Liliane Mokbel, 25/07 21:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
When it comes to road safety, Lebanon has reached a breaking point that elicits both outrage and sympathy. Ageing used cars that seem to defy the laws of mechanics, roads that resemble off-road rally tracks, haphazard or missing signage, and legislation that still feels like it’s in test mode. Despite this chaos, many Lebanese continue to hope ...
This is Beirut, 25/07 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar on Friday underscored the critical role of regional governors in working alongside Lebanon’s security agencies and international organizations to facilitate the safe and organized return of displaced persons. During a meeting with governors to address pressing security and administrative concerns, Hajjar ...
This is Beirut, 25/07 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanon's travel industry is experiencing a cautious recovery this summer, with Beirut International Airport (BIA) showing signs of revived activity since early July, according to Jean Abboud, president of the Lebanese Travel Agencies Association. Speaking on Friday, Abboud noted a noticeable uptick in both flight numbers and passenger traffic. ...
This is Beirut, 25/07 17:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Minister of Justice Adel Nassar announced on Friday the completion of the long-awaited draft law on judicial organization and independence, a key milestone in Lebanon’s stalled legal reform process. “After many years of waiting, we are pleased to announce to the Lebanese people the completion of the Administration and Justice Committee’s ...
Makram Haddad, 25/07 16:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In front of a packed and fiery crowd at Nohad Nawfal Arena, Lebanon delivered a top-class performance, defeating Iran 105-89 on Thursday evening, during the third day of the Beirut Cup. This win gives Miodrag Perisic’s squad a second straight victory in this warm-up tournament organized by Global Active Sports under the patronage of the Lebanese ...
This is Beirut, 25/07 15:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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One of France's longest-held inmates, the pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, arrived in Beirut on Friday, having been released from prison after more than 40 years behind bars for the killings of two diplomats. At around 3:40 am (0140 GMT), a convoy of six vehicles with flashing lights left the Lannemezan prison in ...
Christiane Tager, 25/07 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The idea is bold: stimulate the economy by banking on pilgrimages. That is the goal of Caminos Lebanon, a sustainable religious tourism initiative backed by the Association for Pilgrimages in Lebanon (APL) and led by expert Nour Farra Haddad. The ambition is to turn Lebanon into a key destination for faith-based travel. But this goes far beyond ...
Makram Haddad, 25/07 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The 2025 Lebanese Badminton Cup delivered on every front: over 300 players, 14 participating clubs, five age categories and dozens of matches played on the courts of Hoops Hazmieh and Sagesse Jamhour. In a fair yet fiercely competitive atmosphere, the shuttle masters displayed lightning reflexes and pinpoint precision. Under the supervision of the ...
Christiane Tager, 25/07 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon is in rental saturation mode. Bad luck for latecomers: this summer, finding a rental car in Lebanon is nothing short of a miracle. With the rush of returning expats, agencies are fully booked and every set of keys is already in someone’s hand. Between traffic jams, soaring prices and empty apps, Lebanon is on the move. There are about ...
Makram Haddad, 25/07 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese basketball has once again made a bold statement on the regional stage. This time, it’s the under-16s who proudly raised the national flag, claiming the West Asia Basketball Association (WABA) U16 championship, following a perfect run at the Prince Hamzeh Hall in Amman, Jordan. On Thursday evening, in the final, the Lebanese coaching ...
This is Beirut, 24/07 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Israeli fighter jets launched a series of intense air raids on Thursday targeting the Rihan–Jarmaq region in southern Lebanon, with the sound of explosions echoing across Marjayoun and the western Beqaa Valley. Additional strikes were reported in the al-Mahmoudiya area. Shortly after the attacks, Israeli army Arabic-language spokesperson ...
This is Beirut, 24/07 19:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Information and Investigation Section of State Security’s Beirut Regional Directorate has dismantled an organized network involved in smuggling cosmetics, medical equipment and large sums of money through Beirut International Airport (BIA). In a statement released on Thursday, State Security identified the arrested individuals by their ...