The fires have hit Syria's coastal mountains, burning vast areas of forest

Syrian authorities said some 100 square kilometres (40 square miles) of forest had "turned to ash" in wildfires as firefighters from neighbouring Jordan arrived Sunday to battle a fourth day of blazes in the province of Latakia.

UN official: Syria needs international support to confront wildfire disaster

New York, SANA – UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Najat Rochdi called on the international community to help Syria deal with the wildfire disaster. Syria needs more international support to confront the catastrophic fires raging on the Syrian coast,” …

Jordanians Exempt as Syria Implements New Entry Fee Policy

A decision to revise entry and transit visa fees for Arab and foreign nationals entering Syria came into effect Sunday, as part of what the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described as a new security and economic entry policy.اضافة اعلان Under Decision …

Under Royal Directives, Jordanian Armed Forces Join Efforts to Extinguish Wildfires in Syria

Under the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Jordanian Armed Forces on Sunday joined the efforts to extinguish wildfires that broke out in several areas across Syria. The fires were fueled by remnants of war and extreme heat, resulting in the …

UK restores ties with Syria after 14 years

The UK has resumed diplomatic ties with Syria in a major shift in British foreign policy. Foreign Secretary David Lammy became the first British minister to visit Damascus in 14 years, holding talks with President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad …

SYRIA’S TOURISM STARTED WORKING ON ITS REVIVAL

Syria, having weathered more than a decade of strife, is now looking to tourism as a key element in its economic resurgence and re-engagement with the global community. The country, abundant in historical treasures, a stunning Mediterranean coastline, and …

Fires spread again in Latakia countryside in Syria as winds intensify

UK re-establishes relations with Syria after 14 years

The UK has fully re-established relations with Syria 14 years after severing ties with the former government of Bashar al-Assad. Foreign Secretary David Lammy was photographed shaking hands with the country's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus. …

British foreign secretary says ‘Syria matters hugely to UK’ as he pledges support for peace

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Sunday said that Syria “matters hugely to the UK,” as he became the first top British diplomat in 40 years to visit the country, voicing support for stability, peace, and long-term prosperity for the Syrian people, …

Wildfires Spread in Latakia as Syria Coordinates Regional Response

Syria is battling one of its worst wildfire outbreaks in years, with more than 7,000 hectares of forestland in Latakia province scorched since Thursday. Facing relentless heat, strong winds, and the lurking danger of unexploded ordnance, officials on …