This is Beirut 03/03 19:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A Kataeb delegation visited several villages in South Lebanon on Monday, following a recent tour of Bint Jbeil district. The latest visit covered villages in the Marjayoun and Hasbaya districts, including Qlayaa, Jdeidet Marjayoun and Kawkaba, as part of the party’s efforts to affirm its support for the region, according to a statement. The ...
Natasha Metni Torbey 03/03 17:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ghada Aoun Free Patriotic Movement Central Bank of Lebanon Judiciary Lebanon
She pursued her judicial campaign until the very last day before the official end of her tenure within the judiciary. On March 1, 2024, the prosecutor at the Mount Lebanon Court of Appeal, Ghada Aoun, who had been dismissed from her duties in May 2023 by the Judiciary’s Disciplinary Council, retired. True to her nature, however, she did not ...
This is Beirut 03/03 15:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Saudi Arabia Lebanon Relations
President Joseph Aoun declared upon his arrival in Saudi Arabia on Monday, during his first official visit abroad: “it is an opportunity to reaffirm the depth of Lebanese-Saudi relations and to express appreciation for the role played by the Kingdom in supporting Lebanon’s stability, safety, and constitutional institutions.” Aoun ...
Élie-Joe Kamel 03/03 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Ash Monday was celebrated in Lebanon, marking the beginning of Lent for Christians.
Michel Touma 03/03 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Hezbollah Joe Raggi Riyadh Saudi Arabia
The President in Riyadh: Back to the Fundamentals Two brief yet decisive statements that speak volumes: “Lebanon has endured enough from other people’s wars” (on its territory); “The decision of war and peace must rest solely with the state.” President Joseph Aoun has repeated these words on multiple occasions, capturing with striking ...
This is Beirut 02/03 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Former leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, Walid Joumblatt, issued a stark warning on Sunday about alleged Israeli schemes to destabilize the region during a press conference from his residence in Clemenceau. He also revealed plans to visit Damascus as part of ongoing political efforts. Speaking on the preparations for the 48th anniversary ...
This is Beirut 02/03 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
A woman and her three children were killed on Sunday in the explosion of a gas tanker in the village of Doussa, in Akkar. The cause of the tragedy, which raises serious concerns about the transport of hazardous materials and security methods applied, is still unknown. An investigation has been launched. The explosion triggered fires in the ...
This is Beirut 02/03 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Patriarch Rai
Lebanon's neutrality is a principle that greatly displeases Hezbollah. It deprives the group of a significant lever and considerably limits its room for maneuvering as an instrument of Iran in the region, not just in Lebanon. Ahmad Kabalan, the Jaafari mufti and unofficial spokesperson for the pro-Iranian group, has reiterated Hezbollah's ...
This is Beirut 02/03 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Each year, the streets of al-Mina in Tripoli come alive with the vibrant Zambo carnival, where participants paint their bodies, wear costumes and embrace the spirit of fun before Lent begins.
Bassam Abou Zeid 02/03 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
lebanon Saudi Arabia Arab Summit
The first visit of President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, to Saudi Arabia marks the beginning of a series of future visits to the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia has repeatedly expressed its willingness to support a Lebanon that is committed to reforms, stability, and fostering strong ties both with the international community and Arab countries. This ...
Lyne Sammouri 01/03 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Winter Ski Mzaar Kfardebian Lebanon Tourism
As ski season peaks, Mzaar Kfardebian’s slopes come to life, with locals and tourists alike embracing the winter season.
Liliane Mokbel 01/03 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
According to Labora, a Lebanese NGO focused on reducing unemployment, 82% of the 2024 Finance Law and the 2025 budget proposal are allocated to cover the public sector's operational costs. This exceeds the World Bank's 30% threshold, beyond which it refuses to finance budgets, as it views such high spending as a risk of public fund mismanagement ...