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Rajji: Hezbollah "Disavowing" Ceasefire Agreement with Israel

This is Beirut, 19/03 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese Foreign Affairs Minister Youssef Rajji said Hezbollah is disavowing the November 27 ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, asserting that the deal explicitly authorized only the Lebanese Army (LAF) to bear arms. Rajji made his remarks on Wednesday during a meeting at the headquarters of the Maronite League in Medawar, Achrafieh, ...

You, and Only You, Against the Whole World…

Marc Saikali, 17/02 15:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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What will happen on February 18, the deadline for the truce extension? Probably not much. The Israelis won’t have fully withdrawn, Hezbollah will call for “resistance” and the international community will exert pressure to avoid an unexpected escalation. Yelling and threatening mobs will likely rush into the neighborhoods that, not so long ...

Beirut: Zero Security?

Rayan Chami, 05/02 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute

Achrafieh Badaro Thefts Insecurity Beirut

Concerns over insecurity are mounting in several neighborhoods of the capital, where many residents and shop owners have fallen victim to snatch thefts and gunfire incidents. This is Beirut visited Achrafieh and Badaro to hear their stories.

Mawlawi Reveals 1,920 Arrested Amid Surge in Criminality

This is Beirut, 03/02 17:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Following a recent surge in crime, caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi affirmed on Monday that security services are “actively fulfilling their duties,” revealing that 1,920 individuals have been arrested for various crimes in January. “This is proof that the security forces are doing their job and that proactive security measures ...

Sip, Savor, Celebrate: The 2024 Christmas Wine & Spirit Fair

Rayan Chami, 2024-12-20 16:01 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Christmas Wine and Spirit Fair at ABC Ashrafieh, organized by Vinifest, is a festive gathering of over 20 exhibitors showcasing wines, spirits and seasonal treats until January 2. The event offers a much-needed opportunity for local producers to promote their businesses during a challenging time. It also provides a heartwarming space for ...

Ashrafieh Residents: Caught Between Hope, Exhaustion, and Disillusionment

Marilyne Jallad, 2024-11-27 17:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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At 9:30 AM this Wednesday in Beirut, the sky is gray, but Madeleine’s smile, spotted at Sassine Square in the heart of Ashrafieh, is infectious. Madeleine, in her seventies, was in her car asking for directions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I take the opportunity to ask her about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which officially ...

The Achrafieh Crime: The Housekeeper, the Mastermind of the Operation

This Is Beirut, 2024-04-03 22:54 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The four suspected burglars and murderers of Monday's crime in Achrafieh were arrested by the police in the Bekaa region on Wednesday. They are the housekeeper and her accomplices, three young men, all of Syrian nationality. Nazih Turk, a senior resident in a wheelchair, was killed and his wife severely beaten during the burglary of their ...

Senior Killed in Organized Theft in Achrafieh

This Is Beirut, 2024-04-01 10:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an organized theft, two Syrian nationals allegedly killed an old man on Monday inside his house in Sioufi, Achrafieh. The criminals were reportedly aided by the housemaid, also of Syrian nationality. According to initial security reports, the thieves severely beat the old couple, who were transported to the hospital after the man’s wife ...

Cheriff Tabet Displays Charbel Sader's First Impressions

Zeina Nader, 2024-02-16 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Charbel Sader showcases his artistic creations at the Cheriff Tabet Gallery, nestled on Abdel Wahab El Inglizi Street in the heart of Achrafieh. The exhibition, aptly named "First Impression," is a solo display of his work, available for viewing until the March 8. [gallery size="full" link="none" ids="227358,227359,227360,227361"] Upon entering ...

The Byzantine Museum of Beirut

This Is Beirut, 2024-01-11 10:42 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Byzantine Museum of Beirut, nestled in the heart of Achrafieh in the Orthodox Convent of Our Lady of the Presentation (Saydé), has recently opened its doors and is a divine surprise. This totally unexpected place boasts rich collections of objects and archives that trace a significant part of the history of Beirut. Father Elias Farah, who ...

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