2 December 2025. As with similar initiatives across Syria where citizens are partnering with the state to rebuild, residents of Jdeidet Artouz raised substantial funds to meet the town’s essential needs and upgrade its infrastructure. The newly elected MP called the campaign a “positive and blessed initiative.”Read more at: SANA
30 November 2025. Honoring the sacrifices made at Aleppo’s gates one year ago, President al-Sharaa affirmed that hope for the entire nation was restored there. He stated that Aleppo was reborn with its liberation and “…with its rebirth, all of Syria was reborn.”Read more at: SANA
There is no rational explanation for what has occurred. A despotic regime backed by a military superpower was deposed in a bloodless coup by a band of revolutionaries in eleven days. The coup was orchestrated by a militia leader who seamlessly assumed the role of head of state, rapidly gaining respect at home and abroad. A despondent people, living in fear and despair for many decades, experienced the ecstatic joy of liberation, unleashing a flood of creative energy for rebuilding homes, schools and hospitals, drawing millions of Syrians to return from exile. A country in ruins quickly became a vast construction site.
25 November 2025. Sweeping reforms made by Syria after the fall of Assad have turned the Nasib and Jaber border crossings into safe import and export routes, strengthening regional trade, investment, and transportation.Read more at: LEVANT24
23 November 2025. The campaign in Idlib province to promote olive cultivation is geared to strengthen vegetation cover, help restore ecological balance, and raise environmental awareness.Read more at: SANA
18 November 2025. Since the start of 2025, Civil Defence teams have completed 2,370 operations to clear landmines and other explosive devices around Damascus and in the south. They have also conducted over 10,000 prevention sessions, safeguarding some 23,000 citizens including 20,000 children.Read more at: SANA
18 November 2025. The IMF announced a program of intensive cooperation with Syria, offering technical assistance to strengthen all aspects of the financial system. Immediate support will help shape the 2026 budget to meet the country’s essential needs while including support for the most vulnerable groups.Read more at: LEVANT24
17 November 2025. Social affairs minister Kabawat inaugurated the first juvenile detention center in Tartous, aiming to include modern educational and psychological programs to aid children’s reintegration into society. She also visited a center for the deaf and mute, stressing the importance of teaching sign language for community integration.Read more at: SANA
9 November 2025. Pedro Nadaf, an 18-year-old artist, reshapes fragments of destruction he gathered into living art, turning scars of war into symbols of transformation and renewal. His 37 sculptures reflect Syria’s spirit of endurance, resilience, and capacity to turn despair into fuel for creativity.Read more at: LEVANT24
4 November 2025. Syria’s industrial revival sparks thousands of licensed projects across key sectors, including chemical, engineering, food, and textile. 50 branches of foreign companies and 40 foreign agencies were also registered, reflecting renewed confidence in Syria’s markets.Read more at: ENABBALADI
2 November 2025. The large shipment of Ukrainian wheat is part of an ongoing effort to secure basic commodities, including a program to increase Syria’s strategic wheat stockpile and maintain a steady flow of flour supplies to mills and bakeries across the country.Read more at: SANA
31 October 2025. Minister Hamza al-Mustafa tells global media, political and academic figures gathered in Istanbul that Syria’s national media have a central role to play in shaping consciousness, restoring people’s trust, and renewing national identity.Read more at: SANA
28 October 2025. Syria’s National Commission for Transitional Justice is researching the world’s best practices to forge its own path to peace and reconciliation following years of conflict. Members are learning from Rwanda’s experience in “overcoming the effects of genocide and fostering community peace.”Read more at: SANA
28 October 2025. With help from the UNDP, Syria will begin to disburse a $28 million monthly grant, over three months, to cover part of public sector employees’ wages. Subject to renewal by both donor countries, the grant is intended to sustain essential services and enhance national recovery efforts.Read more at: SANA
22 October 2025. The MED9 Summit signalled a turning point in Syria’s regional reintegration, with leaders of the 9 nations agreeing that peace in Syria is a cornerstone of the region’s security. They called for greater cooperation in reconstruction, economic revitalization, and normalization of political ties with Damascus.Read more at: LEVANT24
21 October 2025. Citing major changes in Syria, the UK removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from its terror list and seeks to strengthen relations with President al-Sharaa’s government. This follows the July restoration of diplomatic relations after a decade-long rupture.Read more at: ENABBALADI
20 October 2025. Calling the sanctions outdated, Barrack urged the House to repeal the Caesar Act, as the Senate has done, saying it “suffocates a nation seeking to rebuild.” He praised Syria’s renewed ties with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Europe.Read more at: SANA
12 October 2025. As part of the summit on global health issues, a session titled “Recovery of Syria’s Health System… Pathways to Resilience” was organized by the Syrian Ministry of Health in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation.Read more at: SANA
10 October 2025. Finance Minister Barniyeh calls the repeal of severe US sanctions “a major diplomatic achievement” and stated, “The sanctions are behind us, God willing. Our path forward is one of reconstruction, reform, and development.”Read more at: SANA
9 October 2025. Speaking to the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), Minister Kabawat announced that Syria is entering a new phase. With the return of over a million refugees, life is returning to local communities, and reconstruction is a ‘humanitarian imperative’ requiring continued international support.Read more at: SANA
7 October 2025. Two nationwide campaigns deliver free advanced surgeries, expert consultations, and hands-on training across Syria, empowering local doctors, expanding hospital capacity, and renewing hope through humanitarian collaboration and medical excellence.Read more at: LEVANT24
3 October 2025. An international conference titled “Protecting Syrian Cultural Heritage in a Changing Political Landscape,” organized by Hungary, was held at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. The meeting focused on analyzing the impact of current political developments on Syria’s cultural legacy and proposing strategies for preservation and restoration. Participants represented EU countries—Italy, France, Germany, Hungary, Cyprus, and Greece—as well as international organizations.Read more at: SANA
2 October 2025. With the opening of its Damascus office, Turkey’s IHH Foundation extends its humanitarian reach across Syria, while aiming to improve efficiency and coordination with local communities. Turkey’s Charge d’Affaires described the new office as a step toward greater support of Syria’s reconstruction and recovery from crippling damages. The governors of Damascus and the Damascus region praised Turkey and the IHH for their essential ongoing support and rapid response to Syria’s need.Read more at: SANA
27 September 2025. President Ahmad al-Sharaa chose Idlib, where the movement that brought an end to tyranny was born, for his first speech after returning from his UN engagements. Declaring that Syria had “reclaimed its historical place among nations,” he praised Syrians’ wartime sacrifices for regaining the nation’s dignity and pride. Noting the universal support received for Syria’s territorial integrity, stability and unity, he stated: “Our strength lies in our unity, and unity is mercy while division is torment.”Read more at: LEVANT24
26 September 2025. Minister Kabawat represented Syria at the UN General Assembly’s high-level meeting on youth, describing her role as a messenger for “the voices and aspirations of Syrian youth” from all provinces and all ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. Despite their diversity, she noted, they share the same aspirations for “dignity, justice, and the opportunity to build a meaningful future.” Even through hardship, she reflected, “the resilience of our youth led the way forward.”Read more at: SANA
