Lyne Sammouri 18/05 17:00 - Lecture : less than a minute
In Beirut, this municipal election on Sunday unfolded in relative indifference. In some neighborhoods of the capital, only a handful of people made it to the polls. Among those who chose not to vote, many cite disinterest, disappointment or lack of information.
Rayan Chami 18/05 16:30 - Lecture : less than a minute
Beirut Voter Turnout Municipal Elections
Amid economic collapse, rising insecurity, pollution and crumbling infrastructure, Beirut continues to wait for long-overdue answers.
This is Beirut 18/05 13:58 - Lecture : 1 minute(s)
Municipal elections Baalbeck Hermel Beirut
During his visit to the Baalbeck-Hermel Governorate headquarters, Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar confirmed that the electoral process is proceeding very smoothly. He noted that complaints have been minimal and mostly administrative, as is usually the case, with only minor incidents in Fakiha, Kfar Zabad and Hrabta, where ...
Hala Abdallah 18/05 13:10 - Lecture : less than a minute
Voters in Beirut and the Beqaa are heading to the polls amid low turnout and reports of irregularities.
Rayan Chami 18/05 12:45 - Lecture : less than a minute
Beirut 2 District Municipal Elections
In Beirut’s 2nd district, stretching from Mazraa to Ras Beirut, six electoral lists are competing in a low-turnout race. The broad “Beirut Btejmaana” alliance leads, facing off against the so-called reformist “Beirut Madinati” and other contenders, as voters weigh tradition, change and the post-Hariri political landscape.
Lyne Sammouri 18/05 12:40 - Lecture : less than a minute
Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Municipal Elections
As polls open across Beirut, voter turnout remains low in neighborhoods like Achrafieh, Saifi and Gemmayzeh. Amid tight security and quiet streets, a few voices echo hopes of reclaiming the future and healing from the past.
This is Beirut 18/05 12:35 - Lecture : less than a minute
On Sunday, May 18, Baalbeck heads to the polls draped in yellow and green. The dominance of the Hezbollah-Amal alliance remains strong, while civil society struggles to make an impact. Amid the city’s lingering wounds from war, hope for change persists.
This is Beirut 18/05 10:30 - Lecture : 2 minute(s)
Municipal elections Beirut Beqaa
Municipal and mukhtar elections in Beirut and the Beqaa began at 7 AM on Sunday. The voting percentages reported so far are as follows: Beirut: 12.39% Baalbek: 28.92% Hermel: 22.83% Zahleh: 29.84% Rashaya: 24.72% Western Beqaa : 26.50% Incidents and complaints The elections were marked by a number of irregularities and incidents from the ...
This is Beirut 18/05 09:45 - Lecture : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Municipal elections Beirut
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam cast his vote this morning at Omar Fakhoury High School in Burj Hassan during Beirut’s municipal and mukhtar elections. He stated that the elections aim to serve the city, promote its development and meet the needs of its residents. When asked about the issue of equal representation in the Beirut Municipal Council, he ...
This is Beirut 17/05 20:25 - Lecture : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Municipal elections Bekaa Hermel
The qaimaqam (district administrator) of the Hermel region, Talal Kataya, has been placed under investigation following the disappearance of approximately 500 official delegate accreditations intended for representatives of various candidates, all against Hezbollah, in the Baalbeck-Hermel area, Al-Markazia news agency reported on Saturday. He was ...
By Johnny Kortbawi 17/05 19:15 - Lecture : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Beirut Municipal elections
We spare no efforts when it comes to sugarcoating reality. Some moderate Muslim voices often repeat that a neighborhood without Christians is a neighborhood lost. Christians, in turn, echo such sentiments with phrases like “We stand together with Sunnis for a better Beirut.” But beneath the surface, the numbers tell a different story. Sunnis ...
Marilyne Jallad 17/05 19:00 - Lecture : 4 minute(s)
Beirut Municipal Elections Testimonies lebanon
Whether they live in Gemmayzeh, Geitawi, Ashrafieh (Beirut 1) or Hamra, Mazraa, Verdun or Mar Elias (Beirut 2), Beirutis share the same demands – mainly security – which will weigh heavily on the shoulders of the incoming municipal council. The residents we spoke with painted a grim picture of the municipality’s performance, particularly ...
Elie Ziadé 16/05 20:55 - Lecture : 18 minute(s)
Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Baalbeck Hezbollah Israel
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This is Beirut 16/05 18:15 - Lecture : 2 minute(s)
Interior Ministry Ahmad Hajjar Lebanon Municipality Municipal Elections 2025
In preparation for the municipal and elective local elections scheduled for later this month, the minister of Interior and Municipalities issued an official circular on Friday reinforcing security measures around polling stations and prohibiting any form of electoral campaigning within a designated perimeter. The circular, based on Article 91 of ...
This is Beirut 15/05 11:40 - Lecture : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Beirut Municipal Elections
Well-informed sources about the electoral dynamic in Beirut's constituency report a sharp anger among voters against the so-called “Change” MPs. Behind the “reformist” rhetoric and breakaway slogans, more and more voters are perceiving ambiguous and sometimes confusing positions on sensitive issues, fuelling doubts ...
This is Beirut 15/05 09:00 - Lecture : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Ministry of Interior Municipal Elections Results North Lebanon
Lebanon’s Ministry of Interior has released the official results of the municipal and mukhtar elections held on May 11 in the North and Akkar governorates. The full results were made available on the ministry’s website (@MOIM_Lebanon) by Thursday, May 15. In Tripoli, the municipal results were announced on Wednesday evening, following ...
This is Beirut 14/05 23:10 - Lecture : less than a minute
Lebanon Municipal elections Tripoli
The results of the municipal elections in Tripoli were finally announced on Wednesday evening, following a three-day vote count. According to information obtained by This is Beirut, the “Vision Tripoli” list—backed by a coalition of political figures and parties, including Faysal Karameh, Ashraf Rifi, MP Karim Kabbara, and the Al-Ahbash ...
Chelsea Al Arif 14/05 19:30 - Lecture : 4 minute(s)
As of tonight, two dominant electoral lists have emerged. The first is “Qalb Zahle” (The Heart of Zahle), spearheaded by Salim Ghazale and supported by the Lebanese Forces (LF). The second, “Zahle Rou’ya wa Qarar” (Zahle: Vision and Decision), is led by current municipal head Assaad Zgheib and backed by MP Michel Daher, the Kataeb party, ...
This is Beirut 14/05 12:20 - Lecture : 1 minute(s)
Tripoli Lebanon Municipal Elections
Although the electoral process in Tripoli was called into question following the municipal and mukhtar elections held last Sunday, it now appears that the issue has been resolved. According to a well-informed source interviewed by This is Beirut, the official final results are expected to be published today, Wednesday, within a few ...
Chelsea Al Arif 14/05 12:00 - Lecture : 2 minute(s)
Baalbeck Municipal Elections Hezb Amal
Following the first two weeks of municipal elections in Mount and North Lebanon, attention now turns to Baalbeck, set to vote on May 18. The city is distinguished by its strong tribal affiliations and active political scene. Tribal Structures and Political Alliances In Baalbeck, tribal affiliations have historically played a significant role in ...
This is Beirut 14/05 11:40 - Lecture : 1 minute(s)
South Lebanon Nabatiye Tyre Municipal Elections 2025
The deadline for submitting candidacies for municipal council and mukhtar elections in the South Lebanon governorate came to a close at midnight on Tuesday, under the supervision of Governor Mansour Daou. This phase, which began on April 28, was conducted using an upgraded digital system to streamline application processing. Originally set for ...
This is Beirut 13/05 10:10 - Lecture : 1 minute(s)
Baalbeck Beqaa Lebanon Municipal Elections Rashaya Western Bekaa
As Lebanon’s municipal and mukhtar elections continue, the Western Bekaa and Baalbek-Hermel regions have already seen a wave of uncontested victories, with numerous candidates declared elected by default ahead of Sunday’s scheduled vote. In the Western Bekaa, where 106,010 voters are registered, election authorities have finalized ...
This is Beirut 12/05 23:15 - Lecture : 1 minute(s)
Tripoli Elections Municipality
Tensions flared Monday evening in Tripoli as dozens of citizens gathered outside the city’s Palace of Justice, protesting the delay in the vote count for the municipal elections and the lack of official results. In response to the growing unrest, Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar and Justice Minister Adel Nassar rushed to Tripoli’s Saray before ...
Alissar Boulos 12/05 09:05 - Lecture : 3 minute(s)
Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces
Municipal elections took place on Sunday in the governorates of North Lebanon and Akkar, shedding light on evolving political balances across both Christian strongholds and predominantly Sunni regions. Voter turnout in the North and Akkar reached an overall rate of 43.29%, with 37.25% in the North and 49.33% in Akkar specifically. According to ...
Chelsea Al Arif 11/05 20:00 - Lecture : less than a minute
Tannourine Batroun Municipal Elections Lebanon
A large number of the electorate in several Batroun villages reject the interference of political parties in the management of local affairs.