This Is Beirut 2023-12-22 19:47 - Reading : less than a minute
The Lebanese Audit Court has issued a report clearing Army Commander-in-Chief Joseph Aoun of all the accusations leveled against him by the Minister of Defense, Maurice Slim, confirming "the absence of violations of applicable laws." Reports note that this step may pave the way for further "deterrent measures" to prevent attacks on the army and ...
Alissar Boulos 2023-12-22 19:03 - Reading : less than a minute
Good evening and welcome to The Intelligent Recap. It is Friday December 22, and the 77th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s episode: the situation at the Lebanese southern border, and other Lebanese news. Internationally: the situation in regards to the war is still at the forefront with a horrific death toll and diplomatic negotiations, ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-22 18:57 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
As the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) was facing a significant financial deficit of USD 4 million for the year 2023, and since it could not stand still against such a challenge, it organized a special telethon with CCCL’s advocate and supporter Marcel Ghanem as part of Sar El Waet on MTV. Fortunately, the ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-22 12:28 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The European Union announced that it has allocated 205.5 million Euros to Lebanon, in response to the prevailing high regional instability and uncertainty, and in support for the country’s economic recovery and stability. “More than ever before, sound governance and strong State institutions that are effective, transparent and accountable to ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-22 11:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai concurred on the need to elect a president of the Republic, as a pre-requisite for ensuring Lebanon’s stability. “The fundamental solution begins with electing a president of the Republic to restore overall stability in the country.” “It is a top priority,” ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-21 22:46 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has firmly defended the position of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, saying, "I do not accept that this position be attacked in any way whatsoever.” His comments came during a meeting with the Metropolitan of Beirut, Bishop Elias Audi, whom he visited on Thursday. Regarding the appointments to ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-21 21:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Minister of Defense Maurice Slim held a meeting on Thursday in what was seen as a first step towards a rapprochement following the deterioration in their relationship over the army command issue. In the afternoon, Mikati received Slim for a meeting of "frank explanation." The meeting was arranged by ...
Vanessa Kallas 2023-12-21 21:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Catholic schools embarked on an open strike on Thursday, December 21. This sudden decision came as a response to two laws passed in Parliament on December 15, amending certain regulations governing educational authority in private schools and the management of school budgets. The first law allocates 650 billion Lebanese pounds (LBP) from ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-21 18:07 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea reaffirmed on Thursday that his party will not take part in any national dialogue conference pertaining to the election of a president, but welcomed any other political initiative in that regard. In doing so, Geagea anticipated a potential move by Speaker Nabih Berri to revive the Dialogue Conference, in ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-21 17:49 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Kataeb media office reacted on Thursday to what it called a “campaign of defamation, lies and accusations” initiated by Hezbollah against party leader MP Samy Gemayel since the war on Gaza started on October 7. "This campaign will not undermine our national commitment or our struggle to build a strong state. On the contrary, it will ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-21 16:33 - Reading : less than a minute
Qatar's Ambassador to Beirut Saoud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani was received by the Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai on Thursday morning. The ambassador took the chance to reiterate "his country's support for the Patriarch’s position and the Lebanese people." Qatar is part of the five countries closely monitoring the situation in ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-21 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi announced on Thursday a security plan for the festive season, assuring that "462 officers, 6,872 agents and 292 patrols will be mobilized to ensure security." "Security forces will be on full alert to crack down on perpetrators of celebratory gunfire. Offenders will be brought to justice," Mawlawi said ...