13/02 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
When the five-nation group, known as the Paris Quintet, consisted of just three members — namely the United States, France, and Saudi Arabia — they had divergent views regarding the Lebanese presidential dossier, as the French and the Saudis didn’t see eye to eye on the matter. When Egypt and Qatar joined, disagreements persisted despite the ...
13/02 07:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The collapse of a building in Choueifat on Sunday morning, reminiscent of past collapses such as the one in Fassouh, Achrafieh, in 2012, or the neighborhoods of the Museum and Msaitbeh in Beirut in 2017, has sparked anger and raised questions among Lebanese citizens: who bears responsibility? While it is still early to determine the causes of the ...
This Is Beirut 12/02 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
New look, new me. Does this expression, which basically means that a person adopts a new look to reflect a change in attitude or personality, apply to the leader of the Future Movement and former Prime Minister, Saad Hariri? The Sunni leader's arrival in Beirut on Sunday evening for the commemoration of the 19th anniversary of the assassination ...
Lyne Sammouri 12/02 21:45 - Reading : less than a minute
The collapse of a residential building in Choueifat on Sunday, occurring just 10 minutes after evacuation, left residents in fear and without a clear future or plan of action in sight. While no casualties were reported, the incident underscores the pervasive risk of old buildings collapsing, demanding urgent preventive measures across Lebanon from ...
12/02 21:02 - Reading : less than a minute
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri has received an invitation to visit Moscow, Russia, during a recent meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov. George Shaaban, Hariri's representative in Russia, confirmed the invitation, stating that the date of the visit will be determined in due course. Shaaban highlighted the consistent ...
12/02 20:58 - Reading : less than a minute
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati received former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Joumblatt at his residence on Monday evening. The latest developments on the local scene and in the Palestinian territories were at the heart of the discussions. This visit is part of the "constant relations" and "dialogue that has never been ...
12/02 17:48 - Reading : less than a minute
Joanna Wronecka, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, paid two visits on Monday to Lebanese officials to discuss the ongoing tensions at the southern border and diplomatic efforts to restore peace in the region. She met with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. During the meeting, Wronecka expressed her satisfaction with "the ...
12/02 16:36 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri paid a visit to the Grand Serail for a meeting with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Following the meeting’s closure, Hariri was asked whether or not he would maintain a media blackout, to which he replied, “I’ll see you on February 14.” In turn, Mikati reiterated that the Serail was “Hariri’s ...
This Is Beirut 12/02 16:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Saydet el-Jabal Gathering issued its “third call of the year.” It urged the creation of a coalition to implement Resolution 1701, grounded in the Taif Agreement, the Constitution and Resolutions 1559 and 1680. The Gathering advocated for the Lebanese state to lead negotiations, instead of Hezbollah and its partners. It expressed a ...
Élie-Joe Kamel 12/02 13:52 - Reading : less than a minute
Skiing, sledding and soaking up the sun — these were among the activities enjoyed this past Sunday at the Mzaar Ski Resort in Kfardebian, attracting visitors from all corners of the country.
This Is Beirut 12/02 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Renewal bloc conveyed a clear message to Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian: “Stop the misguided policies and keep your hands off Lebanon.” The bloc highlighted on Monday the ongoing violations against Lebanon’s sovereignty and its constitutional institutions. The recent one is Abdollahian’s visit to Beirut, as well ...
This Is Beirut 12/02 11:07 - Reading : less than a minute
The National Liberal Party (NLP) strongly denounced the visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian. The party expressed its disapproval of Abdollahian’s statements, which linked Lebanon’s security to that of Iran, as a blatant interference in Lebanese affairs, exposing the country to further pressure. In a statement released ...