This is Beirut, 14/05 17:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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On his second day in Saudi Arabia, Trump called for a Hezbollah-free Lebanon and a Syria committed to the Abraham Accords. A vision for a peaceful Middle East before his departure for Qatar.
This is Beirut, 14/05 15:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon North Ehden Culture Music
Ehdeniyat International Festival will celebrate its 21st edition in July, showcasing a diverse lineup of Lebanese and Arab artists through six captivating concerts from July 17 to August 3. The program includes Guy Manoukian, Abeer Nehme, Adam, Kadim El Sahir, Al Shami and Dancing Moon III, offering a varied musical experience blending magic, ...
This is Beirut, 14/05 15:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Central Bank Governor Karim Souhaid took part in a session of the subcommittee of the parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee on Wednesday, where deliberations centered on the government’s proposed bank restructuring law. The meeting was held in the presence of Committee Chairman MP Ibrahim Kanaan, Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber and other ...
Liliane Mokbel, 14/05 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Cyprus Economy Medical Healthcare
Hôtel-Dieu de France (HDF), Lebanon’s premier university hospital, is expanding to Limassol, Cyprus, with an ambitious project that will feature a state-of-the-art medical center and a faculty of medicine affiliated with Saint Joseph University (USJ). This strategic initiative is designed to meet the growing demand for specialized healthcare ...
This is Beirut, 14/05 13:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The European Union announced on Wednesday a funding package of €8 million to support peace, stability and security in Lebanon following over a year of devastating conflict. The 13-month conflict has caused severe humanitarian consequences, including widespread civilian casualties, massive displacement and destruction of infrastructure, putting ...
This is Beirut, 14/05 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Tripoli Lebanon Municipal Elections
Although the electoral process in Tripoli was called into question following the municipal and mukhtar elections held last Sunday, it now appears that the issue has been resolved. According to a well-informed source interviewed by This is Beirut, the official final results are expected to be published today, Wednesday, within a few ...
This is Beirut, 14/05 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Ministry of Industry unveiled on Wednesday a new expedited postal service, Xpress, designed to streamline document authentication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Offered by LibanPost, the service is tailored to meet the needs of Lebanese industrialists by ensuring rapid processing, often on the same day. Service Details Same-Day ...
This is Beirut, 14/05 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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A senior Hezbollah figure was killed on Wednesday morning in an Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle on the Qaaqaiyet al-Jisr–Wadi Houjeir road in southern Lebanon. Israeli Channel 12, citing security sources, said the strike targeted a high-ranking official. Al Jadeed identified him as Hussein Naameh, from the village of ...
Samar El-Kadi, 14/05 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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A toll-free emergency number that most people in Lebanon have in mind during a crisis is the three-digit “140,” which connects to the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC). The volunteer-based, non-profit organization has proven to be life-saving in times of war and peace. Each year, the LRC handles over one million missions across the country, including ...
This is Beirut, 13/05 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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United States President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that Lebanon has fallen victim to Hezbollah and Iran, accusing the militant group of having “plundered the state” and brought suffering to the Lebanese people. Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh, Trump dedicated part of his speech to addressing the situation in Lebanon. ...
This is Beirut, 13/05 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed the decision by United States President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it a crucial development. President Aoun attributed it to the “valued efforts” of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. “I welcome President Donald Trump’s announcement of lifting the ...
This is Beirut, 13/05 16:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny announced the relaunch of the Civil Aviation Security Center (CASC), located at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), during a press conference held on Tuesday at the airport. This move marks a renewed commitment by Lebanese authorities to reform and modernize the civil aviation ...