Lebanon

Parolin’s Message: Safeguarding the Region’s Only Christian President
Parolin’s Message: Safeguarding the Region’s Only Christian President

Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/In-a-move-that-highlights-the-Holy-Sees-deep-concerns-about-the-Christian-situation-in-Lebanon.-1.mp3"][/audio] In a move that highlights the Holy See’s deep concerns about the Christians’ situation in Lebanon, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro ...

Lebanon and Cyprus’ Historical Relations Defy Nasrallah
Lebanon and Cyprus’ Historical Relations Defy Nasrallah

The Lebanese media tried to contain the issue between Lebanon and Cyprus by highlighting their longstanding and close bilateral relations over decades. However, it seems that Hassan Nasrallah does not believe in foreign relations and their positive repercussions on Lebanon's economy, as he only believes in relations with Iran. Hezbollah’s ...

Pessimism Is One Way of Killing Lebanon!
Pessimism Is One Way of Killing Lebanon!

Every day, we encounter numerous comments on social media platforms. These platforms have empowered individuals to express their opinions freely, irrespective of their intellectual or academic standing, and regardless of their social status. Thus, opinions are now accessible to all, making Lebanese citizens equal in their right to express ...

Parolin to TIB: Lebanon Should Remain a Message
Parolin to TIB: Lebanon Should Remain a Message

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin told This is Beirut that "Lebanon should remain a message" during his tour at the Order of Malta Center in Chabrouh. Parolin stressed that given the present situation and circumstances, Lebanon is put at risk. "We need to do our best to  contribute to a solution to the present crisis and appeal ...

Le Drian’s Next Visit Pending Progress on Presidential Election
Le Drian’s Next Visit Pending Progress on Presidential Election

French presidential envoy, Jean-Yves Le Drian carried out his latest visit to Lebanon on May 28-29 at the sole request of President Emmanuel Macron, according to a diplomatic source. “Le Drian, actually, did not want to come to Beirut as there was nothing new regarding the presidential elections and no change in political positions,” the ...

Real Estate Sector Calls on Parliament to Be More Active
Real Estate Sector Calls on Parliament to Be More Active

The president of Lebanon’s real estate agents and consultants syndicate, Walid Moussa, has called for the regular resumption of work at the land registries, highlighting that their closure has resulted in a loss of revenue to the Treasury of $200 million. Speaking at the opening of Lebanon’s second real estate forum on Tuesday, Moussa ...

Cardinal Parolin Officiates Order of Malta National Day Mass
Cardinal Parolin Officiates Order of Malta National Day Mass

Celebrating the National Day of the Order of Malta, a special mass officiated by His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, was held on Monday at Saint Joseph Church in Monot.

US Presidential Elections Delaying Lebanon Solutions
US Presidential Elections Delaying Lebanon Solutions

Although US envoy Amos Hochstein's visit to Lebanon didn't bring progress, it somehow eased tensions in the south and kept escalation within the rules of engagement. According to diplomatic sources, the parties’ ambiguous positions are attributed to the opacity surrounding the results of the upcoming US presidential election. The battle between ...

Berri: Lebanon Is Facing a Crucial Month
Berri: Lebanon Is Facing a Crucial Month

Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri emphasized that Lebanon is facing "a crucial month with an unsettling situation." In an interview with Russia Today, Berri expressed his concern about the escalating situation in the south and the tension between Lebanon and Israel. "I am extremely worried about things getting out of hand. We are in a sensitive ...

Al-Hassan: Over 300,000 Arrivals Recorded in June
Al-Hassan: Over 300,000 Arrivals Recorded in June

The Director General of Civil Aviation, Fadi al-Hassan, said in an interview with the Sputnik agency on Monday that more than 300,000 people arrived at Beirut International Airport in June, even though "we're not yet in the peak season." Commenting on the issue of Israeli jamming of the GPS system since last March, he assured that "planes land at ...

Presence of Hezb Weapons at BIA Denied: Press Conference and Media Tour
Presence of Hezb Weapons at BIA Denied: Press Conference and Media Tour

The tour of Beirut International Airport, carried out on Monday in the presence of diplomats and journalists on the initiative of Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport, Ali Hamieh, was chaotic.  The latter once again denied reports in the British daily, The Telegraph, which, on Sunday, accused Hezbollah of stockpiling Iranian weapons, ...

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"Fateh" Leader Murdered in Ain el-Hilweh

“Fateh” security executive, Yassine Akl, was killed on Monday in Ain el-Hilweh camp, eyewitness sources told This is Beirut. Circumstances of the murder haven’t yet been determined, as he is believed to have been killed by Islamists. “Fateh” movement is currently on alert, in the Tira neighborhood of the camp, with residents displaced ...