2 April 2026. As the Middle East war rages, Syria is becoming an alternative route between East and West, linking Gulf supplies of oil and gas to European markets. The Syrian Petroleum Company plans to expand its strategic role to support national interests while contributing to regional market stability.Read more at: LEVANT 24
2 April 2026. Covering a broad range of medical fields and specialties, the conference sought to advance research, strengthen professional cooperation, and address ethical responsibilities such as documenting violations against detainees. Health Minister al-Ali also praised Syrian doctors who served on the front lines of the revolution.Read more at: SANA
1 April 2026. Building on a history of support for Syria’s liberation, the British government is restoring relations with Syria on multiple levels. Business investors, encouraged by Syria’s reforms to meet urgent reconstruction needs, also find interest in its potential as a land bridge between the Mediterranean and the heart of Asia.Read more at: SYRIANOBSERVER
31 March 2026. Thanking Germany for hosting many thousands of Syrians during the revolution, President Al-Sharaa and Chancellor Merz began talks on a ‘circular migration framework,’ enabling skilled Syrian professionals in Germany to help rebuild Syria while maintaining ties to Germany.Read more at: LEVANT24Read more at: SYRIANOBSERVER
31 March 2026. The program, initiated by the UAE, encourages students to read 50 books a year outside of school, promoting self-learning skills, critical thinking and cultural awareness. Over 1.37 million Syrian students joined the challenge, supported by many thousands of educators.Read more at: SANA
31 March 2026. A Damascus University conference focused on loopholes in Syria’s existing Nationality Law, based on a 1969 decree, which allows discrimination against women married to non-Syrians and their children. Reforms to advance gender equality and legal protections were proposed.Read more at: SYRIANOBSERVER
30 March 2026. Syria’s National Victims’ Registry aims to document violations, support reparations, and address accountability for the previous regime’s abuses. With major participation from civil society organizations, the registry will anchor and consolidate nationwide efforts.Read more at: LEVANT24
29 March 2026. Diverse Christian communities across Damascus marked Palm Sunday with prayers and liturgies led by patriarchs, bishops, and vicars. Sermons called for the protection of Syria and its people and for peaceful relations.Read more at: SANA
27 March 2026. Meeting in Berlin, Syrian and German disaster relief officials signed an agreement aiming to enhance Syria’s emergency response by expanding volunteer training, rebuilding operations centers, and upgrading equipment.Read more at: SANA
27 March 2026. Khater Dawa described his concert as a tribute to those who “have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice for Syria.” He said, “I left Syria in 2008, but Syria never left me,” adding that his music reflects experiences and aspirations connected with the Syrian Revolution.Read more at: SANASee video at: YOUTUBE
26 March 2026. Noting Syria’s unique geographic position and strategic potential, calling its leadership “the best on the ground,” the US envoy proposes that Syria’s territory could be used to help circumvent the blockage of oil and gas from the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, by means of interconnecting oil and gas pipelines.Read more at: ENABBALADI
26 March 2026. In its report for February 2026, the UN’s Country Team in Syria documented notable progress in health care, energy, water, agriculture, and early recovery efforts such as extensive debris removal, resulting from close cooperation with UN agencies and consistent support of member states.Read more at: SANA
26 March 2026. Officials and community leaders in Sweida held a national event on the anniversary of the passing of Sultan Pasha al-Atrash, leader of the Great Syrian Revolt (against French colonialism), to honor his enduring legacy. Sweida’s Governor stated that its people historically supported a strong national identity and remain committed to Syria’s unity.Read more at: SANA
25 March 2026. An advanced training workshop for fourth-year journalism students was held at Damascus University in partnership with the EU Mission to Syria. Its goal was strengthening students’ ability to counter disinformation through critical thinking, source evaluation, and rigorous fact checking.Read more at: SANA
25 March 2026. Syria has initiated a public-private partnership to stabilize prices and improve food security, with plans to open 100 outlets across the country. Goods will be sold near cost, creating a longterm, affordable pricing system, beginning in Damascus and expanding nationwide.Read more at: LEVANT24
24 March 2026. A Syrian Investment Authority delegation met ICA President Claudia Salomon to discuss economic cooperation and improvements to Syria’s business environment, joined by Syrian-French business representatives and French diplomatic officials.Read more at: SANA
23 March 2026. During decades of dictatorship, Eid had become a marker of loss—a time of mourning for joyful family and communal celebrations. Since the regime’s fall in 2024, it has become an occasion for reclaiming social and cultural identity and a symbol of resilience.Read more at: SANA
23 March 2026. Syria’s Health Ministry announced registration for the treatment of severe cases of glaucoma and cataract-related blindness, in cooperation with the Arab European Ophthalmology Society (AEOS). The campaign reflects the development of specialized health care and strengthened international scientific cooperation.Read more at: SANA
22 March 2026. Syria gained five points in the 2025 “Freedom in the World” index, which measures political rights and civil liberties. Freedom House cited progress in media activity, personal freedoms, and the absence of journalist arrests. The gain was especially notable at a time of global decline in freedoms.Read more at: LEVANT24
21 March 2026. At a gathering at the People’s Palace, the President honored Syrian women for their immense sacrifices while standing as pillars of the nation and partners in Syria’s renaissance. In an open dialogue, he sought their perspectives on rebuilding the country’s social and economic fabric.Read more at: SANA
20 March 2026. Speaking to a gathering at Eid, the President highlighted Syria’s economic achievements, recovery plans, and its role in creating stability. “Syria has moved into a new phase,” he said, “transforming from a conflict arena into a force contributing to stability and security both internally and regionally.”Read more at: ENABBALADISee also: LEVANT24
20 March 2026. President al-Sharaa issued a decree raising wages by 50 percent, expanding coverage to all public sector and joint-sector employees including temporary and part-time workers, and setting a new minimum wage. The measure is to be implemented by May 1, 2026.Read more at: SANA
16 March 2026. Analysts see recent World Bank grants to Syria as a significant sign of a reopening of channels of cooperation between Syria and the major global development organizations. The Bank’s grants focus on institutional reforms that will spur investor confidence.Read more at: SANA
16 March 2026. Two humanitarian NGOs partnered with the local arm of the Damascus Governate to host nearly 1,000 orphans and their families during Ramadan. The “Solidarity Table” event featured recreational, educational, and cultural activities along with gifts for the children.Read more at: SANA
15 March 2026. Peaceful protests against decades of tyranny, corruption and humiliation, beginning in Daraa in 2011, led to a popular uprising and civil war, ending in Syria’s rebirth. The revolution’s ideals of freedom, dignity, justice, and accountability became signposts of the new Syria.Read more at: SANA
