Syria News
Verified Syrian news that touches daily life — decisions, services, travel and crossings, banking and the economy — reported by the SYPNow desk.
Syrian Central Bank Governor Declares Exchange and Remittance Market Regulation Top Priority
Syrian Central Bank Governor Safwat Raslan announced that regulating the exchange and remittance market will be the focus of the coming phase, pledging continued supervisory and enforcement measures to organize the market, protect financial transactions, and restore trust in the banking sector.
Syrian Airlines to Launch Direct Damascus–Aleppo Domestic Flights on November 18
Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport announced that Syrian Airlines, the national carrier, will begin operating direct domestic flights between Damascus and Aleppo starting November 18, as part of efforts to expand its domestic network.
Turkish Defense Minister Says Troops Will Stay in Syria and Iraq Until Borders Secured
Turkey's defense minister stated in remarks to AFP that Turkish forces will remain in Syria and Iraq until Turkey's borders are secured. The statement gave no withdrawal timeline and no details of any understanding with Damascus.
Hasakah Pension Payments Resume After 19-Month Halt, Industrial Bank Says
The Industrial Bank branch in Hasakah, northeastern Syria, has resumed paying pensions to civil and military retirees who retired before 2011, ending a halt of about 19 months and allowing payment collection inside the province.
Turkey Arrests 60 Suspects Who Monopolized Consulate Appointments and Sold Slots for 400 Euros
Turkish authorities launched a security operation across 8 provinces targeting 60 suspects working in visa offices who used automated bots to monopolize consulate appointments. Investigators say they charged up to 400 euros per slot, generating illegal revenue of about 370 million Turkish lira.
US Envoy Barrak Says Syria's Al-Sharaa Ready for Israel Non-Aggression Understanding
Tom Barrak, the US presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq, told the Global Security Forum in Doha that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is ready to reach an understanding with Israel, potentially including a non-aggression agreement that could pave the way toward normalized relations.
Israeli Forces Release Young Man Seized at Al-Ilm Roundabout in Quneitra Countryside
Israeli occupation forces released a young man they had kidnapped the previous day as he passed through a temporary checkpoint they set up at Al-Ilm roundabout in the countryside of Quneitra, southern Syria, according to Al-Ikhbariya's correspondent.
Syria Internet Outages Expected Overnight as Syriatel Telecom Conducts Maintenance Until 7 AM
Syria's telecommunications company announced maintenance and upgrade work on internet equipment from midnight until 7 AM, warning that service outages are possible during this window. The announcement did not specify which areas are covered.
Oil and Gas Tankers Reported Arriving in Dense Numbers at Syria's Baniyas Port
Al Jazeera's open-source unit has documented a dense flow of oil and gas tankers arriving at Baniyas port on Syria's Mediterranean coast. No official figures on cargo volumes have been released, and the sighting does not imply any immediate cut in fuel prices.
First Aramco Diesel Shipment Arrives at Syria's Banias Oil Terminal
Syria's state news agency SANA reported the arrival of the first diesel shipment from Saudi Aramco at the Banias oil terminal on the Syrian coast, a notable step in the country's fuel supply file.
Turkish Prosecutors Seek 217-Year Sentence for Anti-Arab Bolu Mayor
Prosecutors in the Turkish province of Bolu are seeking a prison sentence of up to 217 years for Mayor Tanju Ozcan, who faces charges of extortion, aggravated fraud and bribery. Ozcan, who is known in Turkey for anti-Arab and anti-foreigner rhetoric, denied the charges in a video-link court hearing from prison.
Syria Executes First Letter of Credit for Fuel Imports Through Official Banking System
Syria's state news agency SANA announced that the country has carried out its first letter of credit for importing petroleum products through the official banking system, a step intended to support steady fuel supplies and strengthen financial reliability in foreign transactions.
Turkey Rules Out Gas and Electricity Price Hikes for Next Two Months
Turkey's energy minister announced there are no plans to raise natural gas and electricity prices in October and November 2026, giving households, including the large Syrian refugee community, a two-month break as the heating season begins.
Syrian Higher Education Council Caps Credit Hour Fees at Private Universities
Syria's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced that the Higher Education Council has set a ceiling on credit hour fees at private universities. The decision came after reviewing remarks from the parliament's higher education committee.
Sweida Governor Says Dialogue Not a Concession as Around 25 Villages Repaired for Return
Sweida Governor Mustafa Al-Bakour told Syrian state TV that dialogue with the province is not a concession, that the state is ready to put all files on the table, and that roughly 25 villages have undergone initial repairs ahead of residents' return.
Lebanon Announces Third Group of Syrian Prisoners to Be Transferred to Damascus
Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri told Al Jazeera that a third group of Syrian prisoners convicted in Lebanon will be handed over to Damascus soon. The official statement gave no prisoner count and no exact date for the transfer.
Palmyra Military Airport to Become Tourist Flights Hub, Syrian Civil Aviation Says
The head of Syria's General Civil Aviation Authority announced that Palmyra military airport will be converted into an airport dedicated to tourist flights. The statement did not specify a timeline, flight details, or operating airlines.
Syria and World Bank Announce START Trust Fund for Recovery and Reconstruction
The Syrian Arab Republic and the World Bank Group announced, via state news agency SANA, an agreement to establish the Syria Recovery and Reconstruction Trust Fund (START), a multi-donor trust fund providing concessional financing, investment guarantees, technical assistance and capacity building.