This is Beirut, 17/05 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
A fire broke out in the middle of the night at a camp for displaced Syrians in the town of Khirbet Daoud in Akkar (northern Lebanon), where approximately 37 tents were engulfed in flames. Damage was limited to the destruction of identity papers belonging to several residents. The cause of the fire is not yet known. n April, villages along the ...
This is Beirut, 13/05 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Baalbeck EDL Akkar North Lebanon Lebanon
Electricity of Lebanon (EDL) condemned the repeated acts of gunfire targeting high-voltage transmission lines in Akkar, particularly in the towns of Halba, Al-Hosniyya, Beit Heddara, and Jisr Arqa, following the announcement of municipal election results on Sunday, May 11, 2025. In a statement issued Tuesday, EDL indicated that the celebratory ...
This is Beirut, 12/05 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Municipal Elections lebanon Ahmad Hajjar North Lebanon Akkar
Minister of Interior Ahmad al-Hajjar announced on Monday that voter turnout in the northern regions reached a general rate of 43.29% during the latest round of municipal elections, with 37.25% turnout in North Lebanon and 49.33% in Akkar. Speaking at a press conference, Hajjar described the electoral process as having proceeded “well,” ...
This is Beirut, 11/05 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Municipal Elections 2025 North Akkar
The second day of municipal and mukhtar elections in the governorates of North Lebanon and Akkar began at 7 a.m. on Sunday and ended at 7 p.m. Voter turnout rates, compared to 2016, are broken down as follows according to the latest unofficial figures: Incidents and corruption reports The elections were marked by several ...
This is Beirut, 08/05 17:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Akkar Lebanon Municipal Elections Interior Ministry
Akkar’s Governorate announced that 3,569 candidates have registered for the upcoming municipal and mayoral elections, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior after the close of nominations. Of these, 44 municipal councils and 48 mukhtar lists secured victories by acclamation, eliminating the need for voting in those areas. On ...
This is Beirut, 29/04 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Syria Lebanon displacement Syrians Alawites Akkar
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8 did not defuse the Syrian displacement crisis in Lebanon. Since March 10, 24,975 Syrians (or 5,188 families) have fled Syria’s coastal areas to seek refuge in northern Lebanon. These displaced people are spread across about thirty border towns and villages, particularly in Akkar, along the ...
This is Beirut, 21/04 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Agriculture Lebanon Akkar Potatoes Farmers
As the potato harvest gets underway, Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture on Monday called on citizens to support locally grown produce—particularly potatoes cultivated in the Akkar Plain, a region known for its high-quality agricultural output. In an official statement, the Ministry praised the dedication of farmers in Akkar, highlighting their ...
This is Beirut, 01/04 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute
A report published by the Disaster and Crisis Management Unit, led by Akkar Governor Imad Labaki, confirmed on Tuesday that 5,000 Syrian refugees fled coastal areas of Syria within 24 hours, bringing the total number of arrivals since March 10 to 20,496 – including 4,085 families, among which 165 Lebanese families. These refugees have spread ...
Natasha Metni Torbey, 31/03 16:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jeddah Iran Joseph Aoun Akkar combat
The issue of borders between Lebanon and Syria remains one of the most complex aspects of relations between the two countries. Today, this topic has resurfaced, particularly following Saudi Arabia’s intervention, as the Kingdom increasingly asserts itself as a key mediator in the region. In fact, a significant step was taken in this regard last ...
This is Beirut, 10/03 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Nations Syria UNDP Akkar
Akkar Governor Imad al Labaki revealed that the Disaster Management Room in Akkar recorded around 1,476 displaced families (6,078 individuals) from Syria, including 40 Lebanese families and 1,184 Syrian families. In an interview with the National News Agency, Labaki addressed the issue of displacement from Syria to Akkar, stating that "The ...
This is Beirut, 02/03 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
A woman and her three children were killed on Sunday in the explosion of a gas tanker in the village of Doussa, in Akkar. The cause of the tragedy, which raises serious concerns about the transport of hazardous materials and security methods applied, is still unknown. An investigation has been launched. The explosion triggered fires in the ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-10 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel Hezbollah Akkar Ceasefire Lebanon
The Israeli army on Tuesday opened fire on a joint patrol of the Lebanese army and the Polish unit of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which was attempting to open the highway linking Aitaroun to Bint Jbeil. The highway had been blocked by Israeli forces last Thursday. This marked the first time since the ceasefire ...