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The number of Syrians under temporary protection in Türkiye has grown significantly from 14,237 in 2012 to 1.5 million, highlighting the ongoing dilemma for many between returning to Syria or remaining in Türkiye.
A historical analysis explores the shared fate of Greeks and Assyrians during the 1914-1923 period, highlighting the systematic extermination plan against Christian populations in the late Ottoman Empire.
Two high-ranking security officials from the former government of ousted Syrian leader Bashar Al-Assad are on trial in Austria, facing charges of torture, severe bodily harm, and sexual harassment. Both defendants denied the accusations in a Vienna court.
Rare flooding of the Euphrates River is forcing Syrians living near its banks to move further inland.
Cash-strapped Syrians residing in tent settlements are struggling to return to their homes following the fall of the Assad regime.
A Syrian living in Switzerland made a rare visit to Aleppo after more than a decade, surprising his mother, as Swiss authorities reconsider asylum applications for Syrians.
Syrian-American actor Jay Abdo has returned to Syria after years in the U.S. with a mission to showcase the true identity of Syrians and explain their reasons for leaving and returning.
The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) and the Korean Red Cross have initiated a collaborative humanitarian program to provide support for Syrians under temporary protection and vulnerable host communities.
Approximately 1.6 million Syrians have returned to their home country following the political transition, primarily from neighboring nations. However, only about 4,000 have been repatriated from Germany, according to UNHCR data.
Discussions are ongoing regarding the nature and duration of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), particularly concerning its implications for Haitian and Syrian nationals. The articles aim to provide clarity on what individuals need to know about this immigration designation.
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing the Trump administration's plan to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. This decision could impact over a million individuals currently shielded from deportation.
As Europe debates mass deportations, Syrians are grappling with the choice between returning to their war-torn homeland to fight for survival or building new, comfortable lives elsewhere.
A new situation in Syria has sparked a debate in Germany regarding the right of Syrians with German passports to remain in the country, as well as their naturalization trends and recognition rates.
Social welfare fraud has significantly increased in Austria, with 6,191 suspects recorded in 2025, and Ukrainians and Syrians identified among the most frequent foreign suspects.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's declaration that 80% of Syrians would be repatriated has sparked a debate in Germany regarding the deportation of integrated Syrians.
A report indicates that foreign nationals are suspects in nearly half of all rape cases in Austria, with Syrians forming the largest foreign group among them. The number of rape suspects in the country has more than doubled since 2015.
The German Chancellor's proposal to send 800,000 Syrians back to Syria within three years has caused a political uproar, intensified by an offer of assistance from Trump's migrant chief.
A dispute has emerged regarding the return of Syrians from Germany, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clarifying that the interim Syrian President Ahmad Shara, not he, mentioned the goal of 80 percent of Syrians returning home.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa have reiterated their goal for 80% of Syrian refugees in Germany to return to Syria within three years, aiming for approximately 200,000 returns annually, with an initial focus on Syria taking back its criminal citizens, following al-Sharaa's visit to Berlin where Merz's government emphasized a tougher stance on refugees and migrants.
EU citizenship grants have seen a significant 54% increase over the past decade, with a notable portion of this surge attributed to Syrian applicants.
Masses of Syrians protested in Damascus against authorities' efforts to restrict the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, reflecting growing public concern.
The number of asylum applications in Austria has reached its lowest value in ten years, with most applications coming from Syrians, though their recognition rate is now only 25 percent.
Approximately 119,000 Syrian refugees have returned to Syria from Lebanon during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments concerning efforts to terminate legal protections for migrants originating from Haiti and Syria.
Yasmen Almashan spent years fighting to find out what happened to her brothers, who were among the more than 180,000 Syrians who went missing under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Now, during Women’s Week at the UN, she is back – only this time she has an official public role in Syria’s transitional justice commission.
A right-wing politician in Denmark is demanding that any future government deport Syrians, signaling a hardline stance on immigration policy.
A Croatian article reports that Sweden has paid the first emigration allowances to asylum seekers, with two Syrians returning home under the condition of permanent return, no debts, and no serious criminal convictions.
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(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 27 - Five landings occurred in Lampedusa, with a total of 144 migrants, between night and early morning. Coast Guard and Guardia di Finanza patrol boats rescued the small boats and dinghies carrying between 6 and 64 Bangladeshis, Egyptians, Syrians, and Pakistanis. According to those who arrived at Molo Favarolo, including women and minors, the boats set sail from Tajoura, Zuwarah, and Garabulli in Libya and from Zarzis in Tunisia. Yesterday, there were six landings on the ...
It's been a little over a year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria ended a 14-year civil war. More than 1.3 million Syrians have returned home since then, according to the UN refugee agency, primarily from neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt — but also from as far away as Canada.
Cyprus has launched a new voluntary return program targeting approximately 20,000 Syrians with asylum or subsidiary protection status, offering financial incentives and the option for one family member to remain on the island for work.
Germany recorded a historic high in migrant naturalizations in 2025, with Syrians being the most frequently represented nationality for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Federal Statistical Office.
Two Syrian individuals are currently on trial in Austria, facing accusations of torture.
A study by Welt am Sonntag reveals that at least 309,852 people acquired German citizenship last year in 14 federal states, surpassing the previous record, with Syrians being the largest group.
Syrians living in tent settlements are facing significant financial difficulties and struggling to return to their homes following the fall of the Assad regime.
Germany experienced a record number of new citizens in 2025, with over 309,000 people receiving German passports. Syrians constituted the largest group of new citizens, followed by Russians.
A new study in Vienna examines the perspectives of young Austrians and migrants, finding that Syrians express doubts about democracy and a significant percentage of Muslims desire adherence to Islamic rules.
The Turkish Ministry of Interior announced that 1,407,568 Syrians have voluntarily, safely, and regularly returned from Turkey since 2016. This information was shared on the ministry's social media account.
Swedish Migration Minister Maria Forssell has expressed her hope to deport 155 Syrian nationals who have been convicted of crimes. This initiative aims to remove individuals deemed a threat from the country.
As the Supreme Court weighs the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, seniors are advocating for protections for their immigrant caregivers.
Donald and Melania Trump have called for Jimmy Kimmel's firing following a joke he made about the former First Lady, which they deemed offensive. Kimmel has since defended his comments, stating it was a light roast joke about their age difference.
A new report indicates that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders contribute $29 billion to the US economy, with these findings emerging before a Supreme Court hearing on a Trump-era bid to end protections for Syrians and Haitians.
Following the end of the war in Syria, over half a million Syrian refugees have returned home from Turkey, weakening the Turkish economy. Turkey had hosted 3.6 million Syrian refugees.
Greece's Ministry of Migration and Asylum announced the revocation of refugee status for 1,203 Syrians between March 1 and April 9. This action places Greece among the first countries to implement such measures, according to official data.
Israeli airstrikes continue to target Lebanon, killing civilians and leading to Indonesia laying to rest peacekeepers killed in the conflict, while renewed strikes have also forced a Syria border crossing to close.
German politician Friedrich Merz has stated that Syrians have three years to return to their home country, a move seen as a definitive shift away from Germany's previous "Willkommenskultur" (culture of openness) policy.
Friedrich Merz, a prominent German politician, is facing fierce criticism and has since back-pedaled on his remark that 80% of Syrians living in Germany should return to their home country within the next three years. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz clarified that the 'ambitious' return rate was not his idea, while Merz denied having made such a demand, sparking a dispute over the issue.
During a meeting with Sharaa, Merz stated that a priority is for 80% of Syrians to return to their home country.
A report indicates that 80% of Syrian refugees currently residing in Germany are expected to return to their home country within the next three years.
Amid escalating violence and new Israeli strikes in Lebanon, including the bombing of Beirut's southern suburbs and southern Lebanon, over 125,000 people have crossed into Syria, returning to a country still struggling to rebuild after more than a decade of civil war.
Hundreds of Syrians protested in central Damascus against new restrictions on alcohol sales, raising concerns about potential tightening of personal freedoms by Islamist authorities.
This week's ban on alcohol in Damascus has sparked a debate among Syrians. Some say it's about more than just being able to have a drink: It's about the country's future governance, personal freedoms…
Reports indicate that nearly 120,000 Syrians have returned to their home country from neighboring Lebanon since the latest conflict between Israel and Hezbollah erupted.
The Supreme Court will consider arguments regarding the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for migrants from Haiti and Syria, a decision that could impact hundreds of thousands of migrants and other challenges to government immigration policies.
Syrians celebrate the start of the 2011 uprising that, in 2024, put an end to Bashar al-Assad's rule.
After nearly 14 years of civil war, many Syrians are working to rebuild their country. Fatima, a 26-year-old hairdresser in Aleppo, has started her own business, overcoming challenges like a near-explosion.
More than 38,000 Syrians flee Lebanon for Syria, as mounting violence causes displacement across the Middle East and beyond.
Expanded Israeli strikes and troop deployments in southern Lebanon intensify the spillover from the US-Israel campaign against Iran and pressure Beirut to curb attacks from its territory.
Former President Donald Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court for permission to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals.
Nearly 6,000 Syrians in Germany applied for voluntary return to Syria in 2025. However, with lingering security concerns and slow reconstruction efforts, Syria remains a challenging destination.
The Cypriot deputy migration ministry presented a new plan to assist the voluntary return of Syrian families to their homeland, offering financial incentives of up to €2,000 per person. The initiative targets those not entitled to asylum.
Germany is projected to see a record number of naturalizations in 2025, with over 300,000 people expected to gain German citizenship. Syrians and Turks are among the most frequently represented nationalities.
The ancient site of Palmyra in Syria, partially destroyed by ISIS, is once again welcoming visitors, mostly Syrians eager to rediscover its Roman monuments.
Syrians living in tent settlements are facing significant financial difficulties and struggling to return to their homes following the fall of the Assad regime, highlighting ongoing humanitarian challenges.
Germany experienced a historic surge in naturalizations in 2025, with more people receiving German citizenship than ever since unified statistics began in 2000. Syrians accounted for the largest group, followed by Russians.
Millions of Syrians displaced by war are contemplating returning home following Assad's fall, but face significant challenges including destroyed homes, weak services, uncertain job prospects, and children settled abroad.
A new study on the attitudes of young people in Austria and migrants in Vienna indicates that Syrians express doubts about democracy, while Muslims are becoming more religious. The study found that 36% of Muslims desire for everyone to adhere to Islamic rules.
A debate is ongoing regarding the feasibility of Syrian refugees returning home, with 1.6 million Syrians having already chosen to do so, a factor that should be considered in Germany's refugee policy discussions.
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling that weakened key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, limiting protections for minority voters. This decision has drawn criticism from civil rights groups and is anticipated to influence political redistricting efforts across the nation.
The justices will hear from the solicitor general, followed by lawyers for Syrians and Haitians.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a case involving geofence warrants, which is widely considered a crucial test for the future of digital privacy rights. The ruling could redefine how law enforcement accesses location data.
German federal police in Leipzig are taking action against the smuggling of Syrians, where individuals in Germany sent their real IDs to similarly looking compatriots in their home country for illegal entry.
Switzerland has resumed processing asylum applications from Syrians, which had been suspended during the Syrian civil war, and will now decide who is allowed to stay and who must leave.
An analysis suggests Israel must recalibrate its strategy towards Syria in the post-war era, as Syrians aim to rebuild their country and seek peace.
The ongoing Iran war is impacting global financial policy and fundamentally changing Israeli politics, economy, and society, with accusations of war crimes against the US and Israel, while Iran reportedly beefs up its defenses and recruits children in preparation for a ground war.
A Moscow court has sentenced German carnival sculptor Jacques Tilly to eight-and-a-half years in prison in absentia for creating carnival floats that depicted Russian President Vladimir Putin and Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill in sexual situations, which was deemed insulting.
A discussion on the return of Syrians includes insights from labor market researcher Kosyakova, who states that the overall economic consequences would not be dramatic. Approximately 450,000 Syrians currently receive basic security, while others work in sectors dependent on them.
German politician Friedrich Merz is facing criticism for his statement that 80 percent of Syrians in Germany should return to their home country, with coalition partners calling such targets "not a clever idea" and "shameful."
German politician Friedrich Merz has pushed for the return of Syrians as he hosted leader Sharaa, indicating a focus on refugee repatriation.
Hundreds of Syrians protested in central Damascus against new restrictions on alcohol sales, reflecting growing fears that Islamist authorities may curtail personal freedoms.
Syrians are protesting a new decree issued by the governor of Damascus this week, which prohibits the sale of "alcoholic beverages of all kinds in restaurants and nightclubs."
Approximately 119,000 Syrian refugees have reportedly returned from Lebanon, a movement attributed to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
The US Supreme Court agreed on Monday to review the Trump administration's effort to remove temporary deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians.
The court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting some 6,000 Syrians and 350,000 Haitians who were granted Temporary Protected Status.
(ANSA) - GINEVRA, 13 MAR - Italy’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Luigi Maria Vignali, spoke today before the Human Rights Council to reiterate the importance of renewing…
Around 50,000 Syrian refugees have returned to Syria from Lebanon in the past week, according to UN reports.
Syrians watch the regional war from the sidelines Kuwait Times
The number of asylum applications in Europe decreased by a fifth last year, largely due to a significant drop in applications from Syrians. Finland received only 0.3% of all European applications.
The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to terminate temporary protected status for Syrian immigrants, a move that could impact thousands.