HMOTH, Syria — Eight engineers and workers from the Alawite community were killed and three others injured in an armed attack targeting a vehicle belonging to Al-Matin Company near Masyaf Bridge in the Al-Houla area of western Hmoth (Homs) countryside, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). Two of the injured were reportedly in critical condition and receiving intensive care.

AL-QUSAYR, Syria — Residents of Al-Qusayr, Syria, have expressed concern over reported threats and intimidation targeting Christians in the area, calling on government and security authorities to take urgent measures to protect residents and their property, investigate the incidents and hold those responsible accountable. In a statement, residents said the situation facing Christians in Al-Qusayr was a serious matter that should not be treated as a passing dispute or isolated incident, arguing that it concerns the safety of citizens and their right to live securely and with dignity.

HMOTH, Syria — A European delegation from the Syriac Cross Organization for Relief and Development continued its tour of Syria with a visit to Wadi al-Masihiyeen (Valley of the Christians) in Hmoth (Homs) Governorate to learn about the region's situation and residents' needs, follow up on humanitarian, developmental, and cultural projects and initiatives, and to discuss ways to support and develop them.

HMOTH (HOMS), Syrian Arab Republic – The Internal Security Directorate in Hmoth has announced the arrest of the suspect in the murder of Nader Boulos Tannous in the city’s Karm al-Louz neighborhood. T...

HMOTH (HOMS), Syrian Arab Republic – The Internal Security Directorate in Hmoth has announced the arrest of the suspect in the murder of Nader Boulos Tannous in the city’s Karm al-Louz neighborhood. The arrest came less than 48 hours after the crime was committed on 15 August. It was reported that security forces launched search operations, investigations and evidence-gathering immediately upon receiving the report of Tannous's death.

HMOTH (HOMS), Syria — The central Syrian city of Hmoth (Homs) hosted a book fair organized by the Levantine National Council (LNC), with participation from church representatives, and cultural and community groups in an initiative aimed at promoting books and reading and highlighting the importance of culture and knowledge in society. The LNC opened the book fair in Hmoth in the presence of LNC President Dr.

HMOTH, Syria — A 46-year-old Syrian Christian man who had returned from Sweden to rebuild his life in Syria was shot and killed in the central city of Hmoth

HMOTH, Syria — A 46-year-old Syrian Christian man who had returned from Sweden to rebuild his life in Syria was shot and killed in the central city of Hmoth (Homs) on Saturday, 15 August, according to local reports. Nader Boulos Tannous was returning home from work in the Karm al-Louz neighborhood when unidentified gunmen opened fire on him. He died from his wounds…

ZAIDAL, Syria — Syrian Internal Security Forces in Hmoth (Homs) have freed Elias Khazaal, a young Christian man who was abducted in the predominantly Syriac Christian village of Zaidal and held captive for 41 days, according to Syrian authorities and local sources. Khazaal, a deacon at the Syriac Catholic Church of Our Lady of Deliverance and a member of the church's scout troop, was abducted by unknown assailants who later demanded a $1 million ransom from his family.

HMOTH (HOMS), Syria — Syriac Catholic Archbishop of Hmoth (Homs) Mar Jacques Mourad issued a clarification statement regarding remarks he made during his visit to the Austrian capital Vienna on 30 July 2026, stressing that his comments were misunderstood and misused, and that they were not intended to adopt any political position or make accusations against any party. Archbishop Mourad explained that his visit to Vienna was ecclesiastical in nature and that his remarks stemmed from his personal experience of Syrians’ suffering throughout the years of war, including those who remained in the country and those who were…

HMOTH, Syria / VIENNA — One of Syria's most prominent Christian leaders issued a stark warning against the premature return of Syrian refugees, saying that worsening insecurity, economic collapse, and shrinking religious freedoms make a safe and dignified return impossible. Speaking during a visit to Vienna on Tuesday, Syriac Catholic Archbishop of Hmoth (Homs) Jacques Mourad said he would not advise Syrians who fled the country to return under current conditions, despite the political changes that followed the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.

HMOTH, Syria — The Universal Syriac Scouts, in collaboration with the Syrian Syriac Scout Association, has launched its first-ever scout camp at "Beth Sabro, Land of Hope" in the Wadi al-Masihiyeen (Valley of the Christians) village of Kima, Hmoth (Homs) Governorate, Syria Held under the theme Camp of Friends of Nature, the event brought together leaders and rover scouts from various Syriac scout troops across Syria, aiming to strengthen the scout movement, instill environmental stewardship and foster a spirit of service and volunteerism among the youth.

HOMTH, Syria — On Sunday, the Levantine National Council (LNC) launched a series of educational seminars in the city of Hmoth (Homs), Syria, as part of a program organized by the Council’s Activities ...

HOMTH, Syria — On Sunday, the Levantine National Council (LNC) launched a series of educational seminars in the city of Hmoth (Homs), Syria, as part of a program organized by the Council's Activities Office to promote awareness of Levantine history and identity and to develop participants' leadership skills. The seminar was attended by members of the LNC and executive committee members from Hmoth Governorate.

HMOTH, Syria — As part of its ongoing efforts to preserve the civilizational heritage and strengthen the cultural roots of the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) people, the Hmoth (Homs) branch of the...

AL-MUSHRIFAH, Syria — For the first time in the history of the town of al-Mushrifah in the Hmoth (Homs) countryside, Christian woman Eileen Eliya has assumed the presidency of the municipal council in...

HMOTH, Syria / DARAMSUQ — The Syriac Cultural Association and the Izla Foundation organized a training course with the participation of members from both organizations. The event took place in Daramsu...

HMOTH (HOMS), Syria — A delegation from the Levantine National Council (LNC) held an expanded meeting with Bishop Mor Gregorios Khoury, Greek (Rûm) Orthodox Metropolitan of Hmoth and its dependencies,...

HMOTH, Syria — A Greek inscription discovered inside the Great Mosque in Hmoth (Homs), Syria, has revived a long-standing historical debate among scholars: was the mosque built atop the ruins of the f...

HMOTH, Syria / DARAMSUQ — The number and severity of crimes targeting Christians in Syria continues to increase. After the killing of Iman Matanios Jrous on Monday — fatally shot in the head in the Ak...