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
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.Read more at: SANA
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.Read more at: SANA
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.Read more at: SANA
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.Read more at: SANA
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.Read more at: SANAWatch video at: AL JAZEERA
5 January 2026. The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management launched an electronic platform to strengthen community readiness and to share responsibility with the state for disaster response. The aim is to build a flexible volunteer system, improve emergency response, and promote solidarity.Read more at: SANA
28 December 2025. The “Jasmine Meets Olive” event featured the riches of cultural diversity, highlighting present collaborations between Arab and Kurdish youth and a shared commitment to free cultural expression and national unity.Read more at: SANA
22 December 2025. The two-hour documentary, “Deterring Aggression,” premiered in Damascus and opened across the country, marking the first anniversary of Syria’s freedom. It offers exceptional footage of battle preparations, the liberation of major cities, and humanitarian values that influenced the aftermath.Read more at: SANAWatch video at: YOUTUBE
18 December 2025. The conference, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, brought together representatives of government, academia, and civil society to address disability within a framework of rights and national responsibility, rather than charity or sympathy. The view that inclusive culture begins with education was a theme.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
14 December 2025. In meeting with coastal leaders, President al-Sharaa underscored the importance of preserving national cohesion and consolidating stability, as Syria enters a new phase of reconstruction based on partnership with the people and governed by law, where justice is guaranteed and citizens’ rights are safeguarded.Read more at: SANA
6 December 2025. During his first year in office, President al-Sharaa visited numerous world leaders, signalling Syria’s return to Arab and global diplomacy. In his visits he underscored Syria’s importance as a partner for Middle East stability, stressing dialogue and diplomacy as the means for resolving conflicts.Read more at: SANA
2 December 2025. The paper’s editor-in-chief stated at the opening ceremony: “Our gathering today is to witness the birth of a newspaper worthy of the new Syria, a newspaper that lives up to the sacrifices and sufferings of Syrians over 14 years.” It will foster free and transparent dialogue to restore public trust.Read more at: LEVANT24
29 November 2025. After 13 years of displacement, Christians of various denominations in al-Ghassaniyah celebrated the divine liturgy, reviving the village’s social and religious life. The priest stressed Syria’s unity in its people, land, and leadership.Read more at: SANA
28 November 2025. Residents of Lattakia marked the anniversary of the ‘Battle of Deterrence of Aggression’ with a massive gathering. Rejecting attempts at division, they pledged support for Syria’s unity and territorial integrity.Read more at: SANA
21 November 2025. The Cultural Children’s Festival in Damascus gathered families and communities for workshops, performances, sports, and artistic activities nurturing creativity, inclusion and national identity.Read more at: SANA
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
15 November 2025. The 9th annual European Union conference in support of Syria, held in Syria for the first time, highlighted cooperation between civil society and government. The EU vice-president said the event “allows Syrians to express their views on the future of their country and make their voices heard.”Read more at: ENABBALADI
12 November 2025. The Syrian Health Ministry along with Al‑Ameen for Relief and Development launched a campaign to offer free surgeries at a Damascus hospital, for children from all provinces. Specialized doctors and national staff from the Ministry of Health will participate.Read more at: SANA
9 November 2025. Sponsored by the White Heart Foundation for Development and local organizations, the market attracted 230 artisans and entrepreneurs who shared their crafts, foods, and innovative projects. The event supported local businesses, revived traditions, and showcased cultural diversity.Read more at: SANA
6 November 2025. Syria’s Missing Persons Commission announced a formal agreement with three major international organizations to discover the fate of hundreds of thousands of missing and forcibly disappeared people, which remains a deep wound to families and to the nation.Read more at: LEVANT24
4 November 2025. At Doha summit, aimed at translating social justice goals into action, Syrian Minister Hind Kabawat urged strengthening international cooperation to meet mutual challenges. Her address highlighted Syria’s commitment to programs supporting disempowered groups.Read more at: SANA
31 October 2025. “Melodies from the North” echoed through the Damascus Opera House weaving the deep heritage of Arabic, Kurdish, and Syriac folk music of the Jazira region into a sonorous tapestry of unity in diversity.Read more at: SANA
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
