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SYRIA’S TOURISM STARTED WORKING ON ITS REVIVAL
Tourism Review
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Syria, having weathered more than a decade of strife, is now looking to tourism as a key element in its economic resurgence and re-engagement with the global community. The country, abundant in historical treasures, a stunning Mediterranean...
Syria: Wildfires ravage Latakia province for fourth consecutive day
Middle East Eye
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July 6, 2025
Wildfires continued to leave a trail of destruction in Syria's Latakia province on Sunday, as firefighters from neighbouring Jordan arrived to help battle a fourth day of devastating fires in the war-ravaged country. Aerial footage of seen by...
“Syria Indicator” Launches Its Second Investigative Journalism Training
Enab Baladi
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July 6, 2025
On Sunday, July 5, the independent media platform Syria Indicator launched its second training session in investigative journalism, as part of the “Ethical Journalism for Peacebuilding in Syria” project, supported by Free Press Unlimited (FPU) and...
Presidential Decree establishing a sovereign fund to implement direct development and production project
SANA
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July 9, 2025
Damascus, SANA- President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmad al-Sharaa issued on Wednesday the Decree No. (113) for the year 2025, which stipulates the establishment of an economically-oriented institution in the Syrian Arab Republic called the...
Syria fights ‘catastrophic’ fires for fourth day
FOX 28 - Washington State
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July 6, 2025
Syrian authorities said some 100 square kilometres (40 square miles) of forest had “turned to ash” in wildfires as firefighters from neighbouring Jordan arrived Sunday to battle a fourth day of blazes in the province of Latakia. Syrian emergency...
Israel kills 12 in eastern Lebanon in deadliest truce breach
Mehr News Agency
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July 15, 2025
The regime’s warplanes bombed the Wadi Fara area in the area of Bekaa Valley on Tuesday, said the region's governor, Bachir Khodr. “A camp for displaced Syrians” also came under attack, resulting in the deaths of 12 martyrs, including seven...
Syria fights wildfires for 4th day as Jordan sends help
Ya Libnan
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July 6, 2025
Syrian authorities said some 100 square kilometres (40 square miles) of forest had “turned to ash” in wildfires as firefighters from neighbouring Jordan arrived Sunday to battle a fourth day of blazes in the province of Latakia. Syrian emergency...
First Syrian Returns Begin from Lebanon Under UN-Backed Plan
MTV Lebanon
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Thousands of Syrian refugees are set to return from Lebanon this week under the first, UN-backed plan providing financial incentives, after Syria's new rulers said all citizens were welcome home despite deep war damage and security concerns....
Minister al-Halabi holds talks with a delegation from Passion University (USA) regarding the opening of a branch in Syria
SANA
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July 9, 2025
Damascus, SANA- Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Marwan al-Halabi discussed on Wednesday with a delegation from Passion International University – USA in Syria and the Gulf, headed by Dr. Taysir Al-Masri, the university...
Moses Montefiore and the Damascus Affair
The Jewish Press
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July 9, 2025
Probably the most famous Anglo-Jew of the 19th century, the much-beloved Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) was scrupulously observant of his faith and used his personal standing to further the cause of oppressed Jews everywhere. Between 1827 and 1875,...
Forest Fires and Accusations in the New Syria
New Lines Magazine
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July 9, 2025
Syria is facing one of the most severe environmental disasters in its modern history, as wildfires tear through the natural forests of the northern coast in Latakia — the country’s ecological lungs and home to nature reserves like al-Furnloq....
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians in Lebanon set to get financial aid to go home
The National News
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Up to 400,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon may be set to return home under a UN-backed plan providing financial incentives, according to a document seen by The National. Under the scheme endorsed by the Lebanese government, thousands have already...
Syria fights fires for fourth day as Jordan sends help
The Sun Daily
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July 6, 2025
DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities said some 100 square kilometres (40 square miles) of forest had “turned to ash” in wildfires as firefighters from neighbouring Jordan arrived Sunday to battle a fourth day of blazes in the province of Latakia. Syrian...
Saudi, Syrian figures visit Knesset to talk up chances for normalization
The Times of Israel
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July 9, 2025
A Syrian activist who paid a rare visit to the Knesset Wednesday said new Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa had called the movement toward forging peace with Israel a once-in-a-century opportunity, but worried the chance could slip away....
UN-Backed Return of Syrian Refugees from Lebanon Begins Amid Incentives and Lingering Fears
Watan
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July 9, 2025
Watan-Lebanon is preparing to repatriate thousands of Syrian refugees this week under a UN-supported plan that offers financial incentives and logistical aid for returnees. This marks the first mass return program since the ouster of President...
Turkey plans to start gas supplies to Syria soon — Energy Minister
TASS
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July 9, 2025
VIENNA, July 9. /TASS/. Turkey has connected its gas grid to the Syrian one and plans to start gas supplies to Syria soon, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said at the 9th OPEC International Seminar. "Regarding...
Turkey to supply natural gas to Syria after grid connection
Al Mayadeen
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July 9, 2025
Turkey has connected its gas grid to Syria and plans to supply power-generation gas, Turkish Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced at the 2025 OPEC Seminar. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on Wednesday that Turkey has...
Syria, UK Restore Diplomatic Ties
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria and the United Kingdom have officially restored diplomatic relations, as confirmed on Saturday, following British Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s visit to Damascus. Both nations released statements affirming the new chapter in their...
Regional aid strengthens Syria’s push to contain Latakia wildfires
Shafaq News
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2025-07-09T14:35:00+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Damascus Syrian firefighting teams are battling for the seventh consecutive day to contain massive wildfires in the Latakia countryside, where nearly 14,000 hectares have...
SDF, AANES meet Syrian President in Damascus under US-French auspices
Shafaq News
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July 9, 2025
2025-07-09T11:15:42+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Damascus A delegation from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) arrived in Damascus on Wednesday for a...