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Germany reopens Syria embassy 13 years after war forced its closure

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said her trip to Damascus, her second since the fall of the al-Assad regime, was meant to renew the possibility of 'a political new beginning' between the two countries.

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Euroviews. This is the EU's chance to support a better future for Syrians

If the EU and its members are truly committed to helping Syrians to break with decades of repression and impunity, they should redouble and speed up efforts to assist Syria, Philippe Dam writes.

Syria

Syria's interim president signs temporary five-year constitution

A recent explosion of deadly violence and reprisals has raised the pressure on domestic leaders and international allies to secure Syria for its residents as quickly as possible.

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.

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EU lifts sweeping energy, transport sanctions on Syria

On Monday, the Council decided to maintain lists linked to the Al-Assad regime, but approved the lifting of wide-ranging sanctions on key industries such as the energy, transport and financial sectors.

Syria

Car bomb in northern Syria kills 19 agricultural workers

Eighteen women and one man were killed and more than a dozen others injured in the explosion in the city of Manjib, first responders said.

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New Syrian authorities 'ready to engage' with EU - Spanish minister

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Spanish foreign ministers José Manuel Albares said that there are good prospects for dialogue with the new Syrian authorities, known as HTS.

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Brussels, my love? NATO's warning: we're not at war, and not at peace

In this edition, we hear how Austria is on the cusp of crowning a far-right leader, and examine NATO chief Mark Rutte's plans to mend relations with the EU.

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Lift EU sanctions on Syria for 'a very good start', says Syria expert

In ten days, EU foreign affairs ministers will gather in Brussels to discuss relaxing the bloc’s sanctions against Syria. The lifting of sanctions was under consideration since the Islamic militia faction HTS toppled Syria’ former president Bashar al-Assad.

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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."

Turkey

Erdoğan reiterates Turkish support for Syria's territorial integrity

The Turkish president warned that Ankara would act quickly in response to any perceived threats, a reference to Kurdish groups operating in Syrian territory.

World News

Syria's new foreign minister visits Qatar for diplomatic talks

Asaad al-Shibani's trip to Doha comes after he hosted the French and German foreign ministers in Damascus on Friday.

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Ukraine to further support Syria with humanitarian aid, says Zelenskyy

Hundreds of tonnes of grain have been sent to Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" humanitarian programme launched by the Ukrainian leader.

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Homs ravaged by destruction, leaving some areas uninhabitable

The Syrian civil war has caused widespread devastation in parts of Homs, turning it into a barren and lifeless city.

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Syria’s last Jews can return to one of the world’s oldest synagogues

After 13 years of civil war, Syria’s dwindling Jewish community can return to the Jobar Synagogue in Damascus, one of the world’s oldest, where they once gathered for prayers before the conflict left it partially destroyed.

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Elderly Syrian couple returns to ruined home in Harasta

After years under Assad's rule, some Syrians are returning to their hometowns, looking to the future with hope despite the widespread destruction they face.

Syria

Syria arrests top official responsible for deaths in Sednaya — report

The hunt for the former head of the military judiciary under long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad, Mohammed Kanjou al-Hassan, sparked deadly clashes in the west of the country between al-Assad loyalists and government security officials.

Syria

Kurdish forces fight Turkish-backed rebels in northern Syria

The SDF launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed SNA to reclaim areas near Syria's northern border. Clashes have intensified since Bashar al-Assad's fall.

Russia

Russian cargo ship linked to Syria sinks in the Mediterranean

Ursa Major, built in 2009, sank following an engine room explosion, according to authorities in Moscow. The company operating the cargo vessel is owned by the Russian Ministry of Defence.

Syria

In war-torn Aleppo, a glimmer of hope appears among the ruins

Amid the devastation of Aleppo's past and present, Syrians reflect on the harrowing legacy of war, the loss of lives, and the hope for a better future.