Minority Rights & Emigration: Syria’s Social Affairs and Labour Minister Hind Kabawat says the new constitution must guarantee equality and inclusion for religious minorities to curb departures, warning that many Christians left even before Assad fell. Education & Gender: A Damascus school linked to the Laïque/Al-Hurriya Institute sparked backlash after announcing plans for full gender segregation, with teachers and parents worried about teaching twice and about an Islamist shift. Currency & Identity: Syria’s new national currency—replacing Assad-era imagery with agricultural and livestock motifs—continues to draw criticism over a perceived loss of history and local character. Justice & Religion: A major court case against former Grand Mufti Ahmad Hassoun highlights the tangled relationship between parts of the Sunni religious establishment and the Assad system, as Syria faces pressure to reckon with past abuses. Press Freedom: The CPJ flags Syria’s transitional authorities after the release of detained journalist Eva Michelmann, while her colleague’s status remains unclear. Culture & Translation: The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation received 256 nominations from 33 countries, with Syria among the top contributors. Lifestyle: A Damascus restaurant review spotlights how returning families are rediscovering everyday culture—from food to modern rituals—after years of war.