Michel Touma 14/03 10:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
“The Cedar Revolution,” “Lebanon First,” “Culture of Connection”… These are just a few of the defining slogans that came to represent what some would call the “Beirut Spring” or the “Second Independence.” These powerful expressions emerged in the wake of a massive, popular rally ...
Pierre Daccache 14/03 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
lebanon March 14 Beirut Martyr's Square
On March 14, 2005, over a million Lebanese took to the streets of Beirut to demand freedom, sovereignty and an end to the Syrian occupation.
This is Beirut 14/03 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Demands for accountability from Kulluna Irada have intensified over its actions in recent years, particularly since the 2019 financial crisis. This includes the decision by former Prime Minister Hassane Diab's government to declare Lebanon bankrupt, its failure to repay debts, and its role in destabilizing the country's monetary and financial ...
Maurice Matta 13/03 22:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
International Monetary Fund Banks Joseph Aoun Banque du Liban Washington
Finance Minister Yassine Jaber made reassuring remarks regarding negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following an extensive meeting held at the Ministry of Finance with the IMF mission. During the meeting, Jaber affirmed that the elimination or partial deduction of bank deposits is a sovereign and national decision, ...
Tylia El Helou 13/03 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A recent interview with Morgan Ortagus, deputy to the U.S. president’s special envoy for the Middle East, highlighted significant discrepancies between official announcements and the on-the-ground reality in Lebanon. While the U.S. administration claims to have initiated diplomatic working groups to address the Lebanese-Israeli border issue, ...
This is Beirut 13/03 17:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Former PSP chief and Druze leader Walid Joumblatt denounced on Thursday members of his own party who went on a spree of firing in the air in the predominantly Druze city of Aley to celebrate the arrest of the alleged killer of Kamal Joumblatt, Walid's father, days ahead of the 48th anniversary of his assassination. An angry Joumblatt requested the ...
This is Beirut 13/03 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Order of Malta Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Nabih Berry
The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, commenced a three-day visit to Lebanon today, reaffirming the Order’s longstanding commitment and support to the Lebanese people during the country’s critical recovery phase. This high-level diplomatic mission underscores 70 years of continuous involvement ...
Lyne Sammouri 13/03 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute
At This is Beirut, we made homemade fattoush to assess its price. The verdict? With inflation and fluctuating costs, even this traditional salad is sometimes becoming a luxury at the Iftar table.
This is Beirut 13/03 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Hezbollah Israel Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Thursday that Israel will maintain control over the five positions where it maintains a presence inside Lebanese territory, ruling out any possibility of withdrawal. “We will not give up control of five positions in Lebanese territory,” Netanyahu said. He further stated that Israeli forces ...
This is Beirut 13/03 16:44 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Government Security Appointments
The government approved important military and security appointments during its ordinary session held on Thursday at the presidential palace in Baabda, chaired by President Joseph Aoun. The new appointments are as follows: Brigadier Rudolf Heikal was appointed Commander of the Army, brigadier Hassan Shaker was appointed Director of General ...
This is Beirut 13/03 15:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Governement Security Appointments Joseph Aoun
The government approved a series of military and security appointments, the recruitment of 4,500 soldiers in three phases and a draft law to amend the tax provisions in the 2025 budget, during its ordinary session, held at the Presidential Palace in Baabda. Among the key appointments, Brigadier General Rodolphe Haykal was named Commander-in-Chief ...
This is Beirut 13/03 14:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese army said it received on Thursday a soldier taken by Israel last weekend, after Israel handed over four other detainees earlier this week. "The army, through the International Committee of the Red Cross received (on Thursday) the soldier who was kidnapped by the Israeli enemy" on Sunday, the army said on X, adding that he had been ...