Switzerland lifts some sanctions against Syria
Switzerland lifted the measures against the Syrian energy and transportation sectors, as announced by the Federal Council. Certain financial services and banking relationships are also permitted again. The suspension of sanctions is intended to support a peaceful and orderly political transition process in Syria. The remaining provisions of the Ordinance on Measures against Syria, including […]
UK lifts sanction on 24 entities of Syria
The UK Foreign Office spokesperson said in a written statement that sanctions on 24 Syrian entities, including the Central Bank of Syria, Syrian Arab Airlines and energy companies, which were previously used to finance the Assad regime’s repression of the Syrian people, have been lifted. ‘This underscores our determination to help the Syrian people rebuild […]
Syrian Airlines Removed from EU Sanctions List
European Union decided to ease some economic sanctions imposed on Syria. In this context, Syria’s national airline Syrian Arab Airlines (Syrianair) was removed from the EU’s sanctions list. In the statement made by the EU Council, it was stated that restrictive measures in sectors such as energy, transport, finance and banking were suspended. In particular, […]
European Union suspends sanctions against Syria
European Union eased sanctions against Syria’s energy, transport and banking sectors on monday. The step is aimed at helping the country rebuild after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The move, approved at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, suspended sanctions on the energy and transport sectors. It was also agreed to allow money […]
EU is taking first steps to ease Syria sanctions
Germany says EU taking 1st steps to ease Syria sanctionsSyrians in the capital Damascus are viewed during their daily lives following the overthrow of the 61-year Baathist regime in their country and the end of the Assad family era, in Damascus, Syria on January 22, 2025. Baerbock announced that EU foreign ministers are initiating the […]