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Verified Syrian news that touches daily life — decisions, services, travel and crossings, banking and the economy — reported by the SYPNow desk.
Yousef Qablawi Resigns as Head of Syrian Petroleum Company Submitting Letter to President al-Sharaa
Yousef Qablawi, CEO of the Syrian Petroleum Company, has submitted his resignation to President Ahmad al-Sharaa, according to a media announcement. No reason for the resignation or successor has been disclosed.
Istanbul Storm Warning: Governor Urges Residents to Stay Home Thursday
Istanbul Governor Davut Gul has urged residents to stay home on Thursday, October 15, except for essential needs, as a storm approaches the city. He advised ground-floor residents to move to higher, safer locations and warned against streams, tunnels and flood zones.
Gaziantep Agreement Sets Legal Path for Turkish University Branches in Northern Syria
Syria's Minister of Higher Education announced an agreement signed in Gaziantep, Turkey, regulating the status of Turkish university branches operating in northern Syria. The deal establishes a legal framework for these institutions to transfer into Syria's higher education system.
Syria Flight Increase Expands Air Links Through Damascus and Aleppo Airports
Syrian authorities have announced an increase in the number of flights to Syria, alongside an expansion of air connectivity through Damascus International Airport and Aleppo International Airport, a move that improves traveler access to the country.
Israeli Incursion in Saida al-Golan in Quneitra Countryside Targets Water Tanker
A correspondent for Al-Ekhbariya reported that an Israeli occupation patrol advanced west of the village of Saida al-Golan in Quneitra countryside, expelled sheep herders and opened fire on a water tanker before withdrawing from the area, with no injuries recorded.
Syria Raises Bread Subsidy to 72% With Wheat Stocks at 3.5 Million Tonnes
Syria's assistant economy minister, Maher al-Hasan, said the state now covers 72% of the cost of bread, leaving citizens to pay only 28%, while wheat stocks reached 3.5 million tonnes as of August, with 75 new bakeries set to open before year-end.
Syria's Higher Education Minister Pledges Official Intervention to Cut University Tuition Fees
Syria's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Marwan al-Halabi, has pledged to intervene officially to regulate university tuition fees and reduce them to fairer levels matching Syrian families' financial capacity. The statement was made on the social platform X.
Syria Accuses Israel of Arming and Funding Armed Group in Suweida
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani accused Israel of supporting an outlawed armed group in the southern city of Suweida with weapons and money. He urged the international community to intervene and called on Israel to engage seriously in US-brokered talks.
Syria Energy Ministry Confirms Pipeline Error Sent Bad Fuel to Market
Syria's Ministry of Energy announced the final findings of its investigation into the contaminated gasoline incident, blaming an operational error during a pipeline transfer that mixed noncompliant fuel into the local market supply, damaging citizens' vehicles.
Floods Damage Khan Bridge Near Deir Ezzor as Emergency Repairs Reopen Al-Tabni Road
Civil emergency authorities in Deir Ezzor, eastern Syria, reported that floodwaters from heavy overnight rain swept away parts of the Khan bridge near the town of Al-Tabni, severing the road to the city before teams completed temporary repairs to restore civilian movement.
Syrian Central Bank Executes First Letter of Credit With US Bank in 14 Years
The Central Bank of Syria has executed its first letter of credit in 14 years, benefiting the Syrian Petroleum Company to import petroleum products from Saudi Aramco, coordinated with a major US bank, state news agency SANA reported.
Palmyra Airport to Resume Operations Within Six Months to a Year, Syrian Aviation Authority Says
Omar Al-Husri, head of Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport, said the authority's initial assessment is that Palmyra Airport needs six months to a year to resume operations, with a plan to develop it into an international airport.
Syria's Decree 188 of 2026 Amends the Customs Tariff Schedule
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa issued Decree 188 of 2026, amending parts of the harmonized customs tariff schedule originally adopted under Decree 110 of 2026. The changes cover item descriptions, tariff codes, duty rates and application conditions.
Lebanon's Constitutional Council Partially Upholds Amnesty Law Challenge
Lebanon's Constitutional Council partially accepted a challenge to the general amnesty law and annulled some of its provisions for violating the constitution, imposing binding interpretive reservations that significantly narrow the crimes covered by the amnesty rather than voiding it entirely.
Syrian Embassy in Riyadh Calls on Citizens Who Entered Saudi Arabia Without Passport Stamps to Regularize Status
The Syrian Embassy in Riyadh called on citizens who entered Saudi Arabia without official registration or passport stamps due to exceptional regional circumstances to visit the Sidr Holiday Inn hotel near King Khalid International Airport to regularize their entry status.
Dust Storm Hits Deir ez-Zor as Syrian Education Directorate Suspends Schools
A dense dust storm covered the sky of Deir ez-Zor province in eastern Syria, sharply reducing visibility. Following the storm, the province's education directorate suspended attendance for students and teaching staff at schools across the governorate.
Turkish Armored Vehicle Rams Parked Civilian Car in Al-Rai, North of Aleppo
A circulating video clip documents a Turkish armored vehicle ramming a parked civilian car in the town of Al-Rai, north of Aleppo province in northern Syria. No injuries have been reported, and the circumstances of the incident and any possible compensation remain unclear.
Syrian President Al-Sharaa Discusses Information Verification Challenges With Tech Experts
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met a delegation of technology and innovation experts in Damascus, where he discussed the growing challenge of verifying the credibility of information in an era dominated by social media platforms.