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Municipal Elections 2025: A “New Beginning,” Says Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar

This is Beirut, 04/05 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The municipal elections officially began on Sunday morning, with Mount Lebanon hosting the first phase of the four-stage electoral process. After voting in Chehim, in the Chouf district, Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Hajjar stated that this “new phase is grounded in respecting constitutional deadlines, enforcing the law, and ...

Beirut Port Explosion: Could Judicial Appointments Revive the Investigation?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 04/05 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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If confirmed, the signing of a long-delayed judicial appointments decree by Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber could mark a major breakthrough in the stalled investigation into the Beirut port double-explosion of August 4, 2020. The appointments would fill critical vacancies on the Court of Cassation, allowing the full bench to reconvene. This ...

Heritage: The Mummies of Qadisha (2/2)

Amine Jules Iskandar, 04/05 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The medieval Maronite mummies buried in 1990 in the Assi cave, beneath Hadat, sparked the curiosity of the explorers from GERSL (Groupe d'Études et de Recherches Souterraines du Liban) regarding this troubled period in the second half of the 13th century. Ancient Maronite accounts, copied in the 17th century by Patriarch Estéphanos Douaihy, ...

Aoun Oversees Launch of Municipal Elections in Mount Lebanon: 'Your Vote, Your City’s Future'

This is Beirut, 04/05 09:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun was on the ground, early on Sunday morning, for the launch of municipal elections. He was accompanied by Ministers of Interior and Justice Ahmad al-Hajjar and Adel Nassar. The elections, set to unfold over four consecutive weekends, began early in the day. Polling stations opened at 7:00 AM. Voting kicked off calmly across ...

Iraqi Fuel: $1.4 Billion Debt to Be Settled

This is Beirut, 03/05 21:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Beirut-Baghdad, a partnership now under high tension! As Lebanon continues to face a chronic energy crisis, Finance and Energy Ministers Yassine Jaber and Joe Saddi embark on a joint visit to Iraq this Monday with the aim of salvaging the fuel oil supply agreement signed in 2021 – under which Baghdad supplies fuel to power Lebanese plants – ...

Disarming Hezbollah: A Time-Sensitive Approach

Amal Chmouny, 03/05 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's statement that Beirut will not forcibly disarm Hezbollah is reverberating through Washington, sparking debates about Lebanon's political future and the role of the heavily armed militia. Aoun aims for a dialogue-driven strategy, attempting to persuade Hezbollah to relinquish its arms instead of engaging in a ...

Football: Al-Ansar Stumbles, Nejmeh Climbs, Safa Holds the Lead

Makram Haddad, 03/05 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The fourth matchday of the Lebanese league play-offs has blurred the picture both at the top and bottom of the table. With leaders stalling and challengers hanging on, the suspense remains intact just two rounds from the end. Title Play-offs: Status Quo at the Top, Nejmeh Bounces Back Setback for Al-Ansar. The Greens dropped two precious ...

Small Lives of a White Chair

Sarah Martin, 03/05 16:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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In the streets of Beirut, the humble white plastic chair is everywhere. In front of shops, tucked into alleyways, sitting quietly at the edge of a sidewalk. It witnesses the ordinary: smoke breaks, neighborhood chats, shared silences. So common, we hardly notice it anymore. Yet it tells a story of local life, improvised hospitality, stillness, and ...

When The Virgin "Turns," The Whole World Turns With Her!

Fadi Noun, 03/05 15:55 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The month of May has, for centuries, been dedicated to Mary. In Lebanon, the feast of Our Lady of Lebanon is celebrated on the first Sunday of May. On May 13, 1917, the Blessed Virgin appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, entrusting them with messages—once considered "secrets"—that, though now revealed, continue to stir the conscience ...

Lebanon Issues Official Warning to Hamas, Movement Vows Compliance

This is Beirut, 03/05 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Based on the recommendations of the Supreme Defense Council and a decision by the Lebanese government, General Security Director General Major General Hassan Shaker, in the presence of Army Intelligence Director Brigadier General Tony Qahwaji, summoned the Hamas representative in Lebanon, Ahmad Abdel Hadi. During the meeting, Abdel Hadi was ...

Jumblatt Condemns Israeli Strikes on Syria, Urges Support for Political Resolution

This Is Beirut, 03/05 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt strongly condemned the latest Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, including areas near Damascus, calling them a “flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty” and warning that they “do not contribute to the political resolution” currently underway with Syrian President Ahmad ...

Only 1 in 5 Motorcycles Registered in Lebanon

Liliane Mokbel, 03/05 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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According to the Traffic and Vehicle Management Authority (commonly referred to as "la Mécanique") and data from the research firm Information International, only 289,000 motorcycles were officially registered in Lebanon as of 2022. However, this number is believed to represent just 20% of the actual motorcycles on the road. In both 2023 and ...

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