Lebanon

The Journey of the Holy Flame in Beirut
The Journey of the Holy Flame in Beirut

All the way from Jerusalem, the Holy Flame reached Beirut on Saturday, the day preceeding the Orthodox Easter. It was received by Beirut’s Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elias Audi.

Holy Flame Arrives in Beirut on the Eve of the Greek Orthodox Easter
Holy Flame Arrives in Beirut on the Eve of the Greek Orthodox Easter

As is customary annually, the Sacred Flame, originating from the Holy Sepulcher Basilica in Jerusalem, arrived in Beirut on Saturday evening at around 8 PM. A clergyman from the Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut, Father Nektarios Kheirallah, was chosen to travel to Jordan to retrieve it. Upon arrival at the airport, the Sacred Flame was ...

South Lebanon: Tensions Persist at the Border
South Lebanon: Tensions Persist at the Border

Saturday was marked by several Israeli attacks in the border regions of southern Lebanon, without any casualties. The Israeli army opened fire on a shepherd in the Wazzani region, almost hitting him. An Israeli drone attack also targeted a car parked on the main road between Bint Jbeil and Kounine. No casualties were reported. Another raid ...

Bassil Warns Against Syrians Replacing Lebanese
Bassil Warns Against Syrians Replacing Lebanese

The leader of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), MP Gebran Bassil, lashed out at the European Union for offering Lebanon one billion euros in exchange for keeping displaced Syrians, describing the move as an “attempt to replace the Lebanese with Syrians.” At a press conference on Saturday, Bassil stressed that the financial aid offered by the ...

Mikati Denies Claims of EU Bribe to Keep Displaced Syrians in Lebanon
Mikati Denies Claims of EU Bribe to Keep Displaced Syrians in Lebanon

In response to recent accusations that he has accepted a "bribe" from the European Union (EU) in exchange for hosting displaced Syrians in Lebanon, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati's media office issued a statement, debunking the claims and emphasizing the genuine nature of the EU's support. Mikati bemoaned what he described as a "political ...

Sethrida Geagea Calls for Strict Law Enforcement on Illegal Syrian Presence
Sethrida Geagea Calls for Strict Law Enforcement on Illegal Syrian Presence

MP Sethrida Geagea of the Strong Republic Bloc, led by the Lebanese Forces (LF), emphasized on Saturday the illegality of the Syrian presence in Lebanon, advocating for a strict classification of their status in the country. Speaking from Maarab during a meeting of the Cedar’s Mountain Foundation (CMF), Geagea criticized the current terminology ...

Holy Fire of Jerusalem: Orthodox Easter’s Recurring Marvel
Holy Fire of Jerusalem: Orthodox Easter’s Recurring Marvel

Today, on Holy Saturday, the Orthodox world will celebrate with joy the appearance of the Holy Fire, also known as the Holy Flame. This mysterious physical phenomenon is characterized by the sudden appearance of a light-density fire on the tombstone where Christ’s lifeless body was placed after his crucifixion. This fire rapidly spreads and does ...

EU Aid: an Attempt to Bribe Lebanon?
EU Aid: an Attempt to Bribe Lebanon?

Financial aid allocated by the European Union to Lebanon is known only by its amount. However, questions arise about whether the one billion euros (granted until 2027) is sufficient to "counter" the Syrian crisis and what will become of the plans proposed by the Lebanese government for the repatriation of Syrians from Lebanon. The announcement on ...

ISF: New Hotline to Report Digital Abuse and Blackmail
ISF: New Hotline to Report Digital Abuse and Blackmail

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) announced on Friday that a hotline has been set up to report cases of digital abuse or blackmail. The telephone assistance service (dial 112) and the online service (https://isf.gov.lb/ar/report) are now available. The Directorate also released two main recommendations for individuals ...

Le Marché Aux Puces: 15th Edition
Le Marché Aux Puces: 15th Edition

The 15th edition of Le Marché aux Puces is back, with even more vintage and unique finds to discover .

Mikati’s Billion Euro Deal Selling off Lebanon
Mikati’s Billion Euro Deal Selling off Lebanon

“He went straight for the jugular.” That is how one can summarize the position of caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, following his meeting with the Cypriot President and the President of the European Commission on Thursday. Mikati is seemingly preparing a deal to sell Lebanon off for a billion euros “at the expense of the Lebanese.” ...