Trading has resumed on the Damascus Securities Exchange after a six-month closure, signaling a recovery in Syria's economy post-civil war. Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh emphasized the exchange's role in economic development and investment opportunities. The reopening coincides with easing international sanctions, although new sanctions were imposed on individuals involved in violence. Additionally, Syria signed a $7 billion energy deal with a consortium for a major electricity project. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)