This is Beirut 15/04 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced on Tuesday the arrival of a new shipment of military equipment donated by France, underscoring continued international backing for Lebanon’s army amid ongoing economic hardship and security threats. In an official statement, the LAF confirmed that a French military aircraft landed at Beirut–Rafic ...
This is Beirut 15/04 11:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun conducted a series of high-level visits to key security and military institutions on Tuesday, underscoring his administration’s firm stance against corruption and its commitment to asserting the sovereignty of the Lebanese state. Early in the day, Aoun visited the General Directorate of State Security in Ramlet el-Bayda, ...
Johnny Kortbawi 15/04 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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It’s striking how much Hezbollah’s projection of power has changed over the years. Once firmly gripping Lebanon’s state institutions, the party sought to assert dominance over the entire political spectrum—often by force. There was a time when Hezbollah stormed Beirut with weapons and fire, burned down the TV studios of its political ...
This is Beirut 15/04 09:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has firmly dismissed speculation circulating in certain political circles regarding a potential postponement of Lebanon’s upcoming municipal and mokhtar elections. In an interview published Tuesday by al-Joumhouria, Berri described such a scenario as "entirely unacceptable and out of the question," emphasizing that ...
Philippe Abi-Akl 15/04 08:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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For the past 34 years, Hezbollah’s weapons have remained a central point of contention both domestically and internationally. On September 30, 1989, Lebanon’s political factions convened in Taif, Saudi Arabia, and signed the National Accord, known as the Taif agreement, to end the devastating 15-year civil war. One of the key provisions ...
Christiane Tager 14/04 22:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon is getting ready for a colorful Easter weekend, full of reunions and, hopefully, calm. Between the announced return of many expatriates and the timid arrival of a few tourists, the atmosphere promises to be lively in the streets and restaurants… but perhaps a little less so in the hotels. Travel agencies are sounding the alarm: flights ...
This is Beirut 14/04 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In an interview with Al-Anbaa newspaper, Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny affirmed that the security of Beirut International Airport (BIA) is a national priority, emphasizing that all current security measures are managed exclusively by the competent Lebanese authorities. He stated that this commitment is reflected in ...
This is Beirut 14/04 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Tensions flared along the southern Lebanese border on Monday as an Israeli military unit advanced toward the banks of the Wazzani River, while a deadly explosion struck a Lebanese Army unit in the Tyre district, killing one soldier and injuring three others. The Lebanese Army reported on its official X account that a specialized engineering unit ...
This is Beirut 14/04 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon ranked 68th worldwide and 9th among Arab countries in terms of cost of living, according to the report published in April 2025 by Numbeo, the world's largest participatory database on prices and living conditions. With an index of 38.84, Lebanon is in the top third of the global ranking, based on prices observed in 139 countries and ...
This is Beirut 14/04 17:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa concluded high-level talks in Damascus on Monday, agreeing to form a joint ministerial committee to address several long-standing bilateral issues, in what was described as a “very positive” atmosphere. Salam arrived at Damascus International Airport around 1:30 PM, accompanied ...
This is Beirut 14/04 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun affirmed on Monday that the Lebanese Army (LAF) is “fully carrying out its responsibilities” in the areas vacated by Israeli forces, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701, emphasizing the army’s capability to ensure the safety and protection of Lebanese citizens. Speaking during a meeting at Baabda ...
This is Beirut 14/04 14:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Under the patronage of the Ministries of Information and Economy and Trade, and in the presence of distinguished officials, including the Director General of the Ministry of Economy, Dr. Mohammad Abou Haidar, the President of the Beirut Order of Physicians, Dr. Youssef Bakhache, several heads of health professions unions and the Health Order ...