IDF sets up medical facility in southern Syria for Druze wounded in clashes

The Israel Defense Forces on Thursday said it had set up a medical facility inside southern Syria, next to the Druze village of Hader, to treat those wounded during sectarian violence in the country. “The facility is part of a number of efforts that the …

Syria Looks To Rebuild as Damascus Hosts Major Trade Exhibitions

The Damascus fairs mark the country’s largest economic event in years and a cautious appeal to international investors [Damascus] As Syria continues to emerge from the shadows of a 14-year civil war, a series of specialized trade fairs kicked off this week …

The Media Line: Syria Looks To Rebuild as Damascus Hosts Major Trade Exhibitions

Syria Looks To Rebuild as Damascus Hosts Major Trade Exhibitions The Damascus fairs mark the country’s largest economic event in years and a cautious appeal to international investors By Rizik Alabi/ The Media Line [Damascus] As Syria continues to …

Christian Leaders Launch “Eastern National Council” to Boost Political Representation in Syria

By Kardo Roj DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Christian political figures and civil society activists announced on Wednesday the establishment of the Eastern National Council (ENC), a new political body aiming to represent Syria’s Christian communities in …

Macron Seeks to Lift Sanctions on Syria, While Sharaa Confirms Damascus Negotiating with Tel Aviv

French President Emmanuel Macron informed his Syrian counterpart, President Ahmad al-Sharaa, that if Syria maintains its current trajectory, Europe would respond in kind—beginning with a gradual lifting of EU sanctions and followed by pressure on American …

Syria Energy Expo held in Damascus, Syria

People visit the Syria Energy Expo, a specialized exhibition focused on electricity and energy technologies, at the new Exhibition City grounds in Damascus, Syria, May 8, 2025. The event featuring over 500 local and international companies is part of a …

Syrian Red Crescent aspires to a new era in Syria

The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) today, Thursday, May 8, celebrates World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day under the slogan “On the Side of Humanity.” Field Coordinator at the Communication and Media Unit, Mohammed Said, stated to Enab Baladi that, on the …

Syria’s Finance Ministry: 20% Salary Increase to Follow Qatari Grant

By Kardo Roj DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Ministry of Finance confirmed Thursday that salaries for public sector employees will be raised by 20% beginning next month, following the approval of a Qatari financial grant aimed at easing wage …

Lebanon may finally be able to demarcate its borders with Syria

AL MASNAA BORDER CROSSING BETWEEN LEBANON AND SYRIA Lebanon Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji on Thursday met with French Ambassador to Lebanon Herve Magro, who handed him a copy of the documents and maps of the French archive that are related to the Lebanese …

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