Ryan Chaba, 08/05 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Europe World War II Remembrance lebanon
This Thursday, May 8, marks a day of remembrance. Across the globe, heads of state, veterans and institutions will honor the heroes and victims of the Second World War. But behind the wreaths, anthems and solemn speeches lies a deeper truth: memory is not just remembered, it is contested and increasingly weaponized. Eighty years later, the war is ...
Marc Saikali, 08/05 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Central Bank of Lebanon Banks Joseph Aoun lebanon Karim Souhaid
"The Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL) has a major responsibility in restoring confidence in the banking system." Those were the words of the President of the Republic during his visit this Wednesday to the headquarters of the Central Bank. The days when another President Aoun launched heavy-handed attacks on the ...
This is Beirut, 08/05 10:32 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun Central Bank Karim Souhaid Lebanon
During a visit to the Central Bank (BDL) on Thursday morning, President Joseph Aoun called on Central Bank Governor Karim Souhaid and the bank’s deputy governors to fully shoulder their responsibilities in reviving Lebanon’s struggling financial sector. “You bear the heavy responsibility of restoring the confidence of the ...
This is Beirut, 08/05 09:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Lebanese army Bekaa Syria
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam began a visit to the Bekaa on Thursday morning to assess security protocols at the border posts with Syria. During his visit, he praised the role of Lebanese armed forces, stating: "The army is the nation's stronghold, embodying sacrifice and loyalty." He also emphasized the importance of "supporting the military ...
Christiane Tager, 07/05 22:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Emirates Travel ban Tourism
After being away from Lebanon for years, the Emiratis are finally coming back. The lifting of the travel ban – announced on Sunday and taking effect today, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 – has been welcomed by tourism industry professionals, who see it as a potential boost for a struggling sector. Pierre Achkar, the President of the Federation of ...
This is Beirut, 07/05 21:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
BDL Banque du Liban Lebanon Economy Parliament
Presenting a 33-page document containing substantial remarks on the banking reform bill submitted by the government, the Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, Karim Souhaid, attended a session of the Parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee held mid-week. The session was chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan and attended by 40 parliamentarians, along ...
This is Beirut, 07/05 18:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Lebanese Red Cross lebanon
President Joseph Aoun launched the Lebanese Red Cross Annual Fundraising campaign on Wednesday, announcing his decision to donate his salary to the humanitarian organization. President Aoun made this announcement during a meeting with a delegation from the Red Cross led by its president, Antoine Zoghbi. Aoun expressed deep appreciation for the ...
This is Beirut, 07/05 18:05 - Reading : less than a minute
United States The 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit Lebanon
In anticipation of the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, United States Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson hosted a reception at her residence on Wednesday to honor the Lebanese delegation participating in the event. The summit, scheduled for May 11-14 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, is the premier ...
This is Beirut, 07/05 17:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
United Arab Emirates lebanon EPI Yale environment
Lebanon ranked 124th out of 180 countries in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), published by Yale and Columbia Universities in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. With a score of 40.1 out of 100, Lebanon also placed 10th among Arab nations, falling below both regional and global averages. The EPI assesses countries based on ...
This is Beirut, 07/05 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Gulf Saudi Arabia agriculture Lebanon
Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani announced a significant step forward in opening up regional markets to Lebanese agricultural products. In a statement to the MTV television channel, he revealed that a large portion of foreign markets are now accessible, and that from May 10, the Jordanian market will once again welcome Lebanese citrus fruits, ...
This is Beirut, 07/05 15:05 - Reading : less than a minute
A Lebanese security source revealed on Wednesday that Lebanon has “received assurances from Hamas that no military action will be carried out from Lebanese territory.” The source, quoted by Sky News Arabia, also disclosed that Hamas is expected to “hand over in the coming hours” a fourth suspect wanted by the Lebanese authorities for ...
Makram Haddad, 07/05 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Basket-ball Lebanon Akram Halabi
When Akram Halabi was elected head of the Lebanese Basketball Federation in 2018, no one yet suspected that Lebanon was about to go through one of the worst decades in its contemporary history. A President in the Storm Akram Halabi did not imagine that the term he was beginning would turn into a marathon of crises. In October 2019, an ...