Municipal Federations in Lebanon: Strategic Tools with Political Implications

Alissar Boulos 26/04 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Federation of Municipalities Elections Funding Decentralization

Created under Lebanon’s 1977 Municipal Organization Law, municipal federations (MFs) hold legal status and enjoy administrative and financial autonomy, similar to that of individual municipalities (Article 114). These federations can include an unlimited number of member municipalities—usually on a voluntary basis—to implement joint projects ...

Figure of the week Pharmacists Secure Top Retirement Pension Among Liberal Professions

Liliane Mokbel 26/04 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Retired pharmacists in Lebanon now receive a monthly pension of $670 – the highest among all liberal professions in the country, according to Joe Salloum, the President of the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists. This milestone was achieved through a series of internal reforms, revised contribution structures, and the creation of a reserve fund in ...

A Story of Ill Will, Not Fair Representation

Johnny Kortbawi 26/04 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Beirut Municipalities Saad Hariri Nawaf Salam Elections

All hidden intentions have come to light, and the undeniable truth is now clear: some are unwilling to ensure equal representation in Beirut’s municipality, or at least are unwilling to uphold it. The real crisis lies in the absence of unified Sunni support in the city, compounded by the inability to provide a political umbrella in the capital ...

VideosStray Dogs Are Being Poisoned Again

Rayan Chami 26/04 09:05 - Reading : less than a minute

Stray Dogs Lebanon Poisoned

Stray dogs continue to suffer in silence, poisoned without consequence. In 2017, Law 47 criminalized abuse and poisoning, but weak enforcement has rendered it ineffective. While the killings go largely unnoticed, one truth remains: if no one speaks up, silence will keep costing lives.  

UNIFIL Patrol Briefly Intercepted in Tayr Dabba

This is Beirut 25/04 20:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanese Army Lebanon unifil

A UNIFIL patrol was briefly intercepted twice near the southern Lebanese town of Tayr Dabba. According to local media, a group of young men on motorcycles blocked the convoy, making hostile remarks toward the peacekeepers. UNIFIL deputy spokesperson Candice Ardell confirmed the incidents in a statement. She said that the soldiers were ...

The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum Launches Its Second Edition in Beirut

This is Beirut 25/04 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

lebanon The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum 2025

The second edition of the Beauty and Wellbeing Forum 2025 was officially launched on Thursday, at Seaside Arena on Beirut’s waterfront. The event, held under the patronage of the Ministries of Information and Economy, runs from April 24 to April 27, 2025, bringing together a distinguished gathering of specialists, institutions, as well as ...

InterviewsRony Mecattaf: One Eye Lost, a Wider Vision Gained

Bélinda Ibrahim 25/04 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Rony Mecattaf Book Beirut Explosion Culture

In August 2020, Beirut was devastated by an apocalyptic explosion. Among the injured was psychotherapist Rony Mecattaf, who lost the use of his right eye. What could have remained a silent tragedy became the starting point for a powerful and unconventional narrative: La blessure qui guérit (“The Wound That Heals”), published in March 2025 by ...

62 Municipal Councils Elected by Acclamation in Mount Lebanon

This is Beirut 25/04 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Chouf Baabda Mount Lebanon Lebanon municipal elections

Ahead of the long-awaited municipal elections set to start on Sunday, May 4, a total of 62 municipalities in Mount Lebanon have been elected by acclamation, out of 330 in the region. In these areas, only one list of candidates was submitted per municipality, eliminating the need for a vote and automatically securing their election. The breakdown ...

Lebanon Resumes Repatriation of Syrian Refugees After Years-Long Pause

This is Beirut 25/04 16:45 - Reading : less than a minute

General Security Syria lebanon Syrian refugees repatriation

General Security (GS) has resumed the repatriation of Syrian refugees from Lebanon, marking a significant shift after years of suspension, Al-Jadeed TV reported on Friday. According to the report, the renewed efforts came after a prolonged halt in the implementation of the so-called “voluntary return” process, which was previously organized ...

Gunfire Exchange at Lebanese-Syrian Border Triggers Army Crackdown on Smuggling Network

This is Beirut 25/04 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanese Army Syrian Border Syria Hermel

Tensions flared along the Lebanese-Syrian border near Hermel on April 24 after gunfire erupted between armed individuals and Syrian forces, reportedly triggered by disputes over smuggling activities. According to a Lebanese Army post on its X account, shots were first fired from the Lebanese side toward Syrian territory, prompting a swift ...

Lebanon Awaits Jordan Intelligence to Probe Foiled Sabotage Plot

This is Beirut 25/04 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Jamal Hajjar Jordan Cisjordanie Muslim Brotherhood

Lebanon’s Chief Public Prosecutor, Judge Jamal Hajjar, announced that the Lebanese authorities are awaiting detailed intelligence from Jordanian agencies to begin a full-scale investigation into a recently uncovered sabotage plot targeting the Hashemite Kingdom. “We are waiting for the arrival of security information from Jordanian agencies ...

Joseph Aoun Emphasizes Dialogue and Responsibility Before the Economic and Social Council

This is Beirut 25/04 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Joseph Aoun Economic and Social Council

President Joseph Aoun called on Friday for a more mature and self-aware political culture in Lebanon, urging leaders to embrace constructive criticism and prioritize the public good over personal ambition. Speaking during a visit to the Economic and Social Council in Beirut, Aoun outlined what he sees as the three phases of political leadership: ...