Lebanon

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.

Support for Syrian Refugees: Lebanon Says Stop

Liliane Mokbel 24/04 15:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon, which is facing a prolonged crisis, is raising its voice once again. For more than 15 years, the Land of the Cedars has borne the direct consequences of the war in Syria, hosting more than two million Syrian refugees—nearly 40% of its population. According to the World Bank, the annual cost of this presence exceeds two billion ...

Municipal Elections: What Are the Requirements to Run for Office?

This Is Beirut 24/04 14:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Municipal Elections Guide

As Lebanon prepares for its upcoming municipal elections, scheduled for May 2025, growing attention is being paid to the positions of municipal council members and presidents. In a context where local governance is increasingly viewed as a driver of change, many are considering a run for office. But what does it take to become a candidate? ...

Iranian Ambassador Summoned: Lebanon Demands Respect for Sovereignty

This is Beirut 24/04 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) a day after being summoned by Minister Youssef Rajji on Tuesday. During the meeting, the Ministry's Secretary General, Hani Chmaytelli, reminded the ambassador of the need to respect the fundamental rules of international diplomacy, in particular the ...

UAE Federal National Council President Hails Lebanon's Reforms

This is Beirut 24/04 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On a visit to Lebanon since Monday, UAE Federal National Council President Saqr Ghobash hailed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's “clear and responsible positions,” underlining the Emirates' confidence in Lebanon's ability to regain its regional role. During his meeting with Salam at the Grand Serail on Thursday, he congratulated Lebanon on the ...

Shia Clans in the Upcoming Municipal Elections

Kaline Antoun 24/04 12:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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After nine years of waiting, municipal elections will be held starting early next month. This vote carries strategic importance, as it precedes the parliamentary elections by a year and serves as a political barometer, particularly in the Shia regions of Lebanon, which have been affected by the repercussions of the war between Hezbollah and ...

SpotlightMunicipal Elections in Lebanon: When Politics Becomes a Family Affair

Tylia El Helou 24/04 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanon Municipal Elections Elections Council

As Lebanon prepares to hold its municipal elections for the first time since 2016, observers are once again focusing on a persistent feature of the country’s political landscape: the grip of families on the local scene. While municipal elections are supposed to reflect the popular will and address citizens’ concrete needs, they are in ...

Southern Lebanon: Israeli Strikes and Military Patrols

This is Beirut 24/04 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border continued to escalate Thursday following an Israeli drone strike on a prefabricated room in the southern town of Mays al-Jabal, which injured paramedic Osama Farhat, a member of the Islamic Mission Scouts. In a separate incident, remains of two individuals in the vicinity of Deir Saryan in the Nabatiyeh ...

President Aoun Marks Armenian Genocide Anniversary

This is Beirut 24/04 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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As the world commemorates 110 years since the Armenian Genocide, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s unwavering solidarity with the Armenian people and praised the Lebanese-Armenian community as a pillar of national unity and contribution. In a statement marking the anniversary, Aoun stressed that the occasion is not merely a ...