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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-01-15

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Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-01-15

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  • 🤝 2,500 residents of Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud returned to their homes in the third return convoy from Afrin, northern Aleppo. Dozens from Afrin also joined local internal security forces amid efforts to restore safe living conditions. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🤝 Winter clothing was distributed to orphaned children in Al-Lajat, rural Daraa. - [Source]
  • 🚨 Colonel Ahmad Al-Ahmad conducted an inspection of northern border crossings to enhance security performance and improve services to citizens as part of Interior Ministry efforts. - [Source]
  • 💰 The Central Bank of Syria denied rumors about counterfeiting the new currency, confirmed no official reports, and emphasized relying on official information and the security features of the currency. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Director General of the Seed Multiplication Corporation inspected the Aleppo branch in preparation for its rehabilitation and increased production readiness. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🏢 The number of aircraft transiting Syrian airspace increased by approximately 18% between November and December 2025. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Amrit marine drilling rig started operations at the Syrian Oil Transport Company in Baniyas after maintenance completion. - [Source]
  • 💼 A strategic Syrian-Turkish agreement was signed to establish and operate a shipyard in Tartous port, aiming to develop the maritime industry and create jobs, attended by President Ahmad Al-Shara. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🤝 A meeting at the Ministry of Public Works and Housing with UN-Habitat discussed ending camps and relocating their residents as part of a national housing plan, enhancing cooperation, and updating housing management with UN contributions. - [Source]
  • 🔧 The Minister of Public Works and Housing discussed with the World Bank delegation the priority of starting reconstruction, identifying the most affected areas, and promoting cooperation and technical expertise exchange in stalled housing and construction. - [Source]
  • 💼 For the first time, an auction was announced to sell production supplies at the General Spinning and Weaving Company’s plants in the coastal region, also offering ready buildings for investment with trained labor. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎤 The Interior Ministry released former SDF members who surrendered and were proven to have not committed crimes against civilians, as part of the national reconciliation policy. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Ministry of Health and the Syrian Red Crescent strengthened cooperation in providing health, relief, and emergency services, with ongoing coordination to improve service quality. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Lebanese-Jordanian talks affirmed that Syria’s security and stability serve regional interests, supporting the Palestinian cause and stressing ongoing coordination and relations with Syria. - [Source]
  • 🏢 The Ministry of Transport participated in an international course in India on multimodal logistics to enhance staff capacities and develop the national transport system. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💼 A second auction was announced for the sale of a quantity of wool yarn at the warehouse of the Hama Wool Factory, affiliated with the General Company for Spinning and Weaving in the Central Region. - [Source]
  • 🏢 A specialized workshop was held to discuss implementation mechanisms and international experiences in multimodal transport for an effective partnership in the transport sector. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Authorities conducted intensive awareness tours in Hama markets to ensure price clarity and consumer protection. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Minister of Information, Dr. Hamza Al-Mustafa, discussed with the Swedish Embassy’s chargé d’affaires in Damascus the challenges facing the Syrian media sector, particularly the issue of disinformation. - [Source]
  • 🤝 The Mukhtariya Agricultural Center offered subsidized fruit seedlings to enhance agricultural production in Homs. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Diesel fuel distribution for heating continues in Tartous schools to ensure a safe and warm educational environment, with close field monitoring to improve services during winter. - [Source]
  • 🏢 Hama Water Authority started rehabilitating the Zezoun well and installing a solar energy system to ensure drinking water for residents and provide an alternative to conventional energy. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Transport directorates in Syria increased working hours and mandated Saturday shifts to speed up transaction processing and reduce congestion in vehicle registration. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🔧 The Ministry of Electricity urged citizens to rationalize electricity consumption, noting that waste leads to rationing, blackouts, and repeated malfunctions. - [Source]
  • 🌍 The Syrian Minister of Agriculture met with the Brazilian Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Berlin during the 2026 Global Forum for Food and Agriculture, discussing cooperation in agriculture, food security, and sustainable development, with an official Syrian delegation participating. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
  • 🏥 Authorities completed the rehabilitation of the Nursing and Midwifery School in Aleppo, equipping it with modern laboratories to support health and improve the quality of medical services. - [Source]
  • 💼 Authorities announced accepting bids to supply gears for milling machines at the Syrian Grain Establishment in Damascus. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Aleppo City Council continued urgent responses and service enhancements in Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud. - [Source]
  • 💼 The “Made in Syria” festival was launched in Damascus with the participation of 70 national companies, aiming to support purchasing power, offer discounts, and promote local products. The event lasts until January 20 with plans to expand to other provinces. - [Source]
  • 🎓 Registration deadlines in Syrian public and private universities for returning and new students have been extended to specific dates in January 2026, with special extensions for failing students and those transferring from non-Syrian universities. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Education published its weekly report, highlighted cooperation with various sectors, and shared its update on YouTube. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎓 Results for transfer applications (equivalent transfer - change of enrollment) from Syrian public universities to private Syrian universities have been released, and students can check results online. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The Minister of Health and the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor inaugurated the Kafarsousa Health Center for autism care in Damascus, supported by the ‘Take My Hand’ foundation, emphasizing the significance of community partnerships. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏥 The burn unit at Deir Ezzor National Hospital successfully performed a contracture release and grafting procedure, ending a patient’s 18-month ordeal. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The main committee for private education discussed licensing educational institutions, developing education, reviewing objections, and emphasized the importance of digital transformation in Syria’s private education sector. - [Source]
  • 🏥 The Aleppo Internal Diseases Hospital was reactivated across all departments, becoming ready to receive patients and provide comprehensive medical services. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education announced a transfer application round from non-Syrian universities to Syrian private universities and set application dates for the 2025-2026 academic year. - [Source]
  • 🌍 6,200 dunums and 1,150 greenhouses were damaged by floods in Akkar Plain, Tartous countryside. Specialized committees have started assessing damage, with promises of technical support and compensation. - [Source]
  • 🏥 A comprehensive campaign was launched to combat leishmaniasis in the Maarrat al-Numan countryside in Idlib. - [Source]
  • 🔧 Modern inspection vehicles patrolled Homs streets to enhance supply monitoring and market regulation. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education followed up on the issue of Turkish universities in northern Syria and will study it next week to ensure educational stability and students’ rights. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Administrative Development Directorate in Idlib conducted a specialized training course in human resources management to enhance administrative and institutional efficiency. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education discussed with the SGN European support group president the establishment of a European university alliance to support higher education and scientific research in Syria and expand international partnerships. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🏢 The Director of Awqaf in Aleppo and the deputy governor conducted a field visit to inspect damaged mosques in Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud and prepare a restoration plan. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Al-Sourani Dam has reached full capacity after receiving over 3 million cubic meters of rainwater, indicating a promising agricultural season. - [Source]
  • 🎓 The Minister of Higher Education met with the Director General of ALECSO to discuss strengthening partnerships in education, culture, heritage protection, and expanding scientific cooperation among Arab countries. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 🎓 Officials reviewed religious education in Latakia and Tartous through an inspection and meeting to improve educational and administrative performance. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Heavy rainfall revived Taldo city in Homs, raised Rastan Dam reserves by 5 million cubic meters, and improved farmers’ situation and water resources east of Daraa. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
  • 🌍 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week began with Syrian participation via an official delegation, in what is the largest renewable energy and sustainability gathering in the Middle East, offering opportunities for exchange and partnerships in reconstruction and sustainable energy. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
  • 💼 Authorities announced the acceptance of bids to implement a laboratory equipment project for the Syrian Grain Establishment. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Authorities addressed the spread of water hyacinth and opened channels in coordination with various agencies to prevent agricultural land flooding in Idlib and protect crops. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
  • 🎭 The Minister of Awqaf held an extensive meeting with the imams of Eastern Ghouta, focusing on unifying religious discourse and promoting social peace. - [Source]
  • 🌍 Water levels rose in Quneitra valleys after recent rainfall, positively affecting the region’s water system. - [Source]


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