Despite the recently imposed Caesar Act, Jordan has announced that these sanctions will not affect its trade with Syria writes Sham Network.
Syria has laid the blame for the high prices of basic goods and the falling value of the Syrian pound at the feet of the US, citing their coercive economic measures imposed on Syria writes SANA.
The World Food Programme has said that over the past 12 months, the price of basic food items in Syria has increased by 107% in 1 year writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Syrian government has created anger and concern with their decision to implement the smart card scheme for bread, with people worried it will be the end of subsidies writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
In light of the risk of the spread of coronavirus, Syria has called for the lifting of the unilateral coercive measures, which are increasing the suffering of the Syrian people writes SANA.
Slowly but surely, the heavily damaged old bazaar in the city of Aleppo is being rebuilt in a hope of injecting life into the markets reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
The regime has been warned that, if it lifts the subsidies on gasoline, then the cost of living, which is already too high for many, will rise further reports Al-Iqtissadi.
Recent movements in the market has caused the value of the Syrian pound against the dollar to slip down even further, with a further decline expect writes Business2Business Syria.
Jamil Hassan has been accused of committing human rights abuses and has been sanctioned by both the EU and the US writes Zaman Al Wasl.
A delegation from the People’s Assembly said that the sanctions were negatively affecting the Syrian people and dissuading investment reports SANA.
Enab Baladi explores the luxury developments being pursued around Damascus, detailing who looks set to benefit
Syria’s foreign minister praises the aid group for its humanitarian assistance during the war, SANA reports
Syrian FM highlights efforts by Damascus to provide aid to citizens despite international sanctions, official media reports
Official source says new sanctions against scientists and military officials is a reflection of European support for terror groups, state media reports
Health minister tells audience in Geneva that economic siege and terrorism has affected Syria’s ability to provide medical services to civilians, state media reports
In a visit to Syria, an Italian delegation pledges humanitarian and medical support to the government to alleviate the suffering of Syrian civilians
Syria’s PM tells Lebanese media that the Assad government’s participation in the Astana talks is evidence of its sincere desire to reach a political solution, and that starting the reconstruction process will help lift citizens out of suffering
New report claims Syria witnessed a loss equal to 212 percent of gross domestic product for the year 2015 alone
Assad government announces it intends to end its subsidies of foodstuffs, including bread, in favor of monthly stipends for families in need
Successive declines in the Syrian exchange rate continued on the informal “black” market to reach 520 Syrian pounds to the dollar
