Lebanon

Ministries Partner to Revolutionize Lebanon's Tourism Through AI

This is Beirut 04/06 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a strategic move to modernize Lebanon’s tourism sector, Minister of State for Technology Affairs and Artificial Intelligence Dr. Kamal Shehadeh and Minister of Tourism Laura Lahoud signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), launching a digital partnership that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies into tourism. This ...

Lebanon on Bumpy Road to Public Transport Revival

This is Beirut 04/06 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, passengers ride a shiny purple bus as a means of public transport. The bus is part of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services.

General Security Boosts Border Staff Ahead of Adha Rush

This is Beirut 04/06 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Ahead of Eid al-Adha on Friday, Lebanon’s General Security has increased its personnel at key border crossings to handle the expected surge of Syrian nationals returning home for the holiday. Authorities are bracing for a significant rise in departures in the coming days, particularly from the Arida, Qaa and Masnaa crossings, the only ...

Explosion at Baabda Gas Station Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

This is Beirut 04/06 11:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A fire followed by a powerful explosion rocked a gas station in the Hadath-Baabda area on Wednesday morning, killing one person, injuring several others and causing widespread panic. The incident occurred near a local supermarket and was heard throughout nearby neighborhoods. The blast, which was heard from several hundred meters away, triggered ...

SpotlightKulluna “Hood”: Breaking the Rules, But Defending Whom?

Tara B. Moussallem 04/06 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Once upon a time, there was a man named Robin Hood. A popular hero of English folklore, he stole from the rich to give to the poor… only to end up betrayed by his own. Since then, many have dreamed of becoming justice warriors. But between legend and reality, the myth quickly crumbles. In Lebanon, amidst economic and social collapse, Kulluna ...

Trials Are Launched Inside Roumieh Prison

This is Beirut 03/06 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon launched its first court sessions inside Roumieh Prison on Tuesday. This marks a significant move aimed at accelerating legal proceedings and addressing severe prison overcrowding. Minister of Justice Adel Nassar confirmed the launching in a statement, following a joint visit with Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar to ...

President Aoun Stresses Sovereign Ties with Iran Based on Mutual Respect

This is Beirut 03/06 20:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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During a meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun stressed that Lebanon seeks to strengthen formal state-to-state relations with Iran based on mutual respect and non-interference in domestic affairs – marking a departure from decades of Tehran’s exclusive backing of Hezbollah. Aoun also ...

In Search of Lebanon’s Financial and Economic Taif Agreement

Johnny Kortbawi 03/06 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s economic crisis cannot be measured solely by the six years since its visible eruption in September 2019. Its roots extend much further back—to 1992 and the first government formed after the Taif Agreement. This period marked the beginning of Lebanon’s modern economic policies, shaped by the country’s financial establishment with ...

Aoun Urges Israeli Withdrawal Before French Parliamentary Delegation

This is Beirut 03/06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun said on Tuesday that the deployment of the Lebanese Army in South Lebanon remains hindered by the continued Israeli occupation of five strategic border hills, the detention of Lebanese prisoners and ongoing Israeli attacks. During a meeting at Baabda Palace with a delegation from the French Parliament, attended by French ...

Three Paths for Lebanon: Hostility, Armistice or Peace

Bassam Abou Zeid 03/06 15:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanon today stands at a crossroads in its relationship with Israel, facing three distinct options: to maintain a state of war and hostility, to return to the 1949 armistice agreement, or to pursue peace and normalization. The Path of Hostility If Lebanon chooses to remain in a state of active hostility, the cost will be borne heavily by its ...

VideosSummer 2025: Are Lebanon’s Beaches Ready?

Lyne Sammouri 03/06 15:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Summer Beaches

Between entrance fees, safety, cleanliness, international visibility and precarious stability, how does summer 2025 look for Lebanon’s beaches?

Potential Mass Resignation of Tripoli's Municipal Council

This is Beirut 03/06 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Following reports of the mass resignation of 11 members of Tripoli’s newly elected municipal council, the group is reportedly debating the possibility of retracting its resignation. Informed sources told This is Beirut that a meeting is currently being held at the office of North Lebanon’s Governor and that the council members may reconsider ...