It was back in 2012 that I first corresponded via Facebook with the Eurasian Movement, which is based in Moscow and headed by Alexander Dugin, and offered to create a local branch in Jordan. In a nutshell, the Eurasian Movement represents the policies of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
At the time I had only recently abandoned Islam for Christianity, with a stopover in atheism.
I was quickly appointed as a representative of this movement in Jordan, and decided to turn to the Jordanian Communist Party, where I found comrades who shared similar positions and goals. I established a youth movement under the Eurasian umbrella and got to know many Syrian refugees in Amman who were loyal to Bashar al-Assad, including Druze and Orthodox Christians.
Syrian painter depicts ancient Damascene architecture
18 Jan 2021 - 8:39
Syrian artist Salah Eddin Al Bizri (left), explains one of his artworks to Katara General Manager Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti (second right) and other guests at the opening of “Damascus, levant” exhibition at Katara Building 18 yesterday.
By Raynald C Rivera | The Peninsula
Doha: The unique charm of ancient Damascene architecture has been captured on canvas by Syrian artist Salah Eddin Al Bizri now on show at the “Damascus, Levant” exhibition unveiled yesterday at Katara Cultural Village.
Considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Damascus has amazed many people not only for its historic monuments but also for the distinct style of old houses and buildings.
Sweden to deport Syrian refugee wanted by Assad regime
Swedish flag in Malmo, Sweden [Harry Engels/Getty Images] December 31, 2020 at 4:13 pm
The Swedish authorities are planning to deport a Syrian refugee at the end of his four-year prison sentence, despite him being wanted by the regime of President Bashar Al-Assad.
Samir Ahmad Mardini is imprisoned in the city of Sala having been found guilty of kidnapping and assault in a business dispute. His deportation is scheduled to be finalised on 17 January, unless the process is delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the Syrian opposition news outlet
Zaman Al-Wasl, which cited a source close to Mardini, Sweden has contacted the Syrian Embassy in Stockholm to check if he is wanted by the authorities and if his deportation will be accepted. The embassy apparently accepted the offer and said it is ready to issue a one-time travel document for him. Officials claimed that he is not wanted by the Syrian government and
Syrian Embassy participates in Qatar National Day
21 Dec 2020 - 8:18
A painting by Syrian artist Akram Sweidan.
The Peninsula
Doha: The Syrian Embassy in Qatar has presented a painting by Syrian artist Akram Sweidan to Qatar, as part of Qatar National Day celebrations, and in recognition of Qatar’s support for the cause of the Syrian people.
The Embassy said in a press statement that the new artwork translates the feelings of the Syrian people towards the brotherly Qatari people for their support and standing with Syria.
The painting is made of natural wood using several styles such as Islamic, geometric and dotting motifs which are considered the closest to Damascene art.