This is Beirut, 28/01 20:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Ministry of Energy and Water clarified on Tuesday several points regarding the rehabilitation project of the Harrach-Jeita hydroelectric plant, which has been assigned to the Union of Suburban Municipalities. In its statement, the ministry recalled that last September, the Directorate General of Water and Electricity Resources launched a ...
This is Beirut, 28/01 18:24 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam stated on Tuesday that consultations for the formation of Lebanon’s new government are still ongoing, with no final decisions made regarding names, portfolios or the announcement date. Salam made this statement on X to clarify recent media reports and rumors surrounding potential names, asserting that the ...
Johnny Kortbawi, 28/01 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hezbollah and its allies persistently deny the narrative that it uses its weapons domestically and tailors its political actions solely to serve its interests and safeguard its arsenal. Since entering the political arena in 2005, Hezbollah has maintained this stance, justifying its actions as efforts to safeguard Lebanon rather than ...
Philippe Abi-Akl, 28/01 08:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
While the Lebanese were hopeful for a swift formation of PM-designate Nawaf Salam’s government, unforeseen hurdles and impediments arose, delaying its establishment. However, it is expected that Salam will submit his cabinet lineup to President Joseph Aoun in the coming days. Sources close to the matter attribute the delay to the demands of the ...
This is Beirut, 27/01 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon France Israel Ceasefire south Lebanon
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 ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 27/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Paris Louvre Museum Art Lebanon Fashion
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 ...
Charles Chartouni, 27/01 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Hezbollah Israel Ceasefire
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 ...
This is Beirut, 26/01 19:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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 ...
Liliane Mokbel, 26/01 17:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...
Cian Ward, 26/01 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon South Lebanon Israel Hezbollah Ceasefire Lebanese Army
The 60-day ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel officially ended at 4 AM on Sunday. This is Beirut is in South Lebanon with the Lebanese army to cover the latest developments on the ground.
This is Beirut, 26/01 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel Lebanese Army ceasefire South Lebanon
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 ...
Amine Jules Iskandar, 26/01 12:32 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
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 ...