This is Beirut 08/05 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Hezbollah Israel South Lebanon Lebanon
Israeli raids targeted the hills of Kfar Tebnit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa. Panicked residents also reported frequent overflights by fighter jets.
Bassam Abou Zeid 08/05 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon France Border demarcation Joseph Aoun Emmanuel Macron Ahmad al-Sharaa Syria
France has stepped in decisively to take a leading role in the border demarcation process between Lebanon and Syria—an initiative announced by President Emmanuel Macron during the visit of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to France. According to French sources, Macron expressed his country’s readiness to provide both the Lebanese and Syrian ...
This is Beirut 08/05 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israeli airstrikes South Lebanon Israel war
An Israeli security source reported that the Israeli military targeted a Hezbollah military compound in Nabatiyeh. The source, speaking to Al-Arabiya, confirmed that the compound contained weapons and tunnels used by the group. In a tweet posted on Thursday, Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army spokesperson announced: "Israeli Air Force fighter ...
This is Beirut 08/05 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Syria France Lebanon-Syria border
Lebanon’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joe Raggi, received on Thursday the French Ambassador to Lebanon, Hervé Magro, who presented him with copies of documents and maps from French archives related to the Lebanon-Syria border. This handover follows Lebanon's official request and a promise made by French President Emmanuel Macron to Lebanese ...
Marc Saikali 08/05 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Central Bank of Lebanon Banks Joseph Aoun lebanon Karim Souhaid
"The Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL) has a major responsibility in restoring confidence in the banking system." Those were the words of the President of the Republic during his visit this Wednesday to the headquarters of the Central Bank. The days when another President Aoun launched heavy-handed attacks on the ...
This is Beirut 08/05 10:32 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun Central Bank Karim Souhaid Lebanon
During a visit to the Central Bank (BDL) on Thursday morning, President Joseph Aoun called on Central Bank Governor Karim Souhaid and the bank’s deputy governors to fully shoulder their responsibilities in reviving Lebanon’s struggling financial sector. “You bear the heavy responsibility of restoring the confidence of the ...
Chelsea Al Arif 08/05 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Batroun City Batroun Municipal Elections Tannourine
Following a smooth first round of municipal elections on Sunday, May 4, electors in Batroun and across North Lebanon will head to the polls on Sunday, May 11, to elect municipal councils and mukhtars. In a governorate comprising 31 municipalities, Batroun-city holds particular attention as the second-largest municipality after Tannourine, with 15 ...
This is Beirut 08/05 09:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Lebanese army Bekaa Syria
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam began a visit to the Bekaa on Thursday morning to assess security protocols at the border posts with Syria. During his visit, he praised the role of Lebanese armed forces, stating: "The army is the nation's stronghold, embodying sacrifice and loyalty." He also emphasized the importance of "supporting the military ...
This is Beirut 07/05 21:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
BDL Banque du Liban Lebanon Economy Parliament
Presenting a 33-page document containing substantial remarks on the banking reform bill submitted by the government, the Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, Karim Souhaid, attended a session of the Parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee held mid-week. The session was chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan and attended by 40 parliamentarians, along ...
This is Beirut 07/05 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
United Kingdom United Nations United States Canada
Lebanon continues to rank among the costliest countries for receiving money transfers, with recent data highlighting the financial strain on expatriates sending money home. In the third quarter of 2024, the average cost of transferring $500 from the United States to Lebanon rose to $31.23, representing 6.25% of the amount sent. This marks an ...
This is Beirut 07/05 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese Army Ministry of Agriculture Customs Smuggling
On Wednesday, the Anti-Smuggling Division of the General Customs Directorate, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, intercepted large quantities of agricultural products illegally smuggled into Lebanon. The confiscated goods included 1,400 kilograms of tomatoes, 800 kilograms of green peppers, 1,200 kilograms of colored peppers and ...
This is Beirut 07/05 18:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Lebanese Red Cross lebanon
President Joseph Aoun launched the Lebanese Red Cross Annual Fundraising campaign on Wednesday, announcing his decision to donate his salary to the humanitarian organization. President Aoun made this announcement during a meeting with a delegation from the Red Cross led by its president, Antoine Zoghbi. Aoun expressed deep appreciation for the ...