Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israeli troops deployed in southern Syria, drawing strong condemnation from the government in Damascus, which denounced the trip as a violation of …
Untangling Home Ownership in Syria After a Long War
During the more than decade-long civil war in Syria, millions were displaced in the country and millions more fled abroad as refugees. It’s been almost a year since the war ended and many Syrians are …
Jordan, Syria Chambers to Announce Twinning as High-Level Damascus Delegation Visits Amman Next Month
A high-level delegation from the Damascus Chamber of Commerce led by its president and several board members, along with a broad group of Syrian business leaders is scheduled to visit Amman early next …
Syria’s Central Bank resumes SWIFT operations after 14-year halt
The Central Bank of Syria has resumed international financial communications via the SWIFT network after a 14-year suspension caused by sanctions imposed …
E.U. to Lift Economic Sanctions on Syria in a Bid to Bolster Stability
European Union foreign ministers on Tuesday agreed to lift the remaining economic curbs on the war-torn country, amid concerns it could slip back into conflict. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from …
Recommendations on Next Steps for Comprehensive Justice for Syria
Assad, ending over 60 years of Baath party rule in Syria, the country’s authorities have an unprecedented opportunity to break with decades of impunity for serious abuses amounting to international …
Syria sends first Swift message to New York Fed, central bank governor says
The Syrian central bank on Thursday sent its first Swift message to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, central bank Governor AbdulKader Husrieh told Reuters. “We sent (a) greeting message to all …
Theft of Roman statues from Syria’s main museum believed to be work of an individual
Investigators believe the theft of ancient Roman-era statues from Syria’s national museum was likely the work of an individual, not an organized gang. Officials announced this on Wednesday.
IMF sees signs of recovery in Syria, plans intensive engagement
The International Monetary Fund said on Monday it planned an “intensive program of engagement” with Syria to help it rebuild its economy, but a statement issued at the end of an IMF staff visit to …
IMF sees signs of recovery in Syria, plans intensive engagement
The International Monetary Fund said on Monday it planned an “intensive program of engagement” with Syria to help it rebuild its economy, but a statement issued at the end of an IMF staff visit to …