Syria TV (Turkiye)

Syria TV (Arabic: تلفزيون سوريا; transliterated: Televizyon Surya) is a Syrian television network that operates from Turkey and is known for its support of the opposition. The network was established in March 2018. It broadcasts various programs and news shows in Arabic, covering topics such as society, politics, entertainment, and culture. The channel is currently headquartered in Istanbul, Turkiye, and is part of the Fadaat Media Network, which also includes the New Arab.
==Political Stance==
During an interview with The New Arab newspaper, Anas Azrak, the former CEO of the network, expressed that Syria TV was created for all Syrians except those responsible for the killings. Azrak mentioned that Syria TV would serve as a platform for individuals who envision a unified and civil Syria where elections and the rule of law are respected. He added that the network would aim to promote the values of the Syrian Revolution and would not discriminate based on religious beliefs, ethnicity, or place of origin. The new channel seeks to fill a gap in Syria's polarized media environment.
==Syria TV Programs==
Along with airing other variety shows exploring various subjects, whether political, social, economic, and/or cultural, Syria TV station broadcasts a range of programs covering various topics about the Syrian people, regardless of whether they reside inside or outside Syria. Additionally, the channel also airs diverse programs that delve into different subjects.
===Reunion===
Syrians' major issues, whether inside Syria or in exile, are viewed daily. Through 2 hours, this window aims to touch upon Syrians' daily lives and bring them together, regardless of their differing views or opinions. The Syrian people's sufferings, fears, and joys can be discussed to achieve this goal. Through social media, Syrian families can reunite, thanks to the efforts of Ayham Nabei, Yara Edriss, Abed Molhem, Assiya Hisham, and Noor Abdulrahman. Therefore, it is based on what is often discussed in Whatsapp/Facebook family groups. By using television tools instead of social media tools, this topic aims to create a platform capable of unifying Syrians. The program follows real-life stories and tracks Syrians' social media reactions. As a result, the program functions as a two-way social platform. In addition to What Happened? The Media Talk section is probably the most dependent on social media platforms, as it reports the latest news there. Extra time and our families.
===Exclusive Interview===
The program aims to conduct weekly interviews with influential political figures who impact the Syrian reality. Syrian current issues will be addressed directly in this interview.
===The Benchmark===
This weekly talk show offers commentary and analysis on regional, Arab, and global events affecting Syria. The program relies on insights provided by expert interviewees who specialize in various fields.
===What Remained===
Media professional and journalist Mouaz Muhareb hosts a unique news program that unconventionally presents news stories, using a combination of pictures, music, and infographics. The program lasts for 1:30 minutes and is divided into three parts, with the main part focused on the Syrian crisis. Using short introductions, comments, and movements to create illustrated photographic stories, Muhareb's presentation style is different from the conventional approach. The program also includes correspondent reports and covers social media trends.
===Syria Today===
This is a daily news analysis program that covers the most significant events on the ground and in politics, whether they occur in Syria or relate to any Syrian crisis. The program is an ongoing daily product of the newsroom. The start of this program is set at 8:00 PM Damascus Time. Two interviewees will be featured for each chosen topic, and the discussion will last for 20 minutes. Noor Al-Huda Murad, Homam Sarraj, Aslan Aslan, and Wassim Al-Ahmad are the presenters.
===Damascus Forum ===
A weekly program that focuses on discussing various topics related to life in Syria. It discusses topics based on research, statistics, and data in a way that is reviving the spirit of the past forums while creating a more suitable atmosphere that is more compatible with actual life. Using methodological techniques, the program aims to analyze the causes and effects of any issue.
===The Syrian Memory===
This program studies Syrian history and memories through their impact on politics, economy, culture, and society. It features open dialogues with witnesses of Syrian modern history, who faced the twists of history that shaped Syria today. These interviews serve as testimonies about Syria, its prominent figures, and international relations. Participants are selected from those who contributed to, observed, or studied these incidents as specialists.
===Distinguished Cultural Figures & Events ===
A cultural program that explores current cultural events and issues and the historical context of these activities. The most recent literary and artistic works that address Syria are included in this program. The program also focuses on recognizing the different generations of cultural activities and events.
=== A Life Ring===
This program is interested in examining difficult and contentious social phenomena confronting Syrians, regardless of their location inside or outside of Syria. The program will share stories and incidents narrated by eyewitnesses to these issues and provide an opportunity for discussion with both specialists and an in-studio audience.
===Tuesday’s Economic Show ===
A program that airs once a week and covers economic events of general interest to Syrians, as well as international economic issues.
===Medical Prescription ===
A medical program is broadcasted weekly to cover medical concerns and educate the public about them. It had a vital role in raising awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic. This program delivers scientific materials in partnership with the “Your Health” website. 
===Fake Book ===
A weekly program, dedicated to combing through social media content and examining it carefully. It browses the news in general, side by side with fake news and misleading rumors in particular, to dispute and correct them along with searching for their source.
===Syria’s Eye ===
A program that airs weekly and relies on the content generated by Syria TV correspondents. It focuses on reports about success stories related to Syria, whether they occur within or outside of the country.
===Joe Show===
Formerly known as Joe Tube, is a sarcastic comic political show hosted by Egyptian comedian Youssef Hussien that talks about Arab political concerns. It makes fun of Egypt's political situation after the military took over in 2013. The show moved from its YouTube platform to Al-Araby Channel, where it was renamed Joe Show and is also broadcast on Syria TV.
===A Photo’s Tale===
Each episode of this documentary series explores the background of a striking photograph that was taken during the Syrian Revolution and that has touched people's hearts and minds, as well as been widely shared because it captured the incident in real-time and all of its human dimensions.
===A Portion off a Homeland===
A weekly social documentary series highlights the lives of the displaced living in camps. Along with capturing the incidents that are occurring in these camps, it presents a true picture of their circumstances that needs to be shared with the world. Additionally, it highlights the innovations and success stories of camp residents despite all the hardships they face.
=== It Has Finished and Failed ===
A political puppetry show with sarcasm. Adnan Maajouk and his wife are the two main characters, and Ricardo impersonates their voices in each episode. Because each episode simulates Syria's living conditions while using a humorous family model, they may appear together in some episodes. Ricardo, who also serves as its host, wrote this program's script. Shadi Khaddam and Omar Beij are the program's directors.
==Finished Programs==
===Noor Khanoum===
Young Syrian media professional Noor Haddad hosts a popular show on Syria TV and YouTube. The program is divided into segments, including short skits and sarcastic exchanges. Noor's transition from a TV host to a housewife, or "Khanoum" in Syrian-Arabic, is the primary focus of the program. While some criticize the lack of coherence in the show's topics, Noor argues that it reflects the natural atmosphere of a household, with different rooms and a kitchen, and that the fast-paced, sarcastic style is meant to attract viewers.
===O’ Freedom!===
This program involves recording and presenting the firsthand experiences of former detainees who were held in the Syrian regime-run prisons. Its goal is to shed light on the pain and explore potential paths to recovery and healing with them. Shadi Khaddam directed this program, which was written by Souad Qatanani.
===The Turning Point===
This weekly program involves interviews with Syrian authors, intellectuals, and others interested in Syrian issues to examine their intellectual slants and approaches to the region's key turning points. Anas Azrak, the CEO at the time, delivered the speech.
===The Political Salon===
This weekly program aims to explore significant events and issues in Syria by conducting interviews with various political, cultural, and media figures, journalists, and analysts. It seeks to gather diverse perspectives and opinions and present contrasting views while polling the Syrian population's opinions about these issues or events.
===Incident Indicator===
The weekly political program is hosted by Noor Al-Huda Murad, the media expert. It looks for connections between events to understand them better and foresee potential outcomes. Each episode features interviews with three observers or event-makers. It aired every Wednesday at 10:00 PM, Damascus Time, and lasted 50 minutes.
===This Sea is Mine===
This documentary program adopts a narrative approach to tell the stories of refugees as they migrate to new countries and talk about the things they have left behind in their home countries to represent the diaspora of Syria.
===Arab Dystopia===
An entertainment educational program that offers new concepts, educational analyses, or historical stories straightforwardly just to help them sink in smoothly and easily relying on humor and fun. A dystopian society or world is one in which people live miserable, dehumanized, and fearful lives. The program initially launched on December 25th, 2017, and was later adopted by Syria TV Station in 2020, becoming one of its regular programs.
==Digital Broadcasting== 
*Syria TV Station programming is transmitted on the Nilesat and Es'hailSat2 satellites.
*Syria TV Station's online live feed
*Syria TV Station has developed a special software application for Android devices that allows users to watch the channel's programs through the app to make it easier for viewers
*In terms of digital broadcasting through IP TV, Syria TV Station is available on Redline in Turkey, ATN in Sweden, and Red360 in Germany.
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