This Is Beirut 2024-03-29 07:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A former official narrates that, before the 1989 Taif accord which put an end to Lebanon’s 15-year-long civil war, the presidential elections were held within constitutional deadlines, preventing any void in the State’s top post. Then, the elections took place within the framework of the democratic system and according to the balance of power ...
Aubin Eymard 2024-03-28 22:53 - Reading : less than a minute
In Ashrafieh and Ras Beirut, telecommunications company Ogero is currently undertaking a significant initiative: deploying optical fiber as part of a pilot project aimed at extending its reach across the entire country. However, for residents, this initiative brings about a significant change as it involves transitioning to new fixed-line ...
Youssef Diab 2024-03-28 22:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Yet another blow was delivered to the Lebanese state today, when the convict Dani al-Rachid escaped from a State Security prison. Accused of attempted murder in Zahle, he was nevertheless located and arrested early this evening on the border with Syria. The case in question is a real scandal that requires no further investigation to ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-28 20:33 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Lebanese American University (LAU) announced in a press release on Thursday that it has converted its academic center in New York City into a branch campus. Located in midtown Manhattan, LAU New York will now confer master’s and bachelor’s degrees. Students will be able to register in five remote and in-person programs tailored to the ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-28 18:12 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed deep concern over the escalation of violence currently taking place across the Blue Line, which has caused a large number of civilian deaths and the destruction of homes and livelihoods. “The escalation must stop immediately, and all parties must lay down their arms and start ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-28 18:06 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The United Nations deplored on Thursday what it described as "unacceptable" attacks on rescue workers in Lebanon, after 10 were killed in Israeli strikes in the South of the country over the past two days. "The tragic events of the last 36 hours have resulted in numerous casualties and injuries in southern Lebanon. Up to 11 civilians have been ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-28 17:19 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Former Aley MP and lawyer Fouad el-Saad passed away on Thursday at the age of 83. Born on April 3, 1941 in Ain Trez, Aley, Saad received a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Political Science, History and Geography at Saint-Joseph University of Beirut (USJ). In 1964, he joined the Bar Association to practice law and was later elected as the Maronite ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-28 13:12 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The British Ambassador to Lebanon, Hamish Cowell, oversaw on Wednesday the handover of 60 tons of spare parts and tires for Land Rovers at the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Logistics Base in Kfarshema, according to a statement published by the embassy. This contribution — worth £2 million — underscores the United Kingdom’s commitment to ...
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-03-28 12:13 - Reading : less than a minute
MP Michel Douaihy told This is Beirut that the Lebanese government is not meeting the standards to fight what is happening on the southern border of Lebanon and that an immediate ceasefire should be attained. Douaihy also stressed that the pillar for the implementation of all those strategies is the election of a president.
This Is Beirut 2024-03-28 00:08 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The leader of the Lebanese Forces (LF), Samir Geagea, expressed skepticism about the success of the Bkerke initiative, which is sponsoring inter-Christian meetings to achieve a unified political stance around a roadmap that brings back the Lebanese constants. The aim of this initiative is to put an end to the dysfunctions that have been blocking ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-27 21:16 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Giorgia Meloni, head of the Italian government, arrived in Beirut on Wednesday evening for a 24-hour visit during which she will inspect the Italian contingent of UNIFIL and hold talks with its commanding officers. She was welcomed off the plane by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, with whom she immediately held a meeting at the Serail in ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-27 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese security forces announced in a statement on Wednesday that they aborted an attempt to smuggle 148 kilograms of hashish through Beirut International Airport to an undisclosed European destination. The illicit substance was concealed in bags of thyme, sumac and other food ingredients and stored in a warehouse in Beirut before the planned ...