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UN Appoints Italian General Diodato Abagnara as New UNIFIL Commander

This is Beirut, 04/06 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as the new Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the UN announced on Wednesday. Major General Abagnara succeeds Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of Spain, who led the mission ...

Lebanese Wine Industry Embraces AI for a Sustainable Future

This is Beirut, 04/06 20:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a pioneering move toward modernizing agriculture, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union held a workshop in Lebanon focused on the integration of artificial intelligence into sustainable viticulture. Organized in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Institute of Vine and Wine ...

Soaring Sheep Prices Mark Eid al-Adha Preparations Across Arab World

This is Beirut, 04/06 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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As Eid al-Adha nears, the traditional livestock markets across the Arab world are bustling. But this year, as in previous ones, it’s the steep cost of sheep that’s drawing the most attention. A regional survey by Al Jazeera Economy highlights stark price variations that mirror broader economic disparities. In crisis-hit Lebanon, families can ...

Aoun Follows Up on Palestinian Arms Agreement

This is Beirut, 04/06 19:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday met with the Head of the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee, Ambassador Ramzi Dimashkieh, who updated him on ongoing discussions regarding the enforcement of a key security agreement related to Palestinian camps in Lebanon. The talks focused on the implementation of a decision to ensure sole control over ...

No Political Veto on Kleiate Airport Rehabilitation Project

Liliane Mokbel, 04/06 19:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The rehabilitation project for Kleiate Airport – also known as René Moawad Airport – in Akkar, northern Lebanon, is moving ahead at a steady pace. In an interview with This is Beirut, Akkar MP Sagih Atieh, who chairs the parliamentary Public Works Committee, stated that “the reactivation process is proceeding normally, and there has been no ...

Tyre's Coast Nature Reserve: Association Warns of Grave Threat, Appeals to Aoun

This is Beirut, 04/06 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Association for the Preservation of Tyre has issued an urgent appeal to President Joseph Aoun, urging him to take immediate action to halt what it describes as an environmental and cultural catastrophe unfolding in the Tyre Coast Nature Reserve. It also urged the Ministries of Culture and Environment to intervene decisively. At a ...

Nabih Berri Denies Shielding Anyone in Fake Drugs Case

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 ...

Embassy of Mexico Inaugurates Newly Landscaped Garden at the Statue of the Emigrant

Lyne Sammouri, 04/06 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Mexican Embassy in Lebanon has unveiled a newly landscaped garden at the site of the Lebanese Emigrant Statue near Beirut Port, marking 80 years of diplomatic relations and cultural ties between the two countries.

Lebanon on Bumpy Road to Public Transport Revival

This is Beirut, 04/06 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, passengers ride a shiny purple bus as a means of public transport. The bus is part of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services.

General Security Boosts Border Staff Ahead of Adha Rush

This is Beirut, 04/06 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Ahead of Eid al-Adha on Friday, Lebanon’s General Security has increased its personnel at key border crossings to handle the expected surge of Syrian nationals returning home for the holiday. Authorities are bracing for a significant rise in departures in the coming days, particularly from the Arida, Qaa and Masnaa crossings, the only ...

Kulluna “Hood”: Breaking the Rules, But Defending Whom?

Tara B. Moussallem , 04/06 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Once upon a time, there was a man named Robin Hood. A popular hero of English folklore, he stole from the rich to give to the poor… only to end up betrayed by his own. Since then, many have dreamed of becoming justice warriors. But between legend and reality, the myth quickly crumbles. In Lebanon, amidst economic and social collapse, Kulluna ...

President Aoun Stresses Sovereign Ties with Iran Based on Mutual Respect

This is Beirut, 03/06 20:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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During a meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun stressed that Lebanon seeks to strengthen formal state-to-state relations with Iran based on mutual respect and non-interference in domestic affairs – marking a departure from decades of Tehran’s exclusive backing of Hezbollah. Aoun also ...

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