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France returns 23 Syrian archaeological objects after Macron’s Damascus visit

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France returns 23 Syrian archaeological objects after Macron’s Damascus visit

Fri 10 Jul 2026 05:51 CEST

France has returned 23 archaeological objects to Syria in connection with French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus.

Syria says cell behind Damascus explosions arrested during Macron visit

Syria says cell behind Damascus explosions arrested during Macron visit

Thu 9 Jul 2026 22:46 CEST

The cell behind two bomb explosions during the French president's visit to Damascus this week has been arrested, Syria's interior minister announced.

OPCW reinstates Syria’s membership after progress in destroying chemical weapons stockpile

OPCW reinstates Syria’s membership after progress in destroying chemical weapons stockpile

Thu 9 Jul 2026 17:02 CEST

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is reinstating Syria's membership following progress in dismantling the country's chemical weapons stockpile.

Explosions Rock Damascus Near Macron’s Hotel, 18 Injured

Explosions Rock Damascus Near Macron’s Hotel, 18 Injured

Tue 7 Jul 2026 09:57 CEST

Explosions have rocked Damascus, injuring around 20 people. It comes as French President Emmanuel Macron is being received by Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in the capital

55-year-old Swedish citizen sentenced to life for serious war crimes in Syria

55-year-old Swedish citizen sentenced to life for serious war crimes in Syria

Mon 4 May 2026 11:03 CEST

The man participated in the killings of protesters and identified people who were subsequently abducted by Syrian security forces. Now, the 55-year-old Swedish citizen has been sentenced to life imprisonment for serious war crimes committed during the Syrian civil war

Jordan attacks weapons and drug depot in al-Suwayda, Syria

Jordan attacks weapons and drug depot in al-Suwayda, Syria

Sun 3 May 2026 00:29 CEST

Syrian state television reports that a drug and weapons warehouse in al-Suwayda in southern Syria was attacked by neighboring Jordan.

Leading Shia imam killed in explosion near Damascus

Leading Shia imam killed in explosion near Damascus

Fri 1 May 2026 20:14 CEST

A Shia imam who worked at Syria's Sayyidah Zaynab shrine was killed in a bomb explosion.

Syria says it stopped Hezbollah firing missiles from Syrian soil

Syria says it stopped Hezbollah firing missiles from Syrian soil

Sun 19 Apr 2026 13:16 CEST

Security forces in Syria say they have stopped Iran-backed Hezbollah from firing missiles from Syrian soil, state news agency SANA reports, citing a Syrian government source.

Merz says 800,000 Syrians in Germany should return within three years

Merz says 800,000 Syrians in Germany should return within three years

Mon 30 Mar 2026 18:52 CEST

The vast majority of Syrians in Germany should return in the coming years. That was the message from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz when he received Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin

Syria accuses Iran-backed Hezbollah of firing artillery from Lebanon overnight

Syria accuses Iran-backed Hezbollah of firing artillery from Lebanon overnight

Tue 10 Mar 2026 03:34 CET

Syria accuses Iran-backed Hezbollah of firing artillery shells into the country from Lebanon overnight, the state news agency Sana reports.

UN Security Council lifts sanctions against now-disbanded Islamist group HTS

UN Security Council lifts sanctions against now-disbanded Islamist group HTS

Sat 28 Feb 2026 01:34 CET

Sources: US to withdraw about 1,000 troops from Syria

Sources: US to withdraw about 1,000 troops from Syria

Thu 19 Feb 2026 05:42 CET

The United States plans to withdraw approximately 1,000 soldiers it has stationed in Syria, American media report, citing sources.

New agreement with Kurds aims to unify Syria

New agreement with Kurds aims to unify Syria

Fri 30 Jan 2026 13:34 CET

An agreement between the government in Damascus and the pushed-back Kurdish SDF is to "unify Syrian territory. " Kurdish forces are to be incorporated into the Syrian military

The US chose sides - Kurds in Syria subdued

The US chose sides - Kurds in Syria subdued

Mon 26 Jan 2026 06:44 CET

They led the war against the terrorist group ISIS. Now the Kurdish forces themselves are being defeated and driven out

Syria's Kurds' dream of a state of their own is fading

Syria's Kurds' dream of a state of their own is fading

Sun 25 Jan 2026 19:05 CET

Kurdish-led forces in Syria have been quickly forced out of several strongholds by the new central government in Damascus - while the US has turned its back on them. Now the Kurds may be forced to give up all of their autonomy

Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter

Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter

Sat 24 Jan 2026 13:47 CET

Venezuela, Iran and Syria are countries that Russian President Vladimir Putin has built up partnerships with during his many years in power, and they are now in deep crisis. Russia expert Martin Kragh says the fact that his friends in the international arena are losing power is a loss of prestige for Putin

Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter

Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter

Mon 19 Jan 2026 11:43 CET

Venezuela. Iran

Syrian interim president cancels visit to Germany

Syrian interim president cancels visit to Germany

Sun 18 Jan 2026 20:32 CET

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will not visit Germany on Tuesday, a spokesman for the German government said.

Germany receives Syria's Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

Germany receives Syria's Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

Fri 16 Jan 2026 10:58 CET

Ceasefire in Aleppo - Kurdish-led forces evacuated

Ceasefire in Aleppo - Kurdish-led forces evacuated

Sun 11 Jan 2026 02:08 CET

More than 360 Kurdish fighters and 69 wounded have been evacuated from Aleppo, an interior ministry source said. AFP was told that 300 Kurds, including members of the security forces, have been arrested

Syrian government declares ceasefire in Aleppo

Syrian government declares ceasefire in Aleppo

Fri 9 Jan 2026 01:46 CET

Syria's defense ministry has declared a ceasefire in Aleppo after days of military attacks on Kurdish-dominated areas of the city.

Curfew in Aleppo after Syrian military attacks

Curfew in Aleppo after Syrian military attacks

Thu 8 Jan 2026 13:02 CET

The Syrian military has declared a curfew for six districts in Aleppo until further notice. The announcement comes amid airstrikes by the Syrian military against Kurdish forces in the city

Iran's regime not a house of cards, experts say

Iran's regime not a house of cards, experts say

Thu 8 Jan 2026 05:46 CET

Syrian military reportedly bombs Kurdish areas in Aleppo

Syrian military reportedly bombs Kurdish areas in Aleppo

Wed 7 Jan 2026 12:03 CET

The Syrian military is bombing Kurdish areas in Aleppo, and the interim government in Damascus is demanding that all Kurdish armed groups leave the city. Shortly before the attacks, government forces announced that the Kurdish areas of the city would be considered "closed military zones