VideosAsh Monday: A Moment of Sharing and Spiritual Renewal
Élie-Joe Kamel 03/03 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Ash Monday was celebrated in Lebanon, marking the beginning of Lent for Christians.
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The President in Riyadh: Back to the Fundamentals
Michel Touma 03/03 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Hezbollah Joe Raggi Riyadh Saudi Arabia
The President in Riyadh: Back to the Fundamentals Two brief yet decisive statements that speak volumes: “Lebanon has endured enough from other people’s wars” (on its territory); “The decision of war and peace must rest solely with the state.” President Joseph Aoun has repeated these words on multiple occasions, capturing with striking ...
Joumblatt Warns of 'Israeli Plots,' Plans to Visit Damascus
This is Beirut 02/03 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Former leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, Walid Joumblatt, issued a stark warning on Sunday about alleged Israeli schemes to destabilize the region during a press conference from his residence in Clemenceau. He also revealed plans to visit Damascus as part of ongoing political efforts. Speaking on the preparations for the 48th anniversary ...
Family Killed by Gas Tanker Explosion in Akkar
This is Beirut 02/03 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
A woman and her three children were killed on Sunday in the explosion of a gas tanker in the village of Doussa, in Akkar. The cause of the tragedy, which raises serious concerns about the transport of hazardous materials and security methods applied, is still unknown. An investigation has been launched. The explosion triggered fires in the ...
Lebanon's Positive Neutrality: A Principle That Bothers Hezbollah
This is Beirut 02/03 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Patriarch Rai
Lebanon's neutrality is a principle that greatly displeases Hezbollah. It deprives the group of a significant lever and considerably limits its room for maneuvering as an instrument of Iran in the region, not just in Lebanon. Ahmad Kabalan, the Jaafari mufti and unofficial spokesperson for the pro-Iranian group, has reiterated Hezbollah's ...
VideosTripoli Celebrates Zambo with Colorful Carnival Before Lent
This is Beirut 02/03 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Each year, the streets of al-Mina in Tripoli come alive with the vibrant Zambo carnival, where participants paint their bodies, wear costumes and embrace the spirit of fun before Lent begins.
SpotlightA New Chapter for Lebanon in Saudi Arabia and the Arab Summit
Bassam Abou Zeid 02/03 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
lebanon Saudi Arabia Arab Summit
The first visit of President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, to Saudi Arabia marks the beginning of a series of future visits to the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia has repeatedly expressed its willingness to support a Lebanon that is committed to reforms, stability, and fostering strong ties both with the international community and Arab countries. This ...
VideosMzaar Kfardebian’s Slopes Buzz with Energy as Ski Season Peaks
Lyne Sammouri 01/03 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Winter Ski Mzaar Kfardebian Lebanon Tourism
As ski season peaks, Mzaar Kfardebian’s slopes come to life, with locals and tourists alike embracing the winter season.
Figure of the week82% of Lebanon's 2024-2025 Budgets Allocated to Public Sector Operational Costs
Liliane Mokbel 01/03 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
According to Labora, a Lebanese NGO focused on reducing unemployment, 82% of the 2024 Finance Law and the 2025 budget proposal are allocated to cover the public sector's operational costs. This exceeds the World Bank's 30% threshold, beyond which it refuses to finance budgets, as it views such high spending as a risk of public fund mismanagement ...
ChronicleThe Alignment of Calendars: Christians and Muslims Will Fast Together This Year
Fady Noun 01/03 09:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
This year, due to a calendar alignment, Christian and Muslim fasting periods will overlap during the lunar month of Ramadan, which runs from March 1 to March 29. Their fasts begin just two days apart: Saturday, March 1 for Muslims and Monday, March 3 for Eastern Christians. For Latin Catholics, Lent starts two days later, on Wednesday, March 5, ...
President Aoun to Asharq Al-Awsat: Only the State Can Decide on War and Peace
This is Beirut 01/03 00:09 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun outlined his presidential agenda in his first televised interview on Friday, broadcast on the platforms of the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat and Asharq News. The president stressed that “only the state can bear the responsibility for protecting Lebanon’s territory and people,” reaffirming his commitment to ...
Kanaan Calls for Reform Budget, Audited Accounts, and Independent Justice
This is Beirut 28/02 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The chairman of the Finance and Budget Parliamentary Committee, MP Ibrahim Kanaan, emphasized that implementing reforms in Lebanon's public finances requires addressing four key areas: the tax system, the budget, financial accounts, and public borrowing. He made these remarks during a conference on public finance reforms at the Ecole ...