only three suspected cases of COVID-19, according to Sawt al-Asima.
Major-General Ali Mahmoud Abbas is Syria’s fifth defence minister since the outbreak of the revolution in 2011, according to Syria TV.
The SDF is sieging regime-controlled areas in Hassakeh, in response to “war crimes” against its areas, according to Baladi News.
A spokesman for the Syrian Tribes and Clans Council revealed to Nedaa Post the distribution of U.S. bases in northeastern Syria.
The co-chair of the Syrian Democratic Council, Riyad Dirar, claimed the reshaping of the opposition coalition fits only the interests of Turkey, according to North Press.
The oppression of Salafist figures by the HTS might lead to its collapse, according to al-Modon.
The regime considers Daraa as a ‘second class’ region and thus does not supply it with enough fuel, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
President Bashar al-Assad received on Monday a delegation of Islamic clergymen in Damascus on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, according to SANA.
Ramadan drummers who awaken the faithful for their pre-dawn meal are holding on in Damascus, despite hardship, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
2,000 people have passport applications approved every day in Syria, according to al-Watan.
Reverend George Rafik Hosh committed suicide in Lattakia after he was sidelined by the church, according to Enab Baladi.
The two injured were rushed to the al-Mujtahid Hospital, according to SANA.
Assad is increasing repression against online activists, imposing penalties of up to 7 years in prison, according to al-Souria Net.
Prices in Syria are constantly increasing, as a result of the weakness of its local production, according to al-Eqtisad.
Clashes between the intelligence services and drug smugglers occurred in Yalda, according to Sawt al-Asima.
Suhail al-Hassan, the commander of the pro-Russia Division 25 visited the fronts in Idleb, according to North Press.
Abandoned newborns are becoming a frequent sight in Damascus, according to Sawt al-Asima.
The director of the environment in Damascus Countryside said scavenging garbage has “nothing to do with poverty”, according to Athr Press.
Fifteen soldiers died Sunday in an Islamic State group attack on an army bus in the central Syrian desert, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
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A prominent shopping mall in Damascus caught fire at dawn, causing the death of at least 11 people, according to Baladi News.
The security situation in Daraa keeps worsening, as assassinations multiply, according to the Zaitun agency.
Three Palestinian women died in the infamous Sednaya prison as a result of torture, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
An explosion in Damascus killed a soldier and wounded 11 others, according to SANA.
The situation of the Syrian economy is gloomy, with high unemployment leading to outmigration, according to al-Baath.
Iranian groups in Syria have brought in reinforcements into southern Syria, as protests in Suweida continue, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Russian ambassador in Damascus says trade between the two countries tripled in 2021, according to Enab Baladi
Government sends reinforcements to Suweida as protests continue, North Press Agency writes
After the removal of subsidies, renewed protests swept as Suweida, in southern Syria, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
In order to promote economic recovery, an Economic Dialogue Forum was held in the Syrian capital Damascus, according to SANA.
Subsidies were reinstated to Syrians in need after many objected to the decision to lift them, al-Watan writes.
Following the chaotic lifting of subsidies in Syria, angry protests broke in Suweida, according to Baladi News.
The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) continues to commit various human rights violations, according to the Shaam News Agency.
The Syrian Prime Minister called on hospitals to increase their capacity, as a cold wave wreaks havoc all around Syria, according to al-Watan.
A politician from Raqqa called the settlement agreements with the Syrian government a ” betrayal of the Syrian revolution”, according to North Press.
The vaccination campaign in Syria is subject to corruption and fraud, as vaccination cards are sold to unvaccinated citizens.
The AANES claims that settlement and reconciliation schemes with the Syrian government should include all National and Democratic Forces, according to North Press.
Joulani, the leader of the HTS, has promised an economic renaissance for Idleb and the regions he controls, according to al-Souria Net.
An IDP School in Northeast Syria has to take in more and more students, due to the displacement of more families in the region, according to North Press.
The rationing of fuel has spread a sickening cold in the classrooms of Damascus and its rural area, exposing students to health risks, according to SYRIA TV.
Clashes took place last Wednesday between a drug trafficking group and anti-drug intelligence patrols on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp, south of Damascus, Sawt al-Asima reports.
The EU top diplomat said that the EU has no reason to reconsider its stance on the Syrian government, according to North Press.
Syria still refuses to grant a visa to the OPCW inspector, the organization said Monday, according to North Press.
The decision by the minister of Trade to disallow cardholders to exchange their smart cards has harmed many poor people, according to Syria Steps.
The city of as-Suweida has witnessed violent clashes after regime forces arrested civilians in the state’s hospital, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
An arrest campaign targeting mainly Syrian Kurds is currently occurring in Damascus and its outskirts, according to Orient News.
A Turkish-language school was opened by the Turkish regime in Afrin, as part of its policy of Turkification, according to al-Watan.
The Private Faculty of Theology, the first of its kind in Syria, was inaugurated in Damascus on Saturday, according to SANA.
By distributing wheat seeds to farmers in the Hassakeh countryside, the U.S. could be trying to poison Syrian soil, according to Syria Steps.
Syrian regime president Bashar al-Assad issued four decrees replacing the four governors of Lattakia, Idleb, Daraa, and as-Suweida, according to Enab Baladi.
Many patients in Syria resort to herbal medicine because they consider them effective or because they cannot afford regular medicine, according to SY-24.
The increase in the price of electricity in Syria will lead to cost-push inflation and send the economy into a deep recession, al-Modon says.
At least 84 civilians, including 22 children and 4 women, were killed in October as a result of the Syrian conflict, mostly at the hand of the regime, Zaman al-Wasl reports.
Citizens in Syria are complaining of the sharp increase in prices, worrying that the recent rise in energy prices might lead to even more inflation, according to al-Watan.
The cabinet of the Syrian regime has launched a project in Eastern Ghouta to address climate change and water shortages, in collaboration with UN organizations, according to Enab Baladi.
Low levels of registration are hampering the vaccination campaign in Syria, where COVID is wreaking havoc, according to al-Watan.
UNHCR chief, Filippo Grandi, has come under heavy criticism after he suggested that the international community should work with the regime to ensure the return of refugees, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The opening of a ‘floating island’, off the coast of Lattakia, with onerous luxurious resorts and touristic places was just announced, according to al-Hal.
COVID-19 is violently hitting all areas of Syria, regardless of political and military barriers, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc in Northwestern Syria, as 12 patients died and 1,270 news infections were recorded in 24 hours, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The cost of accommodation in some private hospitals in Damascus reached seven million Syrian pounds per night for COVID-19 patients, Sowt al-Asima reports.
During the first half of 2021, Syria issued 2,000 precautionary seizure decisions, worth more than 5.5 billion SYP, according to B2B.
An official from the Ministry of Health explained that the surge in COVID-19 cases in Syria can be explained by the increased testing capacities of the health sector, according to the Baath Newspaper.
Despite poor services, telecommunication companies in regime-held Syria have raised their fees by up to 100%, according to al-Souria Net.
An official from the Ministry of Health has confirmed that the occupancy rate of Covid-19 ICU beds in Damascus has reached 100%, according to al-Baath Newspaper.
The Islamic State claimed an attack on a natural gas pipeline near the Syrian capital, that led to power outages in the city and its surroundings, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The official pricing of carpets in Syria puts the meter at one month’s salary for an employee of the Assad regime’s institutions, according to Syrian News Agency.
The refugees arrested near the Syrian embassy in Beirut won’t be expelled, after the decision to expel them caused an international outcry, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Petroleum and Energy Ministers of Syria, Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon met on Wednesday in the Jordanian capital Amman, to discuss the transfer of Egyptian gas to Lebanon, according to SANA.
The Co-chair of Idleb Civil Council in northeast Syria said that the world is too preoccupied with Afghanistan to devote attention to events in Syria, according to North Press.
Asma al-Assad visited 9 years old Murtada Kinar after a complicated transplant procedure of blood stem cells, the Syria Times writes.
The issuance of express passports for citizens in Syria has reportedly been suspended, but without any official confirmation so far, according to Athr Press.
The Syrian embassy in Beirut has denied recent allegations that three Syrian activists were kidnapped inside the building, according to SANA.
Assad condemned a statement by the U.S. about a ‘chemical weapons incident’ in Syria, according to SANA.
Sucette, the first cafe in Syria run by people with Down syndrome, just opened its doors to customers, according to Xinhua.
Thanaa al-Hussein, a Palestinian survivor of the Sednaya prison death camp, testifies in a video to Zaman al-Wasl.
The head of the Future Syria Party Ibrahim Qaftan said that Assad’s plan for decentralization lacks democracy and is not in line with the wishes of the people, according to North Press.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has issued the decree of the formation of a new government in Damascus, made up of 29 ministers, The Syrian Times writes.
The Minister of Education in the caretaker government, Darem Tabbaa, announced the implementation of a new socio-emotional teaching. in the curriculum, according to al-Watan.
The director-general of a hospital in Syria claims that infections with Coronavirus in the country are declining, dismissing the risk of a fourth wave, SANA writes.
The Director-General of the Cardiac Surgery University Hospital in Damascus revealed that his hospital will resume normal activity, according to al-Watan.
During the month of July 2021, at least 172 cases of arbitrary arrests were recorded in Syria, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights.
In a Suweida public hospital, children have to share their beds, as places become more and more scarce, increasing COVID risks, Snack Syria writes.
Charities based south of Damascus, and led by the “godfather of reconciliation,” Saleh al-Khatib, are reportedly stealing donations, according to Sowt al-Asima.
People loyal to the regime deem the first lady, Asma al-Assad responsible for the electricity crisis, as they was behind the massive sale of solar panels, according to SY-24.
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Syria’s local pharmaceutical industry is booming after a decade of civil war, as local demand is mostly covered and new projects are launched, SANA reports.
Through an agreement between large private companies, Syria can now receive imports through the port of Aqaba, according to Athr Press.
During a tour in Old Damascus, president Assad attempted to polish his image as a humble president close to his people, according to al-Modon.
The Syrian government has agreed on the establishment of a private theology college in the capital Damascus, according to Snack Syrian.
The Philippines Embassy in Damascus thanked Syria for its help in repatriating Filipino workers, according to SANA.
The CPJ asked for information on the whereabouts of detained journalist and militant Bassam Safar, according to North Press.
Dozens of warehouses belonging to well-known traders were raided by the regime, which accused them of smuggling goods inside the country and destabilizing the currency, according to Enab Baladi.
Calls for the release of journalist and communist militant Bassam Safar have multiplied, according to North Press.
Power cuts are getting longer and longer in Damascus as temperature rises, according to Sowt al-Asima.
The construction of a 21-story building in the new Basilia city has started, according to Hashtag Syria.
According to a study, 53% of Damascus’ population is poor, and close to 42% rely on aid, according to Athr Press.
Syrian Airlines announced that it will resume flights to Abu Dhabi next Wednesday, according to SANA.
The number of suicides recorded in Syria has dropped by 15% compared to the same period last year, according to Sowt al-Asima.
Syrians released from the regime’s prisons appear sick and weak like “skeletons”, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Syrian regime detained thousands of citizens to force them to vote for Assad in the presidential elections, among other intimidation methods, according to Jesr press.
The Syrian government is confiscating the properties of detainees and forcibly displaced individuals, according to Sowt al-Asima.
The Syrian regime is re-arranging its security apparatus, hoping to improve its image with the west, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
A new unit for the treatment of children’s cancers and other diseases, equipped with high-end technologies, will be inaugurated soon, according to SANA.
New taxes by the Syrian government have increased rent by 20% in Damascus, according to Sowt al-Asima.
Syria is preparing for the return of Palestinians to the Yarmouk Camp, according to Athr Press.
The Syrian president blamed the industrialists who left the country at the beginning of the war, according to SANA.
Most people who received amnesty were close to the regime’s secret services and charged with criminal offenses, according to Zaman Al-Wasl.
Early marriages in Idleb and its countryside wreak havoc among young girls, according to North Press.
Gatherings and rallies organized to celebrate the results of the presidential elections led to an increase in the number of new COVID-19 infections, according to North Press.
The most recent report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights records the death of 96 civilians, as well as an acceleration of the spread of COVID-19 in Syria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Seeking to portray a “civilized” image, the governorate has ordered redoubled trash collection efforts and limited electricity rationing across the country.
The Baath party continues to mobilize and canvas in favour of Bashar al-Assad’s candidacy at today’s elections, reports North Press.
The home of the Syrian revolution has carried out a wholesale rejection of the ongoing presidential elections, writes Baladi News.
More people are begging on the streets of Syria’s capital than ever before, writes North Press.
Syrians mock statements by government officials who try to downplay the extent of the spread of the Covid-19 across the country, Sowt al-Asima reports
The University Heart Surgery Center in Damascus will become a coronavirus center, writes SANA.
Stark improvements in the exchange rate of the Syrian pound as consumption increases, reports Athar Press.
Regime army patrols have intensified in Damascus as the government fears protests against the deteriorating economy, writes North Press.
March has seen an uptick in coronavirus cases, with over 1,000 deaths in Damascus alone, writes The Levant News.
Syrian women have criticized efforts to help women find jobs and livelihoods, writes North Press.
The government has prevented a terrorist plot to target Damascus with explosive belts, writes SANA.
Syrian doctors fear conscription into the Syrian army lasting a year and a half, writes North Press.
Many returning Syrian refugees face fabricated charges and extortion when they arrive home, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
A member of a government’s 4th Division has been arrested on suspicion of dealing narcotics, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Syria’s prime minister has pledged to bolster economic activity by stimulating expatriate investment, reports SANA.
The cost of basic essentials including bread is too high for many Syrians, writes Baladi News.
Customers in Damascus have mixed feelings about new cut-price mystery meat, writes The Levant News.
The Syrian pound has sunk even further, reaching a new low of 3,430 against the dollar in Damascus, writes Al-Modon.
Syrian intelligence has released a list of 100 individuals wanted in connection with assassinations and bombings near Damascus, according to Sowt Al-Asima.
Polar air pressure will bring snow, hailstones, and temperatures as low as three degrees celsius, according to SANA.
Turkish-controlled zones in Aleppo are witnessing higher rates of bombings, assassinations, and infighting, writes Baladi News.
Syrian intelligence members have forcibly conscripted young men from bakery queues in eastern Ghouta, according to Sowt Al-Asima.
Syria’s central bank has attempted to correct a spiraling currency crisis by shutting down businesses, reports Al Souria Net.
A party has been refused permission to organize protests against government policies, writes North Press.
Alcohol and mezze prices have soared as the Syrian economy spirals, according to Etihad Press.
A former National Defense commander has allowed gambling to proliferate in Harasta, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Government patrols have cracked down on shops doing business using the US dollar, instead of the Syrian pound, reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Firas Tlass, a Syrian businessman, has announced the creation of a new opposition party, writes Al-Modon.
A WHO representative in Syria has expressed concern over the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine in a divided country still at war, reports Al-Masdar.
Journalist Union President Mousa Abdel Nour has spoken out for the first time since Hala al-Jarf’s arrest, according to Al Etihad Press.
Following two weeks of tension in the cities of Hassakeh and Qamishli, life should return to normal according to the Asayish, reports North Press.
Assad has made efforts to cool tensions in Suweida after a spat involving the head of the Unitarian Druze Community, reports Alsouria Net.
The Syrian Government has arrested several individuals on charges of “cyber crimes,” including an inspector and a TV news anchor.
The wife of Hannibal Gaddafi has killed a women with her car and threatened to run over witnesses to the crime reports The Levant News.
Trees are being cut down in Damascus to be sold as firewood and now included fruit trees in eastern Ghouta reports Sowt Al-Asima.
An earthquake has struck the Syrian-Iraqi border and was felt by people in Deir ez-Zor and Hassakeh reports SANA.
Prime Minister Hussein Arnous has held a meeting with the Damascus Countryside Chamber of Commerce to discuss economic and industrial issues, and means to support production writes Al-Watan.
Asma al-Assad has addressed the Syrian Scientific Olympiad and highlighted the importance of e-learning for both students and teachers writes SANA.
Amid the rapid collapse of the Syrian pound, the Central Bank of Syria has announced a new exchange rate against the dollar reports Baladi News.
Joel Rayburn has said that the Assad regime is collapsing and that sanctions are helping to isolate Damascus reports Alsouria Net.
Following the kidnapping for several people, the Syrian army has launched an operation on the Jordanian border to find those responsible writes Al-Masdar.
The Syria government has announced that it wants Syrians to call a hotline if they see people begging, so that they can taken and housed in rehabilitation homes run by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor reports Etihad Press.
Syria’s ambassador to Iraq has met with the Iraqi transport minister to discuss connecting the two countries and the movement of vehicles across the border writes SANA.
Fuel shortages continue to plague Damascus and long lines are forming at gas stations, with no indication as to when the problem will be solved writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Palestinian in Syria have suffered for intense hardships over 2020, including a fall in general living standards writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
The regime’s intelligence has arrested a number of men for allegedly making contact with opposition elements in northern Syria reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Doctors and nurses who diagnosed and cared for patients with coronavirus have had their homes raided and been taken into custody reports Alsouria Net.
As Syrian struggles with ever more difficult economic conditions, the Minister of Internal Trade has told them to not forget the support provided by regime, a statement that has been widely derided reports Etihad Press.
The Nour al-Din al-Zenki movement and militants from eastern Ghouta have engaged in armed clashes, after the al-Zenki movement demanded that a man leave his home reports Baladi News.
It has been announced that the Syrian Insurance Company will be getting a new board of directors, who will oversee the insurance market in Syria writes Al-Watan.
A outbreak of hepatitis has been detected at a school in the Damascus countryside, although the Director of School Health insists that they must have caught the disease at home reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Syrian have been shocked by a video of a young girl and her dying father, who were denied admittance to a hospital in Homs reports Etihad Press.
A government official has outlined reconstruction projects that have been completed or are underway and the costs associated with them writes SANA.
Graduate doctors in rebel held areas of northern Syria are having to take to the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19, as the virus spreads through the area writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A Russian group has distributed food to needy people in Damascus, particularly the families of martyrs or those wounded in the war writes SANA.
Following the assassination of Abdallah al-Oss, the regime has arrested a number of men and women, who were questioned about the incident reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Coronavirus is continuing to spread in Syria, with fresh infections reported across the country, in regime and opposition controlled areas reports Shaam News.
The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria has documented the Palestinian children who have been killed during the Syrian war, including those who died during the siege of Yarmouk and those tortured to death writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
The price of fruits and vegetables are rising in the markets of Suweida, and the prices asked are not in keeping with people’s salaries reports Al-Watan.
The value of the Syrian pound against the US dollar has fallen yet again, making another downturn in the economic fortunes of the Syrian people writes SY 24.
The newly promoted Luna al-Shibl has held meetings at the Presidential Palace with new media manager, who will take a role in Bashar al-Assad’s election campaign reports Nedaa Syria.
The Syrian Investment Commission has discussed efforts to increase production in Syria and the job opportunities that it can create, as a way of easing economic problems writes SANA.
Faleh al-Fayyad arrived in Damascus for a meeting with President Assad, to discuss relations between Syria and Iraq writes SANA.
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has announced new sanctions against individuals and entities that provide support to the Assad regime’s oil production network.
Russia is continuing efforts to recruit Syrian men to join their ranks, offering them the chance to go a serve them in Venezuela, for a large amount of money, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The Ministry of Health has warned that a second wave of the coronavirus is coming and that it will be worst than the first writes Baladi News.
The Syrian capital Damascus has been hit by heavy rain, with 44 millimetres of rain falling in a single night writes SANA.
Former rebels that signed settlements with the regime have been sent to fight on the frontlines in northern Syria, where they have also been killed reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
A shortage in bread continues to plague regime held areas, as shocking pictures of people in cages angers the public reports Shaam News.
Hammouda Sabbagh has said that relations between Syria and Pakistan are important and must be strengthened to server the interests of the two countries writes SANA.
Damascus is being hit by severe shortages of medicines, with some pharmacies selling what they have a heavily inflated prices reports North Press.
President Assad has announced changes to the tax law, which will alter the tax brackets for a number of employees writes Al-Watan.
After months of closure, flights are to resume at Damascus International Airport, flying passenger to Sharjah on three dates reports SANA.
Darayya has been struck with hundreds of cases of diarrhea, which have continued to rise, despite measures being taken to halt the problem reports Al-Watan.
The coronavirus is continuing its spread and infections have been reported in a number of schools that are run by the Ministry of Education reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Ilham Ahmed has announced that talks with the regime have not proffered any positive results and that their attitude was to blame writes Alsouria Net.
The regime erected checkpoints at the entrance and exits of a number of towns and arrested young men that it claimed had not completed military service reports Sowt Al-Asima.
A leaked document has revealed that the Syrian regime fired a number of teachers from their job because they had not joined up for reserve military service writes SY 24.
It was announced that Brig. Gen. Aref al-Hassan was killed in a traffic accident on the Damascus-Homs road, making him the latest senior officer to lose their life in an accident writes Nadaa Syria.
Wildfires are raging across Syria in a number of different area, as arson is suspected and ammonia nitrate is moved, the Autonomous Administration has issued an amnesty and regime prisoners are released. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The monthly cost of living for a Syrian has risen to a record high, while wages remain stagnant writes Al-Hadath Syria.
The volatile Syrian pound has seen continued movement, although this recent change is not being attributed to any fiscal policies implemented by the regime writes SY 24.
The Syrian Arab Army has stormed the town of Kanaker, seizing weapons and explosives and submitting terms to militant groups in the area.
A new report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights has highlighted the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country, as well as the high murder rate in regime areas writes SY 24.
After months of closure, Damascus International Airport has reopened, state news agency SANA reports
Syrian schools have recorded 41 cases of the coronavirus, but the School Health Department is confident of the measures that have been taken to contain the spread writes SANA.
A US delegation has suggested to the Syrian opposition that talks with the Autonomous Administration may soon begin writes North Press.
The Assad regime has again, targeted a wealthy loyalist and seized their assets, claiming that he has violated tax rules reports Eldorar Al-Shamiya.
A fifth grade student from Damascus has tested positive for coronavirus, amid reports of a lack of precautions at schools in the Damascus countryside writes Sowt al-Asima.
A leader from the al-Ghaith Forces has been arrested for allegedly violating instructions and dealing cars illegally reports Nadaa Syria.
The regime has arrested a student and dismissed a state employee for comments they made on their personal social media accounts reports Nadaa Syria.
Despite the existence of sanctions, the Syrian Democratic Forces are selling oil to the regime, which they desperately need, facilitated by Hossam al-Qatriji reports Baladi News.
Children in northern Syria are being forced to work and make money to support their families, forgoing an education reports North Press.
Travellers to Syria have been told that they must have a valid PCR test, which proves that they have tested negative for the coronavirus writes Al-Watan.
Traders are taking part in the ‘Made in Syria’ festival, selling a variety of goods and materials to consumers at low prices reports SANA.
After criticising the decision to reopen schools, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine has been removed from his position reports Shaam Network.
The clampdown on beggars come at a time when more than 85% of Syrians live below the poverty line, Sowt al-Asima says
The patrols evacuated families from the schools, throwing them and their furniture on the sidewalks in the early morning hours. Sowt Al-Asima says
Aleppo has witnessed most suicide cases in Syria so far this year, while the methods are diverse, according to a report in Al-Watan
Mr Qadri, who was in the government until the beginning of this year, is the latest victim of the pandemic, according to a report in Al-Khabar
Alarm bells have been sounded about a large amount hazardous material that is being stored at Tartous Port, with fears it could ignite reports Baladi News.
Healthcare workers in Syria are sounding the alarms about the rising number of cases as the regime continue to suppress figures and deny infections reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Russian and Syrian army have struck back against the Islamic State following recent attacks, killing over 300 fighters and destroying hideouts reports Al-Masdar.
Following an explosion at a gas pipeline in the Damascus countryside, the cost of repairs and the loss of gas has been valued at 800 million Syrian pounds reports al-Iqtissadi.
With an absence of men in regime controlled areas, women are having to do jobs typically done by men, to ensure their families have the income needed to survive reports Baladi News.
The Assad regime is engaging in a campaign to seize the property of families who have fled Eastern Ghouta to the relative safety of the north reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
Following the publicised disagreement between Rami Makhlouf and Bashar al-Assad, Makhlouf’s brother has been awarded the contracts for duty free businesses at ports and airports reports Syria Call.
Damascus has reported a fall in the daily death toll, suggesting a decrease in the number of coronavirus infections writes Al-Watan.
Following a meeting in Aleppo, the tribes and clans of Syria have expressed their rejection of foreign occupations and the theft of national resources writes SANA.
The US has announced a further six individuals that will be added to its sanctions list and includes top media advisor Luna al-Shibl writes Anadolu Agency.
Coronavirus is continuing its spread across Syria, with new infections and deaths reported in all different areas of control.
The regime has conducted an arrest campaign in eastern Ghouta, looking for those who are wanted for conscription reports Sowt Al-Asima.
There have been reports of a high number of medical staff dying from the coronavirus, amid a shortage of beds and equipment, but also a fall in the number of daily deaths.
Coronavirus continues its spread across Syria, with many more cases announced and institutions urging people to take precautions, which are not always being heeded.
The coronavirus spread is wreaking havoc in Damascus, as it spreads through hospitals claiming the lives of a number of doctors, as well as civilians.
Berwyn Ibrahim has protested outside the People’s Assembly, claiming that the recent elections were fraudulent and that was the reason for her defeat writes Shaam Network.
For the first time in nine years, a train carrying grain has arrived in Damascus, delivering 1,000 tons reports SANA.
Syria is currently suffering from a shortage of medicine, which has been blamed on smuggling writes Al-Watan.
The number of Syrians infected with coronavirus has hit 892, as reports emerge of a number of doctors from the capital’s hospitals dying writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Mayor in Damascus Countryside have been stripped of privileges granted to them, which could help them tackle the spread of coronavirus report Sowt Al-Asima.
Coronavirus is spreading in Syria, with the editor-in-chief of Alikhbaria be one of the latest people who has succumb to the virus reports Sowt Al-Asima.
A fire broke out at a warehouse used to store candy and the raw materials for candy, in the ancient market of Damascus, but was extinguished by firefighters writes SANA.
Coronavirus is spreading across Syria, with more infections and deaths recorded in multiple locations, amid reports of a shortage of supplies to test, prevent and treat the virus.
Coronavirus is spreading in Syria, with 561 people recorded as being infected, although it is thought that the number could be higher.
The ruling Baath party in Syria has reportedly secured a majority, despite a low voter turn out reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Fresh polling was ordered by the electoral commission after suspected discrepancies were reported between the number of cast ballots and the number of registered voters writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Reports have circulated that suggest the coronavirus is spreading in Syria and that there is insufficient supplies to test and prevent the virus.
Reports have emerged that claim Syrians have been forced and coerced into voting in the People’s Assembly election, some of who have cited violence being used writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Elections for the the 3rd legislative term for the People’s Assembly got underway across Syria, with over 7,000 polling stations available for voters writes SANA.
All of the duty-free businesses that were taken by the regime from Rami Makhlouf have been offered to alternative investors writes Alsouria Net.
The General Authority of Forensic Medicine has reported on the suicide rate, which has seen an increase from the previous year, with the most being in Aleppo reports Syria Scope.
Two fighters from the regime’s Third Armoured Division were killing in Raqqa as they guarded an oil field writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Parliamentary elections are set for July 19, and confronting the economic sanctions imposed on the regime is a priority for the the Baath leadership writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Tensions are running high following the assassination of prominent figures, with some pointing to the existence of a struggle for dominance between Iran-backed groups and Russia-backed groups writes Al-Modon.
Clashes between the Syrian Arab Army and the Islamic State have resulted in losses for both sides, and the Islamic State being forced to retreat reports Al-Masdar.
Following news that lawyers in Suweida were intending to protest, security forces surrounded their office and prevented their actions writes Etihad Press.
Rami Makhlouf has been dealt a further blow with the announcement that the Ministry of Economy and Trade has rescinded contracts made with the businessman writes Baladi News.
A hospital in Damascus has sealed of large parts after 40 members of staff contracted coronavirus, or showed coronavirus-like symptoms reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Women in Suweida have gathered to protest the transferring of those arrested at recent protests to Damascus, and called for their release reports Suweida 24 Network.
A spate of new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Damascus and its countryside, bring the total number to 219 reports SANA.
Despite promises made by the regime, protesters who were arrested are being transferred to Damascus, where they will face trial reports Neda-Sy.
The poor economic conditions are forcing merchants to close up their shops and offer them up for investment, as a way to survive writes Al-Watan.
Reconstruction of the Yarmouk Camp planned, another US convoy enters Syria, anti-government protests in Suwedia and anti-US sanctions protests in Lattakia. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
As the value of the Syrian pound continues to fall, families are worried that they will soon no-longer be able to afford food for their families reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
What’s left of the Islamic State is being attacked and harassed by the Palestinian-led Jerusalem Brigade, who are clearing hideouts and uncovering sleeper cells writes Al-Masdar.
Rising prices are crushing the will of the Syrian people, with Syrians now openly insulting Bashar al-Assad and his government reports Sowt Al-Asima.
It has been announced that a private company will construct a five star hotel on the site of the Hejaz Railway Station reports Sowt al-Asima.
The Syrian pound continues it tumultuous journey, reaching 1,900 pounds to the dollar in Damascus reports Smart News.
Residents of Suweida have protested against living conditions in the province and the recent fires that destroyed crops and livelihoods reports Enab Baladi.
Residents of Zakia have complained that they were deceived about the nature of their contracts with the Russian military and what their job would be in Libya writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Despite the threat of the coronavirus, the EU has confirmed that it will extend sanctions, while calling for a political solution in Syria reports Al-Masdar.
Suicides are becoming prevalent in Syria, with hanging the most frequent method of suicide reports Tishreen.
After months of continuous falls in the value of the Syrian pound, and after a fresh milestone was reached in recent days, the price saw a small uptick on Wednesday reports Brocar Press.
The fall in the Syrian pound continues and hit an all new milestone on Monday, when it reached 2,000 pounds against the dollar writes Smart News.
Riad Ismat, who was well-known across the Arab word for his plays, books and critics, has died in the US at the age of 73 of coronavirus reports Al-Watan.
President Assad has dismissed Talal al-Barazi, and replaced him with Atef al-Nadaf, who was previously governor of Suweida writes Alsouria Net.
After a family of four was placed in quarantine, Bashar al-Assad warned Syrians of the economic consequences that the country faces writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
The Ministry of Internal Trade has given Golden Wings Airlines approval to operate as a private airline, which will open offices in Damascus writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Two years after he was arrested, Aref Muhammad Barghala was dumped in front of his house, bleeding and showing clear signs of torture reports Jesr.
Five new markets have been established in Damascus, which allows farmers to sell their produce directly to the customer reports SANA.
Two more people in Syria have recovered from the coronavirus, bringing the total number to 21 reports SANA.
A quarantine center has been established in Idleb, which will hold those who leave or are deported from Turkey for 14 days, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus reports Smart News.
With all necessary precautions being taken, citizen service centres has reopened across Syria to provide official documents to citizens in need writes SANA.
A video has been released showing a young girl who collapsed in the street in Damascus, of an unknown illness, and was not helped by onlookers and people passing by writes Baladi News.
To protect the country from coronavirus, Jordan has refused to allow humanitarian aid to be delivered to the al-Rukban camp from its territory reports Smart News.
Syrian authorities have uncovered a cache of weapons and equipment in the southern provinces of Daraa and Suweida, mostly western manufactured writes SANA.
US-backed rebels have negotiated their surrender to the Syrian Arab Army, with some requesting to go to northern Syria reports Al-Masdar.
Following confessions that was broadcast on state TV, The Qasioun Brigades have denied the regime’s accusations and vowed to respond writes Brocar Press.
In a sign of a worrying trend, another moment has been arrested for contacting a wanted individual who was displaced to northern Syria reports Sowt Al-Asima.
To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Syrian government has conducted disinfection campaigns across Damascus and Aleppo and sent mobile teams to deliver food writes SANA.
The UN’s team stationed in Damascus has been accused of failing to perform their duties and instead spending their time drinking and eating sushi writes Al-Watan.
The regime has arrested 14 men from eastern Ghouta, who they claim have broken the rules related to the curfew that was imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus writes Sowt Al-Asima.
With a curfew in place to prevent unnecessary movement, crime rates in Damascus have witnessed a dramatic fall reports Al-Watan.
In a speech in Lebanon, Samir Geagea has denounced the Assad regime and their efforts to keep the Syrian refugees in Lebanon writes Al-Masdar.
Syrian doctors have been told to offer one day a week to free treatment and to also prepare plans that can be implemented in the event of an outbreak of coronavirus reports Jesr.
To spread awareness and information about the coronavirus, the Syrian government has set up a number of emergency centres and telephone hotlines writes SANA.
In line with the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a number of initiatives and campaigns have been launched to ensure that people isolated in their homes receive the proper care they need writes SANA.
The Governor of the Damascus Countryside has announced a new service that will deliver bread to families, although many are complaining the rationed amount is too little writes Brocar Press.
A resident from eastern Ghouta has reportedly contracted the coronavirus, while serving on the frontlines in the southern Idleb countryside writes Baladi News.
Syrians are facing increased suffering, as the coronavirus limited their movements and the Syrian pound takes yet another hit against foreign currencies writes Ana Press.
Syria has announced another infection of the coronavirus in the country, in an individual who travelled from abroad and arrived at Damascus International Airport writes Al-Masdar.
The Syrian regime surrounded two families in the western Damascus countryside, arrested them and transferred them to a branch of the Air Force Intelligence writes Syria 24.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Syria has risen, after three people were identified after flying into Damascus International Airport reports Al-Masdar.
A Syrian doctor has warned that Syria faces catastrophe if it does not seriously tackle and prevent the spread of coronavirus reports Sowt al-Asima.
Severe economic conditions are pushing traders out of the capital and into the towns and cities of the Damascus countryside, where conditions are more favourable reports Sowt al-Asima.
The World Health Organization in Damascus has said that coronavirus is not present in the country and has criticised the blockade imposed on the country writes Al-Watan.
While still denying the existence of any cases, the regime are putting in place a number of measures to ensure that the coronavirus does not spread reports Alsouria Net.
Fadi al-Nakdali was tortured to death in a regime prison, after being arrested on charges of supporting terrorism, although his family claim there is no evidence of this reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Construction has finished on a new prison in Homs province, which consists of eight new prison blocks reports Zaman al-Wasl.
The Syrian regime insists that there are no cases of coronavirus in Syria, however a number of Pakistanis, travelling from Syria, have tested positive reports Alsouria Net.
Turnout for applications to be considered for the upcoming People’s Assembly elections has been high across the country and represents a diverse range of people reports Al-Watan.
Damascus has been hit by a number of explosions that have targeted individuals and reveal a contrary picture of the safe capital that the regime claims reports Alsouria Net.
A senior Iranian commander is killed, aid agencies try to prevent coronavirus, a fuel tanker collision kills 30 people and a prominent smuggler holds a lunch. Catch on up everything that happened over the weekend.
Applications to run for the People’s Assembly have been low across the country, but the authorities are expecting an upturn in the number writes Al-Watan.
The Syrian army is continuing to push deeper into Idleb, as it attempts to secure the Aleppo-Lattakia M4 Highway reports Al-Masdar.
Turkish back fighters have recaptured the town of Nayrab, setting up an assault of Saraqeb and the recapturing of the M5 Highway reports Al-Masdar.
Another family in the Daraa countryside has been informed that their missing son was tortured to death in a regime prison reports Jesr.
Families have learnt that their children who signed settlements with the regime, and were sent to fight on the frontlines, were killed in action reports Sowt al-Asima.
Residents in eastern Ghouta are living in fear as the regime conducts wide-ranging security crackdowns, arresting a large number of people writes Sowt al-Asima.
Pro-regime activists have circulated a video of a regime fighter begging on the streets of the capital, sparking anger and outrage writes Brocar Press.
Three years after his disappearance, the family of American citizen Majd Kamalmaz, held in Syria, are calling on former detainees to share what they know writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Two volunteers from Oxfam were killed and another was wounded in Daraa, as they inspected the state of schools in the areas reports Brocar Press.
The price of bread in Syria is rising and the queues outside bakeries are getting longer, but the government insists that there is enough writes Al-Watan.
The location of a mass grave, thought to contain the remains of 6,000 bodies, has been revealed reports Zaman Al Wasl.
President Bashar al-Assad has addressed the country and the people of Aleppo who stood shoulder to shoulder with the army on the ground writes SANA.
After announcing that it was now operational, Aleppo Airport will see the first arrival from Damascus Airport today reports Hashtag Syria.
The European Union has announced fresh sanctions, which target prominent businessmen in Syria and large Syrian entities reports Alsouria Net.
Aleppo International Airport is to resume operations, following the efforts of the Syrian army to retake he surroundings of Aleppo city writes SANA.
Families from the Damascus have mourned the loss of their sons who were sent to the front lines after signing settlements with the regime reports Sowt al-Asima.
An engineer from Daraa was tortured to death by the regime in Sadnaya Military Prison, after a year and two months of incarceration reports Jesr.
Buses carrying Syrian who were displaced by terrorism have returned to Syria and will be taken to their towns and villages writes SANA.
The 27th General Conference of the General Federation of Trade Unions has hailed the efforts of the Syrian laborers, in the face of great struggles writes SANA.
A exhibition by journalist Firas Abdullah has shown the horrors of the siege that was imposed on eastern Ghouta reports Zaman Al Wasl.
A car bomb detonated in Damascus, injuring one person, who was taken to hospital reports SANA.
For the first time since the war started, elections for branch members of the Arab Socialist Baath Party have started reports Al-Watan.
Essam al-Fahad was a commander in the Zakiya and Bakkara militia and had previously signed a settlement with the regime writes Baladi News.
The director of the Syrian Civil Defense has accused the regime of cleansing Idleb and forcing residents from their homes with violence reports Baladi News.
Four Republican Guards have been kidnapped by the Islamic State from near a military base east of Damascus writes Zaman Al Wasl.
While preparations for New Year celebrations are under way in the Syrian capital, displaced families in the north are suffering from torrential rains and continued bombardments reports Brocar Press.
On the sixth anniversary of the kidnapping of four activists, a joint statement has been issued, which calls for truth, justice and accountability writes Zaman al-Wasl.
In what some are saying are an affront to their human rights, Damascus University has imposed a strict dress code on its students writes Zaman Al Wasl.
After a spiralling decline, the Syrian pound saw a slight improvement, but calls for the government to take action remain writes Al-Watan.
At the request of the Syrian regime, the UAE arrested Mohannad al-Masri, on charges of funding terrorism and laundering money for terrorists writes Jisr.
Hundreds of Syrians have left Lebanon and returned to their homes in the countrysides of Damascus and Homs reports SANA.
The property and assets of prisoners is being frozen or confiscated, increasing the suffering of their families and raising question about what might happen if they are ever released reports Brocar Press.
Opposition and Assad forces are locked in a deadly engagement in the southeastern Idleb countryside, as the regime tries to push forward reports Alsouria Net.
Dr. Osama Amr al-Khalid was arrested by the regime twice for helping protestors and healing people injured during regime bombardments writes Enab Baladi.
In his Facebook post, Ahmed Suleiman is believed to have spoken out against the rampant corruption that is plaguing Syria writes Al-Modon.
The 4th Industrial Conference was due to take place in Damascus, but the frustration with the collapsing currency has caused it to be cancelled reports Brocar Press.
The Syrian pound is on a downwards spiral, passing the 710 pound barrier against the dollar a few days ago reports Brocar Press.
The executive office in the Damascus governorate has announced that the Yarmouk camp is to be incorporated into Damascus governorate writes Enab Baladi.
The Tourist Investment Forum in Tartous was scheduled to run for two days, but closed after just one, with no explanation given reports Snack Syria.
High labor costs and the price of transportation is pushing up the price of olives, but for many people they cannot afford to pay writes Snack Syria.
Security chaos continues to reign in the southern province in Daraa, with assassinations, kidnappings and regime arrests commonplace reports Brocar Press.
The released women has been arrested for trying to reach their husbands in Idleb, and reportedly secured their freedom after paying a fine reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Syria is witnessing an increase in the number of reported suicides, although it is not known what is pushing people to take their own lives writes Snack Syria.
Action Group For Palestinians Of Syria has updated the statistics related to the death toll of Palestinian refugees in Syria, with the majority dying at the hands of the regime.
The recent protests in Lebanon and the decision to close the banks has put pressure on Syrians who have assets in the country reports Hashtag Syria.
Visitors to markets are finding that the quality of food is dropping and the weights are decreasing, while the cost remains the same reports Brocar Press.
A new report by the Syrian Association for Citizens’ Dignity has highlight the fear experienced my many Syrians who return to regime controlled areas writes Brocar Press.
A group of women have been released from the al-Mezzeh military prison after being arrested for trying to travel to Idleb writes Sowt al-Asima.
Rijal al-Karameh pressured the regime to release opposition activist Muhannad Shehab al-Din who was arrested in June writes Alsouria Net.
Since the regime took control of Daraa, a number of fighter agreed to settlements, only to find themselves being arrested and put in prison reports Enab Baladi.
Residents of Daraya have found their properties stripped of furniture, appliances and even the electrical wiring reports Zaman Al Wasl.
While many Syrians struggle with dire living conditions, the son of an ambassador and the daughter of a minister held a lavish wedding, whose cost ran into the millions reports Suweida 24.
Despite a settlement agreement with the regime, two brothers from Suweida were arrested by the Syrian security services, tortured and killed, the Suweida 24 network reports
The government is organising a broad conference on the education sector and its role “in building the homeland,” according to state news agency SANA
Investment projects have been launched that will lead to the construction of a million homes, with a number of expatriates keen to invest writes Al-Watan.
Regime forces instigated a campaign of arrests after ant-regime slogans were found on a wall in the town of Zabadani reports Brocar Press.
The Syrian pound continues its downward trajectory, as the costs of medicines and foodstuffs rise reports Sowt al-Asima.
Hospitals in Hassakeh are not disposing of medical waste correctly and medical workers who come into contact with it are falling ill reports Siraj.
Arab and foreign trade unions have spoken out against the economic sanctions imposed on Syria and the political hypocrisy of the countries supporting terrorism writes SANA.
Parks in Damascus are suffering from a lack of staff and a rise in anti-social behavior reports Al-Watan.
Salih Muslim has said that the Democratic Union Party would be willing to return to Damascus for talks after the first round of negotiations collapsed writes Khabar.
The civilian wing of Hay’ay Tahrir al-Sham have taken down cellular towers in Idleb, believing that they can be used to locate fighters writes Syria TV.
At day four of the 61st edition of the Damascus international Fair, 132,000 people attended to witness the economic and creative forums writes SANA.
Hundreds of Syrians who were displaced to Lebanon have returned to their homeland, following coordination between the Syrian and Lebanese government writes SANA.
Economic woes continue for traders in Damascus’ markets, as the Syrian pound falls yet further against the dollar writes Zaman Al Wasl.
The 4th Division has sent 150 fighters from the west of Damascus who had previously signed settlements with the regime to Daraa reports Brocar Press.
The final preparations are being made for the 61st Damascus International Fair, in which 38 countries are participating in reports SANA.
Following a night-time attack by regime forces, the city of Khan Sheikhoun has fallen with opposition fighters withdrawing from the area writes Al-Modon.
The Syrian pound has suffered a slump against the US dollars in opposition controlled areas, adding to the economic woes of those who live there writes Iqtissad.
People accused by the regime of being members of opposition groups are having their properties confiscated and sealed by the Military Security directorate writes Sowt al-Asima.
After months in detention, the pro-regime journalist Wissam al-Teir has been released, following his arrest for investigation regime corruption reports Sowt al-Asima.
The Director of the Conscription Directorate in Syria has said that conscription levels are up, while also clarifying the conditions for a delay to military service reports Al-Watan.
One year after the regime took control of the southern province of Daraa, a wary peace is in place, but the region still bears the scars and assassinations are on the rise reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Despite the presence of armed groups in and around the university, Idleb university has been included in the global rankings of universities writes Al-Baath.
Two men have been found guilty of operating as unlicensed money changers and sentenced to three years in prison and a fine of five million Syrian pounds reports Damas Post.
A haunting picture of a doctor who is working in the hospitals of northern Syria, under extreme circumstances, has gone viral on social media writes Al-Modon.
The cost of living in Syria continues to rise, adding yet more pressure on families who are struggling to survive reports Al-Hal.
Mashour Zidan was killed on the Saasaa-al-Qaleea road, when a rocket hit his vehicle, although who is responsible for the attack is unknown reports Sowt al-Asima.
Many former Syrian women prisoners end up marrying regime militia members for need of protection, financial security or to end pressure from society. Ain al-Medina talks to one of these.
Imad Abou Ras was witness to and was subjected to the worst forms to torture and humiliation inside the walls of the notorious Saydnaya prison writes Zaman Al Wasl.
A landmine that remained undetonated, exploded when a car drove over it, killing three women and injuring three others reports SANA.
To the anger of families, the regime has moved the bodies of those killed in battles in al-Hamamiyet in the northern Hama countryside reports Alsouria Net.
As the 61st Damascus International Fair approaches, Venezuela’s Ambassador in Damascus has said that there are a number of companies from his country that wish to participate writes SANA.
An uneasy relationship between the residents and the regime has lead to a failure to adhere to basic building regulations, leaving many buildings dangerously unsafe reports Baladi News.
Abdul Razzaq al-Adam, who cannot move his legs, has been imprisoned in Lebanon for two years, and it yet to see the inside of a court room or a lawyer writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Companies and properties owned by the Syrian businessman Samer Foz have been sanctioned by the US government, who say that he is enriching the Syrian president reports Al-Jazeera.
Clashes have broken out between regime militias and groups from the south who agreed to reconciliations with the regime reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Residents from the Damascus Countryside have mourned the deaths of five local who were killed fighting against the regime reports Enab Baladi.
The Islamic State have claimed responsibility for an explosion that killed four Kurdish fighters in a southern district of Hassakeh reports Zaman Al Wasl.
At a mosque dedicated to his late father, President Assad performed the prayers that mark the end on the month long fast for Ramadan writes SANA.
Crops across Syria have been set alight, destroying the livelihoods of farmers and putting increased pressure on the governing bodies in the areas reports Alsouria Net.
During the course of the war, the Syrian middle class has shrunk, which one Syrian economist blames on the major disparities and inequality in income distribution writes Al-Watan.
Sheikh Maamoun Rahmeh is believed to have been imprisoned in Adra Central Prison, after being arrested on charges of insulting the Minister of Religious Endowments reports Sowt al-Asima.
Mohiddin Manfoush, who was involved in the deal that saw opposition fighters leave eastern Ghouta, has now secure regime contracts to clear the area for reconstruction writes Al-Hal.
Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis said that this plan was to ensure an organized reconstruction and to secure the return of people to their homes reports Zaman Al Wasl.
President Assad, while inaugurating the International Islamic Sham Center for confronting terrorism and extremism, said that Syria was better now than it was before the war reports SANA.
In a statement about his retirement, Yasser al-Omar, cited pressure by the regime security services as a reason for his decision reports Al-Hal.
Over two day, the bodies of fighters who had agreed to settlements with the regime and were killed in northern Syria, were returned to the Damascus countryside reports Sowt al-Asima.
During recent fighting against opposition forces in the Hama countryside, Liwa al-Quds lost a number of it fighters, some of whom had been part of reconciliation deals writes Al-Modon.
The new initiatives have been designed to encourage young entrepreneurs, promote the culture of entrepreneurship and inspire innovative ideas writes The Syria Times.
Allawi al-Bashasha said that he was only in Syria for a visit when he was arrested and imprisoned for 31 days reports Asharq al-Awsat.
The Assad regime has claimed that the area where the houses are located is owned by Hama University and that the land is needed to build university facilities writes Smart News.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have held a number of meetings with the Assad regime, but residents remain concerned about their fate writes Asharq al-Awsat.
The sight of homeless children in Syria has become common, and there are very few services that have the capabilities to provide shelter and care writes Baladi News.
Heavy damage was inflicted on educational facilities during the battle to retake eastern Ghouta, but efforts are being made to see the return of children to classrooms writes SANA.
A photo, which appears to show an elderly man who was hit in the face by traffic police, has caused an outpouring of anger on social media reports Al-Modon.
The arrest of journalist Mohamed Hershou has caused anger among colleges and members of parliament, who see it as an attack on the freedom of the press reports Al-Modon.
It has been one year since the regime dropped sarin and chlorine gas on Douma, killing 41 civilians and injuring hundreds more writes Zaman Al Wasl.
With help from investors and the government, hundreds of new facilities have been opened, which has created thousands of new job opportunities reports SANA.
Membership with the Damascus Chamber of Commerce has fallen nearly 50 percent since last year, which has affected the Chamber’s revenues writes Al-Watan.
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari said that the US has lost all international legitimacy and ended its role as a mediator in any peace process writes SANA.
Major General Kifah Moulhem has been accused of committing a range of crimes against the Syrian people, during his time at the Military Intelligence Directorate reports Alsouria Net.
Rebel commanders, under the protection of Turkey, have been raking in large sums of money, which has been stolen from residents and aid groups reports Etihad Press.
Syrian businessmen are taking advantage of the large amount of scrap metal in the country and the high price it garners on the market reports Asharq al-Awsat.
A number of Arab countries have started to rebuild diplomatic relations with Syria, following their suspension from the Arab League writes Hurriya Press.
The Kuwaiti and Egyptian investors have been accused of export violations surrounding the smuggling of goods valued at 300 million pounds writes Al-Iqtissadi.
Syria’s economic woes are continuing to plague the country as the value of the Syrian pound continues to slide against the dollar reports Business2Business Syria.
An artillery regiment, which was made up of people from Suweida, refused to attack two targets that has been determined by Damascus writes Hurriya Press.
With the destruction of property and the rampant corruption that plagues the industry, the real estate market in Syria is failing to meet the needs of people reports Al-Watan.
Hammoudeh Sabbagh highlighted the need for increasing parliamentary relations between Syria and the Inter-Parliamentary Union writes SANA.
Syrian private sector banks posted positive results last year with Islamic institutions leading the way, Al-Watan reports.
Many of the women who have lost their husbands are thrown into a life of struggles and constant upheaval reports Ana Insan.
Wissam al-Teir was the head of the Damascus Now Network and a prominent journalist in Syria writes Damascus Voice.
The Syrian regime is pushing to conscript as many Syrians as it can into the ranks of its army, which has lead to summons being erroneously sent to those already serving and those killed in action reports Alsouria Net.
The cost of securing a Syrian passport is one of the highest in the world writes Enab Baladi.
As the cost of beauty treatments in Syria rises, the government claims that regulating the industry is a difficult task reports Al-Watan.
While the recorded number of drug users in Syria continues to rise, the facilities to treat addicts have not improved writes Al-Watan.
While the explosion did not cause any casualties, there was damage to homes and vehicles reports SANA.
The proposed city will be built between the Damascus countryside and Homs reports SANA.
The new UN Special Envoy to Syria held his first official meeting with Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem writes SANA.
With the threat of a Turkish incursion, talks between the regime and Kurdish groups have begun, although results have been limited reports Enab Baladi
Government workers are struggling to secure employment after been released from detention, whether they have been charged or not reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Storms have been battering Syria, with high amounts of rainfall, powerful winds and heavy snow, which has led to the deaths of seven people writes Damas Post.
The reopened schools in Damascus have been able to accommodate over 100,000 students writes SANA.
An investigation by Daraj has revealed that members of the regime security services have benefited from loans provided by UNRWA.
Rights activists have revealed that the Syrian state is using anti-terrorism law to seize opponents’ property reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Optical cables were disconnected on Tuesday evening reports SANA.
Thousands of students in Syria are not receiving an appropriate level of education because of the conditions imposed by conflict writes Salon Syria.
Four women from Ghouta were arrested and subjected to torture and rape by members of the Fourth Armored Division reports Zaman Al Wasl.
During the regime offensive to retake eastern Ghouta, 1,700 civilians were killed and there was extensive damage to infrastructure writes Zaman Al Wasl.
By withholding news and information, the regime has been able to avoid investigations and been allowed to seize assets writes Alsouria Net.
Women at shelter centers in the Damascus countryside have been targeted and blackmailed for sexual favors writes Al-Hal.
Syrian checkpoints have been issued with lists of the names of those who are wanted for military service reports Alsouria Net.
The event highlighted children with hearing problems and the successes achieved with operations reports SANA.
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Since 2015, 364 people have committed suicide, with the highest reported numbers in Damascus writes Enab Baladi.
President Assad highlighted the importance of the media and their role in combating foreign influences reports SANA.
As well as reshuffling the cabinet, President Assad also established the National Reconciliation Agency writes SANA.
Suweida has some of the highest cancer rates in the country, which is said to be caused by diet and psychological stress reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Cases of sexual assault in Syria are on the rise, among both male and females, with the highest numbers in Aleppo reports Damas Post.
In order to provide for themselves and their families, Syrian women have stepped up and taken jobs that were traditionally only for men writes Alsouria Net.
In an effort to present a unified front, the Syrian Turkmen convened a meeting to pick a new flag that will represent them at political and social forums writes Enab Baladi.
The recently opened office will serve the eastern areas and will provide citizens with official government documents and certificates reports SANA.
President Assad has called for Alawites to join the reserve military and serve in the province of Lattakia, while many hide in the mountains to avoid conscription writes Zaman Al Wasl.
A lawyer for the condemned men has called on the international community to take action and stop the executions reports Hurriya Press.
The Prime Minister inaugurated a new power plant, which will provide electricity to hundreds of homes writes SANA.
As temperatures in Syria fall, families are struggling to afford the fuel needed to heat their homes reports Zaman Al Wasl.
After years of waiting some 40 political prisoners are awaiting execution; they are calling on Syrians to save them, Smart News reports
After years of waiting some 40 political prisoners are awaiting execution; they are calling on Syrians to save them, Smart News reports
A statement by the Egyptian President blaming Syrians for the destruction of their country and saying he will not contribute to the country’s reconstruction sparked an outcry in Damascus, a pro-regime publication says
Only a few weeks after the reopening of the Nassib border crossing, the Syrian authorities have started arresting Jordanian nationals, Enab Baladi reports
The returning refugees were given medical treatment as they crossed the border and transported back to their towns and villages reports The Syria Times.
One of the appointed generals has been accused of organising the massacre of hundreds of Syrian and Palestinian detainees writes Zaman Al Wasl.
The Syrian newspaper Al-Ayyam hit back at the decision to shut the paper, attacking the Damascus Governorate reports Damas Post.
Residents have expressed anger at the regime for not making the adequate preparations to limit the damage done by flooding reports Hurriya Press.
Abou al-Laith has been accused of smuggling tobacco to Jaish al-Islam fighters writes Etihad Press.
During the meeting, the two parties agreed on intensifying efforts to re-open the border crossings between the countries writes SANA.
A delegation of regime officers have tried to incentivise young men in the area to complete their military service writes Suweida 24.
The Iraqi Foreign Minister was in Damascus to discuss regional and international issues and strengthen bilateral relations writes SANA.
Despite strict rules about the movement and manufacturing of building materials, Abou Bahar has been able to use his connections to continue his business writes Al-Modon.
Many of the groups that had previously supplied aid, now require permission from the government to continue their work writes Asharq al-Awsat.
The regime has dismissed a large number of teachers from across the country, claiming that they have not served in the army reports Alsouria Net.
Market stagnation over the last six months has caused house prices in Damascus to fall and successive falls are expected in the future writes Damascus Now.
In its latest report, The Syrian Network for Human rights has said that over 222,000 civilians have died since March 2011, with Assad forces being responsible for almost 90 percent of them.
The latest appointments are said to be part of an anti-corruption campaign reports Damas Post.
The Governor of the Damascus Countryside has said that there is a huge shortfall in the funding that is needed for the reconstruction in eastern Ghouta writes Business 2 Business.
Prior to the government assault on Yarmouk, a quarter of a million Palestinians had been living in the area writes Damas Post.
The war has displaced millions of people who have had to restart their lives in new areas writes Sada al-Sham.
Conflict has caused many children to fall behind with their education and harsh living conditions are making it less of a priority writes Sada al-Sham.
Prime Minister Imad Khamis stressed the importance of supporting local industry and improving economic development writes SANA.
The gate, which was out of action for a day, is one of the oldest in Damascus reports Damas Post.
As part of their media war, the regime has been highlighting a selection of prominent officers in its army writes Enab Baladi.
Participants called for the development of rural projects, the support of women and greater ties with neighboring countries reports SANA.
Customers are now being told to justify the sending or receiving of money at banks in regime controlled areas reports Alsouria Net.
The light aircraft could be used for border control, transporting people, tourism and training pilots writes SANA.
A pro-regime outlet provides details on the composition of the main list that will run in the upcoming local administration elections
A report from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirms that across Syria fighting and killing continue to take place
The latest batch of Syrians living in Lebanon have been returned to the towns and villages of their homeland writes SANA.
836 people who had been forcibly disappeared were revealed to have been killed, although it is believed to be a fraction of the real figure writes The Syrian Network for Human Rights.
The students were protesting the decision to stop offering the supplementary session at the university writes Enab Baladi.
Thousands have returned to Daraya after it was liberated in 2016 writes SANA.
The Syrian Network for Human Rights has recorded 82,000 cases of forced disappearance writes Hurriya Press.
Up to 10,000 volunteers have been helping to clear away the debris caused by fighting in Aleppo, as part of the SAWA campaign writes SANA
A large number of hospitals and health centers were damaged during the fighting in eastern Ghouta and eastern Qalamoun writes SANA
At a meeting to appoint Jaber Ali Basha as general commander, the need for a unified revolutionary front was also stressed reports Enab Baladi
Families in Syria who have had relatives forcibly disappeared are trapped in whirlwind of confusion and grief writes Zaman Al Wasl
Government ministers have criticised the sanctions imposed on the country and have said that they are hindered the return of refugees writes SANA
Residents have reported that regime troops have conducted large scale arrests and looting writes Alsouria Net
Emirati businessman, Abdel Jalil al-Balouki has shown a readiness to invest in Marouti City and other projects reports Al-Watan
Owning a home in Damascus was once an achievable goal for many Syrian, but inflation has crushed these aspiration writes Salon Syria
The Russian Defense Ministry claims that ISIS terrorists are launching attacks on other areas of Syria and they urge the US to allow access to the refugee camp writes SANA
General Nadim Kamel Asaad was well known for crimes against civilians reports Zaman Al Wasl
Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham arrested 13 people they accused of seeking a reconciliation deal with the regime reports Zaman Al Wasl
Zaman al-Wasl and the Violations Documentation Centre in Syria have released the names of 8,000 prisoners who were tortured to death in regime jails writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
The battles for influence, a shaky security situation and the possibility of a regime advance is causing confusion in Idleb reports Al-Hal
The High Elections Committee has designated 85 electoral districts, although they can be moved to other area if security cannot be ensured writes Al-Watan
Kurdish leaders have already stated that they are willing to enter into talks with the regime reports Zaman Al Wasl
This is the third batch of Syrians living in Lebanon that have returned home reports Tishreen
Mines planted by armed groups pose a continuing threat to civilians reports SANA
While the Islamic State has lost nearly all of the territory that it once held, they still pose a threat in the Syrian desert and on the Syrian-Iraqi border writes Zaman Al Wasl
The expo gave families the chance to pick up their daily essentials for cut prices reports SANA
As families and farmers return to the heavily damaged Ghouta, it is hoped that the trees will be replanted and the fields sowed for crops reports Al-Watan
Despite the expulsion of ISIS from the city, residents of al-Bab are still living in fear of trigger-happy groups that are heavily armed writes Sada al-Sham
The regime’s policy of land grabs and demographic changes is starting to pay off reports Souriatna
As the number of people being displaced rises, business booms for human smugglers writes Enab Baladi
Events for children, who have been displaced, were arranged by civil society groups and volunteers writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
Despite the decision by the Syrian Democratic Council to enter into talks with the government, the situation east of the Euphrates remains unclear writes Al-Watan
The Damascus International Fair is an annual commercial exhibition, which is often described as “The Syrian economy’s window to the world” writes SANA
Syria will hold the presidency of the body for four week reports Asharq al-Awsat
High interest rates and monthly repayments can leave people in a vicious circle of debt writes Ain al Medina
To the delight of residents, storytelling is being kept alive in cafes in Damascus writes SANA
Yarmouk lies in ruins following the assault by the Syrian regime to retake the area writes Zaman Al Wasl
People are trying to smuggle their way into Idleb, to avoid state security and military conscription writes Etihad Press
Many of the items that are stolen are then smuggled into Lebanon to be sold reports Al-Hal
Kinana Huwaijah has previously brokered deals with Jaish al-Islam in Ghouta reports Al-Etihad
Yarmouk camp had been under siege since 2011, and after being captured by regime forces on Monday, soldier began looting homes reports Zaman Al Wasl
Residents are jubilant at the news that Damascus and it surrounding countryside have been cleared of terrorists reports SANA
It is hoped that this new service will provide a much needed form of transportation in and between liberated areas writes Enab Baladi
Many towns and villages, which have recently been liberated by the Syrian Army, are lacking basic services and infrastructure writes SANA
An offensive by the Syrian Army to retake eastern Ghouta began in March
A new campaign hopes to bridge the divide between Kurdish and Arab communities in the Afrin area following Operation Olive Branch writes Enab Baladi
Syrian regime forces are pushing to retake the al-Hajar al-Aswad district and Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp report Zaman Al Wasl
Children of the Eastern Ghouta will continue to go to school until the summer vacation, SANA reports
Father tells SANA he is desperate to stay alive to see his newborn child
Rebel group wants the release of prisoners in exchange, SMART reports
Trade unions come together in the Syrian capital, SANA reports
Those who want to stay will have their legal status settled, SANA reports
Syrian intelligence services chief says he will only appear before a tribunal made up of generals, Alsouria Net reports
Pro-regime ground units continue to advance from several directions after weakening terrorists’ defenses, SANA reports
Hundreds of militants and their families have been evacuated on 77 buses, according to SANA
Attacks by Syrian Liberation Front kill more than 15 pro-regime fighters and officers, Al-Hal reports
A note accompanying the child claimed that the mother’s financial situation meant she could not care for it, Al-Etihad Press reports
Militants’ infiltration points, dens, and command and communications centers have been hit, SANA reports
Military, economic and diplomatic developments were witnessed this weekend
The fact-finding mission has finally entered the area to investigate the chemical weapons allegations, The Syria Times reports
Most of the detained were arbitrarily arrested by the Kurdish militia at its checkpoints, according to Zaman al-Wasl
With the conclusion of the siege and assault, children are resuming their education, SANA reports
Damascenes are waiting in frightened anticipation, according to Al-Hal
Government mouthpiece Al-Watan reports on a high-level meeting that discussed the next steps of development in the Damascus suburbs
Damascus Now takes a look at the likely next stage of Syria’s war in south of the capital
Many doctors had already left the Ghouta as part of the evacuation process, an activist tells Al-Hal
Zeitoun takes a look at the controversial new law that critics say will dispossess Syrians in favor of foreigners and those of other sects
Assad’s political aide tells The Syria Times that the army will move to new areas south of Damascus when the time is right
Lawyer Michel Shammas sounds the alarm, warning of demographic change, Al-Hal reports
Scheme seeks to help reintroduce the children to education and integrate them into the city’s schools, SMART reports
Transport minister tells Al-Watan many airlines want to resume flights to Damascus
Some of Damascus’ most prominent buildings have been lit up for the cause, SANA reports
A Syrian government official tells al-Watan that the rights of citizens in the Ghouta will be protected.
Carloads of stolen goods are being taken out of Harasta and sold on the streets of Damascus, Alsouria Net reports
All of the detainees have been taken to hospital for a general health check-up, SANA reports
Al-Ettihad Press looks at how the prominent businessman is cutting a path for himself in Syria
Thirteen more were killed on fronts in central Syria, Zaman al-Wasl reports
The Foreign Ministry has written to the United Nations, railing against the lack of reaction after a deadly attack on a marketplace, SANA reports
PAX and The Syria Institute estimate that 714,345 people remain trapped in at least 33 besieged communities
Damascus’ Justice Department deals with cases of babies whose families are unknown almost once every two months, Al-Watan reports
As the suffering in the Damascus suburbs increases, the ‘Civil Bloc’ seeks international protection for the area’s people, Alsouria Net reports
Sada al-Sham explores the growing role of civil society in opposition-held areas
A shootout at a police checkpoint reveals the tensions between the state and its supporting militias, Ayn al-Madina reports
Airstrikes hit Daraa province for the first time since the truce was agreed in July, Alsouria Net reports
Russia’s U.N. envoy complains that civilians are being prevented from using humanitarian corridors by militant groups in the Ghouta, SANA reports
Syria’s representative to the U.N. accuses the high commissioner for human rights of lies and issuing a politically motivated report, SANA reports
Thanks to the proliferation of weapons, many innocent bystanders are being killed or wounded by random gunfire, according to Enab Baladi
Newly opened office should cut down costs for Syrians getting a new passport, Al-Watan reports
Syria’s representative to the U.N. says a lack of personnel on the ground and untrustworthy sources compromise the agency’s work
Assad regime says it is exempted from the conditions of the new cease-fire if civilians are targeted by militants
SARC statement follows incident involving two of its affiliated branches in the Damascus countryside
Sources claim Russian weapon shipment included an array of internationally banned weapons, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Official media reports opposition forces concentrated rocket and mortar fire on civilian areas around the capital and in Syria’s southern region
Young men rounded up for service ahead of expected large-scale ground assault on the rebel-held enclave, opposition website reports
West is providing direct support for terrorists to carry out attacks without fear of accountability, SANA reports
Ankara says its army ‘will not stop’ if pro-Assad forces enter Afrin to protect Kurdish YPG
Syria’s majority-Alawite coastal areas remain a main supplier of manpower for Assad’s militias
Expert says situation in Damascus is ‘worrying’ as clean water levels are far below those of previous years, Alsouria Net reports
Official delegation announces government plans to restart halted development projects in all provinces, SANA reports
The fragile security situation in the predominately Druze province is showing signs of unraveling, Enab Baladi writes
Official media reports civilians killed and wounded in a number of opposition attacks on the capital and its environs
Rescue workers have accused the Assad regime of using chemical weapons in their attack on the Damascus suburb, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Government forces resume shelling of the capital’s Eastern Ghouta suburbs after the collapse of truce, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Civilians fleeing northern Syria’s front lines are facing a lack of safe options amid an exhausted humanitarian response, Al-Modon writes
Syrian PM reviews repair of road network in capital’s north, official media reports
Over 500 cancer patients face risk of death due to lack of medicine, medical specialist tells Souriatna
The state of breakdown in Syrian society has contributed to widespread mental health disorders, according to opposition website
Blueprint outlining ‘social contract’ for Syria’s future developed by delegates from various ethnic, religious and sectarian groups
Police source confirms death of child and bus driver after rocket strikes vehicle in Aleppo city, SANA reports
Reports have allegedly surfaced of a regime deal seeing the return of FSA fighters to Yarmouk after the expulsion of ISIS, Ain al-Medina writes
Head of the regime’s infamous prison oversaw the torture and execution of prisoners since 2013, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Syrian army targets Ghouta area in response to civilian casualties, official media reports
Dissident and former political prisoner passed away in hospital over the weekend, Enab Baladi reports
Dealers are targeting young people in cafes, schools and parks, Souriatna reports
New play directed by Ghassan Massoud shows the experiences and disappointments of Syrians as a result of the war, SANA reports
Detention center chief says education programs are underway to help rehabilitate children offenders, Al-Watan writes
Opposition health directorate says head nurse had been unlawfully arrested on charges including witchcraft and killing children, Al-Etihad reports
Move comes in the context of larger deal calling for the expulsion of thousands of fighters to the Syrian desert, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Three-day event aims at encouraging bonds between various media industries and the advertising market, SANA reports
Over half of those reside in the capital, health official tells loyalist newspaper Al-Watan
War monitor and White Helmets group reports deadly regime raids on several towns in the Ghouta area, Alsouria writes
Syrian government delegation has announced its intention to return to Damascus at the end of the week, Alsouria reports
Internal displacement, sectarianism and mass migration have encouraged a shift in the norms of marriage between Syrians, Enab Baladi writes
Dollar selling price was 30 Syrian pounds lower in Damascus markets overnight Tuesday, Alsouria reports
Syrian army general and captain among 100 regime soldiers killed in major clashes with rebels in Harasta, according to opposition sources
‘Break the Ghouta Siege’ campaign hopes to pressure international bodies to end the regime-led blockade, Al-Fayha writes
Unnamed Jordanian sources tell Alsouria that the new entity will be modified from the Southern Front, with most southern factions to be represented in the new group
Syrian economy is witnessing a recovery as 80 percent of products return to export market, official media reports
Enab Baladi reviews the cabinet of ministers in light of a newly formed administration in rebel-held Idelb
Official media reports on second consecutive day of shelling targeting the Syrian capital and its suburbs
At least 16 people are said to have been killed and injured in the attack which struck the Al-Salhiya district, Alsouria Net writes
Syrian conference on Arab identity coincides with centenary since the Balfour Declaration
Opposition activists in the northern province hope to remove children from the burden of war through literature, Tamaddon writes
The Syrian government is preventing the entry of aid, including medicine, into the rebel-held district near the capital
Activists report regime artillery strike on kindergarten and popular market northeast of the capital, Alsouria Net writes
Official media blames Ghouta rebels for preventing aid passage, despite government forces having blockaded the area for four years
Illicit logging operations have affected wildlife and transformed forests into near-deserts in as little as a few years, Ayn al-Madina writes
Violent clashes have renewed in the Eastern Ghouta despite being the area covered by a Russian-backed ‘de-escalation’ agreement
Opposition negotiating body slams Syrian government for war crimes as regime siege of the rebel-held district threatens hundreds of thousands of residents
Al-Tal was site to a 2016 deal involving the surrender of hundreds of young men who were shuttled into rebel-held northern Syria
The regime seems to be testing the resilience of the de-escalation agreement in the province of Daraa, Zaman al-Wasl reports
The proposed production city would stretch over a 25,000-square meter block and house several studios and a hotel, state media reports
Former head of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce Imad Ghreiwati among 11 family members to be targeted by the order, according to Zaman al-Wasl
ISIS has since claimed the attack which killed two officers and wounded several others in the capital
Syria has seen an increase in the volume of exports in comparison to early years of the crisis, official media reports
Islamic State militants carried out a surprise attack seizing over a dozen villages from Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, ISIS-linked media reports
Loyalist Al-Watan reports on attempts by Venezuela to court Syrian lawmakers amid tight international sanctions facing both countries
Proposal incites backlash online with social media users hotly questioning the relevancy of the move, Alsouria Net writes
Family members of missing girl had previously executed several of her accused kidnappers, dumping their bodies at a roundabout in the center of the southern city
Official news sidesteps death toll from blasts, but Western media puts the number of dead at 10
DNA fingerprinting should be used to establish the identity of millions of returning Syrians who fled since 2011, forensic expert tells Al-Watan
National sports federation chief praises the Syrian sports scene during indoor tournament held in Turkmenistan, official media reports
Forty countries represented at the third International Trade Union Conference to express support for Syria and its people, official media reports
Social media users criticized the decision to issue the textbook on the basis the cover image was too frightening, loyalist media reports
Rebels call on factions to attack government forces in the south amid signs of warming relations between the Assad regime and other powers, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Concerns are mounting among locals and observers around the possibility of a man-made food crisis targeting the rebel-held city, Zeitoun writes
Syrian official urges stronger ties with New Delhi as part of hinted Asian entente plans, state media reports
Turjman says journalists were able to project strong image of Syria to the world, official media reports
With many left crippled for life, veterans from Syria’s pro-government coastal regions are being left high and dry by the regime’s institutions
Palestinians gather in capital to mark 48 years since arsonist set fire to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Demonstrations in several countries called for Assad to be brought to justice for his involvement in crimes against civilians, opposition media office reports
Event hopes to map out path to kick-start the Syrian economy for the upcoming reconstruction stage, state media reports
Observers claim Assad regime is jumping the gun in holding this week’s economic fair, which 15 European countries will attend
Red Crescent entered district with 48 trucks loaded with food, medical and emergency supplies, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Refugee Sham Morjan, who has cerebral palsy, is unable to receive treatment for her condition due to the expensive demands of doctors, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Syrian PM also cancels contract for company servicing the capital’s airport following passenger complaints, government media reports
Last rebel-held districts near the capital brace for ground invasion after heavy shelling by government forces, Alsouria Net reports
Ibrahim Hamidi explains the decision by Kurdish figures to divide northern Syria into three regions, including Raqqa after its liberation from ISIS
Lawmakers hold meeting with Pyongyang envoy to discuss boosting ties between the two friendly nations, state media reports
Popular tourist destination will host ‘We Are Coming Back’ festival after government forces secured the area near the capital
With an absence of official institutions to certify marriages, young Syrians are resorting to unofficial unions which offer no legal rights for spouses, Sada al-Sham reports
One of Syria’s major rebel groups announces decision to disband and commit forces to national rebel army, opposition website reports
Residents voice relief at proposals to lift the heavy security presence on city roads, while others fear spontaneous checkpoints which aim to arrest those escaping military service, Enab Baladi writes
Loyalists call on the president to end abuses in the city as residents are faced with random killings, kidnappings and looting by government forces and militias, Alsouria Net writes
Tourism minister says efforts are underway to redevelop the area near the Lebanese border as security areas continue to expand, loyalist Al-Watan writes
Foreign minister tells journalists that the international chemical weapons watchdog confirmed Syria has complied with requests to destroy arsenal
State media downplays attacks after a third suicide bomber managed to breach the Old City in deadliest assault on the capital in months
Damascene Farid Yaghi is authoring a daily account of the city through the stories of locals, the displaced and the homeless, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Heavy armored units fail to break rebels in the Eastern Ghouta suburb following over a week and a half of heavy clashes, All4Syria reports
Resources for volunteer initiatives aimed at feeding thousands are routinely stolen, with one source telling Alsouria that only 15 percent of donations reached their destination
Syrian president launches project aimed at unifying the work of ministries in an attempt to stamp out government corruption, state media reports
Former Free Syrian Army fighter killed in blast during meeting with militants in Khan Arnabah, opposition website reports
Aid organization says it will recommence support in the Damascus suburbs after suspending work due to violations, opposition website reports
Fairer treatment of refugees in Iraq’s north has helped pave the way for positive relationships between new arrivals and locals, Iqtissad writes
Syrian army convoys arrive on the outskirts of Daraa to lay siege to the southern city, the cradle of the revolution and a symbol of resistance for opposition forces
Customs and traditions continue to govern the possibilities for women who wish to enter specialized fields and leadership and decision-making positions, Enab Baladi writes
Reconciliations minister says new settlements in a number of areas will include the Damascus countryside, Homs and Hama, according to state media outlet
Zaman al-Wasl profiles the intelligence official allegedly responsible for negotiating a settlement deal in the former opposition stronghold
Filled with mud and blood, single tunnel operates as only pathway for residents escaping battles on the one hand and fighters moving voluntarily toward the siege on the other
Around 600 men and 500 women detained by regime forces despite officials declaring district empty of armed fighters, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Regime checkpoints imposing huge tariffs on goods entering the Damascus suburbs after forces destroy tunnels used for transporting goods into the rebel-held districts, Alsouria Net writes
Rockets kill and wound civilians in towns of Saqba and Hamouriyah in breach of ‘safe zones’ agreement, opposition outlet reports
All4Syria writes that despite claiming to protect Syria’s minorities, for generations the Assad regime has targeted the Christian community and used its places of worship to fan the flames of sectarian tension
Government media outlet reports on second and final phase of resettlement plan, which opposition has widely criticized as attempt to pursue demographic change
Alsouria Net reports on the recent relocation of hundreds of civilians and militants from the opposition district following similar efforts to empty neighboring areas
Education minister says government assisted in evacuation of thousands of students from opposition-held areas in order to ensure students could attend exams, state media reports
Property brokers are helping Shiite families from other regions of Syria and Lebanon establish a greater presence in areas of the capital, Iqtissad writes
Brigadier general and captain among dozens of government forces from the coastal city killed in fighting last month, opposition website reports
Official claims regular patrols are being carried out to address the issue of stray animals and rodent infestations, after reports a dog had bitten 18 people in the capital, loyalist newspaper writes
Local authorities in the Damascus countryside have begun a project to purify water after farmers began using sewage to irrigate crops, Souriatna explains
Infighting between Islamist rebel groups in the countryside of Damascus drags on as Assad forces capitalize on the weakening of opposition fronts to make further gains, opposition outlet Enab Baladi writes
Imad Khamis salutes Syrian workers and armed forces during Workers’ Day celebrations in the capital and its countryside, government media reports
The revival of community bakeries has helped create an affordable alternative as food prices soar in the Damascus countryside, offering otherwise unemployed young men a means of income in the rebel-held districts, Iqtissad writes
Human rights monitoring groups publish joint report as a response to the use of toxic weapons in Khan Sheikhoun earlier this month, in which teams documented evidence of sarin gas exposure and the deaths of at least 103 people
Head of the Sham Higher Institute tells audience in Damascus that Syria is confronting a global aggression whose key tool is to distort religious discourse without understanding, loyalist outlet Al-Watan reports
Loyalist newspaper Al-Watan quotes judicial source as saying crime in the capital and its environs is down, despite small-scale robberies in a number of districts including some cases involving women perpetrators
Opposition website reports that rebels remain in control of a number of surrounding villages despite pulling out of Halfaya following heavy clashes throughout the northern countryside for the past week
The Fatih district has become a de facto home to thousands of Syrians looking to start a new life in the Turkish city, with the suburb offering many sights, flavors and sounds that visitors can often find in different parts of Syria, opposition website Zaman al-Wasl writes
Human rights watchdog calls for the release of Palestinian detainees, including women with children, from regime prisons, as group releases report claiming 461 prisoners have been executed or killed under torture since 2011, opposition website writes
Syria’s deputy foreign minister shifts guilt for attack following flood of global condemnation, claiming Damascus had alerted monitoring bodies of plans by terror groups to transport chemical weapons into Syria as recently as weeks ago, government media outlet reports
Communities of displaced families from all over Syria are welcomed to Idleb, where the fusion of life, foods and traditions from all provinces has merged to create a stable microcosm of Syrian life, Sada al-Sham writes
Residents injured in different attacks after militants shell the capital’s central districts, including the landmark Umayyad Square and Mezze 86 district, with shells earlier falling in the Al-Qeimariyeh district of the Old City, government media reports
Dozens of regime forces are killed and wounded in a botched campaign to storm the industrial district in the capital’s northeast, while the WHO warns ‘time is running out’ as health situation deteriorates in the Eastern Ghouta, opposition media outlet reports
SANA correspondent says government forces successfully thwarted offensive by jihadist rebels in the western Qalamoun, while reports emerge of militants being killed in army operations in Hama, Homs and Deir-ez-Zor
Rebel commander claims opposition has succeeded in wearing down ISIS forces in Syria’s western desert areas and mountain ranges, following a number of campaigns involving key FSA and armed Islamist groups, a Lebanese newspaper reports
State-run media claims over 157 militants killed in anti-terrorism operations in the countryside of the capital, while government forces reportedly push back on opposition offensive in the northern countryside of Hama
Army forces succeed in maintaining siege on terrorists trapped in Jobar as clashes intensify in the Damascus neighborhood, resulting in hundreds of killed and injured militants, pro-government newspaper reports
Damascene Kurds celebrate their holiday in the capital with the festivities well attended by Syrian officials, including Jaafari, who made remarks on the occasion
After last week’s high-casualty attack on the Justice Palace in Damascus, the head of the Syrian Bar Association defends emergency measures, which involve security checks of lawyers entering courts in Syria
Rebel group fighting in Jobar says regime forces have set up more checkpoints and closed several areas in the city, as opposition forces renew attacks on Syrian capital
The Kurdish celebration of spring, Newroz, banned in Syria for decades, is an occasion for Syrians to share some joy as the brutal war in their country enters its seventh year
Rocket shells fired by Nusra-linked terrorists wound 15 civilians in Masaken Barzeh and Al-Shaghour neighborhoods of Damascus, state news media reports
Army units clear compromised areas north of Jobar from the Nusra Front, killing many terrorists and several leaders, while destroying their weapons in the process
Large numbers of rebel fighters who were evacuated from the Damascus countryside over the last seven months have joined other groups to establish new positions in the Idleb and Hama countrysides
A group of Syrian graffiti artists in a southern Damascus have used their graffiti art to give despairing people hope as the regime wrecked Syrian cities and lives
The Syrian regime has used war to displace residents from strategically located cities and townships to northern areas of the country, a calculated policy of demographic change aiming at creating a factual religious and ethnic divide
Hayat Tahri al-Sham denied responsibility for the two blasts on Wednesday in the Syrian capital which led to dozens of deaths and injuries
De Mistura said the twin Damascus bombings were designed to spoil political talks
As rebel groups squabble over turf and dogma in Ghouta area, the Syrian regime’s unabated efforts continue to isolate the rebel areas, threatening their sustained resistance
Two explosions near a cemetery in Damascus targeted buses full of Shiite pilgrims, killing 40 and wounding another 120, prompting Iraqi and Syrian governments to form a joint investigative unit
State media reports that terrorist groups in Al-Qaboun and Eastern Ghouta fired missiles at housing suburb in Damascus countryside
Activists report that two more people have been killed in regime airstrikes on Al-Waer neighborhood in Homs, as government forces extend aerial and ground campaigns after further agreements with rebels fails
Prime Minister Imad Khamis tours capital’s Old City market and speaks to tradesmen about improving production in private and public sectors
Activists claim at least 41 regime soldiers, including 11 officers, have been buried in daily funerals in Tartous in February, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Loyalist newspaper reports on meeting between Syrian president and religious delegation whose work aims to focus on shifting current ideas of religious discourse
Opposition news site says fighters took the areas of Al-Dayyatha and Kraa northeast of Suweida city amid further losses by the Islamic State over the past few weeks
Alsouria Net reports on exchange of scores of female prisoners between the Assad regime and opposition forces in Hama countryside, with some detainees being released after two years of captivity
SANA reports on statement by reconciliations minister following the return of civilians to their homes in the Damascus countryside after local teams successfully repair neighborhood’s infrastructure
State media outlet SANA covers monthly shopping event in the coastal province which aims to showcase high-quality Syrian-made products to buyers
Loyalist media reports on trip by Damascus countryside governor to inspect repair work in the Barada Valley system which aims to restore the capital’s water flow to its usual capacity
State-run media says government and allied forces “restored security” to the towns and villages of the Barada valley on Sunday, almost exactly a month after a frail ceasefire was brokered between the regime and rebels by Russia and Turkey
Regime and allied militias target Damascus countryside with rocket and artillery fire following the assassination of its reconciliations negotiator in the Barada valley
Iqtissad speaks to activists and camp residents on why the situation continues to worsen for families in Syria’s southern camps along the border with Jordan
Damascus countryside governor reveals details of preliminary truce agreement to Syrian state news agency, which include the handing over of weapons to government forces and the expulsion of non-local fighters
Residents in the capital are enduring long waits to obtain essential amenities like water and gas amid shortages that have created a culture of profiteering
Water ‘black market’ has reportedly emerged due to fighting near the capital’s main supplier with residents reporting a steep jump in prices
Displaced civilians take refuge in temporary housing centers after being received by Syrian Red Crescent workers, sources confirm
Disgruntled Alawite group claims responsibility for assassination of Alaa Makhlouf, personal bodyguard to Asmaa Assad
Supporters furious after images surfaced Wednesday depicting a massacre of hundreds of Syrian army soldiers in the Damascus countryside
The capital’s Barzeh district has become a hub for drug trafficking to the Eastern Ghouta, as regime forces and their allied militias work to bring in drugs of all sorts, from painkillers to heroin, cocaine and hashish, claims activist
The price of gas has seen a steep rise in loyalist areas as news filtered in of the Islamic State’s capture of Palmyra and the surrounding gas fields last week
Foreign ministry says terrorists’ exploitation of children in recent suicide bombing indicates that sponsors are indifferent toward young Syrians’ lives
Traders in the northern province’s markets are having to barter with merchants in neighboring areas for produce as lack of availability forces prices to fluctuate
The father says that he will soon return “triumphantly to east Aleppo.” But his words do not please his son, who says: “No, I will grow up and not return to Aleppo. I will liberate Damascus… and bring down the regime.”
12-year-old Ghadir continues to smile despite losing her leg and family in regime strikes on the Damascus countryside
Economic journalist Samir Tawil describes to Sadaa al-Sham three factors that have contributed to a recent strengthening of the Syrian pound since last week
Radwan Atrash announced as head of new Idleb political council, a new body which aims to replace the Syrian National Coalition in the northern province after residents voice discontent toward the domestic and external opposition
“If we do not move the fronts, the regime will move from the north to the south, and we will meet the same fate as our brothers in Aleppo,” rebel commander warns
Governor Alaa Ibrahim assures residents that electricity, water and sewerage services will soon be restored following the recent withdrawal of armed militants from the city
Many observers believe all rebel-held areas in the capital and its environs will be returned to the Syrian government by early next year after authorities successfully implement ‘reconciliations’ throughout the provinces, writes Enab Baladi
Participants at economic forum advocate for reform through collection of debts, restructuring bank administration and legislation, as well as addressing the shortage in qualified staff
Convoy evacuates opposition fighters and their families from Al-Tal in the Damascus countryside to Idleb in northern Syria following ‘reconciliations’ between rebels and the regime
At least 1,300 displaced people arrive at the opposition-held northern city after representatives from Khan al-Sheikh agree deal with regime to evacuate area
Towns and villages secure breakthrough in reconciliations and disarmament with gunmen, resolving their legal status under presidential amnesty
Pressure from hundreds of thousands of residents on rebel groups has forced factions to accept the regime’s truce deals – including disarmament – to protect the safety of civilians, activists claim
Middle East region will be confronted with a new world that requires more thought and effort to implement strategic, political, and media plans, says top advisor to Assad
Government source reveals Syria’s 2015 trade deficit reached about $2.6 billion, proving that claims of economic growth are false, according to financial experts
Female students at the Free Idleb University are reporting being verbally abused and banned from class after being accused of not adhering to the standards of Islamic dress
Event to kick off this week at the Pullman Al Shahba Hotel after Aleppo named capital of Syrian cinema
Foreign ministry says move by the international chemical weapons watchdog to condemn Syria is politicized and biased
21 children killed in East Ghouta in three Days, according to united medical office
Regime forces use internationally banned weapons on besieged town after residents refuse to evacuate
Will a conference be held in Damascus? Is there an Islamist party in the current communications? And is there a possibility of counterbalancing Kurdish attendance?
Several areas around the country targeted by militants as shelling kills four people including a child
Death toll likely to rise after government forces bombard residential neighborhoods of Harasta and Douma, killing at least nine and wounding scores
Local authorities confirm rocket and IED attacks in Aleppo, Damascus and Suweida resulting in several deaths and 33 wounded
Markets strike to ‘save the eastern Ghouta’ and correct the direction and path of the revolution, activist reports
Locals in northern Syria claim UN aid is being diverted to individuals sympathetic to the Assad regime while those in need have been refused support, as confirmed in a report by the British Guardian newspaper
“People took taxis because of their cheap prices, and today it has become rare for anyone to take one of our cars… the fares are very high”
Local figures convene talks with regime to discuss implementing a truce agreement between the government and opposition in the besieged town
Activists claim girl was unfairly accused of organizing protests and originally sentenced to 15 years in prison, before releasing her Wednesday
If the soldiers caught someone carrying meat or bread they would throw it away. They used to shout at women and the elderly
Two dozen trucks loaded with food, winter clothes and medical equipment enter the city after hundreds of armed opposition agree to turn themselves in to authorities
Col. Naeem Ahmed was killed by rebel groups as regime forces tried to advance on the Harasta front
Corpse of champion bodybuilder discovered days after being kidnapped in Syrian capital
Priest Gabriel Daoud expelled from Syriac Orthodox Church for comments in the media as well as his suspect dealings with regime intelligence services
About 2,500 people will be transported to Idleb in “reconciliation” deal, according to media activists from the Damascus countryside
Assad loyalists are using different methods to force residents in Sunni and opposition areas to leave the coastal city, like detention and forced conscription, as well as cutting vital services like electricity, water and waste collection
Locally produced wheat can no longer meet demand, which has led to bread shortages and concurrent price hikes
“We are used to the fact that every time there is talk about a truce or reconciliation, the regime steps up the weapons and means it uses against us to create more confusion and pressure”
Islamic rebel group terrorizing Qadam’s school teachers in effort to control local education practices, says educator
Former UN deputy envoy for Libya tasked with overseeing the humanitarian effort in Syria
Czech delegation affirms their support for the Syrian people during visit to church in the capital’s Zeitoun quarter
“Let’s Dance in Damascus” festival to take place following large turnout at the “I love Damascus” event
Western-backed forces detain hundreds of people fleeing Islamic State-controlled areas in Deir-ez-Zor
Czech delegation welcomed by Syrian foreign minister during visit to the capital Damascus
Eastern Ghouta residents warn key Islamist group against continued violations as possibility of unrest heightens
The video showed a number of fighters training to use personal weapons, in addition to physical training like intruding into buildings and jumping. The footage showed that this was part of special forces training to prepare for guerrilla warfare.
Two people were injured in Damascus on Monday in terrorist rocket shells that hit al-Abasyeen area, Qasaa and Arnous neighborhoods
“The guarantee of returning to the regime’s embrace requires making specific concessions, the most important of which is giving information about what is happening inside the areas and cities which it is trying to make a settlement with”
Parents in the capital Damascus have complained about the rise in private school fees which have jumped to astronomical numbers exceeding half a million Syrian pounds
Warplane crashes after conducting combat mission against ISIS militants east of Damascus
Armed rebel groups attacked ISIS positions in Damascus countryside with mortars and tanks in the early hours of Wednesday
Coalition says any attempt by the regime to terrorize and psychologically pressure civilians into leaving besieged areas would signal an end to any proposed ceasefire in “a glaring fashion”
“It was apparent that most of the bags were stolen and emptied on top of one another, which led to some of them getting mixed up as if they were going to something that wasn’t human”
Courses include a three-month attachment at a local hospital each year where students helped treat patients and practice first aid on electronic manikins
Locals, scholars and officials come together in town of Maaloula for festival dedicated to preserving the Aramaic language
Residents find a way to celebrate the Eid holiday despite ISIS banning games and refusing most food from entering the besieged neighborhood
Syrian president celebrates Eid holiday in Damascus suburb after army recaptured the rebel-held district in August following four years of siege
Syrian envoy to UN says country’s humanitarian situation has become politicized in a consistent pattern within UN statements and reports
Hussein Ahmad Diab to replace Marwan Olabi as governor of the northern province
Capital witnessing an increase in the number of women in work usually undertaken by men, as many have suddenly become the primary breadwinner for their families
Numerous areas targeted by suicide bombers in a number of cities across Syria, killing and injuring scores of civilians
Adults and children find difficulty adapting to new life in IDP camps after leaving four years of siege
Many of the province’s hospitals are reported to have stopped work due to damage, looting and a shortage of qualified staff members following fighting between government and Kurdish forces
The fall of Daraya is a great victory for the regime, which is trying to fortify Damascus. With all certainty, its next destination will be Moadamiyeh and Khan al-Sheikh.
Gunmen set fire to a number of buildings including their headquarters before being transported to opposition-held Idleb city, reporter noted
Maarat al-Numan documentation centre is one of many offices established by the FSLA in opposition-held towns and cities to ensure that the rights of the public are upheld
Governor and lawmakers meet with residents of Damascus countryside to discuss reconciliation measures in the province
Three-day event will provide up to 250 scholarships by training institutes as well as diverse job opportunities for youths
With 169 documented cases of of poison gas use by the regime since 2013, Assad is still free, despite UNSC and US declarations to respond with force to use of chemical weapons
She had heard stories of how detained girls were often raped. She hugged her daughter closely and they both wept
At the end of the graduation ceremony, Mrs.al-Assad honored 64 graduates and distributed certificates to them
The city’s local council counted the use of eight barrels loaded with napalm on Sunday, in addition to four explosive barrels, which caused heavy material damage and injuries
the fire was started by unknown people but coincided with the city’s seizure by militias belonging to the Syrian Defense Forces alliance, and incinerated official documents that proved individuals’ ownership of their property
I almost collapsed from fear, my friends tried to calm me down, but everywhere I turned I saw death and destruction
Syrian FM meets with head of the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency for talks in the Syrian capital
Sources claim riots erupted in the notorious prison south of the capital after security forces attempted to storm the facility
Syrian government and opposition forces continue to battle for control of the capital’s water supply as regime ups its siege on the mountainous region
Syria’s shamed former prime minister has vanished from public eye after being sidelined following the formation of a new government
Tourism minister says security company is expected to offer services at all Syrian border crossings at the start of next month
Legal figures call for harsher penalties for offenders as capital and its surrounding countryside hit with hike in mobile phone thefts in recent months
Residents witness huge increase in the price of popular foods in Damascus as vendors charge up to 1,000 pounds ($4.60) for a shawarma sandwich
Abou Mohamed’s family, like 4,000 other families, must endure extremely difficult conditions after being forced from their homes in the Marj area of Damascus’ countryside by regime
Four-day workshop which aims to deal with implementing Basel accords kicks off in the Syrian capital
President receives Archbishop Chrysostomos II in the Syrian capital for talks on developing relations between Cyprus and Syria
Residents and local fighters claim Assad forces deliberately burnt farmlands after seizing control of around 175 acres
Barada supply line out of service after attack on one of the capital’s key water channels
Activists report at least five dead and scores injured in stray gunfire as armed loyalists celebrate news of Turkey’s coup attempt
State news agency reports army thwarted attack on military posts in the towns of Sasa and Harfa by Al-Qaeda’s Syria wing
Opposition leaders and activists urge rebels to mobilize in order to protect citizens of Daraya from attack by Assad’s forces and its allied militias
Why do “honorable” people forget these violated women, whose suffering is known to all, meanwhile the swimsuit of one opposition member sparks a flood of posts on social media?
Moscow’s ceasefire monitor says key rebel group violated the truce agreement two times in under 24 hours
Food insecurity in the town drags on as causes of hunger shift from supply to economic woes while inflation soars
Jordanian family stages sit-in outside embassy in Syrian capital to denounce their country’s support for terrorism
Local council reports 42 barrel bombs and 250 mortars hit the rebel-held suburb just outside the Syrian capital on Thursday
Silence towards the terrorism of the Assad regime has contributed to complicating the conflict and worsening the ISIS terror, says deputy Coalition president
President tells Australian interviewers that most Western officials repeat Washington’s views on Syria while dealing with Damascus in secret
Police source says Army of Islam group targeted the suburb of Harasta and a hospital northeast of the capital
Cases of asphyxiation reported after district inside the Syrian capital bombarded with poison gas, activists claim
Chechen representative says more aid will be distributed in Suweida, Aleppo city and Palmyra city in the coming days
President breaks Ramadan fast with soldiers in the Damascus countryside following Syrian army’s efforts to beat back militants in the area
Top prosecutor in the Damascus countryside says many beggars who are arrested claim to have false impairments, especially the children
“We want to help young adults to become productive and self-reliant”
Electricity minister and long-serving Baath Party member to submit proposals for new ministerial appointments in the coming days
U.K.-based rights group reports over 5.8 million Syrians are now refugees and another 7.5 million have been internally displaced by fighting over the past five years
Hundreds seek medical assistance in apparent mass poisoning incident in rebel-held town south of Damascus, according to activists and medical practitioners
Army of Islam spokesperson rejects accusations by regime that the key rebel group used “poisonous substances” against pro-Assad militants in East Ghouta
Three-year blockade has caused prices of basic goods to spike with sugar reaching around 20,000 SYP a kilogram, sources claim
What better way to achieve this than join a music or dance group?
Local Baath Party member urges all those involved in armed activities in Damascus countryside to take part in reconciliations
Local council says 100 crude explosives dropped on Daraya over three-day period following humanitarian aid delivery to the suburb
New report by rights monitor claims about 1,000 barrel bombs were used in Syria by the Assad regime during last month
Head of the ministry’s psychology department says state has trained 250 general practitioners in the field in order to meet the shortfall in psychiatrists
Economic team implemented measures to reduce prices in the lead up to forming a new government, official says
High school students from Moadamiyat al-Sham, Madaya, Jayud, Douma and Eastern Ghouta evacuated to makeshift centers to take final exams
One young footballer told Damascus Bureau that a lack of transport meant he had to walk a long way from his village of Kafruma to get to the training grounds
Assad regime breaks “Zabadani-Kefraya-Fua” truce after carrying out massacre in Idleb city, killing three and wounding a dozen more
Prime minister denies reports Syria is witnessing an economic crisis following record drop in pound against the dollar
Activists say regime officials have agreed to “most” demands to release political prisoners who have been detained without charge
Civil demonstrations call for an end to infighting between opposition factions as the Assad regime steps up its attacks around the capital and in the city of Aleppo
Local media reports hundreds of families from Deir-ez-Zor, Raqqa, and Aleppo forced out of shelters for displaced in the southern city of Suweida
Syrian army extends truce around the capital and Eastern Ghouta suburbs but refuses to include Aleppo as intense fighting continues
Notorious militia figure Fida Nazmi Budur killed near the Syrian capital this week
Damascus stresses entry of 150 US troops into Syrian territory is illegitimate and a gross violation of sovereignty
High-level sources reveal Syrian government is expected to witness a change, specifically in the services and economics departments, even as negotiations around an “expanded national government” stall in Geneva
December 9, 2013, Razan – along with her husband and colleagues – were abducted during a raid by a group of armed men on their offices in Douma, near Damascus. They have not been seen since
For 15 days we moved from one town to another in Eastern Ghouta. When things calmed down we went back home
Algeria’s Minister for Arab League Affairs offers Assad advice on using national reconciliation to overcome its security and political crises
Police command source says explosion stuck entrance to the town of Diabiyeh killing five
Deal follows clashes between Kurdish militias and pro-Assad popular units in the northern Hassakeh province which resulted in the death of two Asayish members
Her life changed in 2013 when her father defected from the army
Syrian FM meets with top officials in the Czech capital to discuss investment in the country’s post-war reconstruction phase
Development projects provide jobs for Syria’s youth
Despite the fact that we were still alive, those minutes of silence felt like long hours
Syrian president holds parliamentary elections as second round of negotiations between the Assad government and the opposition kick off in Geneva
Activists urge international intervention as locals claim the area has witnessed the “impoverishment of all life’s necessities”
Over 100 workers and contractors kidnapped from the Al-Badiya cement factory remain in ISIS custody as the body of a slain engineer is returned to his family
Local administration minister says over a million citizens have returned to their areas after the Syrian government restored infrastructure and public facilities
Scores of militants killed in Syrian air raids on Khan Abu al-Shammat and Al-Kassarat on Monday
Announcement comes after council hears Army of Islam rebel group was behind attempted assassination of local judge in 2015
He opened the envelope to see who I voted for. When he read my vote he looked up at me and smiled
Regime pamphlet drop targets parents of defected soldiers in an attempt to boost manpower in Aleppo
Leaflets displayed slogans calling on locals to resist serving in the Syrian army against rebels
Islamic State militants target Harabesh in Deir-ez-Zor and Masaken Barzeh neighborhood in Damascus on Thursday
Winter is a harsh season in Syria and these homeowners urgently need our help
Thousands of detainees transferred from Adra central prison to ill-equipped facilities, while authorities continue to profit from extorting inmates and their family members
Syrian president issues law offering risk insurance for credit and loans provided for small and medium projects
We huddled together crying while they rampaged through our home, smashing things to pieces and throwing our personal belongings out on top of us.
Law aims to unite all financial rules related to revenue and support for local governments
Government forces blockade the Damascus district with regime checkpoints preventing residents from returning to their homes
Life has improved for the 48-year-old due to an initiative supporting local agriculture from the Syrian Business Forum (SBF)
Protesters in the capital call for the release of women and children detained by regime forces since Wednesday
Syrian president unveils reconstruction project in capital which aims to provide 110,000 jobs
The farmer could not afford to buy a generator and enough fuel to keep the well working, never mind the additional cost of pesticides and fertilizers
Bank’s general manager says over 600 borrowers have been banned from traveling due to non-performing loans
Dozens of regime forces including two high-ranking officers killed in ambush on “al-Fadaiyeh” front in foiled attempt to seize the southwestern countryside
Local Baath Party head urges Syrians to exercise their voting rights in parliamentary elections scheduled for mid-April
Merchants are angry at the government for its role in curbing their aspirations to turn the country into “free zones” with no monitoring or accountability. But they may be surprised by the true meaning of anger…
Seven provinces agree to renew interest-free loans program for poor and impoverished groups to undertake medium, small and micro projects
“These graves are not a place of pilgrimage, they are not the graves of saints – they are the graves of two parents, buried by their son in their house’s courtyard, so that he could be close to them”
UN envoy says some clashes have been reported in several areas but progress has been visible
Practitioners and businesses meet in the capital for three-day conference on latest medical advances and research
Elections body says over 11,300 applications are to be reviewed in the coming days
Violations recorded in nearly all Syrian provinces as cease-fire witnesses its third day
Work centers on helping children with speech impediments brought about by trauma
Residents of the northern Damascus suburb continue to face relentless siege by regime forces as new “cessation of hostilities” is brokered by Syria and world powers
Election committee head says large candidate numbers signal a positive sign for voters as deadline for applications draws to a close
Islamic State fighters killed while attempting to attack a rebel checkpoint in the neighborhood of Zein
New Southern Front offensive aims at opening the road to the western Damascus suburbs to break the siege on blockaded areas
It seems Russia and the Assad regime mainly bear the failure of the implementation of the Munch agreement because of their continuation of “hostile actions” against essentially civilian areas in Aleppo and Idleb
Syria crisis has greatly increased the number of beggars in the country, especially in the capital, due to the displacement of a large numbers of families
Government forces begin evacuating families of police officers to Damascus and the coastal region while other residents are prevented from leaving areas under its control
Medical officials remain tight-lipped as cases of the virus witness a rise in the coastal city
Attack comes a week after the key rebel group massacred 76 regime soldiers in a surprise attack near Eastern Ghouta
Aleppo governor welcomes convoy of an ambulance, mobile hospital and relief supplies as part of a solidarity campaign with the city
Damascus and Aleppo top list of provinces for suits filed against spouses for infidelity
Plan will focus on improving health conditions for civilians, combating contagious and non-contagious diseases, and upgrading emergency and disaster services
Scores of offenders from the capital and a number of other provinces surrender to officials in the past two days
Youths and government employees called on to join pro-regime militias in the northern province amid shortage of army manpower
Locals say couple killed and 11 others arrested in army raids on purported ISIS cells in the Lebanese border town of Arsal
The Observer reports from Geneva on the progress, or lack thereof, surrounding the long-awaited peace talks between the Assad regime and the unified opposition
Protesters demand resignation of city governor and security officials in response to bombings that killed 20 people earlier this week
Son of Syrian president praised and ridiculed by online media after reports emerge of his achievement in a national mathematics competition
Delegations from the United Nations and Red Cross arrive in villages of Fua and Kefraya on Monday to help facilitate national reconciliations process
Military sources claim prisoner exchange saw the release of 22 people following months of clashes between the two sides
Dollar rises one Syrian pound amid opening of markets on Saturday
Attack comes less than 24 hours after 10 people also died in shelling of Zamalka neighborhood
Militants target residential neighborhoods of the capital and Aleppo, killing eight and injuring dozens more
Assad forces target rebel-held city with mortar shells and cluster missiles, killing several civilians, activists claim
My memories took me back to the last demonstration I participated in, back in June 2012. Security forces had spread out in the area, although today there was no sign of bullets or tear gas. Instead of chasing everyone out of the area, the soldiers who had formed a cordon around the demonstrators were laughing and smoking.
Faced with severe economic strain, Syrians are finding it relatively impossible to survive on what they have access to. How can families overcome these conditions? Moreover, how could a Syrian family provide for its needs inside Syria at such an unprecedented cost?
Assad forces bombard western Damascus with mortars and barrel bombs shortly after reports emerge of a regime gas attack on the area
Ra’fat Salman Abu Rahhal killed by opposition fighters in the east of the capital, activists claim
“I looked around, trying to figure out where the sound originated from, and realized it had come from my neighborhood. I ran back home, all thoughts of sorrow were replaced by fears for my family”
Local media sources confirm reports of regime capture of the airport following air and ground attack
Shelling targets areas of Damascus city, Jaramana and al-Wafideen Camp, Damascus Police Command source reports
Damascus supports a peaceful settlement to fend off the “specter of war” jeopardising regional and international peace and security, says Syria’s foreign ministry
In what seems a regime-sponsored deal between local rebels and radical group, ISIS fighters have left al Hajar al-Aswad, a next-door district to the Palestinian Yarmouk refugee camp, after almost two-year siege.
Activists say Damascus city is witnessing an escalation of arrests as the Syrian army suffers an acute shortage of fighters following a series of mass defections
Ministry slams coalition for air strike on Syrian army post which killed three and injured over a dozen more in Deir-ez-Zor
“There was one shabeeha whose task was to distribute food to the prisoners. He would offer 10 detainees to entertain the soldiers. Sometimes he would torture the detainees by himself.”
Deadly shelling rocks the capital’s suburban districts while two civilians in the Hassakeh province are killed in land mine explosions
All of a sudden, someone began knocking urgently on the door. I ran to open it and found a group of young fighters carrying Zuhair. He was covered in blood, and they were in tears as they chanted prayers for “the martyr”
Syrian overseas trade witnesses $20 million slump since 2014, Damascus Chamber of Industry reports
Witness details the killing of thousands of prisoners in Damascus’ infamous Sednaya military prison
Efforts and future visions aimed at shortening length of litigation and fostering citizens’ trust in the judiciary, says justice minister
A bigger risk is to encounter regime soldiers or members of the security service who are also digging their own tunnels
I couldn’t understand how and why the security forces raided Ismail’s house and arrested him. He hadn’t been involved in any revolutionary activities. Two years would pass without hearing any news of my brother.
Damascus youths fear draft as regime forces continue their two-week campaign of mass arrest in the Syrian capital
Sources estimate the number of births have decreased from half a million in pre-crisis times, to about 200,000 in 2015
As soon as she got on the bus, a large sign caught her attention – ‘Niqab available for female passengers’
The small marketplace near the capital’s Old City provides Syrians with a range of essentials at low prices as an increasing number of residents face economic hardship
“There is no more food here. The siege has forced us to look to other kinds of food to stay alive. Starvation does not discriminate between children and grown-ups”
Relief organizations struggle to meet the needs of hundreds of thousands of Syrians living with disabilities amid siege and war
“What the Syrians decide is what will be,” information minister tells participants of Media Men Against Terrorism conference in Damascus
Islamist rebels bombard civilian neighborhoods in both cities killing six and injuring dozens more, claim sources
At least 69 people killed in Syria in the month of October by regime barrel bombs, according to human rights monitor
Forum goers urge formation of national program with aim of tackling wide range of issues
Participants gather at Damascus’ Qasr al-Qaisar Hotel to discuss the role of women in rebuilding and strengthening Syrian society
Residents of the capital endure crippling water shortages, as well as high rates of jaundice and cholera
Rebel mortar attack targets Damascus countryside killing Nour al-Sham TV presenter Batoul Moukhles Warar
Syrian military, backed by Russia’s air force, demoralizes Islamic State militants in a number of provinces, army spokesman declares
Activities, which will continue for several days, include afforestation and cleaning campaigns, sporting performances, marathons, cycling, children paintings competitions, and training courses
Armed opposition factions cage regime officers and their families in response to deadly air raids targeting rebel-held areas of Douma
Predominantly Christian town of Sadad braces for ISIS attack after regime forces lose Mahin for second time in two years
Members expected to elect new party leadership as two-day conference commences in the Syrian capital
Main political opposition calls for official inquest after UN aid delivery of expired food poisons at least 250 women and children in Syrian border town
Group denies reports, claiming rebel fighters killed dozens of regime troops northeast of the capital
Military source says raids destroyed two dozen terrorist command centers and hundreds of fortified positions in a number of the country’s provinces
Syrian army and air forces expand control over areas in provinces of Damascus, Lattakia, Aleppo and Deir-ez-Zor, spokesman tells reporters
Strikes target positions in the provinces of Damascus, Homs, and Aleppo, causing massive damage to terrorist bases and equipment, Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson says
Locals request safe exit for families and the urgent preparation of makeshift centers for the distribution of aid
Rebels in south Damascus kidnap and brutally murder man accused of aiding the Assad regime, says family member
“Systematic shelling by Syrian regime forces, large numbers of patients, and the lack of doctors and medical equipment have made the situation impossible to handle”
“People can rarely afford to buy a full banana … so I buy a few bananas and cut them into pieces so everyone can eat a small piece.”
Graduation of hundreds of doctors seen as a “great victory for Syria and a message to the whole world that Syria embraces strong cadres,” says higher education minister
“To the people abroad, I would say that this process damages the environment and hurts animals, too – maybe this fact could propel animal rights and environmental activists to help us because no one has done so until now.”
Around 5,000 Syrian Turkmen families have fled to Lebanon, totaling between 125,000 and 150,000 people from all regions of Syria – Homs, Hama, Tartous, Aleppo, Damascus and Idleb
The battle near Damascus has become a war of attrition, as Assad’s forces have struggled to recover areas lost to the Army of Islam, including the international motorway
Statistics show city was targeted at a rate of 17 explosive barrels per day over the period of a month, council says
Opposition factions operating near Lebanon-Syria border merge under goal of “raising the word of God and his laws on earth”
Video shows masked rebel spokesman announcing locally made weapons, including sniper rifles, were developed “with God’s help”
My mother hates to be touched, and she never hugs me. To her, I am an eccentric, because I am a female activist
Presidential order calls for the immediate appointment of 10 new council representatives
Temporary truce reached in the towns of Fuaa, Kefraya, Zabadani and Madaya between pro-regime and opposition forces
FM Muallem stresses importance of fighting terrorism in meeting with UN envoy regarding Syrian political solution
Expo reflects determination of companies to continue reconstruction despite many difficulties, says head organizer
Rebel fighters capture large sections of the women’s prison near Damascus as fighting continues for a third day
Rebel group takes industrial district amid offensive to liberate female prisoners in the city’s north-east
Two-day event will highlight the effects of terrorism and its threat to the Syrian working sector
Asmaa al-Assad made a rare public appearance
When the demonstrations erupted, my son and I took part in them, walking hand in hand and calling out for our freedom
The report stated that approximately four million Syrian pounds allocated for pension payment went missing in Homs, Raqqa, and Deir-ez-Zor
ISIS imposed jizyah tax on male Christian adults in the town of Qaryatain located 90km (60 miles) east of Homs
1,192 were wounded and 895 residences were completely destroyed. The air strikes also left behind 372 orphans in Ghouta, according to the office
Six women and four children were the victims of the regime’s air raids on the embattled city of Douma located 10km (7 miles) northeast of Damascus
In a meeting with a Tunisian media delegation, Syrian Minister of Justice said those who were arrested fighting for terrorist organizations in Syria are being given a fair trial at Syrian courts
What makes things worse is that Syrian consumers are now preparing for the winter and are buying up stationary items for schools
Assad deepens his relations with like-minded leaders
Regime forces are responsible of 96 percent of the enforced disappearance cases, while the Kurds and ISIS are responsible for more than 2,400 cases
Syrian doctors investigate German Embassy’s concerns for girl with “European features” seen in video shot in Damascus countryside
Around 200,000 water purification tablets and other medical supplies distributed to displaced residents of Yarmouk camp
Number of retirees doubles over the past four years, with workers in the public and private sectors retiring before the mandatory age, according to Director of Social Insurance
Rescue workers say death toll expected to rise as civil defense teams step up search efforts amid rubble of destroyed buildings
Damascus calls for dialogue to secure commodoties and goods between the two countries
Attacks on the Syrian capital and its surrounding areas leave 11 dead and scores injured
Arab Monetary Fund predicts Syria’s debt will rise 8.7 billion dollars this year, compared to 8.2 billion dollars at the end 2014
Central Bank’s intervention session preempts increase in dollar rates
More than 100 dead in regime air strikes on the rebel-held town, monitoring group says
Shortage and resources and funding will impact negatively on humanitarian operations in Syria, top UN representative says
Forces loyal to Syrian president kill 23 people fleeing war in Homs
Young women would stare at them, whispering to each other, “Look at him, he’s so handsome!”
Syrian authorities release the award winning journalist and human rights activist after almost three and a half years behind bars
Demonstrators in southern Damascus warn of a return of famine to the camp after UN relief agency officially halts its support to the area
Years after the country witnessed a series of promising ceasefires, the situation has steadily worsened as violations by regime forces have trapped residents inside their cities; closing crossings, preventing the entry of food, and restricting access to and from affected areas
On both sides there are hundreds of stories waiting to be told
Darwish disappeared and appeared again only on June 28, 2015 in the Central Prison of Hama, having lost about 12kg of his weight
Volunteers provide escape for Douma’s children over Eid, rebuilding one of the city’s war-torn playgrounds with unexploded missile parts
Around 18 physicians and 30 nurses from the Kfar Nabel area work at the hospital, providing the best services they can
Lack of clean drinking water, high temperatures, and unavailability of medication responsible for hike in cases, says doctor
Civilians escaping fighting in al-Ghab are prevented from entering the coastal region due to a “lack of available shelter”
Report by monitoring group details the horrifying executions carried out by the Islamic State in Syria over the past year
Attacks on regime-held countryside of Lattakia aims to break siege of Zabadani by Syrian and Hezbollah fighters, says rebel commander
Water supplies in Damascus are adequate and of good quality despite containing small amounts of sediment, says minister
Regime struggles to maintain military presence in Jisr al-Shughour and Idleb after opposition factions overrun the area
Prime minister stresses the importance of conveying the reality of events in Syria to the Australian public
Syrian pound drops as US inflation and housing data helps push dollar to its highest levels in three months
Human rights group fears for Darwish’s safety as officials relocate activist to intelligence center
Damascus drinking water secure amid attacks on water resources and infrastructure, says prime minister
Rebels thwart regime offensive in the western countryside of the Syrian capital, leaving dozens dead and wounded
We had nowhere to spend the night in Damascus, and we didn’t want to worry our family, so we continued our journey towards Douma. We had no choice
Many cases of undeclared bankruptcy exist as traders and industrialists are fearing for their reputations, hoping one day to pay their debts and return to work, according to Chamber of Commerce official
Eastern Ghouta rebel commander condemns regime, Iran and ISIS in a new video statement, calling for factions in Horan to join in the liberation of Damascus
Controversial remarks by Syriac leader raises discontent among many in Syria’s Christian community, with many concerned about being dragged into an escalating sectarian war
Opposition fighters consider Hezbollah’s involvement in Zabadani a “failed adventure” following major losses in Qalamoun, Daraa and Idleb
Activists risk lives to deliver aid and supplies to children of the embattled region
Opposition fighters crumble as Syrian and Lebanese forces advance on rebel positions throughout the country
By the time Samah’s family got out, ISIS fighters had already entered the next village
Opposition fighters assume control of regime supply route on the road to Damascus, activist says
Syrian security official buried in hometown of Laqbeh after succumbing to long-term illness
“I am the martyr so-and-so’s brother,” a typical customer would begin, as if the death of a brother gave them the right to jump the long queue of waiting people
Conflicting reports surface on the control of the strategic road after rebels launch operation Southern Storm
Source confirms Army of Islam secretly conducted prisoner exchange with Assad regime
Forced labor used to construct security barrier around the Syrian capital
Yarmouk Army commander says group will join forces with Army of Islam to protect civilians, state institutions, public facilities, banks and public roads “until the political body begins its job”
Rebel coalition makes significant gains in Quneitra, besieging the largely Druze town of Hadar
UN envoy criticizes Assad regime for shelling of civilian areas following a visit to Damascus to meet with high-ranking Syrian officials
Field commanders brief Major General Ayoub on efforts to eradicate terrorist organizations in the mountain region bordering Lebanon
Rebel group launches new attack on neighborhoods of Mezzeh 86 and al-Maliki in the Syrian capital
The last to leave Douma before the (FSA) captured the town, we witnessed all kinds of violence
Islamist group apologizes for its fighters’ actions after scores of Druze civilians were killed in an incident in the province of Idleb last week
Human rights group releases report documenting sectarian and ethnic violations in Syria
Stolen historical artifacts, including a statue of the Virgin Mary, recovered and returned to Maaloula
Mikdad meets with Oxfam delegation to discuss boosting joint cooperation
Eastern Ghouta rebel group releases online statement claiming capture of top regime official in Damascus operation
Monitoring group says Syrian rebels seize major army base in country’s south
The opposition win was also a victory for my husband in his battle against my continued education. “There’s no longer a university in Idlib,” he said, “so where will you go?”
“We have long seen that the regime avoids Isis lines, in complete contradiction to the regime’s claims to be fighting Isis”, the US embassy in Damascus tweeted
Even if people in pro-regime areas support the regime and the army, only a minority of them wants to join the military
Residents fear an ISIS take-over as regime forces appear to surrender more territory to the Islamist group
Doctors and specialists attending the four-day conference will focus on a range of developments in the field of medical science
Over 230,000 students from all Syrian provinces commence their high school exams
Some Syrians believe that the regime is abandoning supporters in their respective regions
ISIS deprives Assad regime of phosphate revenue estimated at $250 million USD per annum after capturing as-Sawwanah
Assad regime loses second top army commander on Sunday while undertaking ‘national duty’ in Aleppo
Rebel group claims responsibility for bombing killing eight soldiers
Adnan’s artwork points to the premature awareness of the harsh realities of life that Syrian children too often face
Delegation inspects capital’s temporary housing centers to evaluate the requirements and needs of displaced people
Remaining hotel owners find themselves powerless as the regime converts the country’s old hotels into garrisons for soldiers and snipers
Syrian theatre production in al-Mastumah camp receives warm praise for its representation of historical drama
Rebel group claims 25 regime soldiers were killed in a surprise attack carried out on Saturday in the suburbs of Eastern Ghouta
Red Crescent convoy targeted while delivering medical aid to a center in Douma, killing one volunteer
“All Syrian nationalist politicians, intellectuals, creative minds, businessmen and clerics from the different components of Syrian society, should cooperate – quickly and effectively – to develop the necessary rescue plans, and advertise these proposals on the local, regional and international levels”
Beirut prepares for the displacement of large numbers of pro-Assad families from the Syrian capital as Lebanese banks witness large transactions by individuals with close ties to the regime
Embattled town receives bread after regime closed entry to the area in response to pro-revolution demonstrations earlier this year
I often forget what Damascus looked like four years ago, and how we used to move about freely even through the narrowest alleyways
Regime intelligence killed former political security chief for posing a threat to Assad’s control, claims Syrian vice president
Regime’s loss of Nasib border crossing with Jordan responsible for a hike in fresh produce prices inside Syria
Syrian air forces attack rebel held neighborhoods in Douma and Idleb, leaving dozens dead
Regime supporters avoid recruitment out of fear of death, while many communities feel they pay a high price in their support for the survival of the Assad regime
General Command confirms full control over areas in Daraa, cutting off terrorist supply lines
Islamist rebels to deliver its arms to Failaq al-Rahman in eastern Ghouta in an attempt to avoid rifts among rebel groups
Thousands killed by mortar shelling since the start of the Syrian crisis, with the majority being civilian casualties
Munther Assad escorted to Damascus following direct orders from the president
Regime pressure on fighters in Daraya follows an increasing number of troop casualties in the city
Syrian authorities further postpone the hearing of the World Press Freedom award winner until late April
Continued suffering of civilians in Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp is directly linked to presence of armed groups occupying the area, states UNRWA official
Pro-regime forces transform sports stadiums and public parks into military centers and red-light districts
Monthly shopping festival held at al-Jala’a Sports Complex in Damascus to promote an avenue for direct communication between producers and consumers
Pro-Assad forces repel ISIS attack on strategic Khalkhala military airport resulting in the death of at least 35 fighters
SNHR says over 4,000 victims have died at the hands of ISIS since the group’s formation
Civil society groups launch development initiative in eastern Ghouta in coordination with unified judiciary
Aircraft loaded with 40 tons of food arrives in Damascus, with Belarusian ambassador praising coordination efforts between Minsk and the Syrian government
In the two major Alawite cities of Tartous and Lattakia, one can easily observe the countless “martyrs” pictures covering the walls of buildings. Here, no one can deny the casualties of Assad’s war
Activities held in Damascus to mark 68th anniversary of the party’s establishment
ISIS controls vast swathes of Damascus’ Yarmouk refugee camp, with claims the Nusra Front and Syrian regime assisted militant group in district’s capture
Coalition’s Democratic Bloc calls on international community to intervene to protect civilians in Syria
Foreign ministry briefs UN on situation in Syria, demanding deterrent measures be taken in response to terrorist organizations
Tunisia decides to reopen consulate in Damascus after restoring diplomatic relations with Syria
NGO report states Palestinian girls abducted and tortured to death inside the regime’s Palestine Branch facility
Although widely supported amongst the Syrian Christian community prior to the revolution, Assad regime forces purportedly tortured Christians inside security facilities, NGO says
HOBOOB approves contract for the exchange of 100,000 tons of Syrian durum wheat for bread wheat from Italian producer
Closure of underground sewers leads to deadly flooding after heavy rainfall hits Damascus suburbs
Residents return home as Fatah Army seizes city of Idleb from pro-regime forces
Regime arrests target young men for conscription in order to bolster military presence on the front lines
Human rights group voices concerns over Darwish’s safety after postponement of activist’s case
Rebel commander explains the reasons behind the recent defection of 56 fighters of al-Anfal Brigade in southern Damascus
The report said armed groups could not point to abuses by government forces and allied militias to justify their own violence
Several hypotheses on the rumoured death of Rustom Ghazali
Citizens warned to be cautious and avoid carrying dollars, after many have been arrested without release on charges of possessing the currency
Regime soldiers killed in shelling of checkpoint by rebel group in Damascus countryside
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced yesterday that the war in Syria has killed 215,000 people since the start of the protest movement against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime on March 15, 2011
Al-Ansar battalion leader reveals group’s six principles in exclusive interview with Zaman al-Wasl
Key rebel group claims leaked images purportedly show commander brutally tortured to death in regime facility
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports at least 20 regime air strikes on Jobar and several on Douma on anniversary of Syrian revolution
The campaign’s $2.5 million budget will be used to serve food security, health, infrastructure and education sectors
Doctors struggle to cope with diminished medical resources in siege of Ghouta’s eastern suburbs
Arrest campaign by regime forces targets dozens of young men in Damascus marketplace
South African ambassador meets with Syrian official to discuss national reconciliation prospects
Rebel council of Babila suburb in south of Damascus claims Nusra Front fighters are ‘our brothers’, as tensions rise following further locals demonstrations against the group’s presence
Opposition fighters recapture buildings following clashes with pro-regime forces
Rebel brigade splits from Free Syrian Army to join with Nation Defense militias in southern Damascus countryside
English PEN calls for the release of Mazen Darwish and his colleagues Hani al-Zitani and Hussein Gharir
Syrian government develops plans to reactivate role of state-owned public transportation body after more than 250 million SYP lost to armed group attacks
No casualties reported as rockets injure one civilian and damage property in regime-held areas of Damascus
Residents of Damascus suburbs demand withdrawal of Nusra Front from Beit Sahm and Babila
Armed opposition groups clash in suburbs south of Damascus as residents take to the streets to demonstrate against Nusra’s presence
Another infant dies in Douma from starvation and lack of medicine, as the regime’s siege of the city prevents citizens from accessing vital provisions
Education Ministry promotes three-year project launched in Damascus schools to promote volunteer work, with an aim to spread to all provinces
Lack of food and medicine in Yarmouk refugee camp places thousands of children at risk of preventable diseases, media center claims
Two factories recommence production, with products to hit the market soon
Syrian army commander assassinated by rebel group in the capital’s Old City
PLO meets with deputy FM to discuss Syrian government’s response to the situation inside the Damascus refugee camp
Muallem and UN Syria envoy hold talks in the Syrian capital to finalize plans for freezing the fighting in Aleppo city
With the people of Ghouta suffering at the hands of an unremitting siege, Syria’s General Corporation of Tobacco announces preparations for the production of new cigars, to be distributed to businessmen and warlords
Cases of the disease reach over 50 as sources claim water stores have not been cleaned since the beginning of the Syrian crisis almost four years ago
Strategic hill seized by ISIS in Syrian desert, rolling back Army of Islam
Front claims responsibility for the bombing of al-Mustaqbal checkpoint, leading to Damascus International Airport
Unknown group executes activist following a series of unresolved killings in the Palestinian refugee camp
President Assad and Pakistani Senate chairman discuss international collective action to fight terrorism
Syrians divided on who holds responsibility for the crisis, but united in views on “state reform” , a new report by The Day After organization suggests
Rebels address escaped Syrians in neighboring and asylum countries
Damascus and Jakarta plan to increase tourism through marketing and by correcting prejudiced views of events inside Syria
Opposition forces will participate in operation to gain control of strategic road connecting Daraa and western Ghouta
Syrian government expresses readiness to suspend aerial and artillery shelling for six weeks in Aleppo
Rebel group claims the shelling of several locations inside Damascus airport, forcing the regime to cancel all passenger flights
Deputy commander-in-chief vows continued battle until terrorism is conquered
Regime’s antiterrorism department distributes leaflets requesting FSA soldiers and local villagers to surrender through email and Skype
Regime militias continue to torment residents of Damascus with robbery, assault and murder inside the capital
Rebel commander authorizes opposition to deliver rebels’ demands for ceasefire following an intense rocket campaign against regime targets in Damascus
“The regime knows that Zahran Alloush can be dangerous, and now it realizes that he is a real danger, as he has accurate missiles”
Damascus court agrees to postpone hearing of Louay Hussein on charges of weakening the morale of the nation
The city of Daraya stands almost empty after a barbaric regime campaign to eliminate all life inside the once-thriving city
UN Special Envoy De Mistura’s new proposal for freezing fighting in Aleppo city discussed at meeting in Damascus
More towns in Damascus countryside and Daraa now under the army’s control following battles with terrorist groups
Anti-Assad rebels promise to liberate regime stronghold of Qarfa following a visit by Chief of Political Security
Operation Coordinator claims a ‘massive’ ground attack against ISIS imminent, following recent encouraging gains against the Islamic State
Assad forces continue to attack Damascus countryside targeting medical checkpoints
Bombings come amid negotiations between regime and opposition representatives to reach a definitive ceasefire agreement
BSS President to face public trial at the Damascus Second Criminal Court this Monday
Statement by the Unified Command urges armed rebels fighting the Assad regime to unite following rising criticism of Islam Army commander
Aid distribution affected in Yarmouk Camp following an attack on an aid distribution site
Terrorists launch fresh rocket attacks, killing five civilians in Damascus
Free Army retakes Badr mosque and surroundings after regime attempts to storm the city of Jobar
A new initiative is helping to support children’s development amid brutal civil war
Army of Islam claims goals are limited to security and military centers only, and that the military tactics of the army does not target civilians in the capital
New regime attacks come in the wake of opposition gains in the south of the country in previous months
Clip shows young men practicing Shiite rituals at the Umayyad Mosque prior to losing their lives
Moderate opposition group joins Islamic military bloc after facing repeated attacks from the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front
Opposition rejects plans to open a road stretching from the Iraqi and Syrian capitals until women prisoners are released
Family is concerned about the whereabouts and safety of journalist and human rights activist Mazin Darwish, who has been transferred from Adra Prison to an unknown place
Syrian Trade Minister meets with Kazakh Consul in Damascus to discuss bilateral trade and investment prospects
Syrian rebels have recently attempted to cut-off the Beirut-Damascus highway but have been repelled by the Syrian army
Gunmen loyal to the Assad regime assassinate Christian goldsmith in Damascus countryside
Assad’s barrel bombs kill two children and three women in Douma after Damascus faced heavy rocket fire over the weekend
Army of Islam commander says weekend’s rocket attacks were successful, claiming “larger surprises” in store
Army of Islam signals end of curfew as Damascenes fear further attacks
Army of Islam commander calls for residents of Damascus to remain inside their homes after warning of an attack on the capital
Over 100 people fleeing areas controlled by terrorists in Damascus countryside seek army’s protection
Following the use of chemical weapons on civilians, the Assad regime turns to napalm
Delays reach five months for the hearing of Mazen Darwish and the detainees of the Syrian Center For Media And Freedom Of Expression
Damascus neighborhoods on high-alert after shabeeha murder restaurant owner over bill
Monday’s meeting between the National Coalition and Building the Syrian State current resulted in an agreement on cooperation to lay the groundwork for negotiations
The Assad regime cannot foresee that its policy of deforestation will likely transform the peasants of Ghouta into fierce fighters
Mortars fired by terrorists claim the life of teenage boy and wound two others playing basketball
The Syrian pound fell dramatically following an announcement by the Central Bank
Over 2,000 people rescued by army escaping militants in Eastern Ghouta
Opinion is split on whether those who remain loyal to the government in opposition-held town should be granted funeral rites
Fatal snowstorm and extreme weather conditions continue to take Syrian lives
Citizens in Syria’s northwest use radio communication to advise fighters and civilians of government offensives
Grain reserves low after regime suffers major strategic losses
Severe weather seen across Syria with further drop in temperature expected
Confronting terrorism takes center stage at Prophet’s birthday celebration
83 soldiers and officers killed in Jobar after Assad’s claimed visit to al-Zablatani
Nusra describes English as the “language of the crusaders”
Rebels kill three Assad troops in the area
Christmas celebrations offer a break for the people of the city and for the displaced people who have arrived from embattled provinces
Minister for National Reconciliation Affairs addresses situation in Yarmouk
Miqdad stressed that Syria is left with no other choice but the military solution against terrorism, while the political solution has become a “platform” to strengthen the internal front behind the Syrian army
The Observatory also documented the deaths of 603 civilians
People are finding alternative ways to fight starvation
Ahmed Farhan al-Lahham was the first Syrian army defector in Dumeir
The cost of gas cylinders reaches almost a third of people’s salaries
Alloush says the Army of Islam is fighting the regime and ISIS together
The unexpected act took place only days after promises from the team not to sign any initiative or agreement with the regime without consulting the Sharia Authority
Colonel Sohail Hassan was the chief engineer of the strategy against the insurgency in 2013
Activists close to the Islamic Army accused the Nusra Front of closing the tunnel to maintain the armistice agreement with the regime
Shelling by regime forces puts pupils at risk but there’s a reluctance to delay children’s education any longer
Regime media seized the opportunity to prove the mercy of the regime, presenting it as their savior
Syrians have no alternative but to purchase fuel from ISIS
The driver was unhurt
Water supply is being used as a political tool
More than 100 Syrian opposition military factions form the Revolutionary Command Council
As Halki opened conference on protection of women and children, airstrikes killed dozens in his own birthplace
Conference organized by Government centered on issues related to protection of women and children in wartime
Warlords and crisis traders have no interest in reaching settlements between the regime and the opposition forces
Water supply returned to Damascus after three days of a complete cut at Wadi Barada
Residents say that they were treated well when they crossed the checkpoint
Flights will run every Sunday and Friday to transport Iraqi people who desire to visit the holy places in Syria
Water sources feeding Damascus city will be back in service after breaking down on Friday
Areas where the army had restored security and stability will be the first priorities
Hassakeh residents are forced to travel to Damascus or other provinces in order to get the treatment
The people, who suffer from oppression and poverty, focus mainly on how to obtain their daily food and a decent life
Abductions are believed to be an attempt to draw the Druze to fight alongside the regime
Siraj Press has obtained a copy of a leaked report from the so-called National Defense Army showing wives were extorted using sex
De Mistura says meeting with Assad gave him the feeling that they are studying very seriously and very actively the UN proposal
Pro-regime merchants were allowed to access these regions with food rations and vegetables to sell in the opposition-held areas which have been under regime siege
Gunmen and wanted men in Hama and Damascus countryside turn themselves in
Number of victims expected to rise in Qaboun neighborhood due to government seige
The fate of wealthy pro-regime businessman remains unknown
Sources say a suicide bomber blew himself up near the Damascus University
Since Sept. 2013, the regime of Bashar al-Assad has attacked many regions in Damascus, Hama, Idleb, and Daraa
As all the established graves are now sold, any new grave will be in an empty space and the diggers will prepare for it at their own expense
71 children have been killed in a month
Yazigi said that 325,234 children were vaccinated in Hama, followed by Damascus Countryside with 320,700, Damascus with 276,382, and Hasaka with 231,994
Legal files of 84 gunmen are settled in the province
Rebels thwart Assad offensive
Government forces, the armed opposition, ISIS, and the Kurds all now include female militants
Governor of Homs retains his position
The circulation in Damascus of fake notes carrying the names of Syrian officers responsible for war crimes are seen as a revival of the civil movement
Massacres are taking place in the Damascus countryside without outcry or punishment
Syrian rappers who fled war find new opportunities in Beirut
What is the Investigation Branch of the Air Force Intelligence made up of, how are detainees interrogated and held, and where are they held?
Khalaf is known for his moderate positions and he has no enemies either in the Islamic factions or in the Free Syrian Army
This year’s budget is considered the highest in Syria’s history – if taken in Syria Pounds
Statistics from the Ministry of Social Affairs reveal that the number of orphans in care centers is about 500 across the country
The sons of Suweida are avoiding military service
The importance of Tal al-Hara lies in its being 1,075 meters above sea level and overlooks Daraa, Quineitra and Damascus Countryside governorates
350,000 students go back to school in opposition-held areas of Syria
The army cooperated with the Popular Defense Units
The Syrian military has stepped up bombardment of Adra as it tries to enter the Old City
Since reaching the hospital’s headquarters in Harasta is difficult, two stories in Mazzeh branch have been renovated
Khaled Ahmed was killed when an unknown group planted an IED in his car in Idleb
The blind belief in the regime’s tales held by pro-regime followers suddenly cracked and found itself discredited
It is high time a new strategy be adopted by opening battlefronts in loyalist areas
Some 121 people from Moadamiya, Qalamoun, Maaloula and Jabedeen in Damascus countryside turned themselves in
Ordinary people struggle with power-cuts as conspiracy theories circulate
Geographic, demographic and military conditions of Hama have significant implications for the future of the war
Catching young men wanted for service has become the most important duty of security barriers and checkpoints in Damascus
A ceasefire has been reached and hostilities ended
Dozens of martyrs are killed daily in Douma which has been targeted by airstrikes
A state of panic spread through the neighborhood after an opposition attack
Governor tours area, saying life is normal
The vaccines include those listed on the Syrian National Vaccination Program as well as polio
Syrian intelligence services have arrested five pro-regime activists, four from the coastal region and one from the city of Damascus, a monitoring group said.
Police source says two roadside bombs earlier planted by terrorists exploded as a passenger bus passed through Suweida province
Reports says new projects created 1,471 new job opportunities
This is the third time Akkash, the prominent leader in the Communist Labor Party, has been arrested since 2012
jnad al-Sham, Al-Rahman Legion, Ahrar al-Sham, Alhabib al-Mustafa and the Islamic Army have merged in one armed group called the Unified Military Command in Eastern Ghouta under the leadership of Zahran Alloush
Investigation judges accuse Kourieh of disobedience against the Syrian authorities, which carries a penalty of five years in prison.
The works depict the current events and destruction in Syria
The truce in Daraya appears to be a popular demand
Opposition activists said that Boudi was killed by a sniper
Baath party source said the regime threatened the Kurds that he will give up the city of Hassakeh to the Islamic State if they insist on their demand to recognize the self-administration
The Syrian Arab Army assumed control of Mleiha, southeast of Damascus, last Thursday
Mleiha formed the linchpin of terrorists’ hopes entering the capital Damascus
The Coalition said that the Assad regime has repeatedly blocked the delivery of relief aid to needy Syrians in a flagrant violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions
The displaced have been transferred by Assad’s forces to the area of Adra in Damascus Countryside
The school will provide online electronic education from grade 1 through to 12
Buses to transport families to temporary housing centers
Activists said that Islamic State soldiers executed a defected soldier in Abu Kama in east of Deir El-Zor
The agreement was to include the release of all prisoners without discrimination
Ambassador says families inside and outside the camp are calling for the implemention of the agreement as soon as possible
A number of children were killed in raids by warplanes in the second day of Eid al-Fitr
When it comes to an external threat, Kurds gather around the PYD’s People Protection Units for protection
Regime forces respond by executing Bedouin civilians
Nayef said efforts to provide more shipments to all provinces will continue in coming days
The Free Syrian Army also launched three new battles in the Deraa countryside in order to control the strategic areas to the south of Damascus
The opposition fighters want to end ISIS’s presence in the areas surrounding Damascus
The bitter irony is to find out that there are nine checkpoints awaiting you before you reach your home
The project aims to promote bicycle riding among students, teaching and administrative staff on newly established routes
Attar sworn as the only vice president
The activity was aimed at children of martyrs and children from displaced families
620 criminal drug cases in all Syrian provinces over four months
Seven bodies of members of the Army of Islam in Damascus were also found on the outskirts of the city
Mohamed Omar al-Khatib died under torture after two and a half years of detention
ISIS has retreated slightly in Eastern Ghouta in response to a statement made by Ghouta’s Unified Judicial Body
An incident at Souq Al Hal has deepened the confrontation between ISIS and the Army of Islam
People arrested include a number of detainees released by the recent presidential amnesty
The initiative was sponsored by the Syrian state and the PLO.
Alma Shahhod dedicated her life to relief for the Syrian people
The new body was seeking to “eliminate fragmentation and form a bloc that has a common view in order to serve the revolution and help overthrow the regime”
The movement operates in neighbourhoods south of Damascus
The document acknowledges indirectly rebel control over large areas in six governorates
Source says the decrees will include a major expansion on the theme of reconciliation in the hot cities and towns
Mohammed Abdul Qader Bakkour dismisses presidential election as “farce”
Local associations supported by the Syrian opposition protested against the meeting, saying it was biased toward the regime
Al-Nusra Front fighters come at the very top because they receive a lot of money from their organization allowing them to buy goods at exorbitant prices in the flashpoint areas of the Damascus countryside
Designer asked those who could not access polling stations to send their ID cards to her on social media
Ten rebel councils signed a statement saying no truce was agreed
The document provides an insight into the regime’s favoritism towards intelligence branches
The government’s efforts to revive the tourism sector in the coastal area face many obstacles
The family in such cases would make sure to underline words like “doctor” and “young” just to give implicit reminders of their painful loss and the criminal deeds of the regime
lively rallies held across the country
Troops loyal to Bashar Assad are trying to seize as many rebel-held parts of major urban centers as possible
“The elections will also increase the arrogance of a regime that has stolen the people’s money, freedom, blood, and soul”
A field hospital where medical workers were operating was taregted in the attack in Daraa
Witnesses express surprise at seeing their names on banners of support
Rallies and events held in almost every province
Fleitani had stood out against the Assad regime, against injustice and tyranny, for decades, since Hafez Assad came to power
Marches held in Damascus, Homs and Hama
Halqi says preparations underway for reconstruction
Speculation that the general was assassinated
Demonstrators express support for Assad and the army
The campaign describes the election as a “mockery”
No wonder the Bashar Al-Assad government regarded Homs as its main—and for a while, sole—source of danger
Report says when the rebels took Adra in mid-December, they prevented thousands of people from leaving
Campaigning for Syria’s presidential election set for June begins on Sunday, the country’s Supreme Constitutional Court has announced. The election is expected to extend
It is unclear whether there will be an investigation into the officer’s acquisitions.
Move comes as part of ongoing institution-building efforts in Kurdish provinces
The latest campaign by the Syrian regime has been particularly destructive
Four more presidential candidates submitted their applications on Tuesday to the Supreme Constitutional Court
Earlier 14 students were killed when mortar shells hit a religious school in Damascus
Christian Syrians do not occupy a specific geographic space, despite their reasonable numbers (around 6 to 9 percent of the population)
People in towns and villages far from the front lines say there is no need for large numbers of fully-armed fighters to remain in their areas
The regime has started demanding all people who rent houses must register themselves at police stations
Mohammad Firas Yassin Rajjouh, Abdul-Salam Youssef Salameh, Sawsan Omar al-Haddad and Sameer Ahmad Moalla have submitted four applications to the Supreme Constitutional Court announcing their candidacy for the President of the Republic.
One doctor says that 26 cases, including children, have arrived at a treatment center in Douma
A statement calling for the nomination of Assad appeared in many media outlets
The poorest in Syrian society had the least level of political participation
Efforts to release the blogger as part of a prisoner exchange failed
Prayer organized on anniversary of abduction of Metropolitan John Ibrahim and Metropolitan Paul Yazigi
Demonstrators also rejected any foreign intervention in Syria’s internal affairs
An interview with “father of the martyrs”
Funding for basic food comes from personal donations from the people of Sweida and Syrians overseas
Residents of Assal al-Ward greeted the army with flowers and rice.
The Syrian Central Bank has decided to raise the dollar exchange rate for financing imports to 162 Syrian Pounds. It was previously trading at
There are no statistics detailing the number of women currently working in Syria, since most of the work they do is in the informal economy
Regime forces launched a raid on the “oil market” in the north east of the country and clashes persist around Damascus
Syrian army retakes Maaloula four months after mainly Islamist rebels overran it
Gunmen handed over weapons in several provinces
The strikes hit a crowded market packed with mostly women and children
The explosion took place at the market located in the opposition-held outskirts of the old neighborhoods of Homs
Director of Psychological Health at the Health Ministry: “Half the psychiatrists have run away!”
Currently, anti-ISIS armed opposition factions are spread out around Idlib, while regime forces still control important cities and strategic locations
Rebels blow up building full of regime forces on the outskirts of Jobar
Most of the conference attendees were supporters of the regime
The crisis threatened to escalate into an armed conflict between the two largest opposition groups in Damascus and its countryside
Opposition fighters launched a campaign against regime strongholds nearly two weeks ago
The Lawyers Union has dismissed a number of lawyers who have left Syria without informing their branches
Only 600 food baskets were delivered to a population of over 40,000 families
Some accuse the regime of orchestrating the death of Assad’s cousin, Hilal al-Assad, to diffuse the Alawite sect’s growing resentment
Siyahseyah Bridge has now been nicknamed “the death bridge”
Efforts made for the release of Sheikh Riad al-Kharqi, who was arrested by the Army of Islam
Thousands queue daily to leave Ghouta after the regime opened limited passage
Ras Al-Ain is to the southwest of Yabroud city in Damascus countryside
100 days ago, unidentified veiled men broke into the joint office of the Violations Documentation Center (VDC) and the Local Development and Support of Small Enterprises (LDSPS) in Douma and kidnapped Razan Zaitouneh and her colleagues
Although pardoned by the court, Tal is still not free
Army says the operation establishes an important link in securing the border areas with Lebanon
Kurdish language courses are organized by several different institutions, including political parties and independent organizations
Assad says the state is continuing efforts to provide the basic needs of citizens
The election of a local council in Douma, in the Ghouta suburb of Damascus, is a pioneering experience, although it follows previous failures
Observatory reports pro-regime National Defense Forces committed a massacre in al-Zara village, killing 20
Fatah says a humanitarian truce has been agreed
Sources say Yabroud is in urgent need of medical support for the displaced people
Zoubi met with the Ambassador of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in Damascus
Assad says Baath party can help counter extremism
Most Syrians are suspicious of the intelligence services and accuse them of committing many violations, yet they show total confidence in the military institution and count on the army to preserve national unity
While Bashar Assad’s delegation was busy putting sticks into wheels and throwing around public accusations and insults, the regime was also busy concluding truces in various areas around Damascus
Activists say more than 350 soldiers have been killed since the major offensive began
ISIS kidnap FSA leader, accused of working for the Sahwa
The regime tried so hard to secure these truces by using any possible means to confuse and mix-up the two concepts of truce and reconciliation
Halqi was meeting with popular figures from Daraa
Pro-Assad forces ambushed a convoy of civilians on their way out of Eastern Ghouta
There is a severe humanitarian crisis in the town
The assault on Yabroud has prompted 85% of the city to flee to Lebanon or other areas in Qalamoun
It is the first time the Kurdish festival is celebrated in the Opera House
Mekdad says government will help restore water, power and phone grids
The source says the H1N1 virus was caused by humans
Anger is mounting in the coastal areas over the deaths of young army recruits for Assad
Akram al-Bunni was a prisoner of conscience for two decades under the two Assads
Family say Umm Fares was killed during a raid by Shabbiha in the Old City of Damascus
Plans include the targeted areas in Damascus and all the other provinces
Demonstrators voice support for National Reconciliation efforts
Demonstrators reject the truces as a humiliation aimed at quashing the revolution
Barrel bombs rained down across the country
Restoration plans for the year include Bab Touma, al-Fannanin and Huraiqa neighborhoods, in addition to the restoration of the external wall of Old Damascus and the rehabilitation of Kallasa and Asrounieh souks
Over the course of two years, Suhad has tried a large number of these cheap, low quality products and has become efficient in selecting the best ones
Over 1 million people, half of them children, are trapped under a suffocating siege in eastern Ghouta in Damascus countryside
Publications are printed at fewer pages, if at all
Participants discussed women’s protection laws and empowerment mechanisms
From time to time displaced people are exposed to harassment from security forces and militias
We asked if love can exist under the harsh siege conditions
Opinions on the conference differ, but all agree the international community must force the regime to an agreement
Hungry and exhaused families in the besieged areas were following Geneva conference as a ray of hope
State daily says 40,000 people expected to return
The new court aims at investigating and prosecuting war crimes in Syria
Halqi hails successful diplomacy at Geneva II
Ahmad is one of hundreds of children detained on the basis of a family member’s opposition activities
Grave plots are being sold at inflated prices
Close to 500 of those killed were civilians
Activists say more than 80 barrels have been dropped on Daraya
According to official statistics, a quarter of Syria’s workforce is employed by the public sector
Daughter recalls the day she was raped and her father and brothers were killed
The panel of experts found that Darwish’s arrest was arbitrary and called for his release
The camp is under a tight siege that has lasted over 200 days
Rami Jarrah confronted Zoubi outside the conference hall
The strategy appears to show support for Assad ahead of talks
But the real losses are much greater than merely financial
Plane initially prevented from refueling due to European sanctions
MP wants law, which she argues in unfair to women, amended
Arrests are based on civil and peaceful activities two years ago
The difficulty faced by those residing in areas under regime control is mainly due to the shortage of diesel fuel and the absurd inflation in its price
The people under siege tried to find replacements to bread, and animal feed was their only choice
Activists said a defected intelligence officer leaked the pictures
Assad participated in prayer at al-Hamad mosque in Damascus
Some are manned by the regular army, while others belong to the Syrian security services or their militias
New restrictions applied to the sale of bread
The pipeline was attacked by rebels on Friday
The ACU has said it will conduct an urgent investigation into the missing funds
The added brutality to this genocide committed through siege is painfully revealed when accompanied with war crimes happening in the same areas simultaneously
Sources say the party members will ease the burden on the army on the front lines
Social networking sites exchanged consolations and sorrowful blessings and expressions
The Patriarch said that a peaceful political solution, unconditional dialogue and accepting others are the only ways to end the crisis
Many ad hoc educational institutions are sponsored by local or foreign parties and still operate despite the circumstances
Air forces pound new areas of Aleppo and elsewhere across the country
Schools have been destroyed and children are traumatized in eastern Ghouta
Laham says “Some takfiris have jumped into the fray and corrupted the Syrian opposition”
Many of those who have moved to the coast are Aleppo businessmen who have benefited the local economy
Monzer Khaddam was detained at a military security checkpoint on route to Damascus
A year-long government siege on Yarmouk and southern parts of Damascus has made basic goods and food inaccessible
Assad loyalists opened for on families as they were evacuating Beit Sahm
About 90 civilians, including women and children were killed in airstrikes
Some people have suggested Razan Zeitouneh should not be given extra attention, but she is a cut above the average
Some locals blame the Islamic Army for breaking the two-year truce between rebels and regime army
Zaitouneh had previously received a “direct threat” that she described as coming from unknown sources
The Damascus Declaration has proposed a roadmap for an integrated political solution in Syria to move to a civilian, democratic and pluralistic system. The following is the outline of the roadmap
Zeithouneh was kidnapped at her offices along with three colleagues
The absence of animal feed has led many people to slaughter their animals
The Syrian Journalists Association documented the deaths of 9 media workers in November alone
Maloula orphans have also been evacuated
Sednaya mother superior says nuns are comfortable in Yabroud
The blast occurred near the National Security office
State news agency says terrorists are using chemical weapons
Hariri had posted a message on his Facebook addressed to security members
Nibal Zeitouneh was teaching in Jaramana
The unique geography, sectarian makeup and military status of the city make the situation precarious
Damascene Kurds migrated in larger numbers during the period of Ottoman rule, traveling with pilgrimage caravans coming from southern Turkey
Sabra calls on the political blocs “to focus on the material and tangible gains and military operations to ensure tightening the noose on the regime’s forces”
The recapture paves the way for military and humanitarian supplies between Damascus, Ghouta and the south of the country
Army tells SANA they eliminated terror cells
Mouadamiyah has been under government siege for over a year
Education came to a halt in the city when opposition forces took over some of the schools as military bases, while others became shelter for thousands of refugees
Abu Muhjin al-Omani was originally from Oman
Haidar says the attack was clearly targeted
Anti-Assad forces’ gains debunk the regime’s false allegations about its victories
Owners say they believe the properties are occupied only until army operations are completed
This account was written by an anonymous observer from Bab Touma
Assad said alien concepts had penetrated Arab societies
The shells are apparently targeting people during rush hours
Never mind that the first people who took to the streets demanding the overthrow of the regime also took to the streets protesting against Islamist extremists
The students were killed in an attack on their school bus on Monday
Attacks targeted three neighborhoods
Several local media sources, including some opposed to Assad report that opposition shelling regularly injures civilians – including women and children
Role in intelligence gathering make kiosks the target of attacks
Let down by the international community, Syrians had to rely on extremist groups for help
There are fears of the spread of polio cases if the siege lasts for a longer time and the access of vaccines are not allowed
Amid continuous shelling and death, residents highlight their plight
Everyday people trying to get to work and university are the most affected
The charity is named after a well known activist who was killed by regime forces
Police source says fire caused by electrical short circuit
”We knew it was a trick—we always talk about the achievements of the Free Syrian Army in a low voice”
Brahimi and Abdulazim discussed the Geneva II conference
Haidar was travelling between Damascus and Homs
Shaaban said work was needed to address a culture crisis
The Water Corporation is working on an emergency supply plan for Damascus
A plane carrying 35 former prisoners was headed for Adana in Turkey Wednesday
Abu Wael, a paramedic from the town of Zamlka, says he chose the colour yellow for these masks because it reminds children of the cartoon character Sponge Bob
The statement said that the formation of the divisions came in response to the massacres carried out by the tyrant Bashar
Jabhat al-Nusra will be part of the state if it is Islamic, but we will not impose “our point of view”
The chemical weapon issue is just one side of the equation: One side ensures the safety and security of what the traitor regime used to disingenuously call the “enemy,”
The Syrian activists congratulate the “Lebanese people for the death of General Jameh”
The Assad regime has infringed every international norm and convention during the past two and a half years. It has arrested, tortured, and killed peaceful protesters
The defense minister conveyed the pride of President Bashar al-Assad for the soldiers’ heroic deeds in the war against the vicious conspiracy
The Imam emphasized the necessity of deepening the young generations’ belief in God to remove the misunderstanding left by scenes of terrorism
The people demonstrated a fatwa that permits eating cats was announced
Rebel leader fears the loss of some suburbs creates a big threat on other rebel-held areas in Damascus
Government allocates SYP 50 billion in 2014 to compensate the families whose houses were damaged
An 8-year girl was martyred while 11 other civilians were injured
Uzumcu said the timeline laid out for Syrian disarmament is extremely tight
Decision comes amid crackdown on illegal sales by foreign currency exchanges
Many observers agree that the Syrian army’s accomplishments over the past two months mark its most significant gains since the beginning of the crisis. As
Footage showed smoke rising from the People’s Palace
Residents can no longer bear the brunt of ongoing price rises
Rebels reported they had captured the captain, a cousin of Bashar Assad, on route to Damascus
Colonel Sharifi was commanding the operation in Barzeh
11 people were also injured in the attack
Lately, Razan Zaitouneh has been the target of many threats and accusations of treason originating not only from the regime, but also from the Syrian rebels
The secret prison is dedicated exclusively to the personal opponents of the Assad family
Army units eliminated over 40 terrorists and removed explosive devices
Activists described Sulaiman as a “savage criminal”
The dam is under threat of collapse after it was damaged in airstrikes on 7 September
Symptoms were consistent with the use of Mustard gas but no deaths were reported
The evidence concerning the type of rockets and launchers used in these attacks strongly suggests that these are weapon systems known and documented to be only in the possession of Syrian government
The writer of the following story shared his experience being arrested in 2012 with the Damascus Bureau
Mother Pelagia’s comments appeared to contradict reports gunmen had taken over the Mar Elias Church
A car bomb exploded near the Research and Testing Center affiliated to the Ministry of Industry
Lawsuits relating to violence against children exceeded 150 cases in Damascus and its countryside during the first six months of 2013.
Syrian authorities accuse exchange companies of manipulating the dollar exchange rate
Syrians have given up on their preference for fresh local meat
Qalamoun hill is home to the biggest military arsenal in Syria
Regime places media equipment and broadcast vehicles around and inside the mosque complex
Facing an imminent threat, Syrians are all asking: What should we do?
The U.N. team was forced to suspend their attempt to access the site
Syrian authorities have released Youssef Abdelke from prison after one month and three days. No one knows the exact charge against this Syrian artist, but
Damascus said that the date and time of the inspectors’ visit to the site had been agreed, but it did not say when it would take place
Damascene House Forum Foundation and Syrian charity ‘Khair’, in cooperation with the Medical Association of Syrian Expatriates called on people to donate at least $100
Female opposition figures lament the partisanship of the opposition movement
Either Access Eastern Ghouta or Suspend Operation
Those released handed themselves in and gave up their weapons
The coalition does not hide its ambitions to play a leading role in the Eastern Ghouta.
The UNDP and other partners are working alongside the World Food Program
It is the second time rebels claimed to have targeted Assad personally
The compound includes an area for 78 rooms and 126 beds
Rebels attacked Assad’s motorcade as he travelled to a mosque on Thursday
Children enjoyed singing, laughing and playing in Eastern Ghouta, despite government shelling and artillery
Some of those injured were children
The device was planted near a school
Syrian troops have been on the offensive in the past few months in an attempt to clear out Damascus suburbs held by opposition fighters
Hundreds of Druze reported to have quit Popular Committees in Jaramana
Forces comprising ten mainly Islamist brigades advanced to the outskirts of the Alawite village of Aramo
Free Syrian Army and the Nusra Front are blamed for the attack
When people think of Yassin al-Haj Saleh, they think of the intellectual who enriched the Syrian experience through writing about history. His friends complain about him before his rivals do, due to his rigorous intellectual criticism of their ideas. But it is better to allow Saleh, who has a unique experience inside the Eastern Ghouta in Damascus Countryside, to introduce himself.
Jamil announces Syria now operating on a war economy
Religious authorities are insisting on women veiling in Damascus Countryside
The documents show inconsistencies between the date of death and delivery of the body
The attacks followed a blast at a munitions plant that killed 40
Assad praised the army’s work, saying history will record their efforts
Unlike in previous years, this Ramadan he has been unable to afford to buy dates
After Khalidiyeh, attention now shifts to other areas in Homs
Activists believe the death is designed to send a message to Army officers considering dialogue
Group calls for protection from the opposition military forces after being targeted multiple times
Zoubi says U.S. backing of extremists transgresses international agreements
Regime targets already displaced people
Residents have their food confiscated at checkpoints
Some opposition members in Homs accuse Alawites of pushing out dozens of families from other sects, looting their shops and selling their wares in what is now known as the “Sunni Souk”
Both men and women can join the National Defense Army which is expected to have 10,000 fighters and all of them will have monthly salaries with particular uniforms
The strategy is designed to sow division between loyalist forces
Abdelke’s experiences came to life in his works, which include engravings, charcoal and canvas paintings, as well as cartoons and essays
They will be tried on charges of conspiracy, terrorism and incitement
Mohamad Darrar Jammo was head of the political and international relations division of the International Organization for Arab Immigrants
The former parliamentarian was allied with the regime for many years
Father and son among the dead
The Syrian National Coalition is deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria and the inability of the United Nations Security Council to
Jihadist leader accuses Free Syrian Army of starting recent clashes
The locals continue with their business as usual, for they cannot stop everything for fear that a rocket may land somewhere at random
The army also found weapons delivery systems in Jobar
Resistance to the involvement of Al-Qaeda in the Syrian conflict remains strong
Families were told to sign for Shaheen’s body, and claim he died for health reasons
Sultan asked to be given an Islamic burial in a liberated mosque
Assad tells Kurdish officials he wants to start negotiations and resolve the Kurdish issue
Imports are only a result of attacks on mills by terrorists, Prime Minister says
The mortars caused material damage but caused no casulaties
Dozens are injured, including children, officials say
Heavy shelling of rebel villages near the capital kills at least 14 people
Judges are training to deal with unfamiliar crimes, minister says
Female prisoners of conscience have launched a hunger strike demanding fair trials
Governor says extremist groups are known for attacking religious sites
The power outage lasted 36 hours in most neighborhoods
Razan Zaitouneh writes about the new institutions in areas controlled by the Syrian opposition in the liberated Eastern Ghouta area outside Damascus
Syria’s reconstruction drive will provide opportunities to the Lebanese economy
Five people killed when suicide bombers detonate explosive belts trying to enter security complexes
Businessman Feras Tlass said no political organization represents him
New report says massive rise in unemployment and negative birth rates
Human Rights Watch interviewed 10 Syrian women who were detained, either due to their own engagement in activities related to government opposition, or that of their family members
Commission for National Reconciliation says 37,000 rape cases have been documented in the province alone
Syrian government allows people to do whatever they like as long as they don’t take part in protests
Hundreds of residents have taken to the streets in Douma to demand an end to chaos and lawlessness
Lama Ahmed Iskander is the daughter of the former long-serving Information Minister
Skaf will reside temporarily in Lebanon’s Beirut
There was no immediate report on casualties
Assad must take responsibility for the chaos he has spread throughout Syria
The court also ordered the confiscation of all their property
The Free Syrian Army continues to be victorious in Deraa, Aleppo, Damascus and Raqqa
Human Rights Watch accuses the Syrian government of interrogating students and carrying out violent assaults on their protests and military attacks on schools
Bashar Telal al-Assad killed two soldiers taking part in the funeral of one of the regime army’s soldiers last Friday in the Qurdaha region of Latakia
Activists says the women held in the political branch of the Damascus prison are suffering inhumane treatment
The governorate of Damascus Countryside has started issuing loans for small investment projects to the families of martyrs, killed as part of their civil work, in Jaramana
Both the Crescent and the Local Coordination Committees speak of the use of chemical weapons by the regime in Ghouta, Damascus countryside
The pharmaceutical sector is facing a “catastrophe” as a result of the Central Bank decision to stop financing imported raw materials, according to Syria’s top industrialist.
A Syrian official meets former Syrian PM Dardari, who left the country after the revolution
Activists said security forces arrested the prominent Syrian actress and outspoken activist against the regime on Thursday and released her in several hours later, she was released.
Syrian armed forces inflicted heavy losses on terrorists in a string of operations targeting their cells in in Damascus countryside Wednesday, also destroying weapons and ammunition.
The government has increased the price of gasoline, the second such rise in two months.
Syrian army units killed and injured scores of terrorists in Homs and its countryside Tuesday, also destroying large amounts of weapons and ammunition.
Decision to lift Syria sanctions will have little effect
Every day, the activists from an organization called Shawishka meet in a small apartment in one of the neighbourhoods of Qamishli, a majority Kurdish city in Syria’s Hassaka Governorate, to come up with new projects to empower women.
The leader of the Islamic pro-Qaeda militia group al-Nusra Front has been wounded in the rural areas around the capital city of Damascus
Air Force Intelligence forces arrest twelve young journalists who were sitting at a café down town the capital city of Damascus
“When a bird is in a cage it remains helpless. Yesterday I flew out of the deceptive gold cage I had been in. Now with the sons and daughters of Syria, and nothing else, I will continue the road towards freedom,” Khatib says
Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met with journalists working for the state media on Friday and urged them “not to worry” because “victory is near.”
The Syrian Trust for Development, in collaboration with the Agha Khan Network for Development, held on Tuesday an introductory activity on three developmental initiatives launched at the temporary residential centers in Damascus.
The government blamed “terrorists,” for the killing of at least 10 people and wounding 20 in what was the deadliest in a string of such attacks on President Bashar Assad’s seat of power
President Bashar al-Assad has condoled on martyrdom of scholar Dr. Mohammad Saed Ramadan al-Bouti who was assassinated yesterday in a terrorist explosion occurred inside al-Iman Mosque in Damascus.
“The terrorist act which targeted the prominent scholar Mohammad Saeed Ramadan al-Bouti bears the imprints of al-Qaeda and its allies,”underscored Foreign and Expatriates Ministry.
The Assad regime has launched a massive military campaign in the cities of Homs, Jebl Turkman off of the Syrian Coast, and the city of Dariyah in Damascus, in what seems to be an attempt to regain control of those areas
Islamist radicals may be gaining strength, but the spirit that sparked this uprising survives in the unlikeliest of places.
Reporters Without Borders is deeply saddened to have just learned that Ayham Mostafa Ghazzoul, a contributor to the Damascus-based Syrian Centre for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM), died under torture four days after being arrested on 5 November 2012.
Moaz al-Khatib, the head of the Syrian National Coalition, told NOW on Thursday that “the situation [in Syria] is stalling and I want to avoid bloodshed.”
The regime continues to seek opportunities to delegitimize the revolution and create a rift among Syrians. The regime will try to distract from its murderous onslaught by attempting to demonize the Syrian Revolution and creating divisions amongst the diverse religious and ethnic groups. However, Syrians have insisted on national unity, thwarting the regimes efforts and rejecting any rift or divisions.
Opposition activists, both civilian and paramilitary, adopt noms de guerre, especially when talking over the radio. Government and opposition combatants can hear each other’s radio traffic, and often spend their evenings trading accusations, insults, even jokes and political songs with the other side.
Forces loyal to the president, Bashar Al Assad, swept through a small farming village in central Syria this week, torching houses and shooting and stabbing residents in an attack that killed up to 106 people, including women and children, activists said yesterday.
Interior Minister Mohamad al-Shaar appeared on the Syrian official TV for the first time after he was severely wounded in an attack that the Syrian rebels waged at his Ministry in Damascus last month. He had cut short his treatment at a Beirut hospital and returned home for fear of being arrested by Lebanese authorities.
Hasan Abdul Azim, Coordinator –general of the National Coordination Commission (NCC) rejected in a press conference he held in Damascus any “direct dialogue or negotiations with the regime,” stressing that negotiations can only happen through the UN Envoy, Lakhdar Brahimi.
The brother of al-Qaeda chief Ayman Zawahiri has been arrested, it was revealed last night. Mohammed Zawahiri, 59, was seized by Syrian troops as he prepared to meet up with rebels in Darya, outside Damascus.
136 martyrs, including 6 women and 16 children. 42 martyrs were reported in Damascus and its suburbs; 44 in Hama, including 23 martyrs from the village of Maan and 16 from Hasraya.
Damascus will respond to any initiative that could solve Syria’s 21-month conflict through talks, its premier said on Monday, after peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi announced he had a plan to end the bloodshed.
The Building the Syrian State Current (BSSC) calls on all the local forces and international actors to do what they can to prevent an imminent humanitarian catastrophe.
One of the main questions surrounding the Syrian uprising at the beginning of 2012 was if and when an economic collapse would occur. As the year draws to a close, the question has instead become whether one can still talk of “a” Syrian economy as such.
Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime appears likely to fall within weeks, a senior minister in Iraq, whose country has avoided publicly taking sides in Syria’s conflict, told AFP on Thursday.
The Interpol will not deal with the Syrian arrest warrants against former Prime Minister Saad Hariri, al-Mustaqbal MP Oqab Saqr and Syrian opposition member Louay al-Meqdad in line with its constitution and rules, al-Mustaqbal newspaper reported on Thursday.
Five peopel were killed, 23 Injured in Three Bombings Targeting Interior Ministry Building in Damascus. Among that victims is a pro-Assad member parliament.
A car bomb exploded in a heavily populated quarter in Damascus, which has a majority of Alawi citizens and soldiers.
By the end of Sunday the LCC managed to document 234 martyrs in Syria (including 17 women and 11 children), 100 martyrs were reported in Damascus and its Suburbs (including 9 martyrs who were field-executed in Sbaina, 22 martyrs due to shelling of Yarmouk Camp and 5 martyrs due to Warplane shelling on Kafarbatna), 42 martyrs in Idlib, 31 martyrs in Daraa (including 23 martyrs due to massacre in Sad Road), 35 martyrs in Aleppo, 14 martyrs in Homs, 4 martyrs in Deir Ezzor, 4 martyrs in Hama, 3 martyrs in Lattakia and 1 martyr in Qunaitra.
The Syrian security forces arrest three peaceful activists from Rukn al Din Neighborhood in Damascus. Their whereabouts are still unknown.
“The terrorist bombingaimed at causing huge damage and casualties and increase the suffering of citizens, particularly the interests of the working class.”
Thirteen people were reportedly killed and 29 others were injured when an explosive device planted by an armed terrorist group under a car went off on Sunday in the Christian neighborhood of Bab Touma in Damascus.