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Seven Million Dollars Seized at Beirut Airport

This is Beirut, 28/06 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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According to sources quoted by al-Hadath, $7 million were recently seized at Beirut International Airport, noting that "the smuggled funds were discovered in suitcases aboard a flight arriving from an African country to Lebanon." According to the same sources, "the owners of the bags containing the illicit money are from a town in southern ...

Is Arms Control Key to the Continuation of UNIFIL and the Quintet's Mission?

This is Beirut, 28/06 20:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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International pressure is mounting on Lebanon to assert full state control over arms possession. According to sources quoted by al-Hadath, this move is now seen as essential for the continuation of both the international Quintet’s role and the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon. The Quintet, which includes the United States, ...

The Return of ISIS in Syria: Who’s Pulling the Strings?

Badih Karhani, 28/06 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The deadly June 22 attack on the Mar Elias Church in Damascus, which killed at least 25 people, has brought back into focus a lingering threat: the Islamic State group, commonly known as ISIS (or Daesh). While the terrorist organization appeared weakened in recent years, a new affiliated jihadist faction, Saraya Ansar al-Sunna, claimed ...

Alfa Announces 80% Network Upgrade Amid War Recovery Efforts

This is Beirut, 28/06 17:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Alfa 5G Network Telecommunications Lebanon

Alfa pushed ahead with the centerpiece of its three‑year modernization plan, an 80% upgrade of network components and infrastructure. The move came as part of a statement aimed at refuting claims that Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hage is hindering development efforts. The company also stressed in a statement that, under Minister ...

$4 Billion: The True Weight of Lebanon’s Agriculture Sector

Liliane Mokbel, 28/06 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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As Lebanon endures a prolonged economic crisis, one figure remains widely overlooked: the country’s agriculture sector generates over $4 billion annually when including the entire value chain: transport, packaging, and agro-food processing. On its own, raw agricultural production is valued at $2.2 billion per year. Strengthening agriculture and ...

FM Rajji Rejects Foreign Interference in Lebanon’s Internal Affairs

This is Beirut, 28/06 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji reaffirmed Lebanon’s stance against external interference and called for mutual respect in regional relations during his speech at the “Path to the State” conference on Saturday. Rajji stressed Lebanon’s commitment to a non-interventionist policy: “We do not want anyone to interfere in our internal ...

Thérèse of Lisieux: Holiness Made Possible

Fady Noun, 28/06 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Lebanon Christians St Therese Relics

The relics of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux are currently touring Lebanon. Despite certain excesses—such as the brevity of some “visits” and the hurried processions past her reliquary—this form of popular devotion remains deeply rooted in Church tradition. The veneration of relics—and belief in their power—dates back centuries. As ...

Cabinet Approves Minimum Wage Hike and Public-Private Partnership Reform

This is Beirut, 27/06 19:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...

CNSS: 45 Billion Lebanese Pounds Allocated to Hospitals

This is Beirut, 27/06 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute

CNSS Lebanon Healthcare Hospitals

The National Social Security Fund (CNSS) has approved a new financial advance of 45 billion Lebanese pounds for contracted hospitals. It aims to cover fixed-rate surgical procedures. The funds will be transferred to healthcare institutions and doctors in the coming days, as part of the CNSS’s policy of maintaining regular payments. CNSS ...

Unemployment: Lebanon Ranks 11th in MENA Region

This is Beirut, 27/06 17:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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According to the latest World Bank data, Lebanon ranks 11th among MENA (Middle East and North Africa) countries in terms of unemployment, with an estimated rate of 11.5% in 2024. This figure reflects the ongoing impact of Lebanon’s compounded economic, political, and social crises since 2019. Topping the regional chart is Palestine, with a ...

The Lingering Specter of the Islamic State in Lebanon

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 ...

Byblos en Blanc et Rosé: Where Wine Celebrates the Lebanese Summer

Yara Germany, 27/06 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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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 ...

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