Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-06-26

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• ⚔️ Israeli occupation forces arrested a person from Ain al-Ziwan in southern Quneitra countryside after raiding his home, continuing their violations of Syrian sovereignty. - [Source]
• 🏥 The national campaign against drugs was launched at the Damascus Conference Palace under President Ahmad Al-Shara’s patronage, emphasizing the state’s commitment to integrated security, health, and awareness efforts. The campaign involves the launch of official accounts and honored a fallen officer. A UN report highlighted Syria’s transition from a source to an active international partner in fighting captagon. The campaign features countrywide awareness and treatment initiatives. - [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]
• 🤝 The Olive Branch Organization held an event in Gaziantep, Turkey, to discuss issues and challenges faced by Syrian refugees. - [Source]
• 🤝 The Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management discussed with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Geneva the government’s vision for the “Syria Without Camps” initiative and efforts to ensure the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of displaced and refugee Syrians. Both parties emphasized enhancing cooperation to address humanitarian challenges and the centrality of mine removal to support returns. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
• 🚨 Civil defense teams in Deir ez-Zor launched a search campaign for a young man who drowned in the Euphrates River near the earthen bridge. - [Source]
• 🌍 Syria participated in a consultative workshop with development partners in Germany to enhance recovery programs and developmental cooperation. - [Source]
• 💰 The Ministry of Finance stressed the importance of expediting the resolution of the European Investment Bank’s non-performing loans, underscoring the need for legal and financial solutions that protect banks’ rights and support the national economy. - [Source]
• 💰 The Minister of Finance emphasized the development of the legal accounting profession at the close of the 2026 training course for legal accountants, stressing transparency, professionalism, and readiness for the future. He praised accountants’ role in the national economy and announced plans to enhance financial professions, international standards, and establish a Financial Skills Academy for workforce training. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
• 💰 The Minister of Agriculture discussed with the founder of Dabbaneh Company the development of agricultural investment, increasing production, improving pesticide regulations, and shifting to organic production. - [Source]
• 💰 The Minister of Finance discussed with the Syrian Chambers of Commerce ways to facilitate procedures and support economic activity, agreed to cancel the retroactive application of the consumption expenditure fee for the post-liberation period, and called for workshops on tax reforms and the new financial system. - [Source]