Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-10-31

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🌍 The Syrian Minister of Defense, Major General Merhef Abu Qasra, concluded an official visit to Russia, including meetings with the Russian Defense Minister and discussions on expertise exchange and military cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🚨 The Anti-Narcotics Branch in Idlib seized about 143,000 narcotic pills and arrested several suspects, with investigations ongoing to pursue the rest of the network. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🤝 The ‘Loyalty to Kafranbel’ campaign continues to raise funds for improving services and infrastructure in the city, with community and delegation participation. Donations have surpassed $3 million, as part of broader efforts to support affected areas in Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9]
🚨 The Ministry of Justice affirmed that drug traffickers will not escape punishment, issuing strict sentences for those involved. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
💰 The Syrian government adjusted electricity prices and introduced new tariffs, with the Minister of Economy and Industry stating this was necessary for fairness and sustainability, alongside commitments to raise wages, encourage investment, and connect to global markets. Reliable electricity was affirmed as a basic right. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
🤝 Syrian authorities received a new group of returnees from Lebanon through Jdeidet Yabous border crossing. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🚨 The head of the General Authority of Land and Maritime Border Crossings met with protection and safety heads and customs force to discuss improving border readiness, boosting security and logistics, and staff training. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏢 The ‘Imar 2025’ reconstruction expo saw broad participation from ministries, governors, and local and foreign companies, highlighting reconstruction projects, investment opportunities, and the importance of public-private integration and development plans for affected provinces. Officials stressed reconstruction as a shared national responsibility. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14]
🏢 The Minister of Public Works and Housing met with the General Housing Establishment’s management to discuss housing projects, challenges, funding, obstacles, and the vision for developing social housing and real estate investment programs. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🌍 A Syrian economic delegation led by the Minister of Economy and Industry traveled to Turkey to revitalize economic relations and strengthen trade ties with OIC member states through official meetings. - [Source]

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🏢 Coverage highlighted the role of Al-Bukamal border crossing as a key link facilitating exchange between Syrians and Iraqis. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🎤 Several Syrian cities held protests against SDF practices in the Jazira region, with participants affirming national unity, rejecting separatism, and pledging to continue peaceful struggle. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11]
🔧 Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Qabwat affirmed during the ‘Work Portal 4’ forum that empowering youth is vital for building Syria’s future and stressed the importance of joint governmental and private efforts to provide stable job opportunities for youth. - [Source]
💰 The Central Financial Control Agency presented its new strategy at the INTOSAI conference in Egypt, emphasizing central bank independence, improved oversight using modern technologies and AI, transparency, and digital transformation to support sustainable development. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
🏢 Authorities paved several roads and side streets in Deir ez-Zor city. - [Source]
🎤 The French newspaper Libération, in an investigative report, revealed crimes and atrocities committed in former Syrian regime prisons, describing them as the largest systematic killing project of the 21st century and calling for accountability of those responsible. - [Source]
🔧 The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor held a preparatory meeting for a workshop on employment strategy, with representatives from ministries and international organizations, aiming to find effective solutions for employment issues. - [Source]
🏢 Qaboun neighborhood in Damascus saw new revitalization through community initiatives such as road lighting, water wells, school and garden restoration, and infrastructure rehabilitation with state support. - [Source]
🏢 Syrian-Jordanian cooperation improved land transportation and facilitated the transit of trucks between the two countries. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 Supply monitoring patrols continue to oversee Syrian markets to ensure ongoing consumer protection. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
💼 The Home Expo 2025 in Aleppo brought together leading decoration and furniture companies in one place. - [Source]
🏢 Preparation and rehabilitation works continued at Douma National Hospital in Rural Damascus. - [Source]
🏢 Hamza Al-Khatib Hospital in Al-Jizah, Rural Daraa, rehabilitated and reactivated the CT scan device. - [Source]
🌍 The German Foreign Ministry highlighted Berlin’s role in building a stable Syria through lifting sanctions, encouraging German investment, supporting political transition, and stressing the importance of a Syrian-German business council. - [Source]
🔧 The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor discussed with the Azerbaijani chargé d’affaires in Damascus ways to benefit from Azerbaijan’s experience in government services and possible Azerbaijani support for school restoration in Syria. - [Source]
💼 A technical delegation from Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power discussed cooperation with the Syrian Public Electricity Generation Corporation, focusing on improving the efficiency of Syria’s power system. - [Source]
🌍 The Syrian Minister of Religious Endowments visited Indonesia to discuss religious and academic cooperation with the Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs. The talks focused on enhancing relations, exchanging expertise in endowments, Islamic advocacy, and religious education. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🔧 The Minister of Justice inspected the customs court sites in Damascus in preparation for reactivation, aiming to speed up customs cases, simplify procedures, and enhance coordination among relevant bodies. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🔧 Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa presented Syria’s post-liberation media vision at TRT World Forum 2025, emphasizing support for reconstruction and regional and international cooperation, and participated in the Arab Media Forum in Beirut on media and sustainable development. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
🔧 The Syrian Minister of Administrative Development participated in a workshop on integrity and transparency standards; the Central Authority for Control and Inspection launched an integrity standards matrix to enhance government transparency, including a speech by the Finance Minister on financial governance. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
🎤 The Arab Parliament reaffirmed its full support for Syria’s security, stability, and territorial integrity during a general session in Cairo, calling for support to help Syria overcome current challenges, and emphasizing the centrality of the Palestinian issue and solidarity with Libya and Egypt. - [Source]
🎓 Minister of Higher Education Dr. Marwan Halabi discussed Islamic education, previous university culture, the term ‘non-resident Syrian’, and PhD admission criteria in an interview with Syrian Ikhbariya TV channel. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
💻 A press conference sponsored by the Ministry of Communications at Syria HiTech Fair addressed the latest developments in Syria’s communications and technology sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🏥 The Ministry of Health signed an agreement with ‘Rahma Without Borders’ to support the Syrian health sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 The President of the State Council received the Minister of Justice, where they discussed mutual issues in an official meeting. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🎤 Deputy Minister of Justice Judge Mustafa Al-Qasim made statements on justice issues during his appearance on Syrian Ikhbariya TV. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 The Syrian Interior Minister welcomed the return of defected officers and announced the ministry’s readiness to reintegrate them and benefit from their expertise to develop structure and staff. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🔧 The Syrian Ministry of Administrative Development announced registration for professional trainers in government workforce development programs, specifying candidate requirements and procedures. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🔧 SANA News Bulletin provided the main news of October 31, 2025. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎓 The first batch of students graduated from the Free Aleppo University branch in Tal Abyad. - [Source]
🎤 A gathering was held in Urm al-Kubra, Aleppo, demanding the release of detainees in Lebanese prisons. - [Source]
🎓 A training program in Homs enhanced the digital skills of government employees by empowering them in computer and office application use. - [Source]
🔧 A workshop was held in Idlib to discuss guidelines for preparing the national report on people with disabilities. - [Source]
🔧 The Syrian Ministry of Administrative Development continued institutional transformation through a development workshop that brought together administrative managers from various public entities to discuss change strategies and execution priorities. - [Source]
🔧 Administrative development managers in Aleppo met to discuss challenges and develop a new plan to enhance performance and improve programs as part of the ministry’s new administrative transformation plan. - [Source]
💼 Syrian Post and the Jordanian Postal Council discussed cooperation in digital transformation and e-commerce by developing postal services, expanding partnership, and exchanging expertise. - [Source]
💰 The livestock sector in eastern Hama faces challenges due to lack of feed and low rainfall, and the Ministry of Agriculture is supporting breeders by providing feed, vaccines, and well rehabilitation. - [Source]
🏥 The Ministers of Health and Finance met to discuss boosting medical staff salaries and improving the healthcare sector environment through ongoing governmental coordination. - [Source]
🔧 The Ministry of Justice outlined mechanisms for restoring and registering lost documents in notary offices until a specific law is issued, advising referral to the competent judiciary in case of original loss. - [Source]
🔧 A training scout camp for volunteer teams, organized by the Syrian Civil Defense with Molham Volunteer Team and under the patronage of the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management, concluded in Latakia. The camp included firefighting and first aid training to enhance emergency preparedness. - [Source]
🎓 Idlib Directorate of Endowments honored top students from religious secondary schools during a ceremony attended by educational and religious officials, highlighting support for excellence in religious education. - [Source]
🏥 The 40th annual conference of the Syrian Association of Urological Surgery began at the National University Hospital in Damascus with local and international doctors, featuring presentations on the latest techniques in urology, including laser and AI. - [Source]
🌍 The fruit saplings production project contributes to restoring Syria’s greenery, focusing on future agricultural investment. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🎭 The Syrian Diversity Administration held an interactive lecture in Homs discussing how diversity is a strength during the transitional phase, focusing on national unity with participation from political and civic figures. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎭 The ‘Visiting Martyrs’ Families’ initiative honored the Nakdali family in Homs and affirmed the continuation of loyalty efforts. - [Source]
🎭 The Friday sermon at the Great Umayyad Mosque in Damascus addressed the theme ‘corruption and reformers’. - [Source]
🎭 Damascus hosted the international Ayam Al-Burda Festival, featuring poets and chanters reviving artistic and religious heritage about the Prophet’s praise, with roaming events and significant audience engagement. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
🎭 The Kalima Cultural Gathering in Salamiyah launched the festival “Together We Cross Towards the Dream.” - [Source]
🎭 Architecture students organized a heritage walk around the ancient walls and gates of Homs. - [Source]
🎭 Thuraya Bashmaf signed her book “Cinematic Golden Analyses” at the National Library in Aleppo. - [Source]
🎥 The Syrian Minister of Tourism met with New Horizon company to discuss arrangements for the Latakia Summer Festival 2026. - [Source]
🏆 The Syrian U-17 football team defeated Jordan 1-0, topping its group in the West Asia Championship after a previous victory against Palestine. - [Source]