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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-31

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-31

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  • 🚨 The Internal Security Chief and the Governor of Lattakia explained the importance of imposing a curfew in the city and stressed responsible behavior to ensure public safety. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Rural Damascus Governorate announced ambitious plans for 2026, including the “Our Countryside Deserves” campaign to improve essential services, reconstruction, and infrastructure rehabilitation, highlighting 2025 achievements and community partnership. - [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], [Source 15]
  • 💰 The Central Financial Control Authority uncovered financial corruption amounting to about 7 billion Syrian pounds in the Syrian Telecommunications Company branches in Rural Damascus and Deir ez-Zor; a precautionary seizure was issued and investigations continue. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎤 Interior Minister Anas Khattab issued several statements on the ministry’s post-liberation vision, including a new code of conduct, fighting remnants of the previous regime, ensuring citizens’ security, and emphasizing law-based national security. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Justice enhanced arbitration centers’ work in December 2025 to improve the legal environment for investment, according to a press release. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🌍 The Syrian Arab Republic affirmed its full support for Yemen’s legitimate government, unity, and sovereignty, and its stance with Yemen to achieve security and stability. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 Specialized teams continued maintenance of tankers and trains at the freight transport station in Lattakia to enhance technical readiness and safety. - [Source]
  • 🎤 A New York Times investigation reveals methods used by the former regime to hide evidence of crimes against Syrians, including burying evidence and falsifying records, while local and international efforts continue to uncover the fate of the forcibly disappeared. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Syrian General Company for Railway Construction underwent reorganization, enhanced technical and productive readiness, executed projects, developed the infrastructure database, improved production capacity, and plans further development of the rail transport sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 The Minister of Public Works and Daraa Governor discussed reconstruction plans and the development of urban and service realities in the governorate, focusing on addressing issues and accelerating rehabilitation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The General Organization for Power Transmission and Distribution extended the deadline for its smart meter tender and amended certain conditions. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Idlib silos received shipments of imported soft wheat to secure flour and bread for citizens. - [Source]
  • 🔧 New measures were adopted for signing contracts for Syrian pilgrims’ services for Hajj season 1447H/2026, focusing on selecting high-efficiency companies and modern, safe transport for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education announced 150 scholarships for Syrian students provided by Hungary for the 2026-2027 academic year. - [Source]
  • 🎤 Erdogan stressed that Syria’s stability and territorial integrity are essential for regional and global security, affirming Turkey’s support for refugee return and related political and economic efforts. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment presented its 2025 Empowerment program report focusing on staff training for smart and administrative transformation, including a ministry delegation visit to the Turkish Land Registry to learn from their digital experience and develop real estate cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Administrative Development held a meeting with the executive system preparation committee to discuss developing a flexible HR management system, focusing on performance evaluation to enhance efficiency and service quality. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health raised the readiness of ambulance and emergency systems during New Year’s holiday across all provinces, warned against random gunfire and fireworks, and discussed plans to develop the emergency services system for the next year. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education reviewed its field achievements and new activities during the current week. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🌍 Civil defense teams responded to the severe weather front hitting most Syrian provinces by clearing snow, opening main roads, pumping water from affected homes, rescuing trapped individuals, and removing fallen trees, with special efforts for people in northern and coastal camps affected by floods and snow. Idlib saw field follow-up to monitor the situation of camp residents under harsh weather. - [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], [Source 15], [Source 16], [Source 17], [Source 18], [Source 19], [Source 20], [Source 21], [Source 22], [Source 23], [Source 24], [Source 25], [Source 26], [Source 27], [Source 28], [Source 29], [Source 30], [Source 31], [Source 32], [Source 33], [Source 34], [Source 35], [Source 36], [Source 37], [Source 38], [Source 39], [Source 40], [Source 41], [Source 42], [Source 43], [Source 44], [Source 45], [Source 46], [Source 47], [Source 48], [Source 49], [Source 50], [Source 51]
  • 🎓 The examination process for the first semester at Syrian Islamic secondary schools began under organized conditions and with a suitable environment. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministers of Higher Education and Emergency discussed a strategic partnership to train university staff and promote disaster management culture to enhance national readiness. - [Source]
  • 🎤 A Ministry of Justice statement affirmed that the unity and sovereignty of the state is constitutional and inviolable, and any attempt to undermine it will face legal action. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education discussed with the Syrian Scientific Council ways to implement the outcomes of the ‘Bridges of Science’ forum and expand its impact in universities. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Directorate of Education in Daraa held a meeting to discuss challenges and propose solutions for education in the governorate. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The School of Nursing and Midwifery in Tartous celebrated the graduation of a new class for 2025. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment confirmed the payment of salaries for its affiliates in Hassakeh, including January 2026 salaries. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health aims through the “Family Medicine” program to shape the future of comprehensive primary healthcare for all citizens. - [Source]
  • 🎤 The law protects freedom of opinion and expression while ensuring public interest, civil peace, and public order. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health clarified that official updates from the Minister of Health are only released through his account on platform X. - [Source]
  • 🔧 SANA provided a news roundup for December 31, 2025. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Syrian Arab Army soldiers from the 52nd Division participated in the national afforestation campaign ‘A Tree for Every Soldier’ in Homs. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education announced suspension of classes at universities in Idlib, Aleppo, Latakia, Tartous, and Hama due to prevailing weather conditions. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Transport provided safe driving tips in rainy and snowy weather, including reducing speed, ensuring vehicle readiness, keeping a safe distance, and avoiding low areas and water accumulation. - [Source]
  • 🎭 A dialogue session was held in Hama on the role of journalism in promoting transitional justice. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The quality laboratory of the Animal Health Directorate at the Ministry of Agriculture ensures the effectiveness of veterinary medicines. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The cornerstone was laid for Al-Imam Al-Awza’i Mosque at Homs University to promote religious and cultural roles on campus and provide a spiritual environment for students and staff. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Minister of Religious Endowments received the governor of Homs and local sheikhs, emphasizing the importance of peaceful coexistence and enabling religious scholars to fulfill their role in raising community awareness. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Scenes depict daily life and weather in Syria, including Al-Raml Al-Janoubi in Latakia, fog and rain in Slunfeh, the end of a curfew in Latakia, and sea waves in Al-Raml Al-Janoubi. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎭 Tala Tabbaa turned challenge into achievement, writing an inspiring story in Aleppo after returning from abroad. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The rehabilitation project for Martyr Abdul Baset Sarout Stadium in Homs started to improve sports infrastructure and host events. - [Source]
  • 🎭 The Directorate of Child Culture organized the “Jasmine Meets Olive” event to promote awareness of Syrian cultural heritage. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎭 The Ministry of Culture reviewed its main achievements and activities for December 2025. - [Source]
  • 🎭 Minister of Culture Mohammad Yaseen Al-Saleh met with directors of cultural directorates to discuss the 2026 action plan, approve cultural weeks, and promote intellectual freedom and sustainable knowledge. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Ministry of Finance participated in a large-scale afforestation campaign with Damascus and other governorates to plant about 100,000 trees, aiming to expand green spaces and protect the environment. - [Source]
  • 🌍 A national campaign was launched in Hama on National Environment Day under the slogan ‘Protect What Remains and Restore What We Lost.’ - [Source]
  • 🌍 A frost wave and cold weather conditions are affecting northern rural Latakia as the low-pressure front continues. - [Source]
  • 🎥 Damascus Opera House hosted a musical trio evening to mark the end of the year. - [Source]


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