27 August 2026. The Cash Plus program offers financial assistance and essential services to families with children, from birth to 17, that are facing economic hardship, food insecurity, health challenges or the need for child protection. The program contributes to a national system planned for long-term social protection.Read more at: SANA
23 August 2026. Launched by the Ministry of Defense, “Wounds That Forged Victory” is part of a series of forums dedicated to supporting and providing care for severely wounded soldiers, honoring their sacrifices during the revolution, and helping them transition into active participation in Syrian life.Read more at: SANA
14 August 2026. In an exclusive Al Jazeera interview, President al-Sharaa describes Syria’s shift from a broken pariah state to a nation resolving internal conflicts, forming regional and global relationships, fostering economic revival, rebuilding institutions, and gradually establishing democratic governance.Watch video at: AL JAZEERA
18 July 2026. Addressing the Syria International Textile Exhibition, attended by over 300 exhibitors from 25 countries, President al-Sharaa spoke of the industry’s revival as a means of restoring a heritage of creativity, expertise and skilled craftsmanship, as well as a source of job creation and economic growth.Read more at: SANA
2 July 2026. With 70 appointments by the president, adding to 137 elected members, Syria’s transitional parliament is complete. The appointees include figures from diverse spheres of Syrian life, including 15 women, plus individuals who suffered years of detention and loss of limbs in Syria’s liberation struggle.Read more at: SANA
2 July 2026. A new soon-to-be-released documentary follows BBC journalist Janay Boulos and Syrian photojournalist Abd Alkader Habak, tracing their long-distance relationship through war, shared footage, personal memories and eventual reunion, revealing humanity and love amid devastation. Read more at: THE GUARDIAN.COM/FILM Watch film trailer at: BIRDS OF WAR
26 June 2026. Sweden appointed a new ambassador to Syria and advanced plans to reopen its Damascus embassy. The appointment comes following the EU’s May 2026 agreement to renew cooperation with Syria—ending the 2011 partial suspension of cooperation with Syria due to the previous regime.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
24 June 2026. A youth-led astronomy project brings space education to Damascus neighborhoods, offering residents an interactive visual experience. The founder, a Syrian entrepreneur who recently returned after living abroad, seeks to inspire creativity, curiosity in the world and hope in Syrian children.Read more at: LEVANT 24
24 June 2026. Syria received support from the UN Security Council for its pursuit of accountability for the past regime’s crimes, and for anti-terrorism and related efforts. There were calls for long-term investment by member states in Syria’s multi-tiered progress toward stabilization, in the face of Israel’s ongoing attacks.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
22 June 2026. The Syrian Clothes Bank offers free clothing to families recovering from war and economic hardship, and more. Organizers say the act of choosing clothing helps restore a sense of dignity and personal agency. A volunteer said the experience strengthens her appreciation for the rewards of giving.Read more at: LEVANT 24
5 June 2026. Minister al-Saleh said the restoration of Al-Rastan Bridge, a vital junction in the country’s transport network, reflects the peoples’ determination to rehabilitate infrastructure destroyed by the deposed regime. The bridge was formally reopened by President al-Sharaa.Read more at: SANA
3 June 2026. The event, titled “Italian Breezes,” brought together Italian artists and the Syrian National Symphony Orchestra in a program blending Italian classical works and Syrian musical traditions, concluding with Arab Symphonic Dances by Syrian composer Nouri Al-Rahiban.Read more at: SANA
2 June 2026. Syria’s Border Crossings Authority reported 369,000 voluntary returns from Lebanon since December 2024, including 35,000 through May 2026 reported at one crossing in rural Damascus. The Authority provides facilities and services to ease procedures for citizens coming home.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
29 May 2026. Residents of Ariha commemorated the first revolutionary victory in the ‘Battle for Idlib’ of 2015, amid the joy and security of Syria’s full liberation in 2024. The event honored the sacrifices made and recalled the revolution’s stages, aiming to pass on the history to younger generations.Read more at: SANA
27 May 2026. First Lady Latifa al-Droubi met with Samira al-Qaddour, an Idlib school principal known for her civic work and resilience during the war, when she was displaced to camps for anti-regime protests. Upon her return, she launched several education initiatives, including rebuilding a school with local women.Read more at: SANA
3 May 2026. On World Press Freedom Day, journalists observed that freedom of expression in Syria has improved noticeably since the fall of the deposed regime, enabling them to report the truth in an environment free of intimidation or coercion. They said that the government had met their hopes.Read more at: SANA
26 April 2026. The capture of Amjad Youssef, responsible for 288 deaths during Syria’s war, marks a major step in the government’s pursuit of transitional justice, said Dr. al-Barazi, explaining that it opens the way to holding the chain of command accountable for atrocities committed by the previous regime.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
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.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
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
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
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
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
23 February 2026. Election preparations are taking place in the province of Raqqa, formerly under SDF control, with electoral bodies being formed to insure fair and inclusive representation. Following Raqqa, elections will be held in Hasakah province and part of Aleppo, enabling the new parliament to convene.Read more at: SANA
21 February 2026. The SDF-affiliated governor, appointed as part of SDF’s integration into the state, termed the release of 51 prisoners “a step toward positive integration into society.” He called upon those released to contribute to “serving their communities and strengthening stability.”Read more at: ENABBALADI
