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Lebanese Agriculture Between Challenges and Hope: The Central Role of Olive Oil and Partnerships for the Future

This is Beirut, 27/04 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Amidst the many crises facing Lebanon, Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani confirmed that Lebanese olive oil remains widely available on the market at affordable prices. He encouraged citizens to consume more of it to support local farmers and boost the national economy. Regarding soil quality in the south, the minister stated that ongoing tests ...

'The Constitution First', New Political Gathering Calls for Sovereignty, Reform, and Judicial Independence

This is Beirut, 26/04 20:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A new political gathering, led by ex-MP and former Secretariat General Coordinator of the March 14 Alliance, Fares Soueid, was launched on Saturday under the name "The Constitution First." The main highlights of the group’s manifesto included: -The enactment of a new electoral law, including the redrawing of electoral districts ...

Washington: Hezbollah’s Financing and Disarmament are Interconnected

Bassam Abou Zeid, 26/04 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Combating the financing of terrorism was a central topic for the official Lebanese delegation at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington. The most significant discussions were held with US Treasury Department officials, particularly involving Finance Minister Yassine Jaber and Central Bank ...

Roumieh on Adrenaline Rush for ATCL’s Speed Test

Makram Haddad, 26/04 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The roar of engines will shake the heights of Roumieh this Sunday, April 27, for the very first Speed Test of the 2025 season, organized by the National Sporting Authority (ASN) under the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL). And to say the least, the speed championship is starting off with a bang! No fewer than 95 cars are expected at ...

Stray Dogs Are Being Poisoned Again

Rayan Chami, 26/04 09:05 - Reading : less than a minute

Stray Dogs Lebanon Poisoned

Stray dogs continue to suffer in silence, poisoned without consequence. In 2017, Law 47 criminalized abuse and poisoning, but weak enforcement has rendered it ineffective. While the killings go largely unnoticed, one truth remains: if no one speaks up, silence will keep costing lives.

UNIFIL Patrol Briefly Intercepted in Tayr Dabba

This is Beirut, 25/04 20:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A UNIFIL patrol was briefly intercepted twice near the southern Lebanese town of Tayr Dabba. According to local media, a group of young men on motorcycles blocked the convoy, making hostile remarks toward the peacekeepers. UNIFIL deputy spokesperson Candice Ardell confirmed the incidents in a statement. She said that the soldiers were ...

The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum Launches Its Second Edition in Beirut

This is Beirut, 25/04 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

lebanon The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum 2025

The second edition of the Beauty and Wellbeing Forum 2025 was officially launched on Thursday, at Seaside Arena on Beirut’s waterfront. The event, held under the patronage of the Ministries of Information and Economy, runs from April 24 to April 27, 2025, bringing together a distinguished gathering of specialists, institutions, as well as ...

LAU and Restaurants Syndicate Join Forces to Boost Hospitality Training

This is Beirut, 25/04 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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At HORECA 2025, the Syndicate of Restaurant, Cafe, Nightclub, and Pastry Owners in Lebanon signed a strategic partnership with the Lebanese American University (LAU), paving the way for enhanced educational and professional opportunities in the hospitality sector. The memorandum of understanding, formalized during the industry event, signals the ...

Travel and Tourism Syndicate Discusses Sector Revival Amid Hopes for Political Stability

This is Beirut, 25/04 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Syndicate of Owners of Travel and Tourism Offices in Lebanon, headed by Jean Abboud, held its Annual General Assembly at the Middle East Airlines (MEA) conference center on Friday, gathering a large number of industry members. The session covered key agenda items, including the presentation and approval of the 2024 financial report, and ...

62 Municipal Councils Elected by Acclamation in Mount Lebanon

This is Beirut, 25/04 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Ahead of the long-awaited municipal elections set to start on Sunday, May 4, a total of 62 municipalities in Mount Lebanon have been elected by acclamation, out of 330 in the region. In these areas, only one list of candidates was submitted per municipality, eliminating the need for a vote and automatically securing their election. The breakdown ...

Lebanon Resumes Repatriation of Syrian Refugees After Years-Long Pause

This is Beirut, 25/04 16:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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General Security (GS) has resumed the repatriation of Syrian refugees from Lebanon, marking a significant shift after years of suspension, Al-Jadeed TV reported on Friday. According to the report, the renewed efforts came after a prolonged halt in the implementation of the so-called “voluntary return” process, which was previously organized ...

Lebanese Security Agencies Target Terrorism Suspects Amid Regional Tensions

This is Beirut, 25/04 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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A security official disclosed that Lebanese security agencies have been actively tracking and arresting terrorism suspects, dormant cells and fundamentalist elements allegedly working to destabilize the country in line with foreign agendas aimed at undermining the regional peace process. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, declined ...

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