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Tourism in #Syria is booming. Visitor numbers more than doubled in first half of 2026, while foreign tourist arrivals jumped 5x. 3.52 million tourists were recorded: - 2.13 million Syrian expatriates (+ 75%) - 719,000 foreign tourists (+ 448%) - 664,000 Arab tourists (+ 107%). Most foreign tourists came from Turkey, Germany, Sweden, US, Netherlands, Canada & the UK. Most Arab tourists came from neighboring countries: Jordan, Lebanon & Iraq. Source:

Tourism in #Syria is booming. Visitor numbers more than doubled in first half of 2026, while foreign tourist arrivals jumped 5x. 3.52 million tourists were recorded: - 2.13 million Syrian expatriates (+ 75%) - 719,000 foreign tourists (+ 448%) - 664,000 Arab tourists (+ 107%). Most foreign tourists came from Turkey, Germany, Sweden, US, Netherlands, Canada & the UK. Most Arab tourists came from neighboring countries: Jordan, Lebanon & Iraq. Source:

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#Syria: serious situation unfolding tonight in the town of Azaz (N. #Aleppo) amid conflicting reports about what triggered the clashes. Large Security reinforcements were called in.

#Syria: serious situation unfolding tonight in the town of Azaz (N. #Aleppo) amid conflicting reports about what triggered the clashes. Large Security reinforcements were called in.

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This truck driver deserves an instant entry into the Guinness World Records. From Al-Tal countryside (NE. #Damascus).

This truck driver deserves an instant entry into the Guinness World Records. From Al-Tal countryside (NE. #Damascus).

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#Syria: a T-55 equipped with a mine-roller was disabled during a demining operation in area of Qara (N. #Damascus). The driver was severely injured (amputated).

#Syria: a T-55 equipped with a mine-roller was disabled during a demining operation in area of Qara (N. #Damascus). The driver was severely injured (amputated).

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A new terror attack just struck #Damascus. It comes in the middle of Marco's visit and just 5 days after the previous terror attack. The area around the Ministry of Tourism was targeted, leaving several people dead and wounded. This is a major Intelligence failure.

A new terror attack just struck #Damascus. It comes in the middle of Marco's visit and just 5 days after the previous terror attack. The area around the Ministry of Tourism was targeted, leaving several people dead and wounded. This is a major Intelligence failure.

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Pro-Assad singer persona non grata in #Syria. Residents of Yabrud tore down posters advertising a concert by Lebanese singer Mohamed Iskander, who previously praised Assad and even dedicated a song to him: The concert is scheduled for 14th August in Wadi Nasara, a Christian area in W. #Homs.

Pro-Assad singer persona non grata in #Syria. Residents of Yabrud tore down posters advertising a concert by Lebanese singer Mohamed Iskander, who previously praised Assad and even dedicated a song to him: The concert is scheduled for 14th August in Wadi Nasara, a Christian area in W. #Homs.

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#Syria: at least 3 people were wounded during clashes between 2 families in Myassar district (#Aleppo). Security operation to arrest those involved is underway. This is the latest episode highlighting the scourge of weapons proliferation.

#Syria: at least 3 people were wounded during clashes between 2 families in Myassar district (#Aleppo). Security operation to arrest those involved is underway. This is the latest episode highlighting the scourge of weapons proliferation.

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#Syria: this footage shows the US patrol made up of at least 5 vehicles, shortly before it came under attack today in the town of #Palmyra (central desert). This is an area the US visited for the very first time during a reconnaissance mission amid ongoing operations against #ISIS. According to local reports, 2 Government fighters were wounded, along with up to 4 US soldiers. The US has not yet commented on the incident.

#Syria: this footage shows the US patrol made up of at least 5 vehicles, shortly before it came under attack today in the town of #Palmyra (central desert). This is an area the US visited for the very first time during a reconnaissance mission amid ongoing operations against #ISIS. According to local reports, 2 Government fighters were wounded, along with up to 4 US soldiers. The US has not yet commented on the incident.

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#Syria: #Latakia has welcomed its first Turkish naval presence in 15 years, with the arrival of the frigate TCG Istanbul. The commander of the Turkish Navy was also in attendance.

#Syria: #Latakia has welcomed its first Turkish naval presence in 15 years, with the arrival of the frigate TCG Istanbul. The commander of the Turkish Navy was also in attendance.

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Explosion struck a cafe in downtown #Damascus, near the Palace of Justice.

Explosion struck a cafe in downtown #Damascus, near the Palace of Justice.

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#Syria: the #Euphrates river has reached levels unseen in a long time. Heavy rains in Turkey and N. Syria, which prompted water releases from dams, significantly increased the river's flow, threatening temporary bridge structures.

#Syria: the #Euphrates river has reached levels unseen in a long time. Heavy rains in Turkey and N. Syria, which prompted water releases from dams, significantly increased the river's flow, threatening temporary bridge structures.

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#Syria: last night, 2 men were stopped at a checkpoint near Jaramana district (#Damascus). One of them opened fire on Security personnel and attempted to throw several grenades. One of the grenades detonated as he was throwing it, killing him. The man - bearing a Christian name - was wanted on charges of murder and drug trafficking. The second man was reportedly arrested. 3 members of the checkpoint were wounded by shrapnel.

#Syria: last night, 2 men were stopped at a checkpoint near Jaramana district (#Damascus). One of them opened fire on Security personnel and attempted to throw several grenades. One of the grenades detonated as he was throwing it, killing him. The man - bearing a Christian name - was wanted on charges of murder and drug trafficking. The second man was reportedly arrested. 3 members of the checkpoint were wounded by shrapnel.

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#Syria: tensions tonight in #Damascus as 100s of people protesting against Regime remnants are trying to enter the Alawite-majority district of Mazzeh 86. Sporadic gunfire can be heard.

#Syria: tensions tonight in #Damascus as 100s of people protesting against Regime remnants are trying to enter the Alawite-majority district of Mazzeh 86. Sporadic gunfire can be heard.

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For unspecified reasons, the #DeirEzzor military bridge couldn't be reinstalled over the Euphrates after it was swept away by the flooding using the available equipment. That's why, for the first time, Turkish Army has deployed military equipment to complete the installation of the floating bridge on the river. Work is expected to be completed soon.

For unspecified reasons, the #DeirEzzor military bridge couldn't be reinstalled over the Euphrates after it was swept away by the flooding using the available equipment. That's why, for the first time, Turkish Army has deployed military equipment to complete the installation of the floating bridge on the river. Work is expected to be completed soon.

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#Syria: they waited for this day for 13 long years. Residents of Tadamon district are taking to the streets to celebrate the arrest of Amjad Youssef and to honor the nearly 300 victims (Syrians and Palestinians) of the massacre.

#Syria: they waited for this day for 13 long years. Residents of Tadamon district are taking to the streets to celebrate the arrest of Amjad Youssef and to honor the nearly 300 victims (Syrians and Palestinians) of the massacre.

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#Syria: for the first time in 14 years, a collective Christian prayer was held in Kinsabba (N. #Latakia). The event took place during a visit by the Archbishop of Latakia and was marked by celebrations from residents returning to Kinsabba and nearby areas. A strategic location, Kinsabba was for years on the front between Rebels & Regime, changing hands several times during the war & sustaining severe damage.

#Syria: for the first time in 14 years, a collective Christian prayer was held in Kinsabba (N. #Latakia). The event took place during a visit by the Archbishop of Latakia and was marked by celebrations from residents returning to Kinsabba and nearby areas. A strategic location, Kinsabba was for years on the front between Rebels & Regime, changing hands several times during the war & sustaining severe damage.

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Before and after. 2 close Hezbollah friends fighting for Assad in #Syria. First was killed in October 2023. Second was slain this week.

Before and after. 2 close Hezbollah friends fighting for Assad in #Syria. First was killed in October 2023. Second was slain this week.

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#Syria: Ummayad Square in #Damascus probably like never before, after a sea of people gathered today for the festivities of the Liberation Day.

#Syria: Ummayad Square in #Damascus probably like never before, after a sea of people gathered today for the festivities of the Liberation Day.

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#Syria: Maaret Numan - totally emptied by the Russian-led offensive in 2019 - is bustling tonight for Eid Adha.

#Syria: Maaret Numan - totally emptied by the Russian-led offensive in 2019 - is bustling tonight for Eid Adha.

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#Syria: protests against former Regime members continued in various areas today. Multiple attacks were also carried out in areas such as Kafr Aweid (multiple casualties) & Al-Tal (no casualties).

#Syria: protests against former Regime members continued in various areas today. Multiple attacks were also carried out in areas such as Kafr Aweid (multiple casualties) & Al-Tal (no casualties).

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Syrian authorities only informed Iraq after their investigation concluded. The unprecedented seizure of Iranian weapons, incl. systems never seized before, took place on July 7 but was only disclosed today. According to the detained driver, employees at the Iraqi Waleed border crossing were complicit in allowing the shipment - destined for Hezbollah - to pass. Iraqi Prime Minister has now ordered an investigation.

Syrian authorities only informed Iraq after their investigation concluded. The unprecedented seizure of Iranian weapons, incl. systems never seized before, took place on July 7 but was only disclosed today. According to the detained driver, employees at the Iraqi Waleed border crossing were complicit in allowing the shipment - destined for Hezbollah - to pass. Iraqi Prime Minister has now ordered an investigation.

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Despite the overwhelming evidence and the countless victims, Assad's apologists continue to deny the atrocities he committed and the ones they supported - and still support. Just as they deny Saydnaya atrocities or the barrel bombs, this video shows yet another taxi driver denying that Regime carried out any chemical attacks.

Despite the overwhelming evidence and the countless victims, Assad's apologists continue to deny the atrocities he committed and the ones they supported - and still support. Just as they deny Saydnaya atrocities or the barrel bombs, this video shows yet another taxi driver denying that Regime carried out any chemical attacks.

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Chain reaction in action: Russian jets bomb a site near the Turkish border. Turkey shoots down a Russian Su-24. Syrian Rebels kill one of the 2 Pilots during his parachute descent. Rebels ambush a rescue helicopter and kill a Russian Marine with a TOW missile (video). Result: 2 aircraft lost and 2 dead - incl. a Pilot. 🎥 November 24, 2015.

Chain reaction in action: Russian jets bomb a site near the Turkish border. Turkey shoots down a Russian Su-24. Syrian Rebels kill one of the 2 Pilots during his parachute descent. Rebels ambush a rescue helicopter and kill a Russian Marine with a TOW missile (video). Result: 2 aircraft lost and 2 dead - incl. a Pilot. 🎥 November 24, 2015.

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#Syria: tensions are rising again in the Yarmouk Basin (W. #Daraa) amid the Israeli occupation. This afternoon, an Israeli drone dropped 2 bomblets/grenades on a blocked road near Abidin - incident was caught live. Since last month's incident in Abidin, residents have been regularly blocking roads with stones in an attempt to prevent Israeli troops from moving in the area or carrying out raids.

#Syria: tensions are rising again in the Yarmouk Basin (W. #Daraa) amid the Israeli occupation. This afternoon, an Israeli drone dropped 2 bomblets/grenades on a blocked road near Abidin - incident was caught live. Since last month's incident in Abidin, residents have been regularly blocking roads with stones in an attempt to prevent Israeli troops from moving in the area or carrying out raids.

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#Syria: Dreikish Summer Festival tonight (#Tartus province).

#Syria: Dreikish Summer Festival tonight (#Tartus province).

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#Syria: rare case of US weapon destroying a US-made vehicle during the war - with US forces on neither side. 🎥 17th November 2015.

#Syria: rare case of US weapon destroying a US-made vehicle during the war - with US forces on neither side. 🎥 17th November 2015.

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#Syria: the improvised roadblocks - nothing more than simple stones - that "threaten" a far more technologically advanced enemy. Video shows the impact of the 2 grenades dropped by an Israeli drone earlier today near Abidin (W. #Daraa).

#Syria: the improvised roadblocks - nothing more than simple stones - that "threaten" a far more technologically advanced enemy. Video shows the impact of the 2 grenades dropped by an Israeli drone earlier today near Abidin (W. #Daraa).

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This shouldn't be anyone's balcony view - but it's Daraya. 🎥 October 29, 2015.

This shouldn't be anyone's balcony view - but it's Daraya. 🎥 October 29, 2015.

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#Syria: barrel bomber (Mi-17) attempting to escape an inevitable fate. 🎥 February 11, 2020.

#Syria: barrel bomber (Mi-17) attempting to escape an inevitable fate. 🎥 February 11, 2020.

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#Syria: the Euphrates Dam, the country's largest reservoir, has reached water levels not seen since 1988. It is now at 97% of its capacity, after receiving 3 billion of m³ in recent weeks, thanks to the unusually heavy rainy season in Syria and Turkey. As a precautionary measure, water releases are being carried out & will reach ~800 m³ per second, which will raise the level of the Euphrates to heights unseen in decades. Authorities warned people days in advance not to swim or go too close to the river banks.

#Syria: the Euphrates Dam, the country's largest reservoir, has reached water levels not seen since 1988. It is now at 97% of its capacity, after receiving 3 billion of m³ in recent weeks, thanks to the unusually heavy rainy season in Syria and Turkey. As a precautionary measure, water releases are being carried out & will reach ~800 m³ per second, which will raise the level of the Euphrates to heights unseen in decades. Authorities warned people days in advance not to swim or go too close to the river banks.

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Precision strike, Assad's style. Above: Krak des Chevaliers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🎥 January 4, 2013.

Precision strike, Assad's style. Above: Krak des Chevaliers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🎥 January 4, 2013.

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#Syria: facing uptick of pro-Regime attacks vs civilians in Greater #Idlib (15+ children killed & wounded yesterday in a school), Fateh Mubin Operation Room, gathering main Rebel groups, launched this morning "Deterrence of Aggression" op'. Focus is the W. #Aleppo countryside.

#Syria: facing uptick of pro-Regime attacks vs civilians in Greater #Idlib (15+ children killed & wounded yesterday in a school), Fateh Mubin Operation Room, gathering main Rebel groups, launched this morning "Deterrence of Aggression" op'. Focus is the W. #Aleppo countryside.

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#Syria: Abu Dujana, former Uzbek military trainer who fought against pro-Assad forces, has now his own restaurant in #Idlib countryside (Fuah). The restaurant, which opened today, serves Uzbek and Russian dishes. He's part of a growing number of former foreign fighters who didn't join the Defense Ministry and instead opened their own businesses.

#Syria: Abu Dujana, former Uzbek military trainer who fought against pro-Assad forces, has now his own restaurant in #Idlib countryside (Fuah). The restaurant, which opened today, serves Uzbek and Russian dishes. He's part of a growing number of former foreign fighters who didn't join the Defense Ministry and instead opened their own businesses.

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#Syria: at least 3 people were wounded during clashes between 2 families in Myassar district (#Aleppo). Security operation to arrest those involved is underway. This is the latest episode highlighting the scourge of weapons proliferation.

#Syria: at least 3 people were wounded during clashes between 2 families in Myassar district (#Aleppo). Security operation to arrest those involved is underway. This is the latest episode highlighting the scourge of weapons proliferation.

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Assad's cousin Wassim - a former warlord and drug kingpin - made his first public court appearance today. He was arrested one year ago after being lured from Lebanon, where he fled.

Assad's cousin Wassim - a former warlord and drug kingpin - made his first public court appearance today. He was arrested one year ago after being lured from Lebanon, where he fled.

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#Syria: this unusual debris, reportedly an unexploded missile, fell today in the Southern #Suwayda countryside.

#Syria: this unusual debris, reportedly an unexploded missile, fell today in the Southern #Suwayda countryside.

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#Syria: another bridge, fully rebuilt, reopened. The downtown #Rastan bridge (N. #Homs), spanning the M5 Highway, was destroyed in 2012. Tonight marks its official inauguration. Restoration work last May:

#Syria: another bridge, fully rebuilt, reopened. The downtown #Rastan bridge (N. #Homs), spanning the M5 Highway, was destroyed in 2012. Tonight marks its official inauguration. Restoration work last May:

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A brutal lesson in cost-efficient warfare from #Syria: an IS weaponized commercial drone ignites tons of ammo in Deir Ezzor stadium. 🎥 October 24, 2017.

A brutal lesson in cost-efficient warfare from #Syria: an IS weaponized commercial drone ignites tons of ammo in Deir Ezzor stadium. 🎥 October 24, 2017.

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While anti-Sharaa crowd keeps claiming that "Jolani is massacring Christians", the Vatican's ambassador to #Syria toured today Christian villages in W. #Idlib, amid the continued return of residents to the area. During the visit, the Vatican flag was raised with the Syrian flag at a local (Latin) Church in presence of Government officials. Few weeks ago, the first Christian collective prayer - in 14 years - was held in the nearby countryside of Latakia (see below).

While anti-Sharaa crowd keeps claiming that "Jolani is massacring Christians", the Vatican's ambassador to #Syria toured today Christian villages in W. #Idlib, amid the continued return of residents to the area. During the visit, the Vatican flag was raised with the Syrian flag at a local (Latin) Church in presence of Government officials. Few weeks ago, the first Christian collective prayer - in 14 years - was held in the nearby countryside of Latakia (see below).

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Anti-tank missiles are designed for ground targets, but Syrian Rebels took them to another level. Final moments of a Gazelle helicopter before being blown up mid-air with a #TOW missile 👇 📽️ September 2, 2016.

Anti-tank missiles are designed for ground targets, but Syrian Rebels took them to another level. Final moments of a Gazelle helicopter before being blown up mid-air with a #TOW missile 👇 📽️ September 2, 2016.

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