Lebanon

Souhaid Attends Finance Committee Meeting on Bank Restructuring Law

This is Beirut 14/05 15:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Banks Central Bank of Lebanon Lebanon Karim Souhaid Ibrahim Kanaan

Central Bank Governor Karim Souhaid took part in a session of the subcommittee of the parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee on Wednesday, where deliberations centered on the government’s proposed bank restructuring law. The meeting was held in the presence of Committee Chairman MP Ibrahim Kanaan, Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber and other ...

USJ and HDF to Open Groundbreaking Healthcare Facility in Limassol

Liliane Mokbel 14/05 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Cyprus Economy Medical Healthcare

Hôtel-Dieu de France (HDF), Lebanon’s premier university hospital, is expanding to Limassol, Cyprus, with an ambitious project that will feature a state-of-the-art medical center and a faculty of medicine affiliated with Saint Joseph University (USJ). This strategic initiative is designed to meet the growing demand for specialized healthcare ...

EU Allocates €8 Million to Support Stability and Peace in Post-Conflict Lebanon

This is Beirut 14/05 13:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

European Union Lebanon Internal Security Forces

The European Union announced on Wednesday a funding package of €8 million to support peace, stability and security in Lebanon following over a year of devastating conflict. The 13-month conflict has caused severe humanitarian consequences, including widespread civilian casualties, massive displacement and destruction of infrastructure, putting ...

Behind the ScenesTripoli Election Results Delayed: Recounts Underway to Ensure Accuracy

This is Beirut 14/05 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Tripoli Lebanon Municipal Elections

Although the electoral process in Tripoli was called into question following the municipal and mukhtar elections held last Sunday, it now appears that the issue has been resolved. According to a well-informed source interviewed by This is Beirut, the official final results are expected to be published today, Wednesday, within a few ...

Baalbeck: Tribes, Parties and Elections

Chelsea Al Arif 14/05 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Baalbeck Municipal Elections Hezb Amal

Following the first two weeks of municipal elections in Mount and North Lebanon, attention now turns to Baalbeck, set to vote on May 18. The city is distinguished by its strong tribal affiliations and active political scene. Tribal Structures and Political Alliances In Baalbeck, tribal affiliations have historically played a significant role in ...

Ministry of Industry Launches Xpress Service for Fast Document Authentication

This is Beirut 14/05 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

LibanPost Industry Lebanon

The Ministry of Industry unveiled on Wednesday a new expedited postal service, Xpress, designed to streamline document authentication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Offered by LibanPost, the service is tailored to meet the needs of Lebanese industrialists by ensuring rapid processing, often on the same day. Service Details Same-Day ...

Over 1,100 Candidates Enter Municipal Race in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 14/05 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

South Lebanon Nabatiye Tyre Municipal Elections 2025

The deadline for submitting candidacies for municipal council and mukhtar elections in the South Lebanon governorate came to a close at midnight on Tuesday, under the supervision of Governor Mansour Daou. This phase, which began on April 28, was conducted using an upgraded digital system to streamline application processing. Originally set for ...

Hezbollah Member Killed in Israeli Drone Strike in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 14/05 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Israel Strike Shebaa Hezbollah

A senior Hezbollah figure was killed on Wednesday morning in an Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle on the Qaaqaiyet al-Jisr–Wadi Houjeir road in southern Lebanon. Israeli Channel 12, citing security sources, said the strike targeted a high-ranking official. Al Jadeed identified him as Hussein Naameh, from the village of ...

SpotlightFrom War Zones to Wards: How LRC Keeps Lebanon Alive

Samar El-Kadi 14/05 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanese Red Cross Covid-19 Hezbollah Israel Lebanon Geages Kettaneh

A toll-free emergency number that most people in Lebanon have in mind during a crisis is the three-digit “140,” which connects to the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC). The volunteer-based, non-profit organization has proven to be life-saving in times of war and peace. Each year, the LRC handles over one million missions across the country, including ...

Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Greek Coast, Tremors Felt in Lebanon and Across the Region

This is Beirut 14/05 09:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Greece Cairo Earthquake

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of the Greek island of Kasos on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The offshore quake hit at a depth of 74 kilometres (45 miles), about 23 kilometres from the island's capital of Fry around 1:50 am (22:50 GMT Tuesday). The USGS had ...

Trump Pledges Support for a Peaceful and Prosperous Future in Lebanon

This is Beirut 13/05 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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United States President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that Lebanon has fallen victim to Hezbollah and Iran, accusing the militant group of having “plundered the state” and brought suffering to the Lebanese people. Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh, Trump dedicated part of his speech to addressing the situation in Lebanon. ...

President Aoun and PM Salam Welcome US Decision to Lift Sanctions on Syria

This is Beirut 13/05 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed the decision by United States President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it a crucial development. President Aoun attributed it to the “valued efforts” of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. “I welcome President Donald Trump’s announcement of lifting the ...