Johnny Kortbawi 11/04 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah central bank
One of the biggest questions since the outbreak of the crisis in the fall of 2019 concerns the issue of determining responsibility for the losses that led to the default on payments, the suspension of external debt servicing and the freeze on deposits. In reality, the way one views the Lebanese economy is the main driver behind the different ...
This is Beirut 11/04 15:14 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut 11/04 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut 11/04 13:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut 11/04 12:49 - Reading : less than a minute
Beirut International Airport Hassan Nasrallah Hezbollah
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 ...
This is Beirut 11/04 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut 11/04 10:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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, ...
This is Beirut 10/04 23:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Samir Geagea Joseph Aoun Hezbollah
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 ...
This is Beirut 10/04 20:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Hassan Nasrallah Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
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 ...
This is Beirut 10/04 15:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut 10/04 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
United Nations WHO Central Emergency Response Fund Rakan Nasreddine Dialysis
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 ...
This is Beirut 10/04 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Saudi Arabia Yousef Rajji Dar el Fatwa Walid Bukhari
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 ...