This Is Beirut 03/01 18:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Abbas Halabi Bkerké Displaced Syrians
The Council of Maronite Bishops on Wednesday urged authorities to take firm action against the arming of displaced Syrians in Lebanon, which it described as “a time bomb.” The Council called on the government to “develop a political and diplomatic strategy likely to relieve Lebanon of the burden” represented by the massive presence of ...
This Is Beirut 03/01 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
At the end of Wednesday's meeting between caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Health Minister Firas Abiad, the decision was made to "work towards implementing the agreement under which the sum of one thousand billion Lebanese pounds would be secured monthly to subsidize medication for cancer and chronic diseases," as Abiad put it. Concluded ...
Marguerita Sejaan 03/01 16:39 - Reading : less than a minute
Flying Submarine, an innovation hub, launched its first interactive museum in Union Marks. The exhibition is open to all until January 6.
This Is Beirut 03/01 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The assassination on Tuesday of Saleh al-Arouri, a founding member of the Al-Qassam Brigades (the armed wing of Hamas) and vice-president of Hamas' political bureau, prompted numerous reactions in Lebanese political circles on Wednesday, with various leaders denouncing a "violation" of sovereignty. The leader of the Kataeb party, Samy Gemayel, ...
Katrine Dige Houmoller 03/01 08:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Embarking on the vape revolution, Lebanese youths embraced the cultural allure, driven by social influence, stress relief and trendiness. From a casual puff to a full-blown habit, their bodies now yearn for the soothing sensation of relief.
This Is Beirut 02/01 18:04 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Army Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun, and the French Minister of Armed Forces, Sebastien Lecornu, visited the military medical facility on Tuesday. This visit is part of various initiatives undertaken by the French authorities to provide diverse assistance to the army, enhancing its capabilities, particularly in the field of military ...
This Is Beirut 02/01 17:02 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Former Prime Minister Fouad Siniora called for "the election of a President of the Republic who would be a source of hope and unity for the Lebanese," thus enabling "the State to extend its authority over the entire Lebanese territory." Speaking following a meeting with Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai in Bkerke, Siniora stressed, in this ...
Johnny Kortbawi 02/01 16:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese are plagued by a chronic disease, one that is rooted in childhood and education. The disease in question is the constant state of mourning and the expression of mourning on all occasions. To begin with, festivities must continue, even if they are too traditional, and people should keep wishing others prosperity and success, even if ...
This Is Beirut 02/01 16:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
MP Sethrida Geagea, member of the Lebanese Forces’ (LF) Strong Republic parliamentary bloc, pointed out on Tuesday that "the LF is willing to hold behind-the-scenes consultations, away from the limelight," to facilitate the election of a President of the Republic. “This approach has proved its effectiveness," she said, in reference to the ...
This Is Beirut 02/01 15:07 - Reading : less than a minute
France has supplied 15 tons of medical material to support the Lebanese Army over the past two months, with more medical cooperation projects to come, a source close to French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Tuesday. The medicines, including antibiotics and painkillers, were destined for the Military Hospital in Beirut. "A joint ...
This Is Beirut 02/01 14:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Elias Murr Interpol Jürgen Stoke
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior and Defense Elias Murr has decided to leave the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) "after ten years at the helm" of the Interpol Foundation for a Safer World and "before the end of his mandate in 2028." The decision to step down was taken "in agreement with the Secretary ...
This Is Beirut 02/01 14:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Head of the National Council for Lifting Iran’s Occupation of Lebanon and former MP, Fares Souhaid, called on parliamentarians on Tuesday "not to waste any more time" and to "get organized" to elect a President of the Republic as soon as possible, at the risk of being "cursed by Lebanon." "The landscape in the region is changing rapidly ...