Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-09-13

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• ⚔️ Israeli occupation forces targeted Harboun Hill in rural Damascus with four artillery shells according to SANA. - [Source]
• 🌍 The Syrian and Turkish foreign ministers met with the Syrian president to discuss enhancing bilateral ties, address regional and security issues, sign agreements, announce a program for refugee return, outline a partnership roadmap, and plan to open a Syrian embassy in Ankara and link infrastructure. The parties condemned Israeli attacks and discussed economic cooperation and gradual lifting of sanctions. - [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]
• 🚨 A sound bomb explosion in Medinah district, Hama, caused material damage only, with no civilian casualties or injuries reported. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
• 🚨 The Anti-Narcotics Branch in Homs foiled an attempt to smuggle 310,000 Captagon pills from Lebanon and arrested the trader responsible for the network. - [Source]
• 💰 The “Al-Iqtisadiya” magazine was launched by Al-Wahda Foundation under the patronage of the Ministry of Information as an economic media platform to support investors and provide analysis, with the Finance Minister highlighting the importance of economic media. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11]
• 💰 The official bulletin of the Central Bank of Syria clarified the exchange rates for currencies against the Syrian pound for Sunday, 13-9-2026. - [Source]
• 💰 The Deputy Minister of Economy confirmed that the price and weight of the bread bundle remain unchanged despite fuel price increases. The ministry offset costs by lowering flour prices, increasing support. The Ministry of Energy explained that the fuel price rise is temporary due to supply issues and maintenance at Banias refinery. The Pricing Committee monitors temporary changes and stresses the need to rehabilitate refineries and increase local production to reduce imports. - [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]
• 💰 The Finance Minister received an IMF mission visiting Syria to provide technical support on public finance statistics and enhance transparency and data quality. - [Source]
• 💰 Syrian Investment Agency head Ahmad Rawad Ramadan confirmed that reconstruction is now possible and the agency is expediting project transfers and assisting investors. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 🏢 Aleppo International Airport experienced significant passenger traffic growth in the first half of 2026, increasing by 715% with over 315,000 travelers and 14 carriers. - [Source 1], [Source 2]