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Austria deports Syrian convict in EU first since Assad fall
The Sun Daily
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July 3, 2025
VIENNA: Austria on Thursday deported a Syrian criminal convict back to Syria, becoming the first EU country to do so officially “in recent years”, the interior ministry said. Austria has been pushing to be able to deport Syrians back since the...
Syria in the Moment
Allegra Lab
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June 27, 2025
While thinking optimistically about politics is never wise, it is impossible not to share in the euphoria of Syrians for having, on December 8, welcomed the end of fifty-four years of brutal dictatorship. Syrians took to the streets—as well as...
Austria becomes first EU country to deport Syrian convict since Assad’s fall
Politico Europe
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July 3, 2025
The 32-year-old man was granted asylum in Austria in 2014 but lost his refugee status in 2019 due to his criminal record, his legal adviser Ruxandra Staicu said, according to Reuters. Austrian and Syrian authorities agreed to the deportation last...
U.S. officials reduce travel warning for Israel, the West Bank, but dangers remain
MLive - Michigan
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July 3, 2025
The State Department has reduced its travel advisory for Israel and the West Bank, but says visitors could be in danger if they decide to visit. On Tuesday, the agency announced a Level 3 “Reconsider travel” advisory for those planning to travel...
Syria reduces passport fees
Zaman Al Wsl
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June 26, 2025
The Ministry of Interior announced a reduction in passport fees for Syrian citizens and those in a similar situation. The Ministry issued a decision to immediately reduce the fee for issuing or renewing a passport or travel document for Syrian...
The Alawite women taken as sex slaves in Syria
The Spectator
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July 2, 2025
Syria’s Alawite communities are in the grip of a fear that their women and girls could be kidnapped and held as sabaya, or sex slaves. After the Assad dictatorship fell, amid revenge attacks by militias loyal to the country’s new rulers, there...
Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways Relaunches Direct Flights to Syria
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways has relaunched direct flights to Syria following a 13-year pause, Syrian media reported on Thursday. As detailed by media, Syria's state news agency, the first flight from the Kuwaiti carrier touched down at...
Sheikh Mohammed funds life-saving treatment for Syrian girl
The National News
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, is to cover Dh7 million ($1.9 million) in medical treatment for a young girl with spinal muscular atrophy. The announcement came after Yaqeen Kankar’s uncle posted a video on social...
Nasa discovers interstellar comet travelling through solar system
The National News
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A comet is currently hurtling its way through our solar system despite it originating elsewhere, US space agency Nasa has revealed. The interstellar comet, which has been named 3I/Atlas, is about 670 million kilometres from Earth. "The comet poses...
Kuwait’s Jazeera airways resume flights to Syria in over than decade
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways has recommenced direct flights to Syria following a 13-year suspension, according to reports from Syrian media on Thursday. The first flight operated by the airline landed at Damascus International Airport on...
Jazeera Airways Restarts Direct Flights to Syria
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) After more than a decade-long break, Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways has restarted its non-stop service to Syria, as reported by Syrian outlets on Thursday. As per an official Syrian news outlet, the inaugural flight operated by the Kuwaiti...
Tourism Ministry creates initiatives to revive troubled businesses and projects in Syria
SANA
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June 26, 2025
Damascus, SANA- The Ministry of Tourism has developed programs to activate and relaunch faltering and suspended tourism projects and establishments, in coordination with investors, to begin implementing them and put them into service according to...
Medical Tourism in Jordan Rises by 16.5% in First Five Months of 2025
Jordan News
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July 3, 2025
New data from the Private Hospitals Association reveals a 16.5% increase in the number of visitors coming to Jordan for medical treatment during the first five months of 2025.اضافة اعلان According to the association's figures, 92,776 medical...
Jazeera Airways resumes flights to Syria
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 192 Kuwait's Jazeera Airways has resumed direct flights between Kuwait and Damascus, marking a milestone for the first time in over 13 years. Kuwait's Jazeera Airways has resumed direct flights between...
The global fallout of Trump’s travel bans
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping orders banning citizens of 12 countries, international students, and his threats to ban Nigeria and 35 other countries from travelling to the United States—whether anchored under the guise of national security,...
7/3/2025 travel issues travel issues Your Lost Suitcase Is Probably in Alabama By Wells Tower We found your bag! And everyone else’s lost luggage.
New York Mag
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July 3, 2025
Lost luggage from around the country arrives by truck at Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro, Alabama. Photo: Charity Rachelle for New York Magazine This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up...
UAE airfares rise by up to 20 per cent as travel hits summer peak
The National News
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The beginning of school summer holidays brings with it an annual period of busy air travel. Last week, Emirates reported an expected 30,000 daily passenger count between June 25 and 30, and Dubai International Airport announced that about 3.4...
Syrian Astronomical Association: Hijri Calendar a scientific benchmark for space navigation
SANA
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June 26, 2025
Damascus, SANA-The Islamic lunar calendar combines scientific precision with cultural identity, transcending its role as a timekeeping tool to serve as a cosmic system relied upon in advanced scientific applications. Head of the Syrian...
Syria’s Christians Are Facing New Fears
New Lines Magazine
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June 26, 2025
It began with a scuffle at the entrance to the packed Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Dwelaa, after which a man dressed in loose military attire opened fire, shouting, “You pigs.” Worshippers rushed to stop him, not realizing he was wearing a...
Travel opportunities update from Bluffton Senior Center
Bluffton Icon - Ohio
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BLUFFTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS — The Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St. is signing up members for the following Coach Trips with Tonya and Bus Trips with Debbie. Trip activity levels are explained below. AROUND LAKE ONTARIO July 9-16, 2025...