Lebanon’s Heatwave Fails to Boost Fan Sales
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-08-13 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon is sweltering under a powerful heatwave this week, but contrary to popular belief, the soaring temperatures have not sparked a rush to buy fans. Appliance shop owners say sales remain flat compared to last summer, with some even suggesting that last year’s sales were higher despite this week’s intense heat. In Beirut, from Corniche ...
Fares Souhaid: Disarming Hezbollah Is a Constitutional Duty
Élie-Joe Kamel 2025-08-11 16:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Farès Souhaid Disarming Hezbollah Saydet el-Jabal Constitution First
Fares Souhaid, president of the Constitution First Gathering, stated that disarming Hezbollah is a constitutional duty, emphasizing that it is a commitment enshrined in the Taif Agreement. Souhaid made his remarks during a joint press conference hosted by the Saydet el-Jabal Gathering and the Constitution First Gathering at the headquarters of ...
Jazz Fills the Summer Air in Dhour Shweir
Lyne Sammouri 2025-08-09 11:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Dhour Shweir International Jazz Festival Christina Kairouz
The International Jazz Festival in Dhour Shweir unites local and global artists from August 8–10, celebrating diverse jazz styles and vibrant community spirit in the heart of Mount Lebanon.
Beirut Greenlights Ceasefire and State Control Plan
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-08-07 21:15 - Reading : less than a minute
The Council of Ministers adopts an 11-point plan focused on ending hostilities, disarming non-state groups including Hezbollah, and restoring full state control, while calling for international support to revive the economy and strengthen the army.
Five Years On: The City Still Demands Justice
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-08-04 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Hundreds gather in Beirut to mark five years since the port explosion, marching from Martyrs’ Square to the Statue of the Emigrant in a powerful demonstration for truth, memory and justice.
Five Years After the August 4 Explosion: Memory, Trauma and Demands for Justice
Lyne Sammouri 2025-08-04 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Port of Beirut August 4 Explosion
For the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, residents reflect on the day that reshaped their lives and a memory that still demands justice.
Lebanon Bids Farewell to Ziad Rahbani, Cultural Icon
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-07-28 17:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In a moving farewell, Lebanon mourns the loss of Ziad Rahbani, playwright, composer and cultural icon. From Hamra to Bikfaya, crowds gathered to honor the man whose voice shaped generations.
WHO Chief: Gaza Faces Man-Made Starvation as Aid Blockade Continues
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-07-24 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Over 2 million people in Gaza are suffering from severe food shortages, with children dying from malnutrition while humanitarian access remains heavily restricted amid the ongoing war.
Explainer: What Shifted Between Tom Barrack’s First and Second Visits to Lebanon?
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-07-23 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Washington Tom Barrack
In the span of two weeks, Barrack first arrived promoting dialogue, then returned with warnings. This explainer breaks down what changed and why it matters for Lebanon.
Invisible at Sea: Sanctions-Evading Ghost Fleets
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-07-09 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Ghost Fleet Russia Iran Sanctions Petrol
They are invisible yet omnipresent. Hundreds of oil tankers sail in the shadows, without insurance, without rules, off the radar… These are the ghost fleets. Script by Élie-Joe Kamel
Barrack to Beirut: Act Now or Be Left Behind
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-07-07 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Lebanon USA Hezbollah Thomas Barrack ceasefire
After a pivotal hour of closed-door talks, US envoy Tom Barrack delivered a clear and urgent message: Lebanon must act swiftly—from within—or risk missing the region’s fast-moving train.
Barrack in Lebanon: The Country at a Historic Crossroads
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-07-07 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
US envoy Tom Barrack is back in Beirut this Monday – his second visit in less than a month. His goal: to secure a clear response from Lebanese authorities on the US proposal to disarm Hezbollah by November. Barrack is expected to meet with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Foreign Minister ...
The Fight for August 4 Justice Isn’t Over
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-07-04 18:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon August 4 Explosion Port of Beirut
4 years and 11 months have passed, but the fight for truth and justice continues. The families of the victims, holding the pictures of their loved ones, stand strong at the Statue of the Immigrant, demanding answers for the explosion that changed everything.
Ireland Hosts First Ever Saint Charbel Conference
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-07-02 15:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
This summer, from July 11 to 13, Meigh in County Armagh will host a landmark gathering for Catholics across Ireland and the United Kingdom: the first-ever Saint Charbel Conference. Organized by the Family of Saint Charbel Ireland, the event invites participants into a rich journey of Maronite mysticism, ancient liturgy and devotion to ...
A’Risheh: Where Nature Connects and Transforms
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-06-25 16:40 - Reading : less than a minute
From barren land to a haven of peace: in A’Risheh, located in Wadi al-Karm (Northern Metn), eight young people created a place where nature heals, teaches and connects. A project where the dreams of some are made possible by the journey of others.
L’Écho des Bois Brings Together the Scouts of Lebanon in Zouk
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-06-15 09:40 - Reading : less than a minute
On Saturday evening, at the Zouk Amphitheater, more than 2,500 young people, family members and friends answered the Scouts of Lebanon’s call. A national concert marked by joy, singing and unity, followed.
How Can Your Phone Be Compromised in Seconds?
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-06-09 14:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Unit 81 Spy Hacking Pegasus
A recent investigative video aired by the Israeli Broadcasting Authority offers a look at just how easily a phone can be hacked, revealing the capacities of Unit 81, Israel’s military tech unit. In a controlled demonstration, a cybersecurity expert shows how quickly and discreetly a phone can be taken over: camera, microphone and location, all ...
Brewing Culture: Beirut’s Coffee Shop Scene Is More Than Just Caffeine
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-06-08 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Downtown Beirut Beirut Coffee Shops Concept Store
From flower-filled interiors to fashion-forward spaces, Beirut’s new wave of coffee shops is transforming the city into a hotspot of style, flavor and cultural connection.
Panorama: LAU Students Navigate Darkness Through Style
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-06-05 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Against the backdrop of a setting sun and the open sea, LAU students turned emotion into creation. In collaboration with Elie Saab, the Panorama fashion show unveiled a generation that, despite the storms, chooses to create. Always.
From Truce to Peace: Understanding Conflict Resolution
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-29 20:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Truce, ceasefire, armistice, peace treaty: these are some of the terms we hear when talking about war, but they don’t all mean the same thing.
Between the Bill and the Blackboard: Lebanon’s Tuition Dilemma
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-27 16:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Tuition Fees Private Schools Ministry of Education
Growing concern surrounds the possibility of tuition fee hikes in private schools across Lebanon, prompting questions from parents and the wider public. Many schools have yet to provide clear answers, leaving families unsure of what to expect in the upcoming academic year. When contacted, several schools stated that they are still uncertain about ...
The Silence of the Blue: The Sunnis of Saida at a Crossroads
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-24 15:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Municipal Elections Saida Future Movement Sunni
As the Future Movement steps away from the municipal elections, its absence is deeply felt. Between the steadfastness of the older generation and the nostalgia of the youth, a political void is taking shape.
Final Round of Municipal Elections: Saida Speaks
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-24 11:15 - Reading : less than a minute
From elderly citizens calling for progress to youth demanding inclusion, Saida’s streets were alive with voices of hope and determination as the 2025 municipal elections wrapped up in South Lebanon. Even children too young to vote marched beside their parents, echoing dreams of a city – and a country – ready to grow.
At Last: Saida Votes
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-23 12:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Municipal Elections Saida Municipals 2025
As the fourth and final phase of Lebanon’s municipal and mukhtar elections approaches, the southern city of Saida stands at a pivotal moment in its political history. Scheduled for Saturday, May 24, the elections come after intensive administrative and security preparations led by Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar. His ...
Southern Lebanon Faces a New Blow: Voting Away From Home
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-22 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Municipal Elections South Lebanon Nabatiyeh
As municipal elections approach in Lebanon, war-scarred villages along the southern border are facing yet another blow: some will not be voting in their hometowns. Following months of Israeli attacks that left parts of South Lebanon devastated and displaced thousands, the Ministry of Interior has relocated polling stations away from frontline ...
Municipals in Zahle: Clashes in the Home of Peace
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-18 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Despite a calmer atmosphere than previous years, the 2025 municipal elections in Zahle are heated. Two main lists are competing and the battle is fierce. The ballot boxes will reveal the loudest voices.
Zahle's Municipal Elections: A Shifting Chessboard
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-14 19:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As of tonight, two dominant electoral lists have emerged. The first is “Qalb Zahle” (The Heart of Zahle), spearheaded by Salim Ghazale and supported by the Lebanese Forces (LF). The second, “Zahle Rou’ya wa Qarar” (Zahle: Vision and Decision), is led by current municipal head Assaad Zgheib and backed by MP Michel Daher, the Kataeb party, ...
Baalbeck: Tribes, Parties and Elections
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-14 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Baalbeck Municipal Elections Hezb Amal
Following the first two weeks of municipal elections in Mount and North Lebanon, attention now turns to Baalbeck, set to vote on May 18. The city is distinguished by its strong tribal affiliations and active political scene. Tribal Structures and Political Alliances In Baalbeck, tribal affiliations have historically played a significant role in ...
Tannourine: Family Ties Prevail Over Politics
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-11 20:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Tannourine Batroun Municipal Elections
A large number of the electorate in several Batroun villages reject the interference of political parties in the management of local affairs.
How Do We Vote? A Simple Guide to the Electoral Process
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-11 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Municipal Elections North
Here’s everything you need to know about how voting works in Lebanon—clearly explained by our reporter, Chelsea Al Arif.