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Tishwash: The Iraqi Gazette publishes the presidential decree calling for Parliament to convene on the 29th of this month.
The Ministry of Justice announced on Wednesday the issuance of the new issue of the Iraqi Gazette, which included Republican Decree No. (54) of 2025 regarding the invitation of the elected House of Representatives for the sixth session to convene on Monday, the 29th of this month, under the chairmanship of the oldest member.
The Ministry of Justice announced the issuance of the new issue of the Iraqi Gazette No. (4853), which included the publication of a presidential decree, two resolutions, and a number of instructions.
The Director General of the Iraqi Gazette Department, Ms. Haifa Shukr Mahmoud, said, “The issue included the publication of Republican Decree No. (54) of 2025, which included the invitation of the elected House of Representatives in its sixth session to convene on Monday, December 29, 2025, and the session shall be chaired by the oldest member.”
The Director General added, “The issue also included the publication of a decision issued by the Supreme Federal Court No. (235/Federal/2025) on 14/12/2025, in addition to the instructions for scientific promotions in the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research No. (10) of 2025.”
She explained that “the issue also included the publication of the decision to amend the founding statement of the “Al-Rafidain General Company for Dam Implementation / one of the formations of the Ministry of Water Resources, along with the amended founding statement.” link
Tishwash: Judicial Council: The first session of Parliament must elect the President and his two deputies… and a warning
Zidane’s meeting with the oldest speaker of parliament
The President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Dr. Faiq Zaidan, met with the oldest Speaker of Parliament, during which they discussed the constitutional requirements for holding the first session of Parliament, including the necessity of electing the Speaker of Parliament and his two deputies, while emphasizing the need to adhere to the constitutional texts and respect the legal deadlines, and warning against any contrary interpretation that is considered an explicit constitutional violation that may hinder the formation of the legislative and executive authorities.
The President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Dr. Faiq Zaidan, received today, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Member of Parliament Amer Al-Fayez, who will preside over the session of Parliament on December 29, 2025, as he is the oldest member.
The Speaker of the Council stressed the importance of respecting and applying the constitutional texts as they are stated in the Constitution and not interpreting the texts with baseless interpretations, as Articles (54 and 55) of the Constitution explicitly stipulate the election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and his two deputies in the first session of the new Council, and any interpretation to the contrary is a clear constitutional violation that opens the door to other violations that hinder the formation of the legislative and executive authorities within the constitutional deadlines. link
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Tishwash: The Central Bank of Syria sets the beginning of next year as the date for starting the currency exchange.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdul Qader Hasriya, has set the beginning of next year as the date for the start of replacing the old currency with a new one, according to what was published on his official Facebook page on Thursday.
The governor wrote, “January 1, 2026 is the date for the start of the replacement process. The executive regulations will be issued.”
A presidential decree related to the issuance of the new Syrian currency granted the Central Bank powers “to determine the deadlines for exchange and its centers,” according to what the governor published, confirming that executive instructions and an explanation of the mechanisms will be issued at a press conference to be held next Sunday.
In August, the governor revealed that his country intends to replace the banknotes in circulation with new ones that remove two zeros from them, explaining that six new denominations will be printed from various sources.
Improving the exchange rate of the Syrian pound is one of the most prominent financial challenges in Syria after the overthrow of ousted President Bashar al-Assad on December 8.
Before the outbreak of the conflict in 2011, the dollar was worth about fifty liras, before the currency gradually collapsed and lost more than ninety percent of its value.
Syrians are forced to carry large amounts of banknotes in their bags or plastic bags to meet their needs. The 5,000 Syrian pound note is currently the highest denomination in circulation.
According to the governor, the central bank intends to print six new denominations, explaining that for logistical reasons and to meet demand, the printing will be done at two or three sources.
Following the outbreak of the conflict and under the economic sanctions imposed on the previous regime, Syrian banknotes were printed exclusively in Russia, which was an ally of Assad and to which he turned as opposition factions advanced on Damascus late last year.
The exchange rate has recently fluctuated between 10,000 and 11,000 against the dollar, whereas it hovered around 15,000 in the months preceding Assad’s downfall. link
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