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Cultural and social topics that shed light on values, heritage, and lifestyle.

Recent Study: Does Birth Month or 'Season' Affect Mood and Mental State?!
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Lubna Nissani

Recent Study: Does Birth Month or 'Season' Affect Mood and Mental State?!

A team of researchers from Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Canada analyzes the effect of birth season on the likelihood of experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety in adulthood.

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Wael Kfoury's Ex-Wife Reveals Her Struggles with Alimony Cases and Criticizes the Lebanese Judiciary
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Lubna Nissani

Wael Kfoury's Ex-Wife Reveals Her Struggles with Alimony Cases and Criticizes the Lebanese Judiciary

Angela Beshara, the ex-wife of Lebanese artist Wael Kfoury, raised a cry on social media revealing her ongoing struggles within the corridors of the civil court for personal status in Lebanon, due to alimony cases concerning her two daughters.

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Minister of Culture: The Damascus International Fair is a Mirror of Syria's Civilization and a Message of Openness Towards the Future
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Mahmoud Khalaf

Minister of Culture: The Damascus International Fair is a Mirror of Syria's Civilization and a Message of Openness Towards the Future

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammad Yassin Saleh confirmed through a post on the "X" platform today, Wednesday, that the Damascus International Fair has not been just an economic or commercial event since its inception in the 1950s, but has transformed into a unifying national symbol that reflects the convergence of history with the present and embodies the cultural and humanitarian spirit of Syria.

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The Death of Egyptian Journalist Atef Kamel Due to a Sudden Heart Attack
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Diana Barkat

The Death of Egyptian Journalist Atef Kamel Due to a Sudden Heart Attack

The prominent Egyptian journalist Atef Kamel passed away on Monday, August 25, due to a sudden heart attack, according to a close source.

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In collaboration with UNESCO.. Launch of an urgent project to rehabilitate the National Museum in Damascus
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Diana Barkat

In collaboration with UNESCO.. Launch of an urgent project to rehabilitate the National Museum in Damascus

The General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums in Syria, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), announced the launch of an urgent and comprehensive project to rehabilitate the National Museum in the capital, Damascus.

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The Minister of Higher Education discusses with the Private Union University in Raqqa ways to support the educational process and the return of original headquarters
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Mahmoud Khalaf

The Minister of Higher Education discusses with the Private Union University in Raqqa ways to support the educational process and the return of original headquarters

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Marwan Al-Halabi, during a meeting held today, Sunday, at the ministry's headquarters in Damascus, with the President of the Private Union University in Raqqa Governorate, Dr. Adnan Deeb, and the accompanying delegation, discussed the reality of the university and the challenges it faces, in addition to mechanisms for supporting the continuity and development of the educational process.

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The Political Affairs Directorate in Idlib Launches a New University Scholarship to Support Outstanding Students
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Mahmoud Khalaf

The Political Affairs Directorate in Idlib Launches a New University Scholarship to Support Outstanding Students

The Political Affairs Directorate in Idlib announced today, Sunday, the provision of a new university scholarship dedicated to the top students in the general secondary school registered in universities, as part of the continuation of the previous scholarship program launched by the directorate aimed at nurturing outstanding students and enhancing their opportunities to pursue higher education.

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Expected Cooperation Between the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and the Aga Khan Network to Develop Education and Health
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Mahmoud Khalaf

Expected Cooperation Between the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and the Aga Khan Network to Develop Education and Health

The Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Marwan Al-Halabi, today, Sunday, discussed with the Director General of the Aga Khan Health Services Network, Khis Woolraven, ways to cooperate in developing the higher education and health sectors, including providing scholarships for Syrian students and exchanging academic and medical expertise.

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The Ministry of Higher Education approves 55 new non-Syrian educational institutions in the list of recognized universities
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Mahmoud Khalaf

The Ministry of Higher Education approves 55 new non-Syrian educational institutions in the list of recognized universities

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Syria announced today, Sunday, the approval of a new list that includes 55 non-Syrian educational institutions, which will be added to the lists of universities officially recognized by the ministry.

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How does a lack of water intake affect stress levels? Here are the details
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Nagham Bilal

How does a lack of water intake affect stress levels? Here are the details

A lack of water intake raises the stress hormone in the body even without feeling thirsty. Keep drinking water to stay calm and healthy.

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Germany Sounds the Alarm: Sexual Assaults on Children and Adolescents at Shocking Levels
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Lubna Nissani

Germany Sounds the Alarm: Sexual Assaults on Children and Adolescents at Shocking Levels

The German newspaper Bild revealed that the figures for 2024 showed that the number of sexual crimes against children and adolescents remained high, after years of continuous increase.

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SANA Launches Its New Identity: A Media Kickoff with a Modern National Vision
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Mahmoud Khalaf

SANA Launches Its New Identity: A Media Kickoff with a Modern National Vision

Today, Wednesday, the official ceremony for the launch of the new identity of the Syrian Arab News Agency "SANA" began at the National Center for Visual Arts in Damascus, with the presence of ministers and representatives from Arab and foreign diplomatic missions, alongside media, cultural, and artistic figures from Syria and the world.

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