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Vatican Confirms Apostolic Visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon

This is Beirut, 07/10 13:20 - Reading : less than a minute

The Holy See officially announced on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV will undertake an Apostolic Journey to Lebanon from November 30 to December 2, 2025, at the invitation of the country’s head of state and ecclesiastical authorities. This visit will follow the Pontiff’s previously scheduled trip to Turkey, set for 27 to 30 November, where he will ...

Ramco Resumes Waste Collection After Temporary Suspension

This is Beirut, 07/10 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Waste Crisis Ramco landfill Garbage Jdeideh

Waste management company Ramco announced on Tuesday the immediate suspension of its waste collection operations in several areas of Mount Lebanon, Keserwan, and Beirut, following the sudden closure of the Jdeideh landfill at around 4 a.m. However, in a statement released later in the afternoon, the company said it had been informed by the Council ...

‘Entre Terre et Mer:’ Irène Ghanem at the Edge of the World

Bélinda Ibrahim, 07/10 10:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

Irène Ghanem Exhibition Mark Hachem Paintings Culture Lebanon

In the vibrant arena of contemporary Lebanese painting, few artists carry color as both a sharp wound and an act of faith. Born in Beirut in 1970, Irène Ghanem embodies a generation that has seen light emerge from chaos, enduring war, exile and then rebirth, never losing sight of the need to invent a personal visual language. Just hours before ...

How Much Do Iran’s Proxies Really Cost?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 07/10 10:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

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A US Treasury delegation has begun a series of meetings in Beirut with the Central Bank, several commercial banks, and government officials. The mission’s goal is straightforward: to assess how effectively sanctions meant to curb Hezbollah’s financing are being enforced on the ground. This timing of the visit is significant. On September ...

Who Gains from Delaying the Elections?

Johnny Kortbawi, 07/10 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Elections Parliament Lebanon

Lebanon’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for spring 2026, face an unprecedented delay as political actors across the sectarian spectrum weigh their strategic interests. For the first time in the country’s history, postponing the elections appears to be a shared goal. All parties are unprepared, whether directly or indirectly, to hold the ...

Government Suspends License of Resalat Association

This is Beirut, 06/10 22:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Resalat Lebanon Nawaf Salam Cabinet Interior Ministry

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced on Monday that Lebanon’s Cabinet has decided to suspend the operating license of the “Lebanese Association for Arts, Resalat,” following a request from the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities to dissolve the organization. In a post on the platform X, Salam said the decision came after a detailed ...

Ferrari in Lebanon: 820 Supercars and 40 New Deliveries Each Year

This is Beirut, 06/10 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Ferrari Lebanon Luxury Sportscar

Did you know that Lebanon is home to around 820 Ferraris? That’s according to a study by the platform World Of Power. Each year, about 40 new Ferraris find owners in the country, mainly through the official dealer Scuderia Lebanon and a few key resellers in the local market. These cars are more than just vehicles; they’re symbols of luxury ...

From Sport to Crime: Lebanon’s Hunting Freeze

Michael al-Andary, 06/10 15:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Hunting, long regarded worldwide as the “sport of kings,” has become an illegal pastime in Lebanon following recent government decisions aimed at protecting wildlife. On September 22, 2025, the Ministries of Environment, Agriculture and Interior and Municipalities issued a joint circular banning all wild bird hunting nationwide, citing the ...

Member of Hezbollah Air Defense Unit Killed in Israeli Strike in Nabatiyeh

This is Beirut, 06/10 14:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On Monday, an Israeli strike targeted a car on the road to Zebdine in the Nabatiyeh district of southern Lebanon, killing a couple and injuring another person, the Ministry of Health reported. Correspondents from This is Beirut indicated that the man, who had previously lost his sight during the pager explosion in September 2024, was in the ...

NSSF Reports Strong Recovery in Healthcare Services

This is Beirut, 06/10 13:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

NSSF lebanon Mohammad Karaki

The Director General of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Mohammad Karaki, announced a notable rebound in healthcare services and a gradual restoration of public trust, amid ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance transparency within the institution. Karaki said the NSSF is working to update medical tariffs and ensure the continuity of ...

Touch Addresses Service Disruptions Following System Upgrade

This is Beirut, 06/10 13:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Mobile network operator Touch announced on Monday that some subscribers using older SIM cards experienced service issues following the overnight migration of its customer base to a new operating system, part of the company’s ongoing upgrade of its CS Core Network. In a statement, the operator said that its technical teams were working ...

Port of Beirut Terminal Earns International Security Certification

This is Beirut, 06/10 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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The management of the Port of Beirut announced on Monday a significant achievement in collaboration with the CMA Beirut Terminal container station, which has obtained certification of compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The accreditation was granted after the terminal successfully met all required ...

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