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A forestry nursery in southern Syria is ramping up production to grow over 100,000 seedlings this year, part of a nationwide effort to bring back damaged woodlands and expand green cover. The trees will be distributed free to government departments and sold at low prices to local families starting in November.
Syria and the United Nations are teaming up to build a comprehensive program that will help the country fight drug trafficking more effectively. After three days of talks in Vienna, both sides agreed to share expertise, technology, and training to protect communities from narcotics.
After more than four decades, a mechanical engineer finally has his passport back. The Syrian embassy in Berlin returned the document that was taken simply because he refused to cooperate with the former government.
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Syrian archaeologists risked their lives to rescue 30,000 ancient artifacts from a museum before ISIS captured the city in 2014 and 2015. The dangerous operation saved thousands of years of human history from destruction.
Syria's new government arrested five former air force officers, including a major general, for conducting air strikes on civilian areas during the Assad regime. The move signals accountability for war crimes after decades of impunity.
Beloved Syrian singer Assala Nasri performed in Damascus for the first time in over 15 years, marking an emotional homecoming after her exile for supporting the 2011 uprising. Thousands of fans packed a sold-out concert to welcome the "Daughter of Damascus" back to her homeland.
Syria is creating a digital platform to help aid organizations get projects approved and funded faster in Aleppo. The system, launching next month, aims to cut red tape and connect international donors directly with the city's most urgent needs.
After a decade of conflict, Syrian communities are leading massive efforts to clear debris and restore their neighborhoods, removing 570,000 tons of rubble while creating jobs and hope. Over 1,300 people have earned income through the cleanup work, supporting more than 6,000 family members.
More than three million Syrians have returned home since December 2024, marking a historic turning point after over a decade of devastating conflict. The massive homecoming signals growing hope for one of the world's most serious displacement crises.
Hundreds of Syrian Kurdish families are finally heading back to their border town after being displaced for seven years, marking the first major wave of returns under a new integration agreement. Despite destroyed homes waiting for them, returnees say they're just happy to be going home.
Syria is getting a major power boost with three new solar projects that will bring clean, reliable electricity to a country that's struggled with frequent blackouts for years. The massive investment from Saudi Arabia marks a turning point for Syrian families who've been living without consistent power.
A team of teenage refugees from Syria's Azraq camp made history at Italy's Mediterranean Cup, defeating Greece in their country's first-ever international Baseball5 victory. The young players, some just 17 years old, are proving that hope and hard work can triumph over the hardest circumstances.