Hawar news agency plan, October 22, 2025

The cancellation of the unified medical exam has placed the Ministry of Higher Education under intense criticism and suspicion. While some see the decision as a response to student pressure that threatens academic competency standards, others consider it a necessary step to address disparities in educational quality, curricula, and teaching methods among Syria’s universities following the crisis.

A representative from the Producers' Union in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh confirmed that production has dropped to below 30%, warning that workshops and factories may completely shut down due to the ongoing blockade imposed by the transitional government. (Photos and videos attached)

Residents of Kobani pointed to hidden hands attempting to undermine the peace process initiated by leader Abdullah Öcalan, emphasizing that the stance of free peoples on this process differs. They stated: “The key to the solution lies in Imrali, and the committee must take serious steps to meet with leader Abdullah Öcalan.” (Photos and videos attached)

Displaced Yazidis from occupied Afrin stressed that they have endured harsh living conditions over the years and emphasized that any potential return must occur within a political and military framework that ensures security and stability. (Photos and videos attached)

The General Organization for Seed Multiplication has begun distributing wheat seeds to farmers in the city of Hasakah and its surrounding areas since the beginning of this month, in preparation for the new agricultural season. So far, around 850 tons of sterilized and cleaned seeds have been distributed. (Photos and videos attached)

Shilêr Publications, participating in the Herkol International Book Fair, has dedicated a section to books by leader Abdullah Öcalan. (Photos and videos attached)

The Zenobia Women’s Gathering Council in Raqqa will hold a meeting to discuss the latest political developments in Syria. The meeting will be held at the Municipal Stadium Hall in Raqqa at 10:00 AM. (Photos and videos attached)

The Democratic Union Party in Raqqa is organizing a discussion forum titled “Decentralized Syria and the Latest Political Developments” at the Cultural Center Hall in Raqqa, starting at 10:00 AM. (Photos and videos attached)

The Democratic Autonomous Administration of Deir ez-Zor will hold a public meeting in the town of Abu Hammam to explain the current political situation and listen to residents’ complaints, starting at 10:00 AM. (Photos and videos attached)

Residents of Derik will pay their respects to the families of fallen Syrian Democratic Forces fighters Jiaker Amara, Akid Serhad, Delila Dêrsim, Erdal Weran Shar, and Internal Security Forces member Rashid Mohiuddin Omar, at the Revolutionary Youth Movement Center in Derik, at 10:00 AM. (Photos and videos attached)

The 9th Martyr Herkol International Book Fair, organized by the Culture Authority of North and East Syria and Jazira Canton, continues on its third day at Azadi Park in Qamishlo, starting at 11:00 AM. (Photos and videos attached).

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