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Das ZDF setzt die grosse TV-Silvesterparty mit Andrea Kiewel und Johannes B. Kerner ab. Der Grund: mieser Zuschauerschnitt gegen Silbereisen. Stattdessen strahlt das ZDF zum Jahreswechsel eine Quizshow aus.

Mountainbikes in der Glitzerwelt: Das Team Thömus-Maxon erlebt in Las Vegas surreale Stunden, bevor es zum Weltcup in Utah geht. Star-Bikerin Alessandra Keller schwärmt: «Die Stadt wirkt wie aus dem Legoland.»

This discussion paper examines the development of Syria’s electricity sector before and since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. It also assesses what this implies for the post-war reconstruction of the electricity sector. Drawing on field research conducted in Damascus and Qamishli between August and December 2025, and using a theoretical framework that prioritises environmental sustainability and social inclusion, this paper explores opportunities and challenges for pursuing a transformative reconstruction of the electricity sector that is environmentally sustainable (prioritising renewables) and socially inclusive (participatory and affordable). The paper finds that fragmentation is a key characteristic of the energy regime in post-war Syria,materialising in recent years in three isolated electricity systems: an off-grid, generator-based system in the north-east; a Turkey-linked, semi-private supply system in the north-west; and a national-grid system in the rest of the country. Further findings highlight that the transitional government prioritised the rapid restoration of centralised, fossil fuel-based power plants over renewable energy. It restructured electricity-related public institutions according to market rules and further privatised the electricity market to attract investors, raising electricity tariffs significantly, even as 90 per cent of Syrian households live in poverty. The paper concludes that the ongoing reconstruction pathway is a state-led, market-driven and socially insensitive model. International development cooperation can help local actors bridge this gap at the legal, administrative and technical levels. At the legal and administrative levels, international development cooperation can support local efforts to develop an inclusive electricity-governance framework. To date, electricity-related rules have changed rapidly under the transitional government’s top-down approach, with little transparency or community participation. At the technical level, shifting from standalone, off-grid solar systems to connected hybrid and mini-grid systems requires a targeted programme. This is an area for collaboration between the transitional government and international development cooperation. Nevertheless, closing the information gap in the electricity sector is still a key challenge for policy planning. 

This discussion paper examines the development of Syria’s electricity sector before and since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. It also assesses what this implies for the post-war reconstruction of the electricity sector. Drawing on field research conducted in Damascus and Qamishli between August and December 2025, and using a theoretical framework that prioritises environmental sustainability and social inclusion, this paper explores opportunities and challenges for pursuing a transformative reconstruction of the electricity sector that is environmentally sustainable (prioritising renewables) and socially inclusive (participatory and affordable). The paper finds that fragmentation is a key characteristic of the energy regime in post-war Syria,materialising in recent years in three isolated electricity systems: an off-grid, generator-based system in the north-east; a Turkey-linked, semi-private supply system in the north-west; and a national-grid system in the rest of the country. Further findings highlight that the transitional government prioritised the rapid restoration of centralised, fossil fuel-based power plants over renewable energy. It restructured electricity-related public institutions according to market rules and further privatised the electricity market to attract investors, raising electricity tariffs significantly, even as 90 per cent of Syrian households live in poverty. The paper concludes that the ongoing reconstruction pathway is a state-led, market-driven and socially insensitive model. International development cooperation can help local actors bridge this gap at the legal, administrative and technical levels. At the legal and administrative levels, international development cooperation can support local efforts to develop an inclusive electricity-governance framework. To date, electricity-related rules have changed rapidly under the transitional government’s top-down approach, with little transparency or community participation. At the technical level, shifting from standalone, off-grid solar systems to connected hybrid and mini-grid systems requires a targeted programme. This is an area for collaboration between the transitional government and international development cooperation. Nevertheless, closing the information gap in the electricity sector is still a key challenge for policy planning. 

This discussion paper examines the development of Syria’s electricity sector before and since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. It also assesses what this implies for the post-war reconstruction of the electricity sector. Drawing on field research conducted in Damascus and Qamishli between August and December 2025, and using a theoretical framework that prioritises environmental sustainability and social inclusion, this paper explores opportunities and challenges for pursuing a transformative reconstruction of the electricity sector that is environmentally sustainable (prioritising renewables) and socially inclusive (participatory and affordable). The paper finds that fragmentation is a key characteristic of the energy regime in post-war Syria,materialising in recent years in three isolated electricity systems: an off-grid, generator-based system in the north-east; a Turkey-linked, semi-private supply system in the north-west; and a national-grid system in the rest of the country. Further findings highlight that the transitional government prioritised the rapid restoration of centralised, fossil fuel-based power plants over renewable energy. It restructured electricity-related public institutions according to market rules and further privatised the electricity market to attract investors, raising electricity tariffs significantly, even as 90 per cent of Syrian households live in poverty. The paper concludes that the ongoing reconstruction pathway is a state-led, market-driven and socially insensitive model. International development cooperation can help local actors bridge this gap at the legal, administrative and technical levels. At the legal and administrative levels, international development cooperation can support local efforts to develop an inclusive electricity-governance framework. To date, electricity-related rules have changed rapidly under the transitional government’s top-down approach, with little transparency or community participation. At the technical level, shifting from standalone, off-grid solar systems to connected hybrid and mini-grid systems requires a targeted programme. This is an area for collaboration between the transitional government and international development cooperation. Nevertheless, closing the information gap in the electricity sector is still a key challenge for policy planning. 

Vier italienische Jugendliche, die die Brandkatastrophe von Crans-Montana überlebten, kehren zurück an ihre Schule. Nach Monaten im Spital war es ein emotionaler Schritt zurück in den Alltag.

Victoire temporaire pour les étudiants et journalistes internationaux aux États-Unis. Un juge fédéral américain a suspendu sine die, lundi 14 septembre, la réforme restrictive des […]

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Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook et Colman Domingo figurent parmi les acteurs nommés pour des prix d'interprétation.

Der Nationalrat will die Spitäler mit einer Notfallgebühr entlasten. Der Ständerat hingegen will nun gar nicht auf die Vorlage eintreten. Er hält die Strafgebühr für «wirkungslos oder sogar kontraproduktiv».

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Ein Like hier, eine Nachricht da. Und plötzlich herrscht Funkstille. Dating hat sich durch Apps und soziale Medien verändert. Begriffe wie Ghosting, Breadcrumbing oder Love Bombing gehören längst zum modernen Liebesleben. Doch was steckt wirklich dahinter?

ÄNDERUNGSANTRÄGE 1 - Entwurf einer Empfehlung zu dem Entwurf eines Beschlusses des Rates über den Abschluss – im Namen der Union – des Abkommens in Bezug auf Gibraltar zwischen der Europäischen Union und der Europäischen Atomgemeinschaft einerseits und dem Vereinigten Königreich Großbritannien und Nordirland andererseits
Ausschuss für auswärtige Angelegenheiten
Ausschuss für internationalen Handel
Nina Carberry, Thijs Reuten

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In Erlenbach ZH kommt eine luxuriöse 8,5-Zimmer-Villa mit Aussenpool, Sauna und Zürichsee-Blick auf den Markt. Das 1985 erbaute Anwesen liegt in einem ruhigen Einfamilienhaus-Quartier. Und hat auf dem 1100 Quadratmeter grossen Grundstück einige lauschige Schattenplätze.

Die meisten NL-Klubs haben ihre Captain-Teams definiert. Besonders ein Team setzt auf junge Führungsspieler.

Alessandro Romano hat den Nationenwechsel vollzogen und sich gegen eine Zukunft in der Nati ausgesprochen. Das stösst bei Blick-Fussballchef Tobias Wedermann auf viel Unverständnis. Hat der SFV bei der Doppelbürger-Thematik gepennt? Jetzt im Podcast «FORZA!».

Gloria Mang, Tochter des bekannten deutschen Schönheitschirurgen Werner Mang hat in Saint-Tropez geheiratet. Für Partystimmung sorgte DJ Antoine. «Alle sind ausgerastet», schwärmt der Bräutigam Maximilian Lingenhöle gegenüber «Bild».

Gloria Mang hat in Saint-Tropez ihren Partner Maximilian Lingenhöle geheiratet. 100 Gäste waren dabei, darunter der Schweizer DJ Antoine an den Turntables.

Ein Vater-Sohn-Gespann hat im südenglischen Falmouth einen Sensationsfund gemacht: Einen riesigen blauen Hummer. Die Chance, ein solches Tier zu finden, liegt bei eins zu zwei Millionen. Um den Bestand zu schützen, liessen die beiden die Rarität direkt wieder frei.

Champignons und andere Pilze verlieren im Kühlschrank oft schon nach kurzer Zeit ihr frisches Aussehen. Ein ungewöhnlicher Trick mit Pfefferminzöl soll das Braunwerden bremsen. Entscheidend ist allerdings, welches Öl du verwendest und wie du es einsetzt.

In der Migros sind seit Wochen verschiedene Deos nicht mehr erhältlich. Eigenmarken wie I am und M-Budget fehlen. Grund sind Änderungen bei Produktion und Beschaffung. Hergestellt werden sie von der Ex-Migros-Tochter Mibelle. Der Unterbruch kann noch länger andauern.