ERTNews reporters Elvira Krithari and Alexis Ponce investigate the remnants of Bashar al-Assad’s lavish lifestyle in his abandoned palace in Damascus. Following Assad’s flight to Russia, rebel forces ransacked his presidential residences, leaving them in ruins. Reports highlight the stark contrast between the former dictator’s opulence and the poverty faced by ordinary Syrians. Amidst ongoing turmoil, rebels led by Abu Mohammad al-Julani signal a shift in governance, proposing constitutional changes and a minimum wage increase. Meanwhile, waves of refugees continue to seek safe passage across Syria’s borders.