This is Beirut 16/03 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Syndicate of Contract Teachers in the Public Sector in Lebanon issued a statement on Sunday in response to recent comments by the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Rima Karami, regarding the increase in the hourly rate for contract teachers. According to the syndicate, "The new rate, which combines the base salary and temporary ...
Lyne Sammouri 16/03 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Colombian Embassy Fabriano Charles Corm Foundation
The Fabriano Drawing Contest, in collaboration with the Colombian Embassy in Lebanon, announced the first prize winner during an exhibition celebrating creativity under the theme “Colombia: The Country of Beauty.”
This is Beirut 16/03 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
48th anniversary Moukhtara Kamal Joumblatt Walid Joumblatt
On the 48th anniversary of the assassination of Druze leader Kamal Joumblatt, former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) chief Walid Joumblatt announced the end of the annual March 16 commemoration. This decision comes amid a significant shift in Lebanon and the region, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria and the arrest of ...
This is Beirut 16/03 09:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hezbollah south Lebanon ceasefire
Overnight Israeli attacks targeted Hezbollah operatives in several locations in southern Lebanon, as Israeli troops entered the town of Adaisseh in the largest violation of the ceasefire agreement so far. An Israeli drone launched a guided missile strike at approximately 2:00 a.m. targeting a BMW X5 SUV on the road to the town of Yater in the ...
This is Beirut 15/03 12:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Donald Trump Hezbollah US Secretary of State
According to an email reviewed by Reuters, a Trump administration official overseeing USAID sought to phase out US aid to Lebanon, arguing that the country had developed an "odd dependency" on American assistance. In a February 16 directive seen by Reuters, acting USAID deputy administrator Peter Marocco instructed officials to draft a memo ...
Élie-Joe Kamel 15/03 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon United Nations Hamas Hezbollah
Whenever an agreement—whether purely technical or otherwise—between Lebanon and Israel is discussed, confusion arises, often followed by accusations and excessive speculation. Many Lebanese tend to mix up and confuse the terms "armistice," "normalization," and "peace." This makes it necessary to clarify the differences between these three ...
This is Beirut 15/03 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his country’s support for Lebanon. During a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Friday evening, Macron stated that “France’s commitment to Lebanon remains strong, to support its recovery and protect its sovereignty.” On his X account, the French president also announced ...
Fady Noun 15/03 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
One can only be horrified by the atrocities that have recently unfolded in the “Alawite country,” just a few hundred kilometers from our television screens. In the age of smartphones, the images have reached us, more graphic and harrowing than ever before. The interim Syrian president, Ahmad al-Shareh, has promised an investigation and the ...
This is Beirut 15/03 08:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On the surface, there is an intention to build a nation based on institutions, transparency and proper governance. However, in reality, Kulluna Irada has become nothing more than a breeding ground for theft, corruption, deception and falsification, all with destructive objectives for the country. The association, which was originally tasked with ...
This is Beirut 14/03 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun Michel Sleiman Army
During a meeting at the presidential Baabda Palace with President Joseph Aoun, former President Michel Sleiman emphasized the importance of the "Army and People" equation, which he believes has been essential in preserving Lebanon’s stability. He reflected on the significance of March 14, “a date we all know as it is the day commemorating ...
This is Beirut 14/03 21:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Benjamin Netanyahu Nabih Berry
Speaker Nabih Berri stated that “Lebanon will not surrender, under any circumstances, regardless of the intensity of the pressures, a single inch of its territory, nor any sovereign right.” “Lebanon will use all available means to protect its rights, preserve them, and liberate what remains of our territory from Israeli occupation,” Mr. ...
This is Beirut 14/03 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Twenty years on, does March 14, 2005, still resonate with Lebanon’s youth? At Saint Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut, we asked students what they knew about the protests that followed Rafic Hariri’s assassination and led to the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon. Their responses varied—some were unaware, others had a vague idea, and ...