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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed that about 80% of Syrians living in Germany should return to Syria within three years, with exceptions for essential workers; he argues the civil war is over and Syria's reconstruction will rely on voluntary returns, while opponents and diaspora are divided and protests occurred during President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit.
President Trump expanded the travel ban to include full restrictions on five new countries and people with Palestinian Authority-issued travel documents, along with partial restrictions on 15 additional countries, as part of a broader crackdown on immigration and travel to the U.S.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Syrians no longer have grounds for asylum in Germany following the end of the civil war, and suggested that many could be repatriated voluntarily or face deportation, amid rising far-right influence and political pressure.
Germany has announced plans to deport Afghans and Syrians who have been convicted of serious crimes.
Four Syrians have been arrested in Cyprus for allegedly setting off a pipe bomb near the Israeli embassy in Nicosia. The suspects, aged between 17 and 21, face charges including attempted destruction of property using explosives. Two knives and a hammer were found in their vehicle. The bombing, which caused minimal damage and no injuries, is not confirmed to be connected to Israel's conflict with Hamas. Security has been heightened at Israeli and Jewish sites across the European Union following the recent Hamas attack.