Lebanon

Council of Ministers Approves Draft Law on Banking Sector Restructuring

This is Beirut 12/04 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Council of Ministers approved the draft law for reforming and restructuring the banking sector in a cabinet session headed by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, held at the Grand Serail on Saturday. The Council examined ten clauses from the draft law for banking sector reform, which includes 39 clauses in total. After the session, Minister of ...

Most Hezbollah Military Sites Ceded to Army in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 12/04 14:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Most military sites belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon have been placed under Lebanese army control, a source close to the group said on Saturday. A November 27 ceasefire that ended more than a year of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, including two months of full-blown war, stipulated that only United Nations peacekeepers and ...

Hariri on 50th Anniversary of Civil War: To Get Rid of the Militia Mentality

This Is Beirut 12/04 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri called upon “moving away from the militia mentality to that of a state that accommodates everyone, provided its Constitution is respected, its laws are abided by, its institutions are preserved, and its independence is defended.” His statement comes on the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of the outbreak of ...

Figure of the weekGold Reserves in Lebanon Surge to $2 Billion!

Liliane Mokbel 12/04 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The demand for precious metals in Lebanon continues to grow. According to data from the Economic Studies Center of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (CCIAB), imports of precious metals (customs classification) reached $2.572 billion in 2024, marking an increase of $46 million compared to the previous ...

Le Figaro: Network Supplying Hezbollah With Drone Manufacturing Equipment Dismantled

This Is Beirut 12/04 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A European network that has been supplying Hezbollah with equipment needed to manufacture hundreds of drones has been dismantled, French daily Le Figaro said in a report published Friday evening. The newspaper noted that "the most significant event between the summer of 2024 and last week was the dismantling of Hezbollah's logistical support ...

The Government Approves Compensation for Public School Teachers

This is Beirut 11/04 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Cabinet on Friday approved a long-overdue decree granting financial compensation to employees of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, marking what many are calling a long-awaited victory for public school teachers. The decree, which incorporates revisions suggested by the State Council, will take effect immediately upon the ...

Lebanon’s Forests Are Crying Out. Will We Answer in Time?

Karl Hajj Moussa 11/04 20:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon, a country where forests cover only 13.6% of its total land area, is confronting a severe environmental crisis. Recent estimates from the Ministry of Agriculture (2021), the CNRS and FAO show that Lebanon has approximately 137,000 hectares of natural forests. Yet, this crucial forest cover continues to diminish due to illegal logging, ...

InterviewsCaroline Torbey: ‘Ramdam au Gymnase’ Gives Voice to Victims of School Bullying

Bélinda Ibrahim 11/04 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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On Saturday, April 12, Théâtre Monnot in Ashrafieh will raise its curtain on Ramdam au Gymnase, an original and innovative creation that delicately addresses the issue of school bullying. This play, Caroline Torbey’s first venture into dramatic writing, could not have chosen a more relevant subject, in a world where social media often ...

Carole Samaha Ready for ‘Kello Masmouh’ at Casino du Liban

This is Beirut 11/04 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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Music show Kello Masmouh – The Musical will play at Casino du Liban from May 9 to 17, 2025, marking Carole Samaha’s return to musical theater after a 17-year break. This production is an Arabic adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical Anything Goes, which has won over 50 international awards. Pipeline Productions announced in a press ...

Op-edDoes the State Belong to a Party or to Everyone?

Johnny Kortbawi 11/04 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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One of the biggest questions since the outbreak of the crisis in the fall of 2019 concerns the issue of determining responsibility for the losses that led to the default on payments, the suspension of external debt servicing and the freeze on deposits. In reality, the way one views the Lebanese economy is the main driver behind the different ...

Aoun Cracks Down on Corruption in Surprise Visits to Nefaa and Beirut Port

This is Beirut 11/04 15:14 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an unannounced tour on Friday morning, President Joseph Aoun visited the Vehicle Registration Authority (Nefaa) in Dekwaneh and the Port of Beirut, underscoring his administration’s commitment to fighting corruption and improving public service efficiency. Speaking directly to citizens during his visit to Nefaa, Aoun declared, “Anyone who ...

Beirut Port Blast Probe Takes New Turn as Judge Bitar Presses Ahead

This is Beirut 11/04 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Beirut Port

The investigation into the devastating August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion saw renewed momentum on Friday, as Judge Tarek Bitar reaffirmed his intention to pursue the case despite no immediate action being taken against those questioned. Among those summoned was former General Security chief Major General Abbas Ibrahim, who appeared before Judge ...