Lebanon

Aoun Cracks Down on Corruption in Surprise Visits to Nefaa and Beirut Port
Aoun Cracks Down on Corruption in Surprise Visits to Nefaa and Beirut Port

In an unannounced tour on Friday morning, President Joseph Aoun visited the Vehicle Registration Authority (Nefaa) in Dekwaneh and the Port of Beirut, underscoring his administration’s commitment to fighting corruption and improving public service efficiency. Speaking directly to citizens during his visit to Nefaa, Aoun declared, “Anyone who ...

Beirut Port Blast Probe Takes New Turn as Judge Bitar Presses Ahead
Beirut Port Blast Probe Takes New Turn as Judge Bitar Presses Ahead

The investigation into the devastating August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion saw renewed momentum on Friday, as Judge Tarek Bitar reaffirmed his intention to pursue the case despite no immediate action being taken against those questioned. Among those summoned was former General Security chief Major General Abbas Ibrahim, who appeared before Judge ...

Rebuilding Lebanon, Preserving Its Diversity
Rebuilding Lebanon, Preserving Its Diversity

Shining a spotlight on Lebanon, one of the most fragile and symbolic countries in the Middle East, to support its recovery. This is the objective of Rebuilding Lebanon, preserving its diversity, a workshop organized by the Sovereign Order of Malta and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Holy See and the Order of Malta scheduled ...

Banners Proclaiming 'A New Era for Lebanon' Burned Just Hours After Installation 
Banners Proclaiming 'A New Era for Lebanon' Burned Just Hours After Installation 

Barely installed, already in flames. The banners bearing the slogan “A New Era for Lebanon,” unveiled on Thursday along the road leading to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, survived only a few hours. By Friday morning, photos circulating on social media showed the signs reduced to ashes—targets of a deliberate act of ...

Italy Launches Urban Regeneration Initiatives to Support Lebanon’s Recovery
Italy Launches Urban Regeneration Initiatives to Support Lebanon’s Recovery

The Embassy of Italy in Lebanon announced a new series of initiatives aimed at supporting the country’s post-conflict recovery and urban renewal through sustainable and inclusive development strategies. In a press release issued on Friday, the Embassy emphasized that the efforts reflect a coordinated commitment by the broader Italian System in ...

Students Have Until April 23 to Share Their Education Reform Priorities in National Survey
Students Have Until April 23 to Share Their Education Reform Priorities in National Survey

Minister of Education Dr. Rima Karami reiterated her call on Friday for students across all academic levels to participate in a nationwide education survey launched nearly a month ago. The initiative calls on students to share their perspectives and help shape reform priorities within Lebanon’s education sector. The survey, available online, ...

Geagea: President Aoun Wants a Hezbollah Disarmament Plan
Geagea: President Aoun Wants a Hezbollah Disarmament Plan

In an interview on MTV’s Sar el-Waet program, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea highlighted the Lebanese authorities’ commitment to restricting the right to bear arms to legal forces only. He emphasized that the disarmament of Hezbollah, both south and north of the Litani River, is inevitable. Geagea revealed that he was initially surprised ...

'A New Era for Lebanon' Welcomes Travelers on Airport Road
'A New Era for Lebanon' Welcomes Travelers on Airport Road

The road leading to the Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is shedding its partisan skin. With summer fast approaching, the route now greets travelers with a unified image: the Lebanese flag and a hopeful slogan — “A New Era for Lebanon.” Gone are the banners and portraits of Hezbollah leaders and Iranian ...

Aoun ‘Optimistic’ as Hezbollah Shows Flexibility on Weapons
Aoun ‘Optimistic’ as Hezbollah Shows Flexibility on Weapons

President Joseph Aoun expressed cautious optimism on Thursday regarding several sensitive national issues, including Hezbollah’s weapons, judicial reform and economic recovery, pointing to a newfound political harmony within the government. According to MP Sagih Atieh, who met with the president, Aoun said that Hezbollah had shown “a great ...

WHO Donation Secures Life-Saving Dialysis Supplies
WHO Donation Secures Life-Saving Dialysis Supplies

In a much-needed boost to Lebanon’s strained healthcare system, the Ministry of Public Health received on Thursday a significant donation of dialysis supplies from the World Health Organization (WHO), funded by Ireland and the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). The shipment will support 24,000 dialysis sessions, helping around 500 ...

KSA Ambassador Reaffirms Kingdom’s Support for Lebanese Reform Efforts
KSA Ambassador Reaffirms Kingdom’s Support for Lebanese Reform Efforts

Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Bukhari, reiterated the Kingdom’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s political and economic reform efforts during a meeting on Thursday with Foreign Affairs Minister Youssef Rajji. The two officials discussed recent developments in Lebanon and across the region, with Ambassador Bukhari conveying ...

Passenger Traffic at Beirut Airport Declines Slightly in Q1 2025, But Arrivals Rise
Passenger Traffic at Beirut Airport Declines Slightly in Q1 2025, But Arrivals Rise

Passenger traffic at Beirut International Airport (BIA) saw a slight decrease in the first quarter of 2025, with a total of 1,254,550 passengers, representing a 1.42% drop compared to the same period in 2024, when the airport recorded 1,272,625 travelers. However, there was a positive trend in arrivals, which increased compared to last year. The ...