Rami Rayess 2023-12-23 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
If the division among the Lebanese has been the predominant feature in national political life for decades, there are major strategic issues that demand immediate attention. These matters cannot be dealt with according to outdated traditional norms that have proven ineffective and have been overshadowed by significant events and changes, ...
Maxime Pluvinet 2023-12-23 07:57 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Pedagogical Legacy of Imam Shamseddine (1/2) In memory of Layan, Talin and Remas Mahmoud Hejazi, killed on November 6, 2023, in South Lebanon. MAXIME PLUVINET AND MICHEL TOUMA The Association of Charity and Culture (ACC), founded in 1966 by Imam Mohammed Mehdi Shamseddine, has carried out various educational and social projects since the ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-22 20:13 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Minister of Interior and Municipalities Bassam Mawlawi announced on "X" that the Anti-Drug Department at Customs seized nine million Captagon pills being smuggled through the Beirut Port. The drugs were concealed "within a shipment of bags of grains intended for Kenya as the first destination." Mawlawi affirmed that investigations ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-22 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
French Ambassador to Lebanon Hervé Magro inspected on Friday the renovated public university hospital of Karantina, which is preparing to resume its activities three years after its destruction in the Beirut port explosion. During the visit, the French diplomat was received by the Chairman of the hospital's board, Dr. Michel Matar, the ...
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 ...