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Damascus is finalizing a new zoning plan for Jobar, a district devastated by war and displacement. While aimed at regulating construction, the plan is raising fears of expropriation, with residents pushing back to protect their housing and property rights.

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Syria and Jordan take a step toward renewed cooperation with the signing of an MoU to form a Higher Coordination Council. Ongoing talks are focused on refugee return, trade, energy, and transport. πŸ”— syria-report.com/syria-and-jord…

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In Aleppo’s eastern neighborhoods, the White Helmets have begun clearing debris and demolishing damaged buildings after years of destruction by regime and Russian strikes. πŸ”— hlp.syria-report.com/hlp/no-guarant… #Syria #Aleppo #WhiteHelmets #HLP #Reconstruction

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🚨 On May 29, a Qatar-led consortium signed a USD 7 billion deal with the Syrian government to build 4 gas power plants and 1 solar plant, set to produce a combined 5,000 MW. The timing is crucial: this comes just days after the U.S. began easing key sanctions on Syria. With

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πŸ—οΈ One of Syria’s biggest trade events in years, the 22nd International Exhibition for Construction welcomed 740 local & international companies and over 50,000 visitors from May 27–31. πŸ”— Read more syria-report.com/construction-e… #Syria #Buildex #Construction #Trade #MiddleEast

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βš–οΈ Lawyers, judges, engineers & activists launch the Decree Abolition Association, demanding the repeal of Decree No. 66 (2012) and the restoration of property rights to original owners. Meanwhile, authorities are reviewing alternative housing requests in Marota City and forming

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Six months after the fall of Bashar Al-Assad, Syria’s media landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Former state-run outlets are either shutting down or overhauling their editorial stance, while opposition-aligned news platforms are returning to Syria. πŸ”— Read more

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πŸ’Ό Recent moves by the U.S., EU, and Japan to ease sanctions on Syria have sparked a wave of economic optimism and diplomatic momentum. Still, several restrictions remain in place. πŸ”— Full story syria-report.com/sanctions-reli… #Syria #Sanctions #Economy #CaesarAct #MiddleEast

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πŸ“ˆ On June 2, the Damascus Securities Exchange reopened its doors and resumed trading, after operations were halted over six months ago, on December 5, a few days before the Assad regime was ousted. πŸ”— Read more syria-report.com/damascus-stock… #Syria #Economy #StockMarket #Sanctions

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🚨 Since Assad’s fall, Israeli forces have carried out repeated incursions into Daraa & Quneitra, seizing land, water sources & former military sitesThese actions violate the 1974 Disengagement Agreement and have displaced residents, damaged homes, and sparked armed clashes. πŸ”—

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Since December 2024, Syrian authorities have signalled a shift toward economic privatisation, favouring a Build-Own-Operate model. The move has sparked debate over its implications for reconstruction, sovereignty, and equity. πŸ”— syria-report.com/governments-em… #Syria #Economy

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Following the easing of global sanctions on Syria, British oil firm Gulfsands is laying the groundwork for a return. The company, which halted operations in 2011 under a force majeure clause, says no sanctions currently block its return to Block 26 in northeast Syria. πŸ”—

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On May 11, Decree No. 16 cancelled precautionary seizure orders issued by Syria’s Ministry of Finance at the request of security agencies between 2012–2024. However, it leaves intact orders issued by judicial bodies, maintaining the broader exceptional framework. πŸ”—

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Syria is reportedly in talks with major Gulf telecom firms over a $300M project to expand its fibre optic network. The initiative, tied to the new β€œSilk Link” project, aims to boost internet speed and position Syria as a regional data hub. πŸ”— syria-report.com/syrias-push-to… #Syria

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Despite the declared end of military operations in March, southern rural Lattakia remains unstable. Residents displaced by extremist factions have left behind homes and farmland now occupied by Bedouin tribes from Rural Aleppo, leading to ongoing land encroachments. πŸ”—

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🚨 For the first time since 2009, an IMF delegation visits Syria. The gov’t is shaking up its financial sector: πŸ”Έ Tax reform committee πŸ”Έ Board shakeups at 2 private banks πŸ”Έ Licenses revoked for firms linked to Hezbollah & regime cronies πŸ”Έ Talks with EU on debt relief & bank

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🚨 Syria's new authorities, led by ex-HTS members, face backlash as they walk a tightrope between moderation and religious pressure. Tourism Ministry’s latest move to segregate beaches by swimwear (bikini vs. burkini) sparked criticism before the government backed down. More πŸ‘‰

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πŸ—οΈ In June 2025, Damascus Governorate announced the demolition of its main HQ in Youssef Al-Azmeh Sq. and issued eviction notices to nearby businesses. Although the governor verbally claimed the decision was suspended, no official confirmation has followed, leaving tenants in

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🚨 The infamous Al-Rukban camp has been officially dismantled. Once home to 85,000 people, the camp near the Jordan border saw its final 394 residents repatriated in June, thanks to efforts by SETF and IRUSA. A milestone in the difficult path towards the return IDPs &Syrian

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βš–οΈ On May 11, Syria’s transitional leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa issued Decree No. 16, canceling security agency-ordered asset seizures (2012–2024) under Law 63. But the decree stops short of scrapping seizures by judicial bodies, leaving much of the exceptional framework intact. More