CULTURE

Mayada Bselis (July 28, 1967 – March 17, 2021), one of Syria’s most prominent Syriac voices, left an indelible mark on the world of art and music. With her delicate voice and authentic tarab style, she embodied the Syriac and Syrian identity, blending the spirit of folklore with religious hymns.…

Zürich, Switzerland — In a festive tribute to International Labor Day, representatives of the Bethnahrin National Council (Mawtbo Umthoyo D’Bethnahrin, MUB) in Switzerland opened a three-day exhibition celebrating traditional Syriac cuisine in Zürich. This annual event, held as part of Labor Day commemorations, not only showcases authentic culinary traditions but…

Nohadra (Duhok), Kurdistan Region of Iraq — Charsteen Cave, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Nohadra (Duhok), has been restored and reopened to tourists. Dating back thousands of years, the site underwent extensive restoration through the efforts of the Directorate of Antiquities in Nohadra (Duhok), in collaboration with…

LAS VEGAS — In an extraordinary display of skill and determination, a Syriac team from Giessen, Germany, secured a stunning victory at the World Cricket Dart Championship held recently in Las Vegas, USA. The tournament, which ran from 10–16April 10 to 16, attracted over 8,600 participants from around the globe,…

BAGHDAD / LONDON — A recent report highlights the extensive displacement of Iraq’s ancient artifacts, with the majority housed in museums around the world — most notably the British Museum in London. These treasures, spanning millennia and representing the rich heritage of ancient Beth Nahrin (Mesopotamia) remain at the center…

MERDE, Turkey — In a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage and economic renewal, the European Syriac Union (ESU) extended warm congratulations on the opening of Pizza Gabriel, a new restaurant in the historic region of Tur Abdin situation along the road between Merde (Mardin) and the Syriac Orthodox Mor Hananyo…

ALQOSH, Iraq — For the third consecutive year, the Chaldean Archdiocese of Alqosh commemorated the season of Shira Mar Odisho in the village of Nusayriya in Nineveh Plains in northern Iraq. The event was held at Mar Odisho Church, creating an atmosphere of faith and spiritual celebration. The ceremony began…

STOCKHOLM — Seventeen-year-old Grace Koki, a young woman of Syriac (Assyrian–Chaldean-Aramean) origin, was awarded the highly respected Young Women in Leadership Award by Zonta International organization in Sweden. This recognition honors her remarkable leadership, unwavering commitment to community service, and her role as a voice for the underrepresented, making her…

ZALIN (Qamishli), North and East Syria – After launching its new online station today, Syriac radio station Suroyo FM has the world at its feet. Five years after its successful establishment, Suroyo FM has taken another leap. With the launch of its new online radio station, radio hosts Samer, a…

Selim Hanna (1934–1986) stands as one of Syria’s most prominent artistic figures, renowned as a playwright, actor, and theater director who left an indelible mark on the country’s cultural and artistic landscape. As a member of the Syriac community, not merely in a religious sense but as a distinct national…