Christiane Tager, 16/06 22:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Tourism, a vital sector that accounted for over 20% of Lebanon’s GDP before the 2019 crisis, was poised to provide a much-needed boost to the country’s battered economy. Following Eid al-Adha, hotel occupancy rates in Beirut surged to 80%, signaling a bright season ahead. “We had a surge of bookings for the next two weeks, but they’re ...
This is Beirut, 13/06 12:04 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Lebanon remains on quiet alert after Israel claimed responsibility early on Friday for a series of large-scale strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure. While the thunder of missiles rumbled in the distance, the political, logistical and emotional aftershocks are already reverberating across Lebanese society. A Subtle ...
Christiane Tager, 11/06 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Many expected the bombings to deter visitors. But in true Lebanese fashion, the country delivered a weekend of Eid al-Adha that rivaled its best tourism seasons. The numbers speak for themselves: nearly 300,000 travelers passed through Beirut Airport in May, which is the highest monthly total since 2019. The atmosphere was festive, the coast ...
This is Beirut, 10/06 11:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam revealed that the government has successfully dismantled over 500 weapons depots in southern Lebanon, a significant step toward stabilizing the region. Additionally, security enhancements have been made at Beirut’s international airport to ensure safer conditions for citizens and international visitors alike. At the ...
This is Beirut, 04/06 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated that he would not protect anyone involved in the case related to the illegal importation of medications into Lebanon, according to remarks reported on Wednesday by Al-Hadath TV. This statement comes as investigations continue into a large network smuggling counterfeit medications into the country through ...
This is Beirut, 28/05 19:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In a demonstration of growing bilateral ties and shared development goals, the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Fayez Rasamny, conducted a site visit Wednesday to Beirut International Airport (BIA) and the Port of Beirut, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Emirati delegation included senior ...
Liliane Mokbel, 27/05 12:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Electricity rationing is the rule, contrary to all logic in a nation-state framework. A quarter of a century after the end of the Civil War, the Lebanese remain dependent on alternative means of energy supply – mostly at the mercy of the neighborhood private generator supplier. Électricité du Liban (EDL) will long remain in Lebanon’s history ...
This Is Beirut, 15/05 12:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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On Thursday, May 15, MPs gathered at Nejmeh Square for a legislative session with an exceptionally heavy agenda: 83 draft laws were submitted for review, underscoring a chronic governance crisis oscillating between institutional paralysis and reform efforts. Only one law was approved by the end of the session: an amended law criminalizing ...
Liliane Mokbel, 07/05 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In Lebanon, the current legal framework does not prohibit the display of portraits of political or religious figures, nor does it draw a clear line between commercial advertising and political propaganda. This legal ambiguity has created a gray area that, according to industry insiders, is actively exploited. “Political propaganda is not just ...
This is Beirut, 07/05 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The first Emirates Airlines flight from the United Arab Emirates carrying Emirati citizens landed on Wednesday at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport marking a symbolic and warmly welcomed moment in Lebanese-UAE relations. The airport’s arrivals hall was adorned with flowers to greet the aircraft and its passengers, reflecting the ...
This is Beirut, 06/05 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Three Emirati planes will land on Wednesday at Beirut International Airport, marking the official resumption of air links between the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon, following the lifting of the travel ban on Emirati citizens. This decision, announced by President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will take effect on May 7, following Lebanese ...
This is Beirut, 04/05 16:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has urged all travelers departing from Beirut International Airport (BIA) to arrive no less than three hours before their scheduled flights. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Directorate indicated that this directive comes amid increased congestion, particularly during morning hours, due to the ...