Natasha Metni Torbey, 07/10 10:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
A US Treasury delegation has begun a series of meetings in Beirut with the Central Bank, several commercial banks, and government officials. The mission’s goal is straightforward: to assess how effectively sanctions meant to curb Hezbollah’s financing are being enforced on the ground. This timing of the visit is significant. On September ...
Johnny Kortbawi, 07/10 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for spring 2026, face an unprecedented delay as political actors across the sectarian spectrum weigh their strategic interests. For the first time in the country’s history, postponing the elections appears to be a shared goal. All parties are unprepared, whether directly or indirectly, to hold the ...
This is Beirut, 06/10 22:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced on Monday that Lebanon’s Cabinet has decided to suspend the operating license of the “Lebanese Association for Arts, Resalat,” following a request from the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities to dissolve the organization. In a post on the platform X, Salam said the decision came after a detailed ...
This is Beirut, 06/10 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Ferrari Lebanon Luxury Sportscar
Did you know that Lebanon is home to around 820 Ferraris? That’s according to a study by the platform World Of Power. Each year, about 40 new Ferraris find owners in the country, mainly through the official dealer Scuderia Lebanon and a few key resellers in the local market. These cars are more than just vehicles; they’re symbols of luxury ...
Michael al-Andary, 06/10 15:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Hunting, long regarded worldwide as the “sport of kings,” has become an illegal pastime in Lebanon following recent government decisions aimed at protecting wildlife. On September 22, 2025, the Ministries of Environment, Agriculture and Interior and Municipalities issued a joint circular banning all wild bird hunting nationwide, citing the ...
This is Beirut, 06/10 14:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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On Monday, an Israeli strike targeted a car on the road to Zebdine in the Nabatiyeh district of southern Lebanon, killing a couple and injuring another person, the Ministry of Health reported. Correspondents from This is Beirut indicated that the man, who had previously lost his sight during the pager explosion in September 2024, was in the ...
This is Beirut, 06/10 13:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Director General of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Mohammad Karaki, announced a notable rebound in healthcare services and a gradual restoration of public trust, amid ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance transparency within the institution. Karaki said the NSSF is working to update medical tariffs and ensure the continuity of ...
This is Beirut, 06/10 13:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Mobile network operator Touch announced on Monday that some subscribers using older SIM cards experienced service issues following the overnight migration of its customer base to a new operating system, part of the company’s ongoing upgrade of its CS Core Network. In a statement, the operator said that its technical teams were working ...
This is Beirut, 06/10 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute
The management of the Port of Beirut announced on Monday a significant achievement in collaboration with the CMA Beirut Terminal container station, which has obtained certification of compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The accreditation was granted after the terminal successfully met all required ...
Samar El-Kadi, 06/10 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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“Shia, Shia, Shia,” the cri de guerre of Hezbollah’s partisans for mobilizing and rallying the Shia community in a country that is religiously, culturally, and politically diverse, is a blatant demonstration of communal allegiance over national belonging. Lebanon is one of the world’s most divided countries. Its diversity has complicated ...
Charles Chartouni, 06/10 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The peace plan submitted by President Trump is a major breakthrough after two years of open-ended cycles of violence in Gaza. Welcomed by Europeans, the Palestinian authority, Arab states, Russia, and China, it can definitely serve as a platform for a negotiated end of war. It could be a major diplomatic feat to end the unspeakable humanitarian ...
Makram Haddad, 05/10 21:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Day 3 of the 3rd edition of the West Asia U20 Athletics Championships took place at the Camille Chamoun Sports City and the Jamhour Sports Club, and Lebanon continues to pile up highlights. Mahmoud Abou Zeid qualified for the U20 World Championships in the 3,000m steeplechase with a national record, Nisrine Moawad claimed her third title, and the ...