This Is Beirut 2024-05-04 13:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In response to recent accusations that he has accepted a "bribe" from the European Union (EU) in exchange for hosting displaced Syrians in Lebanon, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati's media office issued a statement, debunking the claims and emphasizing the genuine nature of the EU's support. Mikati bemoaned what he described as a "political ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-04 12:42 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
MP Sethrida Geagea of the Strong Republic Bloc, led by the Lebanese Forces (LF), emphasized on Saturday the illegality of the Syrian presence in Lebanon, advocating for a strict classification of their status in the country. Speaking from Maarab during a meeting of the Cedar’s Mountain Foundation (CMF), Geagea criticized the current terminology ...
Fady Noun 2024-05-04 08:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Today, on Holy Saturday, the Orthodox world will celebrate with joy the appearance of the Holy Fire, also known as the Holy Flame. This mysterious physical phenomenon is characterized by the sudden appearance of a light-density fire on the tombstone where Christ’s lifeless body was placed after his crucifixion. This fire rapidly spreads and does ...
2024-05-03 23:02 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Financial aid allocated by the European Union to Lebanon is known only by its amount. However, questions arise about whether the one billion euros (granted until 2027) is sufficient to "counter" the Syrian crisis and what will become of the plans proposed by the Lebanese government for the repatriation of Syrians from Lebanon. The announcement on ...
2024-05-03 20:32 - Reading : less than a minute
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) announced on Friday that a hotline has been set up to report cases of digital abuse or blackmail. The telephone assistance service (dial 112) and the online service (https://isf.gov.lb/ar/report) are now available. The Directorate also released two main recommendations for individuals ...
2024-05-03 19:42 - Reading : less than a minute
The 15th edition of Le Marché aux Puces is back, with even more vintage and unique finds to discover .
2024-05-03 18:13 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
“He went straight for the jugular.” That is how one can summarize the position of caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, following his meeting with the Cypriot President and the President of the European Commission on Thursday. Mikati is seemingly preparing a deal to sell Lebanon off for a billion euros “at the expense of the Lebanese.” ...
gdeveloper 2024-05-03 16:08 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israeli army spokesperson, Avichae Adraee, revealed on Friday that “the 282nd Brigade carried out a surprise exercise to simulate an offensive operation on the northern front”. In a tweet on X, Adraee indicated that troops of the brigade have been conducting offensive and defensive missions on the Lebanese borders for the past three ...
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-05-03 14:57 - Reading : less than a minute
MP Najat Aoun Saliba's study at the American University of Beirut confirmed cancer-causing agents from diesel generator emissions on three streets. Amidst a polluted and densely populated Beirut, questions of accountability arise as some generator owners seek solutions while government reliance on private generators increases due to energy ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-03 12:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon fell 21 places since last year, according to the 2024 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RWB) on Friday. Lebanon currently ranks 140 out of 180 countries. The report shows the deterioration of press freedom, accompanied by a worsening economic and political situation, in addition to increased restrictions ...
Maureen Décor 2024-05-03 11:36 - Reading : less than a minute
On Thursday, May 2, at the Great Famine Memorial, intellectuals, historians and students gathered to pay tribute to the victims of this tragic chapter in Lebanese history.
This Is Beirut 2024-05-03 10:48 - Reading : less than a minute
French President Emmanuel Macron stressed full French commitment to seek a solution to the Lebanese crisis which is weakening the country, during a meeting with former Minister and head of the Socialist Progressive Party (PSP), Walid Joumblatt. In a statement issued by the Élysée Palace on Friday, Macron reiterated his call on all Lebanese ...