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Saad Hariri Announces the Future Movement's Return to the Lebanese Political Scene

This is Beirut, 14/02 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

From Martyrs’ Square, where he was met with cheers from his supporters, amidst red, white and green Lebanese flags, former Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced the return of the Future Movement to Lebanon’s political scene. “The supporters of Rafic Hariri will remain, and their voices will resonate in all upcoming national events ...

Hariri-Chirac: Friendship and Political Support

Elie Valluy - Paris correspondent , 14/02 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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February 16, 2005. Jacques Chirac arrived at Beirut airport with his wife, Bernadette, to pay tribute to former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, who had been killed in a massive bombing two days earlier. As he stepped off the plane and delivered a speech on the airport tarmac, Chirac condemned the “abominable crime, one that seemed like it ...

Thousands Rally in Martyrs' Square Ahead of Saad Hariri's Speech

Lyne Sammouri, 14/02 10:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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People rally in Martyrs’ Square for the 20th commemoration of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri’s assassination on February 14, 2025. Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri is set to make an important statement to mark this occasion.

20 Years After the Assassination of Rafic Hariri, Beirut Stands United in Remembrance

This is Beirut, 14/02 10:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Rafic Hariri's assassination, large crowds gathered this morning in downtown Beirut, awaiting a speech from Saad Hariri. He arrived 48 hours ago without making any public statements, urging his supporters to “listen to him this Friday.” Throughout the morning, several political figures have visited ...

Lebanon: France Proposes the Deployment of UNIFIL for a Definitive Israeli Withdrawal

This is Beirut, 13/02 22:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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France has proposed that some soldiers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), including French troops, be deployed in positions in southern Lebanon to allow for a "complete and definitive" withdrawal of Israel, announced Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday. "The ceasefire has been extended until February 18, the ...

Valentine’s Day Special: Love in Lebanon, a Feeling in Crisis?

Yara Germany, 13/02 22:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

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This year, Valentine’s Day comes amid Lebanon’s struggle to recover – from war, constant political instability and an unrelenting financial crisis. And who better than the Lebanese to bring a touch of red to all this grayness? For some, this day is little more than a marketing ploy; for others, a chance to celebrate their loved ones; and ...

Berri Rejects Any Israeli Presence After Scheduled Pullout

This is Beirut, 13/02 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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With just five days remaining before the scheduled Israeli pullout on February 18, Speaker Nabih Berri revealed that United States officials informed him that while Israeli forces would vacate the villages where they maintain a presence in the south, they would remain in five key positions – a development that has been the subject of ongoing ...

Alfa Clarifies Service Outage, Announces Compensation for Subscribers

This is Beirut, 13/02 19:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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Alfa, the mobile operator, explained the reasons behind Wednesday’s disruption of several of its services. In a statement, the company attributed the outage to a technical issue that occurred while updating an outdated router used for data transmission. Alfa apologized to its subscribers and reassured them that its network is undergoing ...

Violent Protests in Beirut as Authorities Block Flight from Tehran

This is Beirut, 13/02 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The issue of Lebanese citizens stranded at Tehran airport is about to be resolved. Middle East Airlines will charter a flight on Thursday night to bring them back to Beirut on Friday, according to the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (GDCA). Lebanon banned a plane from the Iranian company Mahan Air to fly to Beirut, on Thursday. This measure ...

Real Estate in Lebanon: Between New Hopes and Persistent Challenges

Liliane Mokbel, 13/02 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In an interview with This is Beirut, Ahmad el-Khatib, managing partner of Century 21 Lebanon, an international real estate brokerage agency, shares his vision of the Lebanese real estate market. “As real estate brokers, we are at the heart of the market and directly feel its fluctuations, whether positive or negative. Our daily interactions ...

Gaza: The New Switzerland of the East? What About Us?

Marc Saikali, 13/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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When Donald Trump wakes up, even his smallest remark makes global headlines—that’s just how it is. As the most powerful man on Earth, he wields arguments that are not just compelling and consequential but sometimes… explosive. For now, any statement he makes triggers shockwaves. Case in point: “Ukraine could one day become Russian.” A ...

Celine Haidar, the Match of Her Life

Makram Haddad, 13/02 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Three months after narrowly escaping death, Celine embarks on a long and difficult journey towards rehabilitation. Victim of a strike on November 16 in Chiyah, a suburb of southern Beirut, the future captain of Beirut Football Academy (BFA) was plunged into a deep coma, leaving the sports community and her loved ones in anguish. This tragedy, ...

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