Lebanon

Justice Minister Calls for Implementation of Ministerial Declaration from Bkerke

This is Beirut 2025-03-14 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Minister of Justice Adel Nassar stressed on Monday, from the headquarters of the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerke, the need to implement the ministerial declaration aimed at limiting the possession of weapons to the Lebanese state. He emphasized that this measure was the essential starting point for state-building, calling for the establishment of ...

WindowLebanese-Americans Appointed to Key Positions in the Trump Administration

This is Beirut 2025-03-14 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon USA Donald Trump

Several Lebanese-Americans have been appointed to key positions in the new American administration set up by Donald Trump. Among them, three have been appointed ambassadors (Turkey, Lebanon and Tunisia). Massad Boulos has become Senior Advisor to the President of the United States. Tom Barrack Jr Tom Barrack Jr, born in 1947, is a businessman ...

Chronicle'Voluntary' Return of Syrian Displaced People! Really?

Marc Saikali 2025-03-14 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Syria Refugees

What on earth has gotten into Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed? According to her, the return of Syrian refugees to their country must be voluntary! This astonishing statement has caused quite a stir. But given the country’s endless crises, it quickly faded into the background. However, such remarks can have serious consequences. Around ...

Op-edDiplomatic Opportunities

Johnny Kortbawi 2025-03-14 11:46 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hezbollah Diplomacy

Former allies of Hezbollah are stepping forward, advocating for diplomacy rather than war to resolve the ongoing issues between Lebanon and Israel. This marks a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. In his latest interview on Sar El Waet with journalist Marcel Ghanem, MP Tony Frangieh spoke with a boldness rarely seen among ...

EditorialMarch 14, 2005: A Turning Point and a Pillar

Michel Touma 2025-03-14 10:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Lebanon Syria Hezbollah

“The Cedar Revolution,” “Lebanon First,” “Culture of Connection”… These are just a few of the defining slogans that came to represent what some would call the “Beirut Spring” or the “Second Independence.” These powerful expressions emerged in the wake of a massive, popular rally ...

VideosMarch 14, 2005... The Memory of a Dream, 20 Years Later

Pierre Daccache 2025-03-14 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon March 14 Beirut Martyr's Square

On March 14, 2005, over a million Lebanese took to the streets of Beirut to demand freedom, sovereignty and an end to the Syrian occupation.

SpotlightKulluna Irada's Strategy: Writing Off Deposits and the Bankruptcy of Banks

This is Beirut 2025-03-14 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanon Economy Banks BDL

Demands for accountability from Kulluna Irada have intensified over its actions in recent years, particularly since the 2019 financial crisis. This includes the decision by former Prime Minister Hassane Diab's government to declare Lebanon bankrupt, its failure to repay debts, and its role in destabilizing the country's monetary and financial ...

SpotlightIMF Mission Concludes Meetings in Beirut

Maurice Matta 2025-03-13 22:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

International Monetary Fund Banks Joseph Aoun Banque du Liban Washington

Finance Minister Yassine Jaber made reassuring remarks regarding negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following an extensive meeting held at the Ministry of Finance with the IMF mission. During the meeting, Jaber affirmed that the elimination or partial deduction of bank deposits is a sovereign and national decision, ...

PoliticsDiplomatic Uncertainties and Reconstruction: Lebanon’s Challenges Amid International Expectations

Tylia El Helou 2025-03-13 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Lebanon USA Hezbollah

A recent interview with Morgan Ortagus, deputy to the U.S. president’s special envoy for the Middle East, highlighted significant discrepancies between official announcements and the on-the-ground reality in Lebanon. While the U.S. administration claims to have initiated diplomatic working groups to address the Lebanese-Israeli border issue, ...

W. Joumblatt Bans Certain PSP Members from Sunday's Commemorative Ceremony

This is Beirut 2025-03-13 17:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Kamal Joumblatt

Former PSP chief and Druze leader Walid Joumblatt denounced on Thursday members of his own party who went on a spree of firing in the air in the predominantly Druze city of Aley to celebrate the arrest of the alleged killer of Kamal Joumblatt, Walid's father, days ahead of the 48th anniversary of his assassination. An angry Joumblatt requested the ...

Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Order of Malta Visits Lebanon

This is Beirut 2025-03-13 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Order of Malta Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Nabih Berry

The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, commenced a three-day visit to Lebanon today, reaffirming the Order’s longstanding commitment and support to the Lebanese people during the country’s critical recovery phase. This high-level diplomatic mission underscores 70 years of continuous involvement ...

VideosAn Iftar Staple… But at What Cost?

Lyne Sammouri 2025-03-13 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Fattoush Iftar Ramadan Price

At This is Beirut, we made homemade fattoush to assess its price. The verdict? With inflation and fluctuating costs, even this traditional salad is sometimes becoming a luxury at the Iftar table.