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On Victory Conference anniversary, President prays to be worthy of the peoples’ trust
30 January 2026. On the anniversary of the Conference of the Syrian Revolution’s Victory, when Ahmad al-Sharaa shifted roles from military commander to president of the republic, he evoked the sacrifices of Syrians in every sphere and prayed to be worthy of their trust.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, 28 January 2026. (Sputnik)Russia to serve in Syria’s reconstruction and promote regional stability
30 January 2026. Syrian President al-Sharaa and Vladimir Putin affirmed expanding Russian–Syrian cooperation, emphasizing reconstruction, economic progress, and efforts to restore Syria’s territorial unity and foster Middle East stability.
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Syria’s tourism industry rebounds with over 3.5 million visitors since liberation
29 January 2026. An upsurge in foreign tourists and expatriates visiting their homeland occurred between the December 2024 victory and December 2025. Officials cited improved security, revived cultural events, and growing regional and international interest in Syria.
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In push toward national equality, Kurdish language curricula to begin entering schools
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
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Large numbers of displaced families have returned home while UNHCR and local Syrian NGO’s provide emergency aid to those in camps
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.
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Syria begins restoring healthcare in newly liberated regions of northeast
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
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Visitors gather in the Damascus Citadel, a medieval fortified palace in the Old City, to celebrate the opening of Damascus Heritage House. (SANA)Damascus Heritage House opens to bring Syria’s cultural legacy back into daily life
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.
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Officials survey a development site in eastern Syria, part of urgent efforts to assess infrastructure damage and plan reconstruction in Raqqa, Tabqa, and Deir Ezzor. (SANA)Syria launches preparations for urgent recovery of damaged sites in eastern provinces
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.
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Ministry of Culture announces the first Damascus International Book Fair post-liberation to open on February 5, 2026. (L24)Return of Damascus International Book Fair restores Syria’s role in Arab and international cultural life
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.
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Syria’s water security improves through major infrastructure upgrades
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.
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“In Love and Peace,” a youth concert expressing values of the New Syria
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.
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Syria welcomes Kurdish people into state institutions, affirming protection of all citizens
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.
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Education ministry announces measures to quickly restore schooling across Syria’s northeastern provinces. (L24)Education Ministry moves rapidly to relaunch and stabilize schools in northeast
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.
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Syrian President Ahmad Sharaa meets with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack at the People’s Palace in Damascus on January 18, 2026. (L24)International community backs Syria’s ceasefire agreement with SDF
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.
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Senior diplomatic source reveals government’s stance as ceasefire with SDF nears end.
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.
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National Olympiad identifies brightest minds in science and technology
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.
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“Recovery Gate,” an addiction center, opens with World Health Organization support
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.
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Syria’s Minister of Health and Director of Al Ameen Organization sign cooperation agreements to expand healthcare services across Syria. (L24)Major agreements with Turkish humanitarian organization will enhance medical services across the country
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.
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President Ahmed al Sharaa proposes 14-point agreement to integrate the SDF integrated into military and state institutions, January 18, 2026. (BBC news)New ceasefire allows SDF 4 days to consider government’s plan for peaceful integration
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
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State regains control of Euphrates Dam, restoring water and power to millions
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.
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Syria prepares to launch nationwide digital education system, expanding access to learning
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.
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Global confidence in Syria’s maritime sector continues to grow
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.
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Minister of Economy and Industry, Nidal al-Shaar, outlines new measures to protect public property and revive industry in Deir Ezzor. (SANA)State launches economic recovery plan for key areas in eastern Syria
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.
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Syrian Kurds (left) celebrate after the announcement of Presidential Decree restoring citizenship and language rights to Syrian Kurds. (SANA; AlJazeera)Presidential decree declares Kurds inseparable element of nation, integral to the national fabric
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.
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France begins return of vast public wealth stolen by Assad’s uncle
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.
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