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Value of the Syrian Pound Collapses Against the US Dollar

Since September, the value of the already-embattled Syrian Pound has collapsed against the US Dollar, reaching a new of of SYP790 against $1. The rapid collapse, exacerbated by economic difficulties in Lebanon, has so far gone unchallenged despite the many efforts of Damascus to stabilise the currency.

4 days agoSyria
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Lebanon’s crisis is battering the Syrian economy

Lebanon has long been the financial lungs for the Syrian economy, thus with the financial crisis that Beirut is facing, the Syrian pound has also plummeted.

27 November 2019Middle East
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Egypt boosts ties with Syria

In response to Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria, the Egyptian parliament hosted Syrian Ambassador to Egypt Bassam Darwish in a move to show its official support for Syria against Turkey, and as a prelude to better diplomatic relations.

16 November 2019North Africa
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US announces full withdrawal from northern Syria as Turkish forces advance

Defense Secretary Mark Esper says the United States will be withdrawing all troops from northeastern Syria and that he expects Syrian Kurds to seek aid from Russia and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

14 October 2019Syria
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Syrian refugees in a bind as Turkey rolls up the welcome mat

After eight years of Syrian refugee influx into Turkey, the country's attitude towards them has turned sour. As a result, the Government wants Syrians to live in the provinces that they are officially registered in, and seek permits if they want to go to other provinces.

19 September 2019Syria
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Syrian cuisine becomes Ramadan delight in Egypt

Fasting Egyptians are branching out from traditional meals and exploring the efficient and affordable restaurants run by Syrian, Iraqi and other immigrants.

07 June 2019Syria
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Syrian Presence In Lebanon Boosts Economy

Despite the outcry by some Lebanese politicians, figures have shown that Syrian refugees living in Lebanon, are contributing to the economy and creating jobs.

12 February 2019Syria
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Syrian Refugees Cannot Be Forcibly Returned

There are increasing reports from Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan of Syrian refugees being forcibly returned to Syria, despite the dangers that await them. In Lebanon the Foreign Minister has given UNHCR two weeks to develop a strategy for the return of refugees to Syria.

17 August 2018Syria
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Syrian Doctors In Turkey Help Treat Their Fellow Syrian Refugees

A new initiative launched by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Ministry of Health in Turkey aims to improve the treatment of Syrian refugees by employing Syrian doctors.

28 March 2018Syria
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Afrin Test: Syrian media having to deal again with “the discourse of...

The recent Afrin military operations have reopened a door that the Syrian media have been painstakingly trying to close. “Hate”...

20 February 2018Syria
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Innovative Syrian drama allows audience to choose storyline

Undocumented, a new innovative online mini-series, follows three Syrian characters on a journey of self discovery amidst civil war.

03 February 2018Syria
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Turkey's operation in Syria's Afrin: The key players

Who are the main players in the ongoing operations in northwestern Syria, which are led by Turkish-backed FSA rebels?

24 January 2018
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‘Made in Syria’: Refugees in Germany drive exports from home

Homesick Syrians in Germany looking for reminders of home are contributing businesses that export food and consumables from Syria.

10 November 2017
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How the Syrian War is Shifting the Role of Women in Politics

How is the Syrian conflict changing the role of women, especially in the northern semi-autonomous region of Rojava?

20 October 2017
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Syria Studying Proposal to Amend Nationality Law

The Damascus-based Syrian Law Journal discusses a proposal under review to amend the Syrian Nationality Law

13 October 2017
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Despite tension, Syrian refugees find sympathy in Lebanese villages

Despite the controversy surrounding the Syrian Refugees, they are finding sympathy in Lebanon's villages.

12 September 2017
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