Karl Hajj Moussa 27/06 22:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Each year, as crowds head to the Mediterranean for relief from the heat, a dedicated team of researchers begins its work. This is the annual mission of the National Center for Marine Sciences, part of the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), which for years has surveyed the health of 38 public beaches from Tripoli to Tyre. Private ...
This is Beirut 27/06 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Syria said Friday that authorities had seized some three million pills of the illicit stimulant captagon after clashes with a drug trafficking network near the Lebanese border. Authorities observed the network "coming from Lebanon into Syrian territory" via illegal border crossings in the Jarajir area in the northern Damascus countryside, said a ...
This is Beirut 27/06 19:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel Lebanon Cabinet Meeting Minimum Wage Public-Private Partnership
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam chaired a Cabinet session on Thursday at the Grand Serail, during which the Lebanese government approved several key decisions, including a notable increase to the minimum wage and a fast-track bill amending the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) law. Following the meeting, Minister of Information Paul Morcos announced ...
Mario Chartouni 27/06 17:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Army announced on Tuesday the arrest of a man identified as R.F., also known as “Qassoura,” who is believed to be the leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Lebanon. The operation, conducted by the Directorate of Intelligence, led to the confiscation of a large cache of weapons, ammunition, electronic devices, and materials used ...
Yara Germany 27/06 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
port byblos wine festival summer Lebanon
For its tenth edition, the “Byblos en Blanc et Rosé” festival returns once again to the mythical port of the ancient Phoenician city. Around fifty Lebanese wine producers showcase their finest bottles in a vibrant, summery atmosphere. With sunsets, sea breezes, music, and tastings, the event captures the very essence of a true Lebanese ...
Johnny Kortbawi 27/06 16:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amal Hezbollah Diaspora Vote Elections Lebanon Shia
Lebanese emigrants have found themselves entangled in a crisis not of their making—namely, the existential crisis of the Shia community amid unfolding developments across the Middle East. Calls to amend the provision governing emigrant voting—whether by assigning them to Electoral District 16 or allowing them to vote for MPs in their home ...
Liliane Mokbel 27/06 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Finance Ministry Yassin Jaber Digitalization Economy Lebanon
Finance Minister Yassine Jaber has announced a $6 million allocation from the Lebanon Financing Facility (LFF) to modernize tax and land registry systems and support the ministry’s ongoing reform and digital transformation efforts. Established in December 2020 under the World Bank’s guidance following the Beirut port explosion, the LFF is a ...
This is Beirut 27/06 15:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally requested a one-year extension of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)’s mandate, set to begin on August 31, 2025. In a statement issued Friday, the ministry said the request follows a decision approved by the Cabinet during its May 14 session. The ministry confirmed that a letter was ...
This is Beirut 27/06 11:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israel carried out several strikes in south Lebanon on Friday it said targeted Hezbollah members and facilities. An Israeli airstrike on the apartment of a Hezbollah official in Nabatieh al-Fawqa claimed the life of his sister-in-law. The Ministry of Public Health reported that 13 people were wounded in the same attack. During the evening, ...
This is Beirut 27/06 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel Iran Avichay Adraee Rising Lion Isfahan Fordow
Days after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the Israeli military has publicly disclosed the scope and outcomes of its 12-day offensive, dubbed Operation “Rising Lion.” In a post published on the platform X, Israeli Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee described the campaign as a “comprehensive strategic ...
This is Beirut 26/06 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has voiced interest in establishing a presence for his companies in Lebanon, according to a statement released on Thursday by the Lebanese Presidency. In a phone conversation with President Joseph Aoun, Musk reportedly expressed his willingness to engage in Lebanon’s telecommunications and internet sectors. The ...
This is Beirut 26/06 17:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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In a firm call for national sovereignty, former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Jumblatt urged that all weapons in Lebanon be placed solely under the control of the state, stressing that the region is entering a “new page” in its history. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Jumblatt called on all parties in ...