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The Intentional and Unintentional Misidentification of Syriac Inscriptions
By Mihayel Rabo Following the media coverage of the latest discovery of Syriac inscriptions in Turkey, some public comments drew special attention. While some commentators claimed…
Six graves vandalized in historic Armenian cemetery in Istanbul
ISTANBUL — Six graves and a fountain were vandalized at the historic Surp Garabed Armenian Cemetery in Istanbul’s Üsküdar district after an unidentified individual entered t…
The National Enlightenment of the Suraye
As the Suraye — the Syriac–Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean people — like other Christian peoples, underwent a process of great expansion and modernization, they acquired the intellectua…
What Unites Us — Part 4: Midyat, Under the Protection of Tribe and Sheikh
By Musa Ergin On 2 July 1915, Hacı Başar Bey gathered the Kurdish and Arab tribal leaders of Midyat, seeking their support for attacks against Christians. Ali Batte’s response was…
Syriac Union Party signs memorandum of understanding with Syrian Democratic Alliance
DARAMSUQ — The Syriac Union Party (Gabo d’Ḥuyodo Suryoyo, SUP) in Syria signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian Democratic Alliance on Thursday at the SUP headquarter…
Al-Sharaa meets Erdoğan and Trump on sidelines of NATO summit, Trump announces move to remove Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
ANKARA — On the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held separate meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald…
Lebanese Forces: Iranian disarmament is not negotiable for any political advantage or power within the state
MAARAB, Lebanon — The Lebanese Forces party has called on the Lebanese government to take decisive steps to disarm Hezbollah and ensure that the state maintains exclusive control …
Federal Lebanon backs Lebanese President Aoun’s expected US visit, urges action on Hezbollah disarmament and peace efforts
BEIRUT — Following the signing of the US-mediated framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is expected to travel to the United States to meet…
Virgin Mary Church Foundation in Beth Zabday (Azakh–İdil) to appeal municipal closure order and 1 million Turkish Lira fine
BETH ZABDAY, Turkey — The historic Virgin Mary Syriac Orthodox Church in Beth Zabday (Azakh–İdil), one of the oldest churches in the world, has been fined TL 1.17 million (approxi…
Syriac Progressive Youth Union strengthens cooperation with Syrian Democratic Youth Council in Hasakah
HASAKAH, Syria — As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen relations with youth organizations, institutions, and unions in the Gozarto (Jazira) region and across Syria, the Syr…
