Syria

Syria

One year after ouster, al-Assad lives in supervised Moscow exile

Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad lives in Moscow under strict Russian supervision with banned public appearances, limited movements and no political activity since fleeing Damascus in December 2024.

08/12/2025

Syria

Activist urges Germany to retain Syria asylum amid persecution fears

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz argues against granting asylum to Syrians after al-Assad's regime fell, but critics warn the country remains unsafe for minorities and women.

04/12/2025

Syria

EU updates asylum guidance for Syrians a year after al-Assad's fall

The number of Syrians requesting asylum dropped significantly from 16,000 in October 2024, before the fall of al-Assad in December, to 3,500 in September 2025.

03/12/2025

Syria

Israel kill at least 13 people during a raid on a Syrian village

At least 13 people have been killed including women and children by Israeli forces during a raid on a southern Syrian village. One local man said 'When we tried to take injured people to the hospital, they struck the car carrying them'.

29/11/2025

Syria

Syrians in Europe weigh up going home one year after al-Assad’s fall

Euronews spoke to Syrians about their experiences of going back to the country after years as refugees and the push-and-pull factors that made them go. Some were enthusiastic to stay, while others were wary of the country’s future.

28/11/2025

Syria

Syria opens first public trial over deadly clashes in coastal region

Half of the 14 defendants were loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, while the other half were members of the new government's security forces.

18/11/2025

Syria

Clashes erupt between Druze and Syrian government forces in Suwayda

Violent clashes erupted in Suwayda between the Druze National Guard and Syrian government forces, involving heavy weapons and drones, in the latest major escalation of fighting between the two sides.

14/11/2025

USA

Trump vows to support Syrian leadership following historic meeting

Trump welcomed Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa into a US-led global coalition to fight the Islamic State group and later said he plans to meet with the Syrian leader again.

11/11/2025

USA

Trump to host Syria's al-Sharaa at White House for historic talks

Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa's Washington trip marks the first visit by a Syrian head of state since 1946. Talks aim to have Damascus join the US-led coalition against IS and discuss lifting sanctions.

10/11/2025

Syria

World Bank estimates €185bn needed to rebuild Syria after civil war

Syria's civil war began in 2011 when mass protests against the government of then-President Bashar al-Assad were met with a brutal crackdown and spiralled into armed conflict.

21/10/2025

Iraq

Iraq says some US military advisers will stay due to IS in Syria

Washington and Baghdad agreed last year to wind down a US-led coalition fighting IS in Iraq by this September, with US forces departing some bases where they have been stationed.

20/10/2025

Syria

Syria's Al-Sharaa seeks extradition of al-Assad in first Moscow trip

The interim president of Syria arrived on an unprecedented visit to the Russian capital on Wednesday, where he is expected to demand that the Kremlin extradites toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad — who received asylum in Russia following his ouster — to face trial back in his country.

15/10/2025

Syria

Syria holds first parliamentary election since al-Assad's ousting

Syria held its first elections since the ousting of strongman President Bashar al-Assad in December in what the people hope will propel the country towards economic stability, prosperity and peace.

06/10/2025

Syria

25 bodies recovered from a mass grave near Damascus

Officials say the victims were killed by Assad's forces in an ambush while fleeing eastern Ghouta during the recent civil war.

20/09/2025

Iraq

Accused French IS members sent to Iraq for trial, Syrian officials say

Their transfer happened more than one month ago but had not been previously reported. French officials could not be reached for comment.

18/09/2025

France

Paris court opens trial of three women accused of joining IS group

The trial of the three women, all from the Clain family, opened in Paris on Monday. They are accused of being members of the so-called Islamic State terrorist group.

15/09/2025

Europe News

Return or stay? The dilemma facing Syrians living in Europe

Ahmad plans to go back to Syria in two or three years' time to help rebuild the country. In the face of insecurity and instability, on the other hand, Aisha feels that a return would be premature.

13/09/2025

World News

Man convicted of murder in Germany festival attack gets life sentence

The state court in Düsseldorf convicted him of three counts of murder, 10 of attempted murder and membership of the so-called Islamic State, German news agency dpa reported.

10/09/2025

World News

Suwayda violence: Head of Israel's Druze calls on Europe to act

Speaking to Euronews about clashes in Syria, Sheikh Tarif said that "if there had been no Israeli intervention, the Druze community in Suwayda would have been wiped out."

04/09/2025

Syria

Alawites flee homes in Damascus suburb after threats from armed group

Residents in the al-Sumaria neighbourhood Euronews spoke to say the Syrian government has done little to protect them.

02/09/2025