Lebanon

France Calls for Withdrawal of Israeli Forces From South Lebanon

This is Beirut, 27/01 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs announced in a press release on Monday that France, in collaboration with its international partners, is continuing its efforts to enforce the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. The deadline for Israel’s complete withdrawal from southern Lebanon has been extended to February 18. France has urged ...

Rabih Kayrouz’s Genius Becomes Rooted in History at the Louvre

Marie-Christine Tayah, 27/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Rabih Kayrouz, a prominent figure in Lebanese fashion, achieves a remarkable milestone by securing a place at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The exhibition Louvre Couture: Objects of Art, Objects of Fashion, that opened its doors on January 24, 2025, will showcase the rich history of craftsmanship and artistic excellence through the ages. A Unique ...

Solomonic Decisions

Charles Chartouni, 27/01 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The truce agreement is coming to an end, and nothing has been accomplished on the Lebanese side: delays in disarming, setting demarcation lines, and laying the groundwork for long-term strategic goals. The incendiary rhetoric of Hezbollah and its ideological humbug have returned to the foreground at a time when the newly established authorities ...

The CMA CGM Foundation Professionally Trains and Employs 240 Lebanese

This is Beirut, 26/01 19:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On the occasion of International Education Day, on the 24th of January, CMA CGM Foundation emphasized its support for the training and professional integration of Lebanese youth who have faced academic disengagement or unemployment, in order to help secure their future. Three programs have been designed to meet the needs of businesses in three ...

Public Sector: Vacancies and Shortcomings

Liliane Mokbel, 26/01 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The scandal of “electoral hiring” in the public sector is not a new phenomenon. What drives these “hunters of ghost jobs” is less the salary than the associated perks: generous bonuses, discretionary spending, allowances for occasional assignments, representation expenses, and even travel indemnities for overseas trips, often handed out ...

Lebanese Citizens Return to Southern Villages Amid Israeli Violations

This is Beirut, 26/01 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The 60-day ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel officially ended at 4 AM on Sunday, with Lebanese citizens beginning to return to the southern villages. Despite the agreement, Israel has not fully withdrawn from several areas in South Lebanon and carried out attacks against civilians attempting to return to their towns, resulting in 15 ...

The Codex Rabulensis (3/3)

Amine Jules Iskandar, 26/01 12:32 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

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The Codex Rabulensis is a manuscript rich in history, similar to the layered strata of an archaeological site. Written in the year 586, it features annotations by Maronite patriarchs spanning from the 13th to the 15th century. Figures such as Daniel III of Hadshit (1278–1282) and Simeon V of Hadat (1492–1524), along with bishops and ...

60 Days of Tensions: Recap of the Ceasefire Between Hezbollah and Israel

Paul Guillot, 26/01 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Two months after the announcement of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, tensions remain palpable. Despite an international monitoring mechanism, repeated violations of the agreement have been reported, and discussions on a complete Israeli withdrawal are struggling to conclude. A look back at a decisive period for regional stability.

Progress on UN Resolution 1701 Implementation

Natasha Metni Torbey, 26/01 07:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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“Nothing is more certain than the impossible.” For years, this idea shaped Lebanon's political and security landscape under Iranian dominance— the impossible Israeli withdrawal, the impossible deployment of the Lebanese Army along the border, and the impossible disarmament of Hezbollah. Today, in the aftermath of the devastating war that ...

Presidents Aoun and Macron Call for Implementation of Ceasefire Agreement

This is Beirut, 25/01 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In the run-up to the January 27 deadline for Israeli forces to complete their withdrawal from southern Lebanon, as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement that came into force on November 27, the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, received a call from French President Emmanuel Macron. They discussed developments in the situation in ...

Lebanese-Saudi Economic Ties: A Fresh Start?

Christiane Tager, 25/01 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia has traditionally been a key economic partner for Lebanon. Before the 2021 decline in relations, largely driven by the Hezbollah issue, Lebanese exports to the Kingdom were substantial, particularly in agriculture, food products, textiles, and handicrafts. These exports were a vital source of foreign currency for Lebanon's economy. ...

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