Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-02-15

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⚔️ Israeli occupation forces raised earth barriers, fortified a military point in Al-Adnaniya in Quneitra countryside, and detained three people from Breika village as part of its violations in Syrian territories. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
⚔️ Footage documented the funeral of victims of the Israeli bombing of Khan Younis and Jabalia in the Gaza Strip early today. - [Source]
⚔️ The Syrian Arab Army took over the Al-Shaddadi military base in rural Al-Hasakah after coordination with the American side, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defense. - [Source]
⚔️ Syrian Army engineering units cleared mines from Deir ez-Zor desert to secure the return of residents. - [Source]
🚨 Syrian border guards seized a shipment of drugs and weapons near Zabadani after a clash with smugglers from Lebanon, and foiled another drug smuggling attempt in Damascus countryside. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🚨 Internal security in Aleppo carried out an operation against a smuggling network in Al-Firdous neighborhood, resulting in the death of a network member and injury of a security officer in a shootout. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🚨 Criminal investigation in Daraa dismantled a gang specialized in stealing vehicles by impersonating officials, recovered some vehicles, and arrested the gang members. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🤝 A charity bazaar was held in Vienna to support northern Syrian camps affected by heavy rains. - [Source]
💰 The Central Bank of Syria issued the official exchange rate bulletin in new and old lira for Sunday, 15-2-2026. - [Source]
🚨 The Anti-Narcotics Branch in Homs handled 61 cases in one month due to ongoing efforts. - [Source]

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🏢 Rural Damascus Governorate launched the executive plan for the ‘Our Countryside Deserves’ campaign, with donations exceeding $70 million to support development and infrastructure, focusing on education, water, health, and technology sectors, and involving the local community. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🤝 Residents of Hallouz village in Idlib countryside returned to their homes after 14 years of displacement. - [Source]
💰 The Syrian Ministry of Finance signed a framework agreement with the Saudi company Elm to digitize government financial operations, attended by the Saudi ambassador and the Minister of Communications, to modernize customs, insurance, real estate finance, and tax systems. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
🌍 The Syrian Deputy Interior Minister met the German Interior Minister on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss security cooperation, training, information exchange, and strengthening security capacity. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
💰 The Syrian energy sector saw increasing stability with restored plant readiness, improved oil, gas, and electricity services, and new opportunities for investment and technical partnerships. - [Source]
🏢 A new power line was inaugurated to support water pumping in northern Deir Ezzor neighborhoods, serving about 5,000 people and supporting the Al-Othmaniyah and 17 Nisan water stations in cooperation with an international organization. - [Source]
🏢 The General Director of Damascus Water Authority inspected the rehabilitation of pumping stations in Damascus in cooperation with local and international organizations to improve drinking water conditions. - [Source]
🚨 Internal Security Forces in Idlib continue receiving former SDF members seeking legal settlements as part of the Interior Ministry’s efforts. - [Source]
💰 A comprehensive report reviewed complexities in real estate registration in Syria, multiplicity of laws, disputes, and stressed the importance of digitizing property archives and updating legislation. - [Source]
🌍 The Syrian Foreign Minister participated in the 2026 Munich Security Conference, met with the German counterpart to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments, took part in a panel with ministers from Saudi Arabia, Norway, and the International Peace Council, and held bilateral meetings with officials. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
🤝 The Syrian Emergency and Disaster Minister met with the president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to discuss developing emergency management law, enhancing readiness, cooperation in demining, public health support, and psychological support programs. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
🌍 The joint Syrian-UN steering committee held a meeting on recovery and development, attended by representatives from both sides and UN agencies, along with government and UN directors in Damascus. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🌍 A General Civil Aviation and Air Transport Authority delegation visited Amman, signing an agreement and memorandum to develop civil aviation between the two countries. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
💼 Syria and Turkey held a meeting at the Syrian Ministry of Energy to strengthen cooperation in the oil and gas sector, including rehabilitating damaged fields, repairing wells and pipelines, and exchanging technical expertise. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏢 Rehabilitation work on Deir ez-Zor civil airport continues as part of a plan to restore its service according to global standards, including the maintenance of buildings, runway, and safety measures. - [Source]
🏢 Technical services directorate road crews in Raqqa began asphalting the old bridge (Al-Mansour Bridge). - [Source]
🏢 The Ministry of Transport took part in the fourth meeting of the Arab League’s technical railway committee and the Syrian delegation shared comments on the state of railways and legal frameworks. - [Source]
🔧 Official ceremony held by the Minister of Information inaugurated the 2026 Professional and Ethical Media Code in Syria, aiming to raise journalistic standards and promote responsible media with digital advancements. - [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]
🔧 The Recruitment and Mobilization Administration announced all its official social media accounts to facilitate communication and respond to inquiries. - [Source]
🌍 Syrian and Russian ministers of transport discussed transport projects at the Istanbul conference, with Syria invited to the St. Petersburg conference and cooperation on railways. - [Source]
🤝 Hama city celebrated the “Sooq al-Sighar 3” event to support needy families before Ramadan. - [Source]
🎭 Damascus International Book Fair continues its cultural activities for the tenth day with notable attendance, a rich program featuring new book signings, educational initiatives, activities for the blind and children, and widespread official and cultural participation. - [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], [Source 52], [Source 53], [Source 54], [Source 55], [Source 56], [Source 57], [Source 58]
🏢 The Ministry of Public Works and Housing continued site visits and meetings in January to speed up reconstruction and improve urban conditions across the provinces. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🌍 Syrian Attorney General Judge Hassan Al-Turba participated in discussing the regional action plan for implementing international humanitarian law at the Arab level in Cairo. - [Source]
💼 A Syrian Investment Authority delegation in Amman held meetings with the Jordanian Ministers of Education and Investment to discuss enhancing investment cooperation and learning about Jordan’s business environment. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🏥 Al-Amal Center in Deir Ezzor provided health and humanitarian support for cancer patients. - [Source]
🔧 The General Organization for Road Transport organized an online training workshop on road safety evaluation, attended by the Minister of Transport, directors, and technicians, discussing the latest international standards and their application in Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎓 Minister of Higher Education Marwan Al-Halabi visited Euphrates University branch in Raqqa, inspected the educational process and infrastructure, and met with staff and students to discuss supporting the college and enhancing its academic role. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
🏢 The Syrian Ministry of Transport organized a video discussion with Syrian engineers in Germany to address transport challenges and benefit from their expertise in development and reconstruction projects, along with a virtual session on engineering issues supporting the transport sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎤 The Director of Political Affairs in Hasakah met with the elders of Tal Brak to promote national unity, reject hatred, and focus on dialogue and regional stability. - [Source]
🎓 Establishing an independent building for the Faculty of Informatics Engineering in Homs remains a key demand for students. - [Source]
🎓 Al-Mubarakieh School in Homs reopened for students after complete renovation to enhance education. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 The Minister of Local Administration delegated broad powers to governors over financial, legal, and investment matters to enhance decentralization and accelerate services and balanced development. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
🎓 The Ministry of Education launched a new empowering self-learning curriculum under the slogan ‘From Challenge to Empowerment’ to rebuild educational opportunities for Syrian students. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🎓 The Ministry of Education reinstated over 14,000 teachers and honored their efforts in supporting education. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🤝 A relief campaign from Homs and Tartous was launched to Idlib and Lattakia camps following recent floods. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎓 The Ministry of Sports and Youth invited young people to attend a workshop in Aleppo and Idlib on entrepreneurial products, aiming to enhance management skills and turn ideas into practical projects. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🔧 The Public Relations Department of the Internal Security Command in Homs continues to provide services to citizens, including lifting travel bans, inquiring about detainees, and receiving complaints within legal frameworks. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏥 The Health Minister inaugurated several health facilities in Daraa, including a tuberculosis center and new sections at the national hospital, as part of a tour reviewing projects and health enhancement plans. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏥 The Ministry of Health set a roadmap to support cancer patients as part of the ‘Facts and Hopes’ initiative. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎓 The Minister of Education met with a delegation of Raqqa teachers to discuss the education process and school environment, reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to support staff, develop the sector, and accept new teacher applications as part of a plan to improve education. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏥 The Minister of Health discussed in Raqqa the status of the health sector and ways to improve medical services. - [Source]
🎓 The Ministry of Higher Education reviewed the demands of law and medicine students in Damascus and Idlib, calling for direct meetings to solve issues and emphasizing student interests. - [Source]
🏥 Aleppo Health Directorate honored medical staff involved in the “Back to Life” project, supporting the health sector. - [Source]
🔧 SANA published its news summary for 15-2-2026. - [Source]
🏥 The Tartous Health Directorate launched a mobile team to deliver medical services and vaccinate children in Al-Zahra neighborhood, Tartous, with the team providing health and awareness services. - [Source]
🎤 The Supreme Committee for Syrian Parliamentary Elections released the preliminary list of subcommittees for Raqqa and Tabqa, allowing appeals within two days. - [Source]
🏥 The MRI machine at the scanning center in Al-Maamal, Deir Ezzor, was reactivated to ease travel hardships and costs for patients. - [Source]
🎓 The Ministry of Education set official working hours in schools and affiliated bodies during Ramadan from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with schedules organized under a new directive. - [Source]
🏥 On International Childhood Cancer Day, the Ministry of Health emphasized the importance of awareness and comprehensive care to combat the disease under the slogan ‘Our Awareness Today, Their Recovery Tomorrow.’ - [Source]
🎓 Trainees in Idlib underwent examinations for Power BI, GIS, and Excel courses to assess technical skills and support digital transformation in public institutions. - [Source]
🏥 The Ministry of Administrative Development launched the “Reinventing Health Leadership” program to instill modern leadership concepts and design innovative solutions for the health sector. - [Source]
🎭 The Ministry of Awqaf held its first conference titled “Unity of Islamic Discourse” with prominent scholars and the Minister of Justice present, discussing unity and coexistence and drafting a unifying charter. - [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]
🌍 Civil defense teams in the Ministry of Emergency responded to the weather depression and heavy rains in coastal, northwestern, and central regions, conducting evacuations, road clearing, and aid for those affected. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎓 Hama University honored winners of the audiobooks competition and top graduates. - [Source]
💼 The Coffee and Chocolate Exhibition in Aleppo concluded its activities with broad Arab and international participation. - [Source]
🎭 The “Fast and Learn” event was held in Homs to introduce children to the experience of fasting for the first time. - [Source]
🎭 An event provided an interactive vision of history, making knowledge experiential for generations and transferring stories from books to a practical space for participants. - [Source]
🌍 The Ministry of Agriculture issued advisory recommendations for olive trees for February. - [Source]
🌍 Residents of Tabqa in Raqqa launched the “Tabqa is Our Home” campaign with the local council to clean neighborhoods and plant trees to restore the city’s beauty. - [Source]
🎭 Al-Ruhaybah in Rural Damascus organized heritage and folkloric events, a photo exhibition, and honors to revive Qalamoun heritage and strengthen intergenerational communication. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🌍 The afforestation campaign continued in Daraa Governorate along the Damascus–Daraa–Saida road in cooperation with the Ministry of Emergency and local actors. - [Source]
🌍 The Ministry of Agriculture published the rainfall amounts over 24 hours up to the morning of February 15, 2026. - [Source]
🌍 Rainwater flooded the lands of Ma’arat al-Shalf in western Idlib countryside. - [Source]
🌍 Scenes showed fog on the Aleppo-Darat Azza road. - [Source]
🌍 The Al-Fawara spring in Al-Anaza village, Banias, experienced a heavy water flow, appearing as a natural fountain. - [Source]
🏆 Aleppo and Daraa teams qualified for the final of Syria’s first mini-football championship after winning their semi-final matches against Latakia and Idlib. - [Source]
🏆 A panel discussion at the Damascus Exhibition City discussed the state of Syrian sports to develop a strategic vision for its improvement and support athletes locally and abroad, with sports federation leaders and youth officials participating. - [Source]
🏆 The third day of the first Ramadan indoor football tournament at Al-Jalaa Hall in Damascus saw strong competition, with several teams achieving notable results as the contest continues. - [Source]