What We Know About Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s Interim President
The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a ...
E.U. to Cautiously Pare Back Sanctions on Syria
European foreign ministers agreed on a “road map” to lift financial restrictions, but the change will happen in stages.
Ancient amber beads found in Syria kept in museum for decades. They were ‘invaluable’
The beads were identified as amber, something that was not common in Syria during the Iron Age and originated from the Baltic ...
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Don’t Let Geopolitics Ruin Syria’s Transition
The rebel offensive benefited from careful preparation and the support of Turkey, which occupies territory in Syria’s north ...
Opinion
Europe's gamble in Syria
EDITORIAL. The gradual lifting of sanctions on Syria announced by the European Union is a welcome step, as the international community's support is essential if Syrians are to succeed in setting up a ...
EU may suspend Syria sanctions on energy and transport
The European Union may soon suspend sanctions on Syria related to energy and transport but has yet to agree on whether to ...
Saudi Arabia in talks with Europe and US to lift Syrian sanctions, minister says
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Friday from Damascus that his country was engaged in an active ...
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EU cautiously agrees roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria in wake of Assad’s downfall
The EU started to impose asset freezes and travel bans on Syrian officials and organizations in 2011 in response to Bashar ...
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EU is about to start suspending sanctions on Syria. How many are in place?
Restoring financial ties with Europe, Syria's main donor, will be essential to ramp up assistance for reconstruction, infrastructure and public services, which means these sectorial sanctions are ...
A train station was once the pride of Syria's capital. Some see it as a symbol of revival after war
A train station in Damascus was once the pride of the Syrian capital, an essential link between Europe and the Arabian ...
European Union mulls easing Syria sanctions — with a catch
For the first time since the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria, the EU is considering lifting sanctions in a variety of sectors. But the bloc wants to keep leverage over the Islamist group now in ...
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Europe’s responsibility is growing: Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels to look at hybrid threats, the United States and Syria
The EU Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels today to discuss urgent foreign and security policy challenges. The first ...