Lebanon

The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum Launches Its Second Edition in Beirut

This is Beirut 25/04 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The second edition of the Beauty and Wellbeing Forum 2025 was officially launched on Thursday, at Seaside Arena on Beirut’s waterfront. The event, held under the patronage of the Ministries of Information and Economy, runs from April 24 to April 27, 2025, bringing together a distinguished gathering of specialists, institutions, as well as ...

InterviewsRony Mecattaf: One Eye Lost, a Wider Vision Gained

Bélinda Ibrahim 25/04 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Rony Mecattaf Book Beirut Explosion Culture

In August 2020, Beirut was devastated by an apocalyptic explosion. Among the injured was psychotherapist Rony Mecattaf, who lost the use of his right eye. What could have remained a silent tragedy became the starting point for a powerful and unconventional narrative: La blessure qui guérit (“The Wound That Heals”), published in March 2025 by ...

62 Municipal Councils Elected by Acclamation in Mount Lebanon

This is Beirut 25/04 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Ahead of the long-awaited municipal elections set to start on Sunday, May 4, a total of 62 municipalities in Mount Lebanon have been elected by acclamation, out of 330 in the region. In these areas, only one list of candidates was submitted per municipality, eliminating the need for a vote and automatically securing their election. The breakdown ...

Lebanon Resumes Repatriation of Syrian Refugees After Years-Long Pause

This is Beirut 25/04 16:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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General Security (GS) has resumed the repatriation of Syrian refugees from Lebanon, marking a significant shift after years of suspension, Al-Jadeed TV reported on Friday. According to the report, the renewed efforts came after a prolonged halt in the implementation of the so-called “voluntary return” process, which was previously organized ...

Gunfire Exchange at Lebanese-Syrian Border Triggers Army Crackdown on Smuggling Network

This is Beirut 25/04 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanese Army Syrian Border Syria Hermel

Tensions flared along the Lebanese-Syrian border near Hermel on April 24 after gunfire erupted between armed individuals and Syrian forces, reportedly triggered by disputes over smuggling activities. According to a Lebanese Army post on its X account, shots were first fired from the Lebanese side toward Syrian territory, prompting a swift ...

Lebanon Awaits Jordan Intelligence to Probe Foiled Sabotage Plot

This is Beirut 25/04 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s Chief Public Prosecutor, Judge Jamal Hajjar, announced that the Lebanese authorities are awaiting detailed intelligence from Jordanian agencies to begin a full-scale investigation into a recently uncovered sabotage plot targeting the Hashemite Kingdom. “We are waiting for the arrival of security information from Jordanian agencies ...

Joseph Aoun Emphasizes Dialogue and Responsibility Before the Economic and Social Council

This is Beirut 25/04 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Joseph Aoun Economic and Social Council

President Joseph Aoun called on Friday for a more mature and self-aware political culture in Lebanon, urging leaders to embrace constructive criticism and prioritize the public good over personal ambition. Speaking during a visit to the Economic and Social Council in Beirut, Aoun outlined what he sees as the three phases of political leadership: ...

Berri Rules Out Hezbollah’s Disarmament for Now

This is Beirut 25/04 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Hezbollah Nabih Berri Disarmement Israel Ceasefire

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri voiced strong support for the ongoing dialogue between President Joseph Aoun and Hezbollah, commending Aoun’s adherence to the framework and conditions laid out for the disarmament talks, in reference to the need to secure Israel’s prior withdrawal from Lebanon. In an interview with Asas Media, Berri emphasized ...

Divisions Stall Parliamentary Talks on Beirut Municipal Council Parity

This is Beirut 25/04 11:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Banks International Monetary Fund Municipal Elections

Sectarian divides once again paralyzed legislative work in Lebanon, as Parliament failed to reach any concrete decision on the issue of Christian-Muslim parity within Beirut’s municipal council. The matter has now been referred to a parliamentary committee for further examination. During a plenary session held on Thursday evening, Lebanese ...

Renewed Lebanese-Syrian Border Clashes

This is Beirut 24/04 21:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Tensions flared once again along the Syrian-Lebanese border Thursday night, as clashes reportedly resumed between unidentified fighters on both sides of the border, with Syrian officials accusing Hezbollah of initiating the escalation. A Syrian Ministry of Defense source told SANA that Hezbollah “fired five artillery shells from Lebanese ...

Salam Vows Timely Municipal Elections

This is Beirut 24/04 20:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Municipal Elections Beirut

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed on Thursday that municipal elections will go ahead as scheduled, with a firm government commitment to transparency and fairness. In a statement posted on X, Salam addressed growing speculation around the elections, stating unequivocally that “the government’s position is firm in its commitment to hold the ...

VideosJack Estephan, the Only Bow Maker in Lebanon

Yara Germany 24/04 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In a country where bow making simply didn’t exist, Jack Estephan trained with master craftsmen abroad to become Lebanon’s only professional bow maker. A passionate musician and meticulous artisan, he is building a rare and essential craft from the ground up.