This Is Beirut 2024-06-25 21:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Kataeb party and Lebanese Forces MP Ghayath Yazbeck reacted strongly to the odd remarks made by Jaafari Mufti Ahmad Kabalan about Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai, describing them as “unacceptable.” Kabalan, Hezbollah's unofficial spokesman, has called on Tuesday on the head of the Vatican’s diplomacy, visiting Cardinal Pietro Parolin, to ...
This Is Beirut 2024-06-25 21:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The car of a civilian employee of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under Israeli sniper fire late Tuesday afternoon while traveling on the main road in the village of Ramya. The car was hit by several bullets, but there was no report of casualties. In the meantime, tension persisted on the southern front between Hezbollah ...
This Is Beirut 2024-06-25 19:59 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Army's Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun, affirmed that "the military institution will continue to perform its duty despite all attempts to tarnish its image and hinder its work.” Speaking to graduating officers at the Fouad Chehab Academy for Command and Staff on Tuesday, Aoun said, "Our country is strong and standing, so don't worry ...
2024-06-25 19:51 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Calls-for-de-escalation-between-Hezbollah-and-Israel-are-multiplying.-Between-the-two.mp3"][/audio] Calls for de-escalation between Hezbollah and Israel are multiplying. Between the two belligerents, who engaged in escalating confrontations in the ...
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-06-25 18:59 - Reading : less than a minute
On Tuesday, his third day in Lebanon, Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin visited the Order of Malta Center in Chabrouh to take a look at their ongoing activities and humanitarian initiatives.
This Is Beirut 2024-06-25 17:21 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The heads of religious communities and representatives of political parties gathered on Tuesday in Bkerke, in response to an invitation from the Maronite Patriarch, Bechara Rai, to meet the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. During the meeting, Cardinal Parolin said that Lebanon is experiencing many conflicts and that “it is ...
2024-06-25 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
Antoine Saadé 2024-06-25 14:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-06-25 14:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...
Elie Ziadé 2024-06-25 13:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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 ...
This Is Beirut 2024-06-25 13:12 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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 ...
This Is Beirut 2024-06-25 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...