Syrian petroleum-contract audit includes a precautionary asset freeze
The oversight authority reports approximately USD 104 million in frozen contractor assets pending investigation.
Syrian Arab News Agency
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Daraa reports a preliminary census of about 2,500 unlicensed wells
Authorities extended the declaration period to 1 October; the announcement does not confirm later outcomes.
Syrian Arab News Agency
Daraa authorities seize three rigs linked to unlicensed water drilling
Two units in Tafas and one in Dael are subject to an enforcement investigation, not a final judgment.
Syrian Arab News Agency
Libya commissions upgraded export-flow metering at Es Sider
NOC and Waha introduce two ultrasonic metering systems for more precise crude export measurement.
National Oil Corporation of Libya
UK removes VAT from household electricity bills from 1 October
Treasury says the measure makes the annual Ofgem price-cap comparison around £45 lower than it would otherwise be.
HM Treasury — electricity-bill VAT removal
EU Council approves customs reform covering e-commerce and a data hub
The Council’s September announcement distinguishes platform duties, a parcel-handling fee and phased data-hub obligations.
Council of the European Union — customs reform approval
Euro area government deficit stands at 3.1% of GDP
The seasonally adjusted EU ratio was also 3.1%.
Eurostat
Euro area government debt reaches 88.9% of GDP
Eurostat reported an EU ratio of 82.9% at the end of the first quarter.
Eurostat
BSMV exemption scope expands for specified export loans
The ministry described eligible lending channelled through commercial banks.
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Sunflower seed customs duty reduction gets an October timetable
The ministry announced earlier application of the 12% seasonal rate.
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Customs checks produce TRY 10.1 billion in assessments and penalties
The eight-month total rose 32% from the same period a year earlier.
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KOOP-DES reduces repeat support waiting period to four years
The ministry announced a TRY 150,000 ceiling for exhibition support.
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