This is Beirut 28/06 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday the seizure of 500,000 Captagon pills hidden in a car coming from Lebanon, in the Syrian area of al-Nabek, near the Lebanese-Syrian border. According to the ministry’s statement, agents also discovered “500 packets of hashish and 165 kilograms of cannabis.” The ministry did not identify ...
This is Beirut 28/06 17:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Alfa 5G Network Telecommunications Lebanon
Alfa pushed ahead with the centerpiece of its three‑year modernization plan, an 80% upgrade of network components and infrastructure. The move came as part of a statement aimed at refuting claims that Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hage is hindering development efforts. The company also stressed in a statement that, under Minister ...
This is Beirut 28/06 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel South Lebanon strike
An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed one person on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Public Health – the latest attack despite the ceasefire. In a statement, the Ministry said that an “Israeli enemy” drone strike on a car in Kounine killed one man, according to a preliminary toll. The Israeli military did not immediately ...
This is Beirut 28/06 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Youssef Rajji Sovereignty disarmament Hezbollah Palestinians
Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji reaffirmed Lebanon’s stance against external interference and called for mutual respect in regional relations during his speech at the “Path to the State” conference on Saturday. Rajji stressed Lebanon’s commitment to a non-interventionist policy: “We do not want anyone to interfere in our internal ...
Fady Noun 28/06 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Christians St Therese Relics
The relics of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux are currently touring Lebanon. Despite certain excesses—such as the brevity of some “visits” and the hurried processions past her reliquary—this form of popular devotion remains deeply rooted in Church tradition. The veneration of relics—and belief in their power—dates back centuries. As ...
Karl Hajj Moussa 27/06 22:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Each year, as crowds head to the Mediterranean for relief from the heat, a dedicated team of researchers begins its work. This is the annual mission of the National Center for Marine Sciences, part of the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), which for years has surveyed the health of 38 public beaches from Tripoli to Tyre. Private ...
This is Beirut 27/06 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Syria said Friday that authorities had seized some three million pills of the illicit stimulant captagon after clashes with a drug trafficking network near the Lebanese border. Authorities observed the network "coming from Lebanon into Syrian territory" via illegal border crossings in the Jarajir area in the northern Damascus countryside, said a ...
This is Beirut 27/06 19:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel Lebanon Cabinet Meeting Minimum Wage Public-Private Partnership
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam chaired a Cabinet session on Thursday at the Grand Serail, during which the Lebanese government approved several key decisions, including a notable increase to the minimum wage and a fast-track bill amending the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) law. Following the meeting, Minister of Information Paul Morcos announced ...
Mario Chartouni 27/06 17:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
ISIS lebanon Nahr el-Bared Palestinians Islamists Tripoli Lebanese Army
The Lebanese Army announced on Tuesday the arrest of a man identified as R.F., also known as “Qassoura,” who is believed to be the leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Lebanon. The operation, conducted by the Directorate of Intelligence, led to the confiscation of a large cache of weapons, ammunition, electronic devices, and materials used ...
Yara Germany 27/06 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
port byblos wine festival summer Lebanon
For its tenth edition, the “Byblos en Blanc et Rosé” festival returns once again to the mythical port of the ancient Phoenician city. Around fifty Lebanese wine producers showcase their finest bottles in a vibrant, summery atmosphere. With sunsets, sea breezes, music, and tastings, the event captures the very essence of a true Lebanese ...
Johnny Kortbawi 27/06 16:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amal Hezbollah Diaspora Vote Elections Lebanon Shia
Lebanese emigrants have found themselves entangled in a crisis not of their making—namely, the existential crisis of the Shia community amid unfolding developments across the Middle East. Calls to amend the provision governing emigrant voting—whether by assigning them to Electoral District 16 or allowing them to vote for MPs in their home ...
Liliane Mokbel 27/06 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Finance Ministry Yassin Jaber Digitalization Economy Lebanon
Finance Minister Yassine Jaber has announced a $6 million allocation from the Lebanon Financing Facility (LFF) to modernize tax and land registry systems and support the ministry’s ongoing reform and digital transformation efforts. Established in December 2020 under the World Bank’s guidance following the Beirut port explosion, the LFF is a ...