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Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria

Explosions rocked Damascus shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Watch: Explosions near Macron's Damascus hotel as French leader meets Syria's president

Explosions struck central Damascus near President Emmanuel Macron's hotel. The French president proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Macron is the first EU leader to visit Syria since 2024. His visit focuses on reconstruction and restoring diplomatic engagement. Discussions also covered counterterrorism cooperation and regional security…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Bombs go off near hotel where Macron is staying in Damascus

Macron first major EU leader to visit Syrian capital since Bashar al-Assad was toppled

The Independent UK · Jul 7

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Explosions injure four in Syrian capital near French President Emmanuel Macron’s hotel

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The Independent UK · Jul 7

Blasts rock near Macron's Damascus hotel as French president meets Syria's Sharaa

Tuesday witnessed explosive detonations near a hotel in Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron was supposed to stay. In response, security protocols were tightened, and surrounding roads were sealed. These incidents unfolded while Macron held discussions with Syrian President Sharaa at the presidential palace, representing a significant moment as it…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syrian officials say

Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel.

Euronews · Jul 7

Explosions rock Damascus on second day of Macron's visit to Syria

Explosions ⁠wounded at least 18 people in Damascus on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Syrian capital, with witnesses reporting smoke rising near a high-end hotel where the leader spent the night. It was the second attack to rock Damascus in a week as new President Ahmad al-Sharaa…

France 24 · Jul 7

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France's Macron to hold post-Assad visit to Damascus: Why the Syria stopover?

As Iran buries its late Supreme Leader who was killed last February, Hamas has announced it will disarm. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron is going to Damascus. The visit will be the first for a French head of state since Nicolas Sarkozy met the deposed President Bachar Al-Assad in 2009.…

France 24 · Jul 6

Macron lands in Syria in first post-Assad visit by Western head of state

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Syria on Monday alongside a delegation including representatives of French companies and investors. It is the first such visit by a head of state from a Western power since the 2024 ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

France 24 · Jul 6

Macron to become first Western European leader to visit post-Assad Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit ‌Syria to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of ⁠mutual interest, the Syrian presidency has announced, in what would be the first visit by a Western European head of state since Ahmed al-Sharaa came to power following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 6

Mourners in Damascus bury cafe bomb blast victims as officials promise justice

Although there is so far no indication who carried out the attack, many were quick to blame loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted in an insurgent offensive in December 2024.

Euronews · Jul 3

Mourners in Damascus bury cafe blast victims as officials promise justice

Mourners have gathered in Damascus a day after an explosive device killed nine people in a cafe

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Explosive device goes off in a Damascus cafe, killing at least 4 people

At least four people have been killed after an explosive device detonated in a Damascus cafe, according to Syria's Interior Ministry

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Bomb blast in central Damascus cafe kills several

An explosion in a cafe in central Damascus killed nine people on Thursday and wounded 20, Syrian authorities said. Syrian state television said the blast was caused by an explosive device.

France 24 · Jul 2

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Euronews · Jul 2

Damascus explosion caused by bomb, state TV says, as death toll climbs to nine

The explosion comes a day after the first parliament since the fall of long-time leader Bashar al-Assad began to take shape.

The Times of India · Jul 2

Several killed after massive blast rocks Syrian capital Damascus

Five people were killed and more than 10 others were injured after an explosion rocked the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Thursday. Syrian state TV reported that the blast occurred inside a café.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 17

Undersea cable connecting Egypt and Syria has been cut, state-owned telecom operator says — Damascus blames 'systematic sabotage campaign' as cause of damage

The Syrian government blamed a third party for the damage on its undersea cable that connects it to Egypt. Damascus didn't mention any specific state or non-state actor, but its location makes it a prime target for disruption.

Euronews · Jun 1

Two former Syrian officials accused of torture during al-Assad era go on trial in Austria

Austrian law provides for the jurisdiction of local courts over certain offences committed abroad and the Vienna court has jurisdiction in this case because the defendants reside there.

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France 24 · May 19

Syrian soldier killed and at least 18 people wounded by Damascus car bomb

A car bomb that exploded outside a defence ministry building in Damascus Tuesday killed one Syrian soldier and wounded at least 18 people, authorities said. No group has yet claimed to be responsible for the attack.

Euronews · May 13

Syria needs 'comprehensive security agreement' with Israel, foreign minister tells Euronews

Al-Shaibani calls for a return to the 1974 security agreement between Israel and Syria and demands the withdrawal from territories seized. Remarks coincide with high-level political dialogue between Damascus and Brussels.

The Independent UK · May 1

War-battered Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict

Syria was once a battleground, enduring 14 years of civil war

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

Syrian commission prepares war crimes case against notorious Assad official

Fadi Saqr is accused of mass killings of civilians in Tadamon, Damascus, where people say he must face justice

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25

Australian women and children leave Syrian detention camp for Damascus – and potentially home

Repatriation attempt comes after group was turned around when leaving camp in February. Albanese government says it’s not assisting cohort

Euronews · Apr 8

Syrian accused of wartime torture for al-Assad denies charges in Netherlands court

The trial is based on universal jurisdiction, a legal principle that allows suspects to be prosecuted for international offenses such as war crimes even if they are committed in another country.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7

‘Even more beautiful than I imagined’: the nifty Japanese printing gadget uniting artists worldwide

It’s fast, affordable and its colours are as vivid as screenprints. Designer and risograph devotee Gabriella Marcella talks about founding Riso Club, connecting device users from New York, London, Damascus, Kyiv, Lille, Lima and beyond

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