Keywords: Reconstruction


UN chief António Guterres calls for global support during landmark visit to Syria

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the international community to increase its support for Syria during what he described as a pivotal moment for the country's future, as he began a landmark visit to Damascus aimed at reinforcing the UN's commitment to the......

UNESCO commends Marrakech restoration efforts while urging caution over new projects

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is preparing to review the conservation status of the Medina of Marrakech during its 48th session in Busan, South Korea. A draft decision recognizes Morocco’s efforts to restore the historic site following the 2023 earthquake, while urging authorities to carefully......

Brussels hosts international donor conference to strengthen financial support for the Palestinian Authority

Brussels will host an international donor conference on Monday aimed at securing additional financial support for the Palestinian Authority as international partners seek to reinforce governance, accelerate institutional reforms and advance Gaza's recovery efforts. The meeting, announced by the......

France to return more than €50 million in seized Assad family assets to Syria

France will return more than €50 million in assets seized from members of the former Assad family network to support development projects in Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron announced during his visit to Damascus. The decision was unveiled as France and Syria signed several agreements aimed......

Lebanon calls for stronger Arab support to accelerate recovery and reconstruction

Lebanon has renewed its appeal for greater assistance from Arab countries as it seeks to rebuild after months of conflict, with Information Minister Paul Morcos emphasizing that regional cooperation will be essential to the country's recovery. Speaking after a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s newly......

European Union Expands Financial Support for Ukraine Amid Rising Economic Pressures

The European Union has significantly increased its financial commitment to Ukraine, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announcing that a total of €200 billion has already been allocated in combined military and economic assistance, alongside plans for an additional €90......

Morocco secures €500 million for second phase of Al Haouz earthquake reconstruction

Morocco has officially launched the second phase of its post-earthquake reconstruction program in the Al Haouz region, backed by a €500 million financing package provided through cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Union. The agreement was formalized during a ceremony......

European Union to release €3.2 billion in first budget aid to Ukraine in mid-June

The European Union is preparing to release approximately €3.2 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine around mid-June, marking the first disbursement under a larger support package designed to stabilize the country’s public finances amid the ongoing war. European Commissioner for Economy......

Archaeologists use AI to reconstruct face of Pompeii eruption victim

Italian archaeologists have used artificial intelligence for the first time to recreate the face of a man killed in the Vesuvius eruption of 79 AD. The AI-generated image shows him holding a large terracotta mortar over his head for protection, with the flaming Vesuvius in the background. The Pompeii......