27 January 2026. To apply Presidential Decree # 13 (January 16, 2026), extending Syrian citizenship to the Kurdish population, Education Minister Turku officially instructed schools to implement Kurdish-language curricula, train teachers, and create inclusive study plans.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
27 January 2026. The UN Refugee Agency reports tens of thousands of families in northeastern Syria were displaced by recent hostilities between SDF and government forces. UNHCR is providing aid to those still in camps with local partners. Of 100,000 people displaced from Aleppo, 80% have returned home.Read more at: ENABBALADI
27 January 2026. Syria’s Health Ministry launched a comprehensive plan to rebuild and advance healthcare in Raqqa, Deir Ezzor, and northern Aleppo. Measures include improving emergency response, providing kidney dialysis machines, and rebuilding infrastructure.Read more at: SANA
26 January 2026. The Ministry of Culture inaugurated the Damascus Heritage House as a multipurpose cultural space to strengthen collective national identity by establishing a cultural hub showcasing Syrian heritage and reconnecting it with everyday social life.Read more at: SANA
25 January 2026. After the Eastern region returned to government control, a Ministry of Public Works and Housing delegation identified numerous sites seriously damaged under SDF control and in urgent need of large-scale reconstruction efforts.Read more at: SANA
25 January 2026. The Ministry of Culture views the book fair as an occasion to reinforce national unity and reconnect the country with the world. Over 500 publishing houses from 35 countries will offer more than 100,000 book titles, plus over 500 writers, thinkers, and researchers will take part.Read more at: LEVANT24
24 January 2026. Syrian water authorities, in partnership with international organizations, are restoring vital water infrastructure to ensure reliable supplies for drinking, irrigation, and rehabilitation of areas devastated by war where residents are returning home.Read more at: LEVANT24
23 January 2026. An evening of music showcased the Ghassanid Orthodox Schools’ youth choir in Homs, concluding a five-month program nurturing young talent. The concert highlighted themes of love, peace, unity, reinforcing Syria’s message of coexistence.Read more at: SANA
22 January 2026. UN Ambassador Olabi, in a statement differentiating the Kurdish people from SDF, called the Kurds integral to the Syrian people and the SDF an armed militia acting outside of the state. Preventing the return of terrorism is of highest priority, he said.Read more at: SANA
22 January 2026. Syria’s education minister announced urgent steps being taken to restore schooling in the Jazeera provinces freed from SDF control, consistent with the government’s pledge to provide safe and supportive learning environments for the entire country.Read more at: LEVANT24
21 January 2026. The US, the EU, Turkey and several Arab countries express broad support for Syria’s territorial unity, seeing the deal as a turning point in political and security spheres. US states its support of Syria’s capacity to combat ISIS and withdraws its support from SDF.Read more at: LEVANT 24
23 January 2026. Damascus seeks to establish the rule of law across all Syrian territory, including the newly acquired Eastern region, says a source within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The January 18th agreement with SDF came after political channels had been exhausted and growing instability forced the state to intervene.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
20 January 2026. Students from all provinces took part in a competition designed to nurture talent in science and technology. The winners, awarded at an official ceremony, will join national teams in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics.Read more at: SANA
20 January 2026. Syria and WHO inaugurated a new clinic for psychological and social support directed at addiction prevention, early detection and monitoring. The clinic will strengthen community health services in Darayya, a rural area near Damascus.Read more at: SANA
19 January 2026. Syria’s Health Ministry and Al-Ameen Organization signed agreements to provide healthcare services at 80 facilities in Aleppo, Hama, Homs and Idlib provinces, and build modern health centers near Damascus and in Homs region.Read more at: LEVANT24
20 January 2026. The SDF declared its “full commitment to the ceasefire” and said it was ready to “move forward with implementing” the 14-point agreement reached with the government on January 18th to end two weeks of clashes, though certain issues remained unresolved.Read more at: BBC NEWS
18 January 2026. After years under SDF control, the dam’s water and power management was returned to state engineers and specialized technicians. The dam is a critical source of drinking water, irrigation, and electricity generation that supplies the nation’s infrastructure.Read more at: SANA
18 January 2026. Syria will launch a national digital education system next school term, with three major components: online educational platforms, educational channels on YouTube, and a nationwide virtual school designed to serve students unable to attend in-person classes.Read more at: SANA
18 January 2026. The Italian carrier’s decision to restore shipping services after years of absence reflects improvements in administration and modernization during 2025, plus the lifting of sanctions along with major investments in Syria’s ports from French and UAE companies.Read more at: LEVANT24
18 January 2026. The Ministry of Economy announced measures to safeguard public property and rehabilitate factories in Deir Ezzor, following SDF’s withdrawal. The plan aims to restore services, boost jobs, and revive economic activity in newly reclaimed areas.Read more at: SANA
17 January 2026. Presidential Decree No.13 ends decades of Kurdish marginalization, recognizing their full citizenship and cultural rights and adopting Kurdish as a national language. The move reflects new government’s commitment to equality, unity, and repairing past policies of division.Read more at: SANAWatch video at: AL JAZEERA
13 January 2026. France is preparing to return the first installment (€ 32 million) of a vast fortune embezzled by Rifaat al-Assad, Bashir Assad’s uncle, which was hidden in European assets. The agreement is seen as a landmark in international law on countries’ stolen assets.Read more at: LEVANT 24
13 January 2026. “I do not want condolences, only congratulations, for I am the mother of martyrs,” said Hajja Wasila Abu Nuqta, revered for her faith that the sacrifices of Syrian families for the nation’s freedom and dignity would result in victory for the revolution.Read more at: SANA
13 January 2026. President Al-Sharaa praised Egypt’s solidarity with Syrian refugees and noted the shared political, economic and security visions of both countries, while inviting investment in reconstruction and closer political, economic, and strategic cooperation.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
12 January 2026. “Spring Sonata” celebrates the peoples’ spirit of resilience during the revolution. The actor, Mazen al-Natour, described the play as a reflection of Syrians’ collective suffering, remarking “It comes from an internal cry shared by all Syrians.”Read more at: SANA
