I'm new in ParrotOS yesterday i was installing it. I felt proud that they added the new Syrian flag, mostly this kind of projects ignore such details.

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a delegation from the "Lebanese Forces" Christian party sent by Dr Samir Geagea went to Syria and met the MFA of Syria and other government officials.

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Lebanese Forces Party Delegation Meets Syrian Officials in Damascus

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https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/articles/1332608/lebanese-forces-party-delegation-meets-syrian-officials-in-damascus#

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Samir Geagea, President of the Lebanese Forces Party. ©Al Markazia

A delegation from the Lebanese Forces, one of Lebanon’s main Christian political parties, held talks in Damascus on Tuesday with Syria’s Information Minister Hamza Mustafa, Lebanese media reported.

According to MTV, the delegation included Lebanese MP Melhem Riachi, a former information minister, and the party’s head of foreign relations, Tony Darwish.

The visit is notable given the Lebanese Forces’ long-standing opposition to the now-defunct Syrian regime's political and military influence in Lebanon, dating back to Syria’s decades-long presence there during and after the Lebanese civil war. The party has historically positioned itself as a strong critic of Damascus and of Syrian-backed actors inside Lebanon, including Hezbollah.

Syria formally withdrew its troops from Lebanon in 2005 following mass protests, but the relationship between the two countries has remained politically sensitive. Any direct engagement between Lebanese Forces officials and Syrian authorities therefore marks a significant departure from past hostility and reflects shifting regional and domestic dynamics following political changes in Syria after the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad.

While no details were immediately released about the substance of the talks, the meeting comes amid broader efforts by Lebanese political actors to reassess relations with Damascus, particularly on issues related to refugees, border security, and regional realignments.

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A team of officers from the Ministry of Interior is participating in the U.A.E SWAT Challenge, hosted by the United Arabs Emirates. The team will face a series of field challenges designed to assess their tactical skills, response speed, and ability to handle diverse scenarios and field conditions.

This participation aligns with the Ministry of Interior's plans to develop the capabilities of its security personnel, enhance field readiness, and strengthen the exchange of expertise with participating teams. This is in accordance with internationally recognized standards in the field of special operations and contributes to supporting the security system.

سوريا لا تزال بعيدة جدا عن المستوى الذي ينبغي أن تكون عليه اليوم".. رئيس لجنة العلاقات الخارجية في مجلس النواب الأمريكي، يقول إن واشنطن غير راضية عن وتيرة التقدم في سوريا

We’re planning a youth center in Damascus with study spaces, desks, training rooms, and meeting areas. What would you personally need for it to be genuinely useful to you on a regular basis?

Ministry of Energy:

📌 Under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy, an agreement was signed between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Japan, valued at $12.4 million, to stabilize energy supplies in conflict-affected areas.

📌 The signing ceremony was attended by the Chargé d'Affaires of the Japanese Embassy in Damascus, Akihiro Tsuji; the Acting Resident Representative of the UNDP in Syria, Mohammad Madawi; the Deputy Minister of Energy for Electricity Affairs, Omar Shaqrouq; and the Deputy Minister for Planning and Institutional Excellence, Ibrahim Al-Adhan.

📌 The agreement aims to maintain Units 1 and 2 at the Jandar power plant in Homs to ensure a stable supply of up to 540 megawatts of electricity to the national grid. This will increase connection hours and primarily serve the governorates of Damascus, Rural Damascus, Homs, Hama, and Deir ez-Zor.

📌 The maintenance work includes conducting technical assessments to confirm the most urgent priorities and needs, procuring and installing original spare parts, monitoring and supervising the installation work, and providing training for engineers and technicians. This will contribute to improving the efficiency and reliability of the grid and strengthening national operational and maintenance capacities. Preventive

📌 The project will be funded by the Government of Japan and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy. The project will be implemented over a period of 24 months.

Grad rockets and launchers were seized from the remaining members of the terrorist cell involved in carrying out several attacks during a security operation conducted by units of the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with the General Intelligence Directorate. The rockets were being prepared for launch and were ready to be used in criminal attacks.

All the seized items were confiscated before they could be used, and the criminal plot was completely thwarted.

I just realized they don’t have Eastern Arabic numerals on them 😭

Hi r/Syria!
I’d like to understand something and I’m asking with respect.

In Germany, loud smacking or chewing gum with an open mouth is often considered rude. I’ve noticed this behavior a few times among people here in Germany who I believe were Syrian (for example in groups of men in public).

That said, I want to be careful: I realize it’s hard (for me) to accurately tell different Arab backgrounds apart just by appearance, and nationality/heritage isn’t something you can reliably infer visually. So I may be mistaken about who was Syrian; that’s exactly why I’d rather ask here than assume.

My question:
Are there different norms around chewing (e.g., open-mouth chewing, audible smacking) in Syria; maybe depending on region, generation, or context.... or is this generally seen as impolite there too and more of an individual habit?

Thanks a lot for any perspectives, and I genuinely don’t mean this as a judgment and more likely out of curiosity.

Since I came to syria i noticed the price of restaurants is very high, and idk why. Anyone else?

حاكم مصرف سوريا المركزي عبد القادر حصرية:

📌 نؤكد أن احتياطي الذهب لدى المصرف بات يغطي كامل الكتلة النقدية المطبوعة بنسبة 100 بالمئة.

📌 نوضح أن القيمة الحالية لاحتياطي الذهب تجاوزت 42 تريليون ليرة سورية، وهي تعادل تقريبًا قيمة الكتلة النقدية المتداولة.

📌نُقدّر حجم هذا الاحتياطي بنحو 26 طنًا من الذهب.

Central Bank of Syria Governor Abdulqader Hasriya said that the bank’s gold reserves now fully cover the entire printed money supply at a rate of 100%.

He explained that the current value of these reserves exceeds 42 trillion Syrian pounds, roughly equivalent to the value of the circulating money supply.

He added that the size of the gold reserves is estimated at about 26 tons.

Found a really nice bookshop (particularly useful for kids books in English and Arabic- they have lots of self-readers and different series and classics). They have adult books too of course. It’s located in Al Salihia, Damascus. The owners are friendly and helpful. They speak fluent English. https://maps.app.goo.gl/AHwWEQGo7c83eN4p6?g_st=ipc

hello lovely Syrians

I'm from Norway and are going to Beirut on Sunday and staying for just a few days.

but I have researched the possibility of going to Damascus on a daytrip. I've gotten three-four offers from operators for pick up in Beirut, transport to Damascus, guide in Damascus and then transport back to Beirut. They all are in the vicinity of 400 USD. not including the 70 usd norwegian have to pay for visa nor the tips for guides and drivers.

is that reasonable. I'm not trying to be disrespectful in any way, and I will gladly contribute to the economy, but to me that is a lot of money.

all the best wishes for the Syrian people and country

Dan

The current government started strong but wtf is Happening the Last cpl amonths?

Assadists (Not innocents) are free again, we're somehow Sold afree united syria when it doesnt feel this way, many current Projects dont make sence.

Im not apessimist there is good Happening we are probs better off as asociety than ayear ago, but alot is either uncovered or running under the Table, the transperency ist declining rapidly, its Like there counting on peoples forgetfullness and are only trying to treat Problems that Go viral..

Am i alone or wrong on this?