Bashar al-Assad

Syria

Syria to hold first parliamentary elections since the fall of al-Assad

The announcement comes amid mounting unrest, particularly after deadly clashes erupted in Suwayda province between Bedouin and Druze fighters.

28/07/2025

Europe News

France’s top court upholds some of Bashar al-Assad's legal protections

The Cour de Cassation upheld Assad’s head-of-state immunity, but added that since he is no longer in office, “new arrest warrants may have been or may be issued against him for acts that may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity.”

25/07/2025

Syria

At least six killed in explosion in northern Syria, officials say

The Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, confirmed at least six deaths from the blast, which took place in the town of Maarat Misrin north of the city of Idlib.

24/07/2025

Syria

Syria's economy needs 'substantial' international support, IMF says

Since long-time authoritarian leader Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December countries have started restoring ties with Damascus, with some lifting sanctions in a bid to kickstart the economy.

10/06/2025

Europe News

Syria's Interim leader al-Sharaa visits Paris in first European trip

The visit comes amid renewed bloodshed, coming a week after clashes between forces loyal to al-Sharaa and fighters from the minority Druze community that left nearly 100 people dead.

07/05/2025

Europe News

UK lifts sanctions on some Syrian agencies, media outlets

The new authorities in Damascus have made a push for harsh sanctions imposed by western countries on Assad's government to be lifted, with limited success.

24/04/2025

Syria

Syria swears in new transitional government on the eve of Eid-al-Fitr

Nearly four months after the ousting of 24-year President Bashar al-Assad, Syria has announced a new government, kickstarting a five-year transitional period that aims to restore stability and peace to a country that has endured more than a decade of war.

30/03/2025

Syria

More than 1m uprooted Syrians have gone home since fall of al-Assad

The UN predicts that as many as 3.5 million refugees and IDPs may return to their homes in Syria this year, and says more aid and funding is needed.

24/03/2025

Syria

Syrian ethnic tensions erupt, questioning Europe's sanctions lift

Recent violence in Syria has sparked fears of further instability as leaders call for lifting sanctions to ease economic woes.

11/03/2025

Syria

Syria ends operation against al-Assad loyalists after days of fighting

According to UK-based war monitor, The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 1,130 people were killed in the clashes, including 830 civilians.

10/03/2025

Syria

Death toll from Syrian clashes and revenge killings surpasses 1,000

Almost 750 civilians were killed, mostly in close-range shootings, war monitoring group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated.

09/03/2025

Syria

Dozens killed in clashes between Syrian forces and al-Assad loyalists

The violence overnight is the deadliest in Syria since Bashar al-Assad was ousted in a lightning offensive in December by Islamist-led rebels.

07/03/2025

Syria

Former rebel leader al-Sharaa appointed Syria's interim president

The head of the largest rebel group has been de-facto in charge of the country since dictator Bashar al-Assad fled Syria in early December.

30/01/2025

Syria

Russian delegation visits Syria for first time since al-Assad's fall

While Russia has maintained its military presence in Syria, recent reports suggest that key agreements — among them a Russian-managed Tartus port project — have been cancelled.

28/01/2025

Syria

Euroviews. When considering Syria, the world should be patient

Syria should be able to approach its future with careful and inclusive steps backed by plenty of international assistance. Syrians are starting to trade, to mend, to plan. They deserve our support and our patience, IOM Director General Amy Pope writes.

28/01/2025

Culture news

Syrian Heritage Week: A global call for preservation

International experts and academics wrapped up the Syrian Heritage Week in Rome with a debate on how to safeguard Syria’s cultural treasures. Led by the Heritage International Institute, the initiative aims to establish a global taskforce to protect heritage sites in the post-Assad era.

27/01/2025

Europe News

France issues new war crimes arrest warrant for Syria's al-Assad

A court in Paris has accused the overthrown Syrian ruler of complicity in war crimes in relation to a deadly attack on civilians in 2017.

23/01/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: EU considers lifting oil, gas, transport sanctions on Syria

European countries have been grappling with how to handle new regime following downfall of Bashar al-Assad, with a timeline for lifting sanctions moving onto the agenda.

15/01/2025

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The haunting legacy of Sednaya prison

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk visited the notorious Sednaya prison near Damascus, describing it as "haunted by the memories of utmost cruelty."

15/01/2025

Syria

'Joy and fear’: Syrian refugees ponder the future of their homeland

Thirteen years after a revolution left the Middle Eastern country in civil war and led to more than 6 million Syrians fleeing as refugees, dictator Bashar Al-Assad has been deposed. Euronews spoke to three refugees about their hopes for Syria in the coming year and their thoughts on returning.

09/01/2025