Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-07-01

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• ⚔️ A Syrian army soldier was killed and another injured while clearing mines in the Homs countryside, according to the Ministry of Defense. - [Source]
• 🚨 Authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of 832,000 Captagon pills from Lebanon in Rural Damascus, arresting one suspect and referring him with the seized drugs to the competent judiciary. - [Source]
• 🎤 A press conference was held to announce the names of People’s Assembly members as election results were released and the presidential decree appointing the additional one-third of members was announced. The conference reviewed the council’s tasks, the temporary electoral system, and confirmed by the Higher Committee that the formation achieves balance and aims at development and institutional building for the next stage. Experts considered the council a key step for constitutional and institutional building and a transitional constitutional formula. - [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]
• 🤝 The Syrian Civil Defense team participated, alongside Arab and international teams, in search and rescue operations in the earthquake-affected area in Venezuela. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 💰 The Central Bank of Syria branch reopened in Idlib after a 10-year closure to enhance banking services, support the economy, and gradually withdraw the Turkish lira. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 💼 The Syrian-British Business Council Conference was held in Damascus, discussing support for Syria’s economy, cooperation, partnerships, reconstruction, investment opportunities, and benefiting from British expertise, with participation from officials and parliament members from both countries. - [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]
• 💰 The Ministry of Finance issued updated executive instructions for the consumption expenditure decree to improve tax administration and facilitate application without imposing new taxes, ensuring fairness among businesses. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 💰 The Syrian Petroleum Company clarified that fuel station congestion in Damascus and its surroundings was due to increased demand and price rumors, confirming supply stability, a strategic reserve, and an emergency plan to handle pressure while denying rumors about fuel quality. - [Source]
• 🤝 Aleppo’s Social Affairs Directorate provided permanent shelter for a needy family, relocating them from a park to a furnished apartment as part of social care efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
• 💰 The Minister of Finance discussed financial cooperation with the head of the Labor Unions, reviewing service allowances and proposing a workshop to organize financial and union collaboration and safeguard public treasury rights. - [Source]