The Syrian Ministry of Electricity announced the construction of a new 100 megawatt photovoltaic power plant to address the country's energy crisis

Clashes between government security forces and supporters of ousted former president Bashar al-Assad have made at least 800 civil victims in Syria in 4 days, one of the highest tolls since 2011; transitional President called for unity and pledged justice

Turkey is ready to help set up a financial system in Syria; Goksel Asan, Head of Finance Office of Turkish Presidency, said it would enable Syria to achieve in three to five years what it would achieve in 20 years through traditional means

Foreign branded consumer products, for decades available only on the black market due to heavy international sanctions and restrictions imposed by the regime, have again become available and accessible in supermarkets