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
20 February 2026. While noting rising community optimism concerning education, UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador cited the critical need to meet challenges with schooling and urged immediate investment from UN agencies. For building the nation’s resilience, girls’ education is “a gamechanger,” she said.Read more at: SANA
8 February 2026. Bana Omar Abdullah authored a heartfelt tribute to Syria’s heritage, combining photographs and text. “My book is a tourism guide and a message of love for Syria,” she said. “I wanted to show its landmarks and tell its story through images that speak to the heart.”Read more at: SANA
3 February 2026. People gathered in the town square to cheer the arrival of state forces, expressing a mixture of joy at the liberation of their town, anger at SDF’s imprisonment of their relatives, and hope that the government continues its push to free areas from SDF control.Watch video at: ALJAZEERA
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.Read more at: SANA
6 January 2026. Justice Minister al-Wais views transitional justice as a constitutional duty being carried out through practical steps shaping Syria’s new state. The new system honours the revolution’s values, safeguards victims’ rights, and builds institutions for accountability, stability, dignity, and genuine reconstruction.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
5 January 2026. The launch of the new lira, whose symbols represent Syrians’ shared cultural legacy, signifies a visual and financial break from the past. President Al-Sharaa presented the new banknotes as a statement heralding the start of a new chapter with restored confidence in Syria’s currency and its future.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
22 December 2025. In one of many Christmas celebrations across Syria, crowds gathered in the village of al-Quniyah, grateful for the atmosphere of freedom and security. “We hope that the light of this blessed holiday will shine over Syria after fourteen years of suffering,” said Father Misrob.Read more at: SANA
19 December 2025. The Economist named Syria ‘country of the year’ for 2025, viewing its progress as the greatest improvement by any nation by economic, political, and broader national indicators. It said Syria stood out for the scale of change after more than 13 years of conflict and dictatorship.Read more at: LEVANT24
14 December 2025. Crowds of residents and officials attended the opening of the Tartous Christmas market. Minister al-Salhani highlighted the collaborative nature of the event, remarking, “Syria is a country of peace, love, culture, and diversity. Now is the time to begin a new chapter of reconstruction and prosperity.”Read more at: SANA
10 December 2025. Residents of al-Mzayneh, in Homs countryside, lit the ‘Tree of Love’ in a vibrant celebration blending Christmas and Liberation Day, symbolizing hope, dignity, victory and unity in a new chapter of the town’s history.Read more at: SANA
9 December 2025. On Liberation Day, President Sharaa prayed at the Umayyad Mosque and spoke to large crowds declaring: “We will build a country worthy of its present and its past… No obstacle will deter us. Together, we will confront every challenge, God willing.”Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
8 December 2025. Describing the decision as a ‘true day of victory” after a long and arduous campaign in the US Congress, Mohammed Alaa Ghanem of the Syrian American Council confirmed: “The clause repealing the Caesar Act is complete… no amendments can be made. This long and fierce battle has been decisively settled.”Read more at: SANA
8 December 2025. One year after the revolution’s victory, this video depicts young people enjoying new freedoms in all aspects of their daily lives, while expressing concerns about jobs and the future.Watch video at: AL JAZEERA
