AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSyria’s digital access: Syrians report the Microsoft Store is gradually working again without VPNs, letting users browse, download, and update apps—though access still varies by provider and account. Currency & everyday life: Syria’s new national currency (launched Dec. 24, 2025) replaced Assad-era imagery and redenominated the pound at 100:1; some locals like the break from the past, while others say the designs lack Syrian history. Damascus tourism pulse: A Damascus old-city food feature highlights how visitors are returning after years of upheaval, with dining spots mixing heritage and modern tastes. Regional travel pressure: Israel’s National Security Council warns Israelis to avoid travel to several countries amid heightened attack risk around major Jewish holidays. Humanitarian warning: ICRC chief Pierre Krähenbühl says wars in the Middle East are becoming a “tolerated norm,” urging diplomacy over normalization of conflict. Security backdrop: UN and other reporting continues to flag explosive ordnance contamination risks across Syria, a key concern for travelers and returnees.
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