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Lebanon’s Real Estate Market: Tentative Signs of Recovery Amid Persistent Challenges

Christiane Tager, 29/05 22:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

lebanon Beirut corruption Achrafieh Baabda

The “political stabilization” that followed Aoun’s election in January delivered an immediate boost to Lebanon’s real estate market. “All the buyers who had been hesitant for years rushed in during the first quarter,” says Karl Kanaan, Sales Director at S. Gestion, speaking to This is Beirut. As a result, “A significant number of ...

Zeidan Elected Head of Beirut Municipality

This is Beirut, 27/05 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Municipal Elections Beirut Ibrahim Zeidan Marwan Abboud

Ibrahim Zeidan was elected on Tuesday as the new head of the Beirut Municipality, in a session attended by Beirut Governor Judge Marwan Abboud and members of the newly elected municipal council. Ragheb Haddad was elected vice-president. Following his election, Zeidan pledged to prioritize citizen services and address long-standing deficiencies. ...

Lebanese Authorities Threaten Sanctions Against Palestinian Factions Rejecting Disarmament (Al-Arabiya)

This is Beirut, 24/05 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Fatah Hamas Palestine Lebanon Beirut

In a landmark decision during the first meeting of the joint Lebanese-Palestinian executive committee on Friday, Lebanese authorities approved a phased plan to seize all weapons – heavy, medium and light – from Palestinian refugee camps across the country. According to a report by Al-Arabiya citing government sources, factions that refuse ...

Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium Rises from the Ashes, Ansar–Nejmeh Reignites the Flame

Makram Haddad, 23/05 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium Beirut Derby

When history meets stakes, it becomes a clasico. And when the Lebanese clasico returns to the legendary pitch of Camille Chamoun Sports City, it becomes a special moment—suspended, almost sacred. Shock Fixture On Friday at 4:45 PM, thunder will rumble over Beirut. On the freshly restored green rectangle of the stadium, Al Ansar, current league ...

"Humans": The Poetry of Knowledge at Le Monnot Theater

Marie-Christine Tayah, 22/05 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Theater Culture Beirut France Art Le Monnot

From May 28 to June 1, Le Monnot theater welcomes Humans, a unique performance by Swiss artist Narcisse. Directed by Jean-Philippe Daguerre, this poetic-musical creation explores human knowledge through an innovative staging that blends poetry, music, and theater. Praised by French critics, Humans stands out for its intellectual richness, ...

Municipal Elections: Preliminary Lessons and Takeaways

Michel Touma, 19/05 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Baalbeck Hezbollah Municipal Elections Beirut Zahleh

The municipal vote held on Sunday, May 18—much like those earlier this month—was largely local in scope. In small villages, elections often took on a personal, familial or even clan-based dynamic. However, in larger cities such as Zahle, Baalbeck and Hermel, the contests were more clearly partisan, though not necessarily aligned with broader ...

Army Chief Haykal Inspects Security Measures in Beirut: 'Any Breach of Security Will Not Be Tolerated'

This is Beirut, 18/05 18:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Municipal elections Beirut Rodolph Haykal

The Army Commander-in-Chief, General Rodolph Haykal, conducted an inspection tour of military operations rooms overseeing the municipal elections. The visit aimed to monitor closely the security measures implemented by deployed Army units to ensure the orderly conduct of the vote. In his remarks, General Haykal stressed that the success of the ...

Beirut: The Ones Who Did Not Vote

Lyne Sammouri, 18/05 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Municipals Beirut

In Beirut, this municipal election on Sunday unfolded in relative indifference. In some neighborhoods of the capital, only a handful of people made it to the polls. Among those who chose not to vote, many cite disinterest, disappointment or lack of information.

Minister of Interior Reassures on Smooth Election Process

This is Beirut, 18/05 13:58 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Municipal elections Baalbeck Hermel Beirut

During his visit to the Baalbeck-Hermel Governorate headquarters, Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar confirmed that the electoral process is proceeding very smoothly. He noted that complaints have been minimal and mostly administrative, as is usually the case, with only minor incidents in Fakiha, Kfar Zabad and Hrabta, where ...

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