5 January 2026. The philanthropic development agency, which has allocated $320 million for projects in Syria over 25 years, will provide more than €100 million ($134 m) in new development projects, with an emphasis on sustainable development and renewable energy, while strengthening humanitarian support.Read more at: SANA
5 January 2026. The launch of the new lira, whose symbols represent Syrians’ shared cultural legacy, signifies a visual and financial break from the past. President Al-Sharaa presented the new banknotes as a statement heralding the start of a new chapter with restored confidence in Syria’s currency and its future.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
5 January 2026. The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management launched an electronic platform to strengthen community readiness and to share responsibility with the state for disaster response. The aim is to build a flexible volunteer system, improve emergency response, and promote solidarity.Read more at: SANA
5 January 2026. For Syrians facing displacement, serious illness, and loss of limbs, the Qatar Red Crescent is providing humanitarian and medical support. It is offering advanced medical treatments for cancer patients, amputees, people with disabilities, and those with no access to medical care.Read more at: SANA
1 January 2026. In a New Year’s message, the president’s media advisor spoke of the remarkable state-building achievements of 2025, while noting that Assad’s fall was not a military victory alone but required the will of the people.Read more at: SANA
1 January 2026. The vital plant supplies water to more than a half million people in the Deir Ezzor region, the largest Syrian governate by land mass, lying along the Euphrates Rivier. The plant’s rehabilitation will improve daily life and public health.Read more at: SANA
1 January 2026. The General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums unveiled a 10-year plan that views Syria’s cultural heritage as a cornerstone of national identity and collective memory spanning thousands of years, and as a part of humanity’s shared legacy.Read more at: SANA
31 December 2025. Interior Minister Khattab stated the ministry is restoring nationwide security through cooperation and ethical policing, prioritizing public safety while vowing to protect the oppressed and hold accountable those who threaten Syria’s stability.Read more at: SANA
28 December 2025. The “Jasmine Meets Olive” event featured the riches of cultural diversity, highlighting present collaborations between Arab and Kurdish youth and a shared commitment to free cultural expression and national unity.Read more at: SANA
27 December 2025. The Bank’s governor, Abdelkader Husrieh, stated the new lira is not merely a means of exchange, but a symbol of Syria’s successful revolution and confidence in the country’s revival, noting “a strong currency begins with its people’s belief in it.”Read more at: SANA
25 December 2025. As Syria celebrates its liberation, an exhibition opened with 45 artworks by 34 artists, many depicting life during the years of civil war. An official called artists integral to society as their work visually documents the life, emotions, and experience of the people in pivotal times.Read more at: SANA
23 December 2025. Damascus University celebrates the graduation of 250 students from the Faculties of Education, Arts and Humanities at its branch in Daraa, where great sacrifices were made during the revolution. Acknowledging Daraa’s role, the Ministry of Higher Education provides educational support.Read more at: SANA
23 December 2025. Syria registered over 18,000 new companies in 2025, a major jump driven by streamlined procedures for establishing and managing businesses and improved investor services. Individual commercial enterprises represented the majority of registrations.Read more at: SANA
22 December 2025. In one of many Christmas celebrations across Syria, crowds gathered in the village of al-Quniyah, grateful for the atmosphere of freedom and security. “We hope that the light of this blessed holiday will shine over Syria after fourteen years of suffering,” said Father Misrob.Read more at: SANA
22 December 2025. The two-hour documentary, “Deterring Aggression,” premiered in Damascus and opened across the country, marking the first anniversary of Syria’s freedom. It offers exceptional footage of battle preparations, the liberation of major cities, and humanitarian values that influenced the aftermath.Read more at: SANAWatch video at: YOUTUBE
22 December 2025. In the past year, Syria’s authorities have shut down factories and storage sites of the addictive drug Captagon, a major source of income for the previous regime. The UN report notes how political will and cooperation can quickly disrupt even complex drug networks.Read more at: ALJAZEERA
20 December 2025. In a televised address from Mount Qasioun, overlooking Damascus, the president told the Syrian people that a new era had begun for rebuilding the country together, thanking them for their efforts and patience over 14 years. “Today is your day, O great Syrian people,” he said.Read more at: LEVANT24
20 December 2025. President Al-Sharaa addressed citizens by video at the opening of the “Aleppo the best of all” campaign. Asserting the region’s vital role in national recovery, he stressed the need to eradicate poverty as the first step. The community-driven campaign raised funds to rebuild Aleppo.Read more at: SANA
20 December 2025. The Syrian Products Exhibition in Jeddah aims to boost exports of Syrian industries, a pillar of the national economy. A trade official called it “an important step to reconnect Syrian industry with regional markets after years of disruption.”Read more at: LEVANT24
19 December 2025. The Economist named Syria ‘country of the year’ for 2025, viewing its progress as the greatest improvement by any nation by economic, political, and broader national indicators. It said Syria stood out for the scale of change after more than 13 years of conflict and dictatorship.Read more at: LEVANT24
18 December 2025. The conference, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, brought together representatives of government, academia, and civil society to address disability within a framework of rights and national responsibility, rather than charity or sympathy. The view that inclusive culture begins with education was a theme.Read more at: LEVANT24
18 December 2025. Damascus artisans are preserving an entirely handmade process for creating hand-printed fabrics embroidered with silk, which can be worn or used as table linen. The craft’s artistic and cultural value has created a growing demand in European and American markets.Read more at: SANA
17 December 2025. Syria’s transport ministry embraces smart systems and digital tools to ease the movement of people and goods, cut operating costs, create jobs, promote innovation, and build a more efficient, sustainable future.Read more at: SANA
16 December 2025. Syria’s Minister of Health, Musab al-Ali, unveiled a three-year plan to make quality health services available to all citizens across the country, based on fairness and transparency, as aligned with current challenging realities. The highest priority is given to positive results for people.Read more at: ENABBALADI
15 December 2025. A major campaign titled “Our Green Countryside” was launched to restore the environment in rural areas across the Damascus region. It aims to plant a half-million trees in the first stage of a multi-stage project to fight desertification and revitalize the ecosystem.Read more at: SANA
