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Parliamentary Committees Approve $200 Million WB Loan to Revitalize Agricultural Sector

This is Beirut, 24/06 21:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a move described as a “decisive step toward economic recovery and food security,” joint parliamentary committees on Tuesday approved a bill allowing Lebanon to sign a $200 million loan agreement with the World Bank (WB) to fund the Green Agri-Food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) program. Backed by the Ministry of ...

Minimum Wage: The Debate Heats Up Again

Liliane Mokbel, 24/06 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As regional tensions momentarily subside, Lebanese households refocus on their most urgent issue: wages. The minimum wage debate has resurfaced under intense social pressure, yet concrete progress remains elusive. The sudden silence from the labor minister adds to the growing uncertainty. Notably, the latest minimum wage increase did not ...

Parliamentary Committee Debates LBP 2,000 Billion Credit Allocation

This is Beirut, 24/06 20:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, convened on Tuesday to review a proposed supplementary credit of 2,000 billion Lebanese liras to the national budget. The session, held in the presence of Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, Justice Minister Adel Nassar, numerous MPs and representatives from key public institutions, ...

Alfa Modernizes: A Data Center, 5G and AI

This is Beirut, 24/06 17:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On the sidelines of the 10XICT conference, sponsored by Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hage, CEO of mobile operator Alfa Jad Nassif outlined the main features of ongoing projects aimed at modernizing the network and improving service quality. Indeed, Alfa has embarked on a three-year network modernization plan, with investments covering ...

From Baabda, Geagea Calls for a Strong State and a Unified Army

This is Beirut, 24/06 16:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea voiced strong support for President Joseph Aoun’s reform agenda during a visit to Baabda Palace on Tuesday, commending what he described as “genuine efforts to build a real state” in Lebanon. In comments after the meeting, Geagea praised the president’s performance over his first five months in ...

Bribery Scandal at Ministry of Industry: Bouchikian Faces Investigation

This is Beirut, 24/06 15:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation, Judge Jamal al-Hajjar, is set to hear testimony on Wednesday from former Minister of Industry and current MP Georges Bouchikian, who has been summoned as a witness in an ongoing corruption investigation. The probe centers around allegations of bribery and extortion involving officials within the ...

Who Is Diodato Abagnara, UNIFIL's New Head of Mission?

This is Beirut, 24/06 14:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Diodato Abagnara, an Italian major general, took command of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Tuesday, succeeding Spanish Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz at the head of approximately 10,000 soldiers from 47 countries. Born in 1970 in Pagani, Italy, and with a military career spanning more than 36 years, Diodato ...

New UNIFIL Chief Pledges Mission Commitment Despite Persisting Challenges

This is Beirut, 24/06 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Italian General Diodato Abagnara has officially taken command of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), expressing deep honor and commitment to the mission's goals. Speaking during the handover ceremony, the new commander paid tribute to the peacekeepers who lost their lives in service, describing their sacrifices as a stark ...

Lebanon Launches Agricultural Census for Reliable Data

This is Beirut, 24/06 12:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) signed on Tuesday a new Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) to prepare for the next national agricultural census. This agreement marks the beginning of a crucial preparatory phase aimed at reviving the country’s agricultural data systems. ...

Nawaf Salam Visits Qatar to Boost Bilateral Cooperation Efforts

This is Beirut, 24/06 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrived in Doha on Monday night, leading a ministerial delegation on an official visit to Qatar. The delegation includes Energy Minister Joe Saddi, Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny, Administrative Development Minister Fadi Makki, and Culture Minister Ghassan Salame. During his stay, Prime Minister Salam ...

Army Conducts Search Operations in Syrian Displacement Camps

This is Beirut, 24/06 12:43 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Lebanese Army on Tuesday conducted raids across several camps housing displaced Syrians in the Hamoudiyeh area (Akkar), Taybeh (Baalbek), and Saaideh, west of Baalbek. Supported by regional intelligence services, army units carried out targeted searches for weapons, smuggled goods, individuals with irregular legal status, and persons who had ...

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Three in Kfar Dajjal, Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut, 24/06 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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An Israeli drone targeted a vehicle on the Kfar Dajjal road in Nabatiyeh on Tuesday morning. The strike caused a fire and resulted in the death of three people, according to a statement from the Emergency Operations Center of the Ministry of Public Health. Civil Defense teams and paramedics quickly arrived at the scene to extinguish the flames ...