Armenian Aid to Lebanon: Four Armenian trucks carrying 80 tons of humanitarian cargo (medicines, hygiene, and long-shelf-life food) crossed the Margara border checkpoint into Turkey and then headed to Lebanon, after negotiations with Turkish authorities. Damascus Investment Push: Damascus laid the foundation stone for the Damascus Financial Center in Baramkeh, a mixed tourism and commercial project with multiple towers and underground parking, aiming to revive stalled sites and create thousands of jobs. Syria Tourism Recovery: Syria’s tourism sector is back on the agenda as recovery gains momentum, with reports highlighting renewed momentum and visitor growth. Old Damascus Restoration: A major restoration effort for Syria’s Umayyad Mosque is bringing the historic site into a new era, with tourism and heritage access tied to the broader rebuilding push. Consular Access for Syrians in Turkey: Syria opened a new consulate in Gaziantep to bring services closer to hundreds of thousands of Syrians in southern Turkey, reducing travel time and costs. Homs as a Destination: A fresh look at Homs frames the city as more than a stopover, focusing on its pre-war identity and what could make it a true tourism draw again. Euphrates Origins for Travelers: New research explains how the Euphrates formed millions of years ago, adding another layer to the region’s deep-history appeal for visitors. Border and Travel Safety: Greece’s coast guard intercepted a speedboat carrying 17 people, including 15 Syrian migrants, after a pursuit near Chios and Keros, with passengers transferred safely.