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Katrin Örs makes history as Sweden’s first female pilot of Syriac origin
STOCKHOLM — Katrin Örs, hailing from the historic Tur Abdin region in what is now southeastern Turkey, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming Sweden’s first Syriac woman pilot. Reflecting on her groundbreaking role, Örs expressed her passion for aviation and the fulfillment she finds in her work. A 36-year-old…
Read More »Syriac Orthopedic Surgeon opens orthopedic hospital in Södertälje, Sweden
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden — Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) orthopedic surgeon in Sweden, Dr. Fawaz Soume, recently opened a hospital in Södertälje specializing in the treatment of bone diseases in all their forms. The hospital, which officially opened its doors on 14 March, is situated in the heart of the Södertälje market. This marks…
Read More »Administration of North and East Syria discusses Turkish attacks on North and East Syria with Swiss officials
BERN — In an effort to bolster diplomatic ties abroad, representatives of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of the Region of North and East Syria (DAARNES) in Europe engaged in discussions with Swiss parliamentarians and senators in Bern, Switzerland. The delegation condemned the Turkish occupation state’s assaults on the northern and…
Read More »Armenia sets deadline for Russian border guard withdrawal from Yerevan airport
YEREVAN — Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian announced on Tuesday that Armenia has issued an ultimatum to Russia, demanding the withdrawal of its border guards from Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport by 1 August. For decades, Russian border guards have been stationed not only at Zvartnots but also along Armenia’s borders with…
Read More »Three Coptic monks from Egypt killed in South African Monastery
CULLINAN, South Africa — On Tuesday at the Saint Mark the Apostle and Saint Samuel the Confessor Monastery in Cullinan, South Africa, three Egyptian monks belonging to the Coptic Orthodox Church were fatally stabbed in an attack. Police confirmed the arrest of a suspect on Wednesday. The monks were viciously…
Read More »Sweden refuses to repatriate its nationals from North and East Syria
NORTH AND EAST SYRIA / STOCKHOLM —Despite the appeals launched by the Democratic Autonomous Administration in the Region of North and East Syria for the world countries to repatriate their nationals from families of the Islamic State ISIS), Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström announced that Sweden will not repatriate children or…
Read More »Assyrian Club closure sparks controversy in Botkyrka, Swedish
BOTKYRKA, Sweden — The Assyrian Club, also known as the Ashur Club, located in Botkyrka, Sweden, faces closure following a decision by the local municipality, stirring speculation and frustration among club officials. The club, a hub for Assyrian community activities in the southern suburbs of Stockholm, has been a focal…
Read More »FC Tur Abdin-Babylon Pohlheim hosts event for Syriac football clubs
POLHEIM, Germany — Football Club Tur Abdin-Babylon Pohlheim organized an event for Syriac football clubs from across Giessen, Germany, to garner support for their teams. The event took place in the hall of Mor Elijah Church in Pohlheim, Germany. The event commenced with a speech by the head of FC…
Read More »Syriac Women’s Union in Sweden hosts cultural symposium on International Women’s Day
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden — The Swedish branch of the Bethnahrin Women’s Union (Huyodo d’Neshe d’Bethnahrin, HNB) hosted a cultural symposium at the Beth Nahrin Cultural Association in Södertälje, Sweden. The symposium featured three Syriac women activists, including businesswoman Bahia Hadodo, who shared her personal biography, detailing the challenges she faced as…
Read More »Bethnahrin Women’s Union in Switzerland marks International Women’s Day with festive celebration Cadempino
CADEMPINO, Switzerland — The Bethnahrin Women’s Union (Huyodo d’Neshe d’Bethnahrin, HNB) in Switzerland orchestrated a vibrant celebration in the community of Cadempino to commemorate International Women’s Day, drawing together a large gathering of the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) community. Reports from Suroyo TV described an atmosphere brimming with positivity during the celebration.…
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