Marc Saikali 05/06 08:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Parliament Lebanon MPs Change Reforms
They promised to change everything. They changed nothing—and worse still, they turned hope into bitterness and trust into betrayal. When Lebanon’s so-called “Change MPs” entered Parliament in 2022, they rode a wave of popular revolt against a corrupt, decaying system. For once, the Lebanese people believed. They were wrong. The illusion ...
This is Beirut 04/06 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as the new Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the UN announced on Wednesday. Major General Abagnara succeeds Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of Spain, who led the mission ...
Rayan Chami 04/06 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute
August 4 Explosion Beirut Port Lebanon
Nearly five years after the Beirut port explosion, families of the victims gathered on Wednesday at the Statue of the Emigrant, demanding justice and clarity as the investigation resumes. But after four years and ten months, accountability remains elusive.
This is Beirut 04/06 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute
As Eid al-Adha nears, the traditional livestock markets across the Arab world are bustling. But this year, as in previous ones, it’s the steep cost of sheep that’s drawing the most attention. A regional survey by Al Jazeera Economy highlights stark price variations that mirror broader economic disparities. In crisis-hit Lebanon, families can ...
This is Beirut 04/06 19:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday met with the Head of the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee, Ambassador Ramzi Dimashkieh, who updated him on ongoing discussions regarding the enforcement of a key security agreement related to Palestinian camps in Lebanon. The talks focused on the implementation of a decision to ensure sole control over ...
This is Beirut 04/06 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, claimed on Wednesday that the issue of Hezbollah’s weapons should be approached “objectively, with the goal of safeguarding Lebanon’s national interests and ensuring the country’s readiness to confront any potential Israeli aggression.” Speaking after a meeting with Prime ...
This is Beirut 04/06 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Association for the Preservation of Tyre has issued an urgent appeal to President Joseph Aoun, urging him to take immediate action to halt what it describes as an environmental and cultural catastrophe unfolding in the Tyre Coast Nature Reserve. It also urged the Ministries of Culture and Environment to intervene decisively. At a ...
This is Beirut 04/06 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Nabih Berry counterfeit drugs smuggling Beirut International Airport corruption
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated that he would not protect anyone involved in the case related to the illegal importation of medications into Lebanon, according to remarks reported on Wednesday by Al-Hadath TV. This statement comes as investigations continue into a large network smuggling counterfeit medications into the country through ...
Lyne Sammouri 04/06 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Mexican Embassy in Lebanon has unveiled a newly landscaped garden at the site of the Lebanese Emigrant Statue near Beirut Port, marking 80 years of diplomatic relations and cultural ties between the two countries.
This is Beirut 04/06 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
lebanon tourism technology AI Innovation Partnership
In a strategic move to modernize Lebanon’s tourism sector, Minister of State for Technology Affairs and Artificial Intelligence Dr. Kamal Shehadeh and Minister of Tourism Laura Lahoud signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), launching a digital partnership that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies into tourism. This ...
This is Beirut 04/06 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Beirut Public Transportation
On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, passengers ride a shiny purple bus as a means of public transport. The bus is part of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services.
This is Beirut 04/06 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Ahead of Eid al-Adha on Friday, Lebanon’s General Security has increased its personnel at key border crossings to handle the expected surge of Syrian nationals returning home for the holiday. Authorities are bracing for a significant rise in departures in the coming days, particularly from the Arida, Qaa and Masnaa crossings, the only ...