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Syria and UN convened workshop to strengthen 2027–2030 framework for sustainable development goals. (SANA)UN team and Syrian government outline three-year development plan
7 April 2026. Syria and UN partners discussed priorities for Syria’s sustainable development, with a focus on President al-Sharaa’s “Syria Without Camps” initiative, which aims to close camps for displaced people and enable their safe return to dignified living conditions in their home communities.
Read more at: SANA
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Syria announces first budget surplus in over three decades
7 April 2026. In a move upholding the government’s commitment to increase transparency, Syria’s Finance Ministry published a detailed report on public revenues and expenditures. Minister Barnieh cited strong revenue growth plus improved fiscal management in 2025 as causes for the surplus.
Read more at: SANA
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Suweida Governor al Bakour received French envoy Jean Baptiste Faivre in Suweida, April 3, 2026. (SANA)French envoy engages in on the ground diplomacy in Suweida at pivotal moment
6 April 2026. French envoy Jean Baptiste Faivre met Suweida officials and community leaders to discuss issues of security, stability, and expanding cooperation. The meeting coincided with an allegedly imminent resolution of the 2025 conflict, suggesting that France may be preparing to engage in de-escalation activities.
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Capt. Maya Ghazal, one of the first female Syrian refugee pilots, now flying with Britain’s TUI Airways. (UNHCR)Airline pilot in exile invited to return home and join Syrian Airlines
2 April 2026. Capt. Maya Ghazal, who fled Syria to the UK as a teenager during the revolution, overcame serious challenges to fulfil her dream of becoming an airline pilot 6 years ago. Capt. Ghazal, also a UN Goodwill Ambassador, was just invited by Syria’s Civil Aviation Authority to join Syrian Airlines.
Read more at: THE NATIONAL
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Age-old cultural diversity revived in beautiful mountain village
4 April 2026. Al-Yaqubieh is known for its olive groves and orchards, alongside Armenian and Syriac Christian communities that have a centuries-old shared heritage, and where Arabic and Armenian are still spoken. Residents have begun to return and restore community life since the end of the civil war.
Read more at: SANA
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Successful nationwide operation clears over a hundred thousand explosives in several months
4 April 2026. On the International Day for Mine Awareness, Syria’s Ministry of Defence announced that its engineering unit had cleared more than 110,000 mines and explosive remnants since early 2026, with operations targeting mines, IEDs, boobytrapped vehicles, drones, and unexploded ordnance.
Read more at: SANA
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa greets UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher and UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo for a meeting in Damascus, April 2, 2026. (Syrian Presidency)UN responds to Syria’s changing needs as nation’s recovery enters development phase
3 April 2026. The heads of the UN’s humanitarian and development agencies agreed that Syria has a growing need for development aid as it rebuilds, along with ongoing humanitarian assistance to serve millions of Syrians returning home and people displaced from conflict zones in neighboring countries.
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Dr. Fadia al-Haj Hussien (center left and right) is one of five women scientists to receive the 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation (Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World and the Elsevier Foundation) Award. (Enab Baladi)Syrian scientist receives global award for breakthrough in low-cost sustainable energy
2 April 2026. Dr. Fadia al-Haj Hussien, a researcher on the Faculty of Pharmacy at Hama University, discovered how to transform industrial waste and local materials into catalysts for energy production. For her, the importance lies in science’s support of community needs and economic stability.
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Iraqi fuel tankers enter Syria, destined for the Banias refinery on the Mediterranean coast. (Syria Petroleum SPC)Syria boosts flow of oil through overland crossings to its Mediterranean ports
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.
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Health Minister Dr. Musab al-Ali delivering the keynote address of a 3-day conference sponsored by the Syrian Medical Syndicate in Damascus. (SANA)First post-liberation Syrian medical conference aims to become “launchpad for modern health system”
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
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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is welcomed at 10 Downing Street, March 31, 2026. (No. 10 Downing Street official photograph)London visit of President al-Sharaa said to be defining moment in British-Syrian relations
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
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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hold a joint press conference in Berlin, March 30, 2026, during al-Sharaa’s first official visit to Germany. (Markus Schreiber:AP, AFP)Meeting in Berlin reflects Syria’s unique relationship with Germany, plus growing cooperation between Syria and Europe
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.
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Encouraged by Education Ministry’s “reading culture,” over a million students join Arab Reading Challenge
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
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Conference held at Damascus University on laws discriminating against women attended by Syrian officials, UN representatives, legal scholars, international organizations and civil society. (7al.net)Legal conference explores reforms to paternal descent laws harmful to women and children
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.
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National Victims Registry accelerates progress on transitional justice
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
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Christians of many denominations celebrate Palm Sunday with prayers for protection and peace
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
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Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh (left) and German Federal Minister of the Interior, Alexander Dobrindt, formalized an agreement to strengthen cooperation. (SANA)Germany and Syria join forces to boost Syria’s emergency disaster response
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
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Syrian returns home after nearly two decades to “Sing for Those Who are gone”
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: SANA
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Amid the current regional conflict, a new pipeline was proposed from Iraq to Syria’s Baniyas port. (Iraqi News Agency)Current energy crisis could be an “exceptional historic moment” for Syria, says US envoy
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.
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UN’s Syria Team reports significant strides toward recovery across many sectors as seen at a recent trade fair. (Food Syria)Syria’s cooperation with UN agencies and member states produces major advances
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
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Sweida officials commemorate Sultan Pasha al-Atrash (1891-1982), a patriot who fought for Syria’s freedom, dignity and unity. (SANA)Sweida celebrates legacy of Druze leader who sacrificed for Syria’s freedom and national unity
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.
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Three-day workshop on combatting disinformation held at Damascus University’s Faculty of Media. (SANA)EU’s Mission to Syria cosponsors journalism workshop on combatting media disinformation
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
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Syrians gather in front of a Syrian Trade Establishment (STE) outlet in Homs. (Syrian Trade Establishment)Syria introduces food outlets to maintain affordability of essential goods
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.
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Syrian Investment Authority officials meet with representatives of the International Court of Arbitration, part of the International Chamber of Commerce, Paris. (SANA)Syrian and international officials meet in Paris to explore new avenues for economic cooperation
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.
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“Even in the deepest darkness, cultural traditions can endure, adapt, and ultimately help heal a wounded nation.” (SANA)Syrians reclaim joys of Eid al-Fitr after painful decades of suppression
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.
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