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 ...
This is Beirut 14/03 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamni has committed on Friday to advancing the operation of Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat, emphasizing its potential for economic and developmental benefits. During a meeting with the airport's operating committee, Rasamni announced that he had instructed contractors to begin the rehabilitation of ...
This is Beirut 14/03 15:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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As Lebanon commemorates the 20th anniversary of the March 14, 2005 demonstrations and the Cedar Revolution, the first to see Lebanon freed from Iranian and Syrian rule, a number of political figures have expressed their vision for the country's future. Ibrahim Kanaan Calls for Placing the State Above Interests The Chairman of the Finance and ...
Sana Richa Choucair 14/03 15:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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On March 14, 2005, a human tidal wave flooded Martyrs' Square. Lebanese people of all faiths gathered around a single cause: rising up against the Syrian occupation of Lebanon, one month after the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. It was a first in the history of independent Lebanon. Today, the 20th commemoration has a new ...
This is Beirut 14/03 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Minister of Justice Adel Nassar stressed on Monday, from the headquarters of the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerke, the need to implement the ministerial declaration aimed at limiting the possession of weapons to the Lebanese state. He emphasized that this measure was the essential starting point for state-building, calling for the establishment of ...
This is Beirut 14/03 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Several Lebanese-Americans have been appointed to key positions in the new American administration set up by Donald Trump. Among them, three have been appointed ambassadors (Turkey, Lebanon and Tunisia). Massad Boulos has become Senior Advisor to the President of the United States. Tom Barrack Jr Tom Barrack Jr, born in 1947, is a businessman ...
Marc Saikali 14/03 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
What on earth has gotten into Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed? According to her, the return of Syrian refugees to their country must be voluntary! This astonishing statement has caused quite a stir. But given the country’s endless crises, it quickly faded into the background. However, such remarks can have serious consequences. Around ...
Johnny Kortbawi 14/03 11:46 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Former allies of Hezbollah are stepping forward, advocating for diplomacy rather than war to resolve the ongoing issues between Lebanon and Israel. This marks a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. In his latest interview on Sar El Waet with journalist Marcel Ghanem, MP Tony Frangieh spoke with a boldness rarely seen among ...
Michel Touma 14/03 10:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
“The Cedar Revolution,” “Lebanon First,” “Culture of Connection”… These are just a few of the defining slogans that came to represent what some would call the “Beirut Spring” or the “Second Independence.” These powerful expressions emerged in the wake of a massive, popular rally ...
Pierre Daccache 14/03 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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On March 14, 2005, over a million Lebanese took to the streets of Beirut to demand freedom, sovereignty and an end to the Syrian occupation.
This is Beirut 14/03 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Demands for accountability from Kulluna Irada have intensified over its actions in recent years, particularly since the 2019 financial crisis. This includes the decision by former Prime Minister Hassane Diab's government to declare Lebanon bankrupt, its failure to repay debts, and its role in destabilizing the country's monetary and financial ...
Maurice Matta 13/03 22:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Finance Minister Yassine Jaber made reassuring remarks regarding negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following an extensive meeting held at the Ministry of Finance with the IMF mission. During the meeting, Jaber affirmed that the elimination or partial deduction of bank deposits is a sovereign and national decision, ...