Syria News
Verified Syrian news that touches daily life — decisions, services, travel and crossings, banking and the economy — reported by the SYPNow desk.
Syrian Surgeons Craft Aortic Heart Valve From Patient's Own Tissue in Milestone Operation
Syria's al-Ikhbariyah state television reported that surgeons in the country carried out an advanced heart operation in which an aortic valve was crafted from tissue taken from the patient's own body during the surgery itself.
New Syrian ID Cards: Interior Ministry Announces Registration Launch
Syria's Ministry of Interior has announced that registration for new national identity cards will begin soon. The initial announcement did not specify an exact start date, fees, or designated registration centers.
Russia Negotiates With Damascus the Future of Its Military Bases in Syria
An analytical report says Russia is negotiating with Damascus over the future of its military bases in Syria, after years of military support for the Assad regime. The talks mark a new phase in bilateral ties, with no final signed agreement yet on the bases' fate.
Chemical Spill on Latakia–Aleppo Highway as Civil Defence Teams Contain the Leak
Syria's Civil Defence said its teams responded to a report of containers of industrial chemicals falling from a truck on the Latakia–Aleppo road in the Jabal al-Akrad area of rural Latakia, and worked to secure the site and contain the leak.
Israeli Army Patrol Pushes Toward Zbaida Village in Quneitra Countryside
An Israeli military patrol pushed toward the village of Zbaida in the countryside of Quneitra, southern Syria, Syria's al-Ikhbariyah TV reported. The move coincided with students heading to school, spreading fear and anxiety among residents.
Syrian Energy Minister Proposes Customs Exemption for Solar Panels and Lithium Batteries
Syria's Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir has sent a proposal to the General Authority for Ports and Customs to exempt or reduce customs duties on imported solar panels and lithium battery storage. The proposal remains under study and no binding decision has been issued yet.
Syria Approves Public Spending Austerity Package, Salaries and Wages Excluded
Syrian Finance Minister Mohammad Yser Barnieh announced that the General Secretariat of the Presidency has approved measures to curb and streamline public spending, stressing that salaries, wages and essential services will not be affected. No figures were disclosed.
Rehabilitation Work Begins at Latakia International Airport to Prepare for Reopening
Syria's General Civil Aviation Authority has announced that its technical crews have begun rehabilitation and renovation work on the terminal and facilities of Latakia International Airport, a preparatory step toward restarting operations and receiving passengers again. No reopening date has been set.
Syria Pension Payments Resume October 2026 Including Security-Suspended Cases From Tuesday
Syria's Social Insurance Establishment announced it will begin activating October 2026 pensions on Tuesday, in coordination with public banks and the Syrian Postal Establishment. The rollout covers retirement pensions with arrears, plus security-suspended pensions whose beneficiaries have visited provincial branches.
Internal Security Pledges Legal Office for Qudsaya Expropriation Dispute to Open Within the Week
Hossam Al-Jaja, relations officer at Rural Damascus Internal Security command, pledged to Qudsaya protesters that an expropriation review legal office will open before the end of the current week. The pledge remains unformalized, with no decree, defined powers, or claims mechanism announced.
Syrian Petroleum Company Denies $110 Million Embezzlement, Calls Figure Preliminary Damage Estimate
The Syrian Petroleum Company issued a statement denying circulating allegations that $110 million was embezzled, clarifying that the figure is a preliminary damage estimate in files still under investigation. The company also denied reports that its chairman had been detained or referred for investigation.
Syria Museums and Archaeological Sites Free Entry on Sunday
Syria's Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums announced that all museums and archaeological sites across the country will open their doors free of charge to visitors on Sunday, 27 September 2026, marking World Tourism Day.
Syria Hajj Lottery Results for 2027 Announced by Birth-Year Cohorts
Syria has announced the results of its Hajj lottery for the season of 1448 AH, corresponding to 2027. The results were published as three cohorts grouped by year of birth, including those born in 1961, 1972, 1990 and other years.
MTN Syria Reportedly Fires 40 Staff Over Subscriber Data and Officials' Calls Leak
Syria's Al-Thawra newspaper, citing an informed source, reported that MTN dismissed about 40 employees for leaking subscriber data, recorded calls, and state officials' numbers to outside parties. No official confirmation has been issued.
Damascus and Aleppo Airports Move Closer to Modern Navigation Systems After Israeli Backdown
A report by Middle East Eye says Israel has withdrawn its objection to operating modern air navigation systems at Damascus and Aleppo international airports after months of obstruction, clearing the way for night landings and operations in low visibility.
Syrian Apple Farmers in Zabadani Demand Import Ban as Prices Collapse
Apple farmers in the Zabadani region — including Serghaya, Madaya and Ain Hor west of Damascus — are demanding a ban on imported apples after local prices collapsed, Syrian state-affiliated broadcaster Syria TV reported, though no official decision has been issued.
Syrian Foreign Minister Comments on Country's UN General Assembly Participation
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani posted a photo with President Ahmed al-Sharaa after the two attended the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, commenting that the exhausting trip was worthwhile in service of the Syrian people.
Fly Dar Becomes First Private Syrian Airline Awarded Air Operator Certificate
Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport has awarded the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Fly Dar Aviation, a private carrier. The certificate, reported by the state news agency SANA, makes Fly Dar the first private Syrian airline certified since the fall of the former regime.