Roads Leading to Parliament Open After 5 Years of Closure
Lyne Sammouri , 12/02 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute
The roads leading to the Lebanese parliament in Downtown Beirut are open again.
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Invalid 2025 Draft Budget to Be Returned to Cabinet Urgently
Maurice Matta, 22/01 12:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Central Bank of Lebanon 2025 Budget parliament Draft Budget
On October 4, 2024, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati's government issued Decree No. 14076, submitting the 2025 draft budget to Parliament. Signed by Mikati and Finance Minister Youssef Khalil, it has since been left untouched, pending review by key committees, notably the Finance and Budget Committee and the Administration and Justice ...
'We Are Committed to the Reconstruction of Southern Lebanon'
Marc Saikali, 16/01 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Parliament Nawaf Salam Joseph Aoun Hezbollah
The brief statement by the new Prime Minister on the day of his appointment raises questions. While it is unthinkable for the South to remain neglected, using the “we” pronoun may prompt further scrutiny. Who exactly does “we” refer to? The utterly bankrupt state? Surely not—it doesn’t have the means. The savings of depositors? ...
Stormy Start to the 13th Session to Elect a President
This is Beirut, 09/01 11:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia USA parliament presidential electio Joseph Aoun
The thirteenth session for the election of a President of the Republic opened with a dispute between those who contest the election of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, General Joseph Aoun, who enjoys a large parliamentary majority, and those who want Lebanon to finally have a President. MP Melhem Khalaf, an ally of the Speaker of the House, ...
The Media Glossary: Presidential Vacuum
Lyne Sammouri , 08/01 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Presidency Presidential elections Parliament
What is a presidential vacuum? Why does it occur, and what are its consequences?
Ongoing Negotiations Ahead of the January 9 Presidential Election
Bassam Abou Zeid, 2024-12-27 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon President Election Parliament
As of today, it appears unlikely that the parliamentary session scheduled for January 9 will result in the election of a new president. However, the days leading up to this session are expected to see intense political activity, with hopes remaining high for a breakthrough—whether through consensus or by securing the necessary 65 votes. Many ...
Joseph Aoun: A Unanimously Respected Leader and a Vote that Doesn't Reflect Reality
This is Beirut, 2024-12-03 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On November 28, Parliament opted for a package deal that would satisfy the interests of the various parliamentary blocs. All of them? No, because some 47 of the 98 members of Parliament present in the hemicycle opposed the vote, under which the one-year extension of the term of office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Joseph Aoun, was ...
Revaluation of Inventories and Fixed Assets: A Strategic Advantage for Businesses
Liliane Mokbel, 2024-12-02 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Economy Industry Commerce Parliament Lebanon
Industrial and commercial business owners are celebrating a major victory. Last Thursday, Parliament passed in a plenary session the bill amending Article 45 of Decree-Law No. 144 of June 12, 1959 (the Income Tax Law). This amendment grants "exceptional authorization" to income taxpayers, allowing them to revalue their inventories and real estate ...
Parliament Approves Extension of Army Commander’s Mandate
Rayan Chami, 2024-11-28 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Parliament Army Commander Nabih Berri
In a session on Thursday, the Lebanese Parliament approved the extension of mandates for security chiefs holding the rank of Brigadier General and above, including Army Commander General Joseph Aoun. His term, initially set to expire in January 2025, has been extended for another year amidst political divisions and ongoing regional tensions. The ...
Extension of Army Commander's Mandate, Main Item for Parliament on Thursday
This is Beirut, 2024-11-25 11:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amal Hezbollah Joseph Aoun Parliament Nabih Berri
The Bureau of the Lebanese parliament convened, on Monday at noon, to prepare for a legislative session with a number of urgent matters on its agenda, most notably extending the mandate of Army Commander General Joseph Aoun and the heads of security apparatuses. The session was set for Thursday, November 28. Deputy Speaker of the House, Elias Bou ...
Wave of Projectiles on Tel Aviv. Israel Threatens the “Assets” of the Lebanese Government
This is Beirut, 2024-11-24 21:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel Hezbollah Beirut Lebanon Parliament
Anti-aircraft sirens sounded incessantly on Sunday in many parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv, the target of several hundred projectiles fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon, according to the Israeli army, while Hebrew state officials stepped up their threats against the country of the Cedars. Former Israeli War Cabinet minister and opposition leader ...
New Israeli Law Could Send Relatives of Attackers to Gaza
This is Beirut, 2024-11-07 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel's parliament passed legislation on Thursday that could see relatives of people accused of "terror" attacks expelled from the country, possibly to the war-torn Gaza Strip, prompting concern from Arab minority rights activists. The legislation authorizes the interior minister to deport first-degree relatives for up to 20 years ...