Liliane Mokbel 12/04 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
lebanon Gold exports imports dollars
The demand for precious metals in Lebanon continues to grow. According to data from the Economic Studies Center of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (CCIAB), imports of precious metals (customs classification) reached $2.572 billion in 2024, marking an increase of $46 million compared to the previous ...
This Is Beirut 12/04 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Europe Hezbollah Middle East United Kingdom Terrorism Drones
A European network that has been supplying Hezbollah with equipment needed to manufacture hundreds of drones has been dismantled, French daily Le Figaro said in a report published Friday evening. The newspaper noted that "the most significant event between the summer of 2024 and last week was the dismantling of Hezbollah's logistical support ...
This is Beirut 11/04 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon public schools cabinet
The Cabinet on Friday approved a long-overdue decree granting financial compensation to employees of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, marking what many are calling a long-awaited victory for public school teachers. The decree, which incorporates revisions suggested by the State Council, will take effect immediately upon the ...
Karl Hajj Moussa 11/04 20:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon, a country where forests cover only 13.6% of its total land area, is confronting a severe environmental crisis. Recent estimates from the Ministry of Agriculture (2021), the CNRS and FAO show that Lebanon has approximately 137,000 hectares of natural forests. Yet, this crucial forest cover continues to diminish due to illegal logging, ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 11/04 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Caroline Torbey Lebanon Bullying Schools Theatre
On Saturday, April 12, Théâtre Monnot in Ashrafieh will raise its curtain on Ramdam au Gymnase, an original and innovative creation that delicately addresses the issue of school bullying. This play, Caroline Torbey’s first venture into dramatic writing, could not have chosen a more relevant subject, in a world where social media often ...
This is Beirut 11/04 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Music show Kello Masmouh – The Musical will play at Casino du Liban from May 9 to 17, 2025, marking Carole Samaha’s return to musical theater after a 17-year break. This production is an Arabic adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical Anything Goes, which has won over 50 international awards. Pipeline Productions announced in a press ...
Johnny Kortbawi 11/04 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hezbollah central bank Lebanon
One of the biggest questions since the outbreak of the crisis in the fall of 2019 concerns the issue of determining responsibility for the losses that led to the default on payments, the suspension of external debt servicing and the freeze on deposits. In reality, the way one views the Lebanese economy is the main driver behind the different ...
This is Beirut 11/04 15:14 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an unannounced tour on Friday morning, President Joseph Aoun visited the Vehicle Registration Authority (Nefaa) in Dekwaneh and the Port of Beirut, underscoring his administration’s commitment to fighting corruption and improving public service efficiency. Speaking directly to citizens during his visit to Nefaa, Aoun declared, “Anyone who ...
This is Beirut 11/04 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The investigation into the devastating August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion saw renewed momentum on Friday, as Judge Tarek Bitar reaffirmed his intention to pursue the case despite no immediate action being taken against those questioned. Among those summoned was former General Security chief Major General Abbas Ibrahim, who appeared before Judge ...
This is Beirut 11/04 13:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Shining a spotlight on Lebanon, one of the most fragile and symbolic countries in the Middle East, to support its recovery. This is the objective of Rebuilding Lebanon, preserving its diversity, a workshop organized by the Sovereign Order of Malta and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Holy See and the Order of Malta scheduled ...
This is Beirut 11/04 12:49 - Reading : less than a minute
Beirut International Airport Hassan Nasrallah Hezbollah
Barely installed, already in flames. The banners bearing the slogan “A New Era for Lebanon,” unveiled on Thursday along the road leading to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, survived only a few hours. By Friday morning, photos circulating on social media showed the signs reduced to ashes—targets of a deliberate act of ...
This is Beirut 11/04 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Embassy of Italy in Lebanon announced a new series of initiatives aimed at supporting the country’s post-conflict recovery and urban renewal through sustainable and inclusive development strategies. In a press release issued on Friday, the Embassy emphasized that the efforts reflect a coordinated commitment by the broader Italian System in ...