24 April 2026. Finance Minister Barnieh announced a new $225 million grant from the World Bank to improve water and health services. These are the 3rd and 4th Bank grants in less than a year, with further grants under consideration in the areas of finance, education, and social protections.Read more at: SANA
23 April 2026. At a conference organized by New Beginning for Syria, a program of the German government, Syria’s minister for Social Affairs and Labor, Hind Qabwat, called Syrians in the diaspora “genuine wealth.” She urged the deeper collaboration of Syrian expatriates in Germany in rebuilding Syria.Read more at: LEVANT 24
21 April 2026. Relations have been warming with the EU under Syria’s new leaders, the result of frequent diplomatic missions and the dramatic policy shifts and actions they have undertaken. Syria is being viewed as a reliable partner in many spheres of shared interest and as an alternate trade corridor in the Middle East. The EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement of 1978 will soon be restored.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
21 April 2026. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, stating “Our two peoples are weary of tragedies,” eagerly supported recent remarks by President al-Sharaa to the Syrian and Lebanese peoples, adding his hopes that both countries can move beyond years of war and toward stability and reconstruction.Read more at: SANA
21 April 2026. Culture Minister Mohammad al-Saleh stated at the book fair’s opening: “We want Syria’s children to read what opens the path to understanding…; to read what connects them to their land, history and language,” and to learn to question and imagine.Read more at: SANA
20 April 2026. In addition to other events held in Syria to mark World Earth Day, an environmental forum was held in Damascus, titled “Water in Our Lives,” which focused on water security and climate change. Officials and specialists discussed pollution, conservation, and rainwater harvesting.Read more at: SANA
20 April 2026. To improve disaster preparedness across the country, Syria has activated a system that standardizes warning messages and ensures their swift delivery across multiple channels. The program is part of a broader effort to reduce disaster impacts and strengthen national response and recovery.Read more at: SANA
19 April 2026. During the annual spring meetings of the world’s major global financial institutions in Washington, Syria’s Finance Minister met with the World Bank, IMF and OPEC’s Fund for International Development to restart programs rescinded under the previous regime and present new initiatives.Read more at: LEVANT 24
18 April 2026. Students at Damascus University staged a ‘heritage marathon,’ serving as guides to many ancient sites in the Old City, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The event was designed to highlight Syria’s cultural richness and strengthen its appeal as a center of tourism.Read more at: SANA
18 April 2026. Natural perfume-making is expanding in Syria through home-based projects led by women. They are turning traditional skills into small businesses that meet market demand, create income, preserve heritage, and support women’s economic empowerment.Read more at: SANA
17 April 2026. At a global diplomacy event in Antalya, Turkey, with 150 countries represented, Social Affairs Minister Kabawat described Syria’s priorities as building unity and harmony through dialogue and fostering sustainable development, along with combatting poverty and welcoming returning refugees.Read more at: SANA
17 April 2026. In a wide-ranging interview covering Syria’s positions on diverse issues, President al-Sharaa emphasized Syria’s commitment to helping resolve regional crises and developing regional stability, stressing its focus on diplomacy and the country’s potential as a secure trade and energy corridor.Read more at: SANAWatch video at: YOUTUBE
16 April 2026. Reporting on its first full year of investigating Syria’s progress with transitional justice, the IIIM, created by the General Assembly in 2016 to help investigate and prosecute Syria’s war crimes, applauded the new government’s cooperation with the UN and its creation of institutions to secure justice.Read more at: SANA
16 April 2026. The “Athar” (“Trace”) exhibition in Damascus brings together 47 works of 16 young artists, presenting realistic paintings that explore personal experiences, local characters, Damascus neighborhoods, Arab identity, plus symbolic expressions of human experience and inner strength.Read more at: SANA
14 April 2026. Recognized for their heroism and self-sacrifice in Syria’s war, voluntarily rescuing people from the rubble of bombings, their role expanded to meet other emergencies. Now, as part of the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management in June 2025, they are helping rebuild the country.Read more at: SANA
14 April 2026. The WLO platform marks a move from women’s symbolic presence toward participation in mechanisms shaping policy and governance. It aims to strengthen women’s role in humanitarian and community work and expand their presence in state planning, coordination and decision-making.Read more at: LEVANT 24
14 April 2026. Syria’s health ministry reaffirms free medical services, rejects hospital privatization, expands fully free hospital facilities, maintains unified medicine prices, and pledges government support to ensure citizens receive essential care without financial burden.Read more at: SANA
13 April 2026. Marking a new phase in political and economic alignment, Syria and Jordan signed nine agreements to integrate essential national sectors. The accords, presided over by the two nations’ foreign ministers, reflect a shift from occasional cooperative efforts to a longterm partnership.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
13 April 2026. Senior Syrian officials met Turkish counterparts and business leaders in Istanbul to strengthen financial coordination, improve trade mechanisms and encourage investment, marking one of the most comprehensive efforts to rebuild Syrian-Turkish economic cooperation in recent years.Read more at: LEVANT 24
12 April 2026. Christians of Eastern Orthodox traditions celebrated Easter in Damascus, Aleppo and other provinces, with prayers for solidarity and social cohesion as a foundation for Syria’s renewal and with expressions of commitment to a peaceful future.Read more at: SANA
11 April 2026. Syria was elected president of the regional agency for two years, based on its record of strengthening safety in these areas. The head of the Syrian Atomic Energy agency said it aims to enhance coordination among member states and support joint initiatives to advance regional regulatory frameworks.Read more at: SANA
11 April 2026. The unique exhibition celebrates thousands of years of Syria’s rich cultural legacy. Organized by Syrian students in Istanbul, along with artists and local community groups, the retrospective highlights the enduring creativity and resilience of one of humanity’s oldest civilizations.Read more at: SANA
11 April 2026. Forty teams of students joined Syria’s 2026 robotics championship, showcasing skills in design, programming, and problem solving. The competition, which provides hands-on experience, produced notable innovations in areas such as smart agriculture and tourism technology.Read more at: SANA
10 April 2026. After years of disruption during the war, Syrian pharmaceuticals are regaining their place in regional markets and expanding into international markets. Recent improvements have been seen in the quality, safety, and availability of locally produced medicines.Read more at: LEVANT 24
9 April 2026. Calling Turkey a reliable ally and partner in Syria’s reconstruction, Minister al-Shaibani cited shared security and strategic goals, one of which is the Four Seas Project—a planned energy corridor formed by Syria and Turkey between the Arabian Gulf and the Caspian, Mediterranean, and Black seas.Read more at: SANA
