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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 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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Syrian livestock industry takes center stage at international Agritex Expo
SANA
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June 29, 2025
Damascus, SANA–The International “Agritex” Exhibition featured a strong presence from Syrian companies specializing in animal production, with diverse offerings across agricultural and livestock sectors tailored to the needs of local markets and...
New Mercer On Mission program introduces engineering to Syrian refugee children
Mercer Den
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July 9, 2025
A Mercer University team traveled to Jordan this summer to teach robotics, programming and engineering to children in a Syrian refugee camp as part of Mercer On Mission. The Za’atari camp hosts 70,000 to 80,000 refugees, and more than half are...
EU activates Copernicus Satellite System to aid Syria’s firefighting operations
SANA
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July 9, 2025
Brussels, SANA–The European Union announced Wednesday the activation of the Copernicus system to support ongoing efforts to combat wildfires in Syria’s Latakia countryside. The EU’s Copernicus program utilizes a wide array of satellites to process...
Bahrain expresses solidarity with Syria over Latakia wildfires
SANA
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July 9, 2025
Manama, SANA -The Kingdom of Bahrain has expressed its solidarity with the Syrian Arab Republic in response to the devastating wildfires that have swept through Latakia Governorate, causing significant damage. In a statement carried by the Bahrain...
Shotgun wedding? Israel and Syria go to the altar
Responsible Statecraft - Washington D.C.
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July 9, 2025
For half a century, the border between Israel and Syria on the Golan Heights was a model of hostile stability. The guns were silent, but deep-seated antagonism prevailed, punctuated by repeated, failed attempts at diplomacy. Now, following the...
Syria rules out foreign borrowing as central bank hails post-Assad recovery
Saudi Gazette
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July 5, 2025
DAMASCUS — The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdul Qader Husariya, confirmed on Friday that Syria will not resort to borrowing from international institutions, as the country begins to emerge from years of conflict following the collapse...