By bnm Gulf bureau The Central Bank of Syria has confirmed it is continuing to print quantities of banknotes with the Russian company previously contracted, according to established standards and ...

DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Syria has carried out its first international bank transaction via the SWIFT system since the outbreak of its 14-year civil war, its central bank governor said on Thursday, a ...

Syria this week carried out its first international bank transfer via the SWIFT international payment system since the outbreak of the country’s 14-year civil war, central bank governor ...

Syria’s future will be shaped not only by the absence of conflict, but by the presence of sound institutions. A central bank that is credible, capable and transparent is one such institution.

Starting Tuesday, Mr. Trump’s executive order dismantles many of those sanctions, including ones against state-linked entities such as Syria’s central bank and other major financial institutions.

“Syria’s economic collapse – due, in part, to US sanctions – has pushed millions into poverty. Now there’s a glimmer of hope,” said Sarah Yager, Washington director at Human Rights Watch.

The United Kingdom on Thursday removed 24 Syrian entities from its sanctions list and unfroze their assets, including the Central Bank of Syria, other lenders and petroleum companies. The move comes ...

The Council decided today to suspend a number of restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria. This decision is part of the EU’s efforts to support an inclusive political transition in Syria ...