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Before being the great Phoenician power of the sea roads, Tyre was also told as a city emerged from a miracle: two floating rocks, an olive tree burning without burning, a snake, an eagle and the intervention of Melqart, the protective god of the city. In Tyre, history often begins with the sea. That makes sense. The [...]
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Discovered in 1887 in the royal necropolis of Sidon, this Hellenistic sarcophagus is now one of the main pieces of the Istanbul Archaeological Museums. His name is misleading: he represents Alexander the Great, but he never contained his body. Some objects have a name that makes them famous, but betrays them. The sarcophagus says [...]
Read articleDiscovered in 1887 in the royal necropolis of Sidon, this Hellenistic sarcophagus is now one of the main pieces of the Istanbul Archaeological Museums. His name is misleading: he represents Alexander the Great, but he never contained his body. Some objects have a name that makes them famous, but betrays them. The sarcophagus says [...]
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Sam Neill, a famous New Zealand actor for Jurassic Park, died in Sydney at 78. His family announces a sudden and unexpected disappearance.
Read articleSam Neill, a famous New Zealand actor for Jurassic Park, died in Sydney at 78. His family announces a sudden and unexpected disappearance.
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In Tyre, an ancient legend tells that purple was discovered by chance, when a dog bit a shell on the shore and returned the purple tinted snout. Behind this almost simple scene lies one of the most prestigious industries in the ancient world, the one that made Tyrian color the symbol of kings, [...]
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The Museum Night in Lebanon returns on Thursday, July 16 with a free opening from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in several museums, heritage houses, university collections and cultural sites. The announced programme covers Beirut, Jbeil, Saida, Tyre, Tripoli, Metn, Akkar and other regions. Free buses are provided from Martyrs Square to facilitate access to museums in the capital.
Read articleThe Museum Night in Lebanon returns on Thursday, July 16 with a free opening from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in several museums, heritage houses, university collections and cultural sites. The announced programme covers Beirut, Jbeil, Saida, Tyre, Tripoli, Metn, Akkar and other regions. Free buses are provided from Martyrs Square to facilitate access to museums in the capital.
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The vote on the media bill by joint parliamentary committees goes far beyond the professional press. Depending on its final wording, the text may affect citizens who publish on Facebook, X, Instagram or TikTok. The main risk lies in too wide a scope, vague concepts such as false news or infringement of institutions, and a regulatory authority that can become a tool for political control.
Read articleThe vote on the media bill by joint parliamentary committees goes far beyond the professional press. Depending on its final wording, the text may affect citizens who publish on Facebook, X, Instagram or TikTok. The main risk lies in too wide a scope, vague concepts such as false news or infringement of institutions, and a regulatory authority that can become a tool for political control.
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Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer who became one of the most recognizable voices of British pop rock, died at 75 in Portugal. His death placed in the foreground "Total Eclipse of the Heart", a monumental ballad written by Jim Steinman and now a world classic of the 1980s. Beyond this tube, the artist leaves a long career, marked by a unique rauque voice, regular tours and lasting fidelity of the European public.
Read articleBonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer who became one of the most recognizable voices of British pop rock, died at 75 in Portugal. His death placed in the foreground "Total Eclipse of the Heart", a monumental ballad written by Jim Steinman and now a world classic of the 1980s. Beyond this tube, the artist leaves a long career, marked by a unique rauque voice, regular tours and lasting fidelity of the European public.
Read articleThe vote on the media bill by joint parliamentary committees goes far beyond the professional press. Depending on its final wording, the text may affect citizens who publish on Facebook, X, Instagram or TikTok. The main risk lies in too wide a scope, vague concepts such as false news or infringement of institutions, and a regulatory authority that can become a tool for political control.
Read articleThe vote on the media bill by joint parliamentary committees goes far beyond the professional press. Depending on its final wording, the text may affect citizens who publish on Facebook, X, Instagram or TikTok. The main risk lies in too wide a scope, vague concepts such as false news or infringement of institutions, and a regulatory authority that can become a tool for political control.
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The project to revive the Hedjaz railway, carried by Turkey with Saudi Arabia, goes far beyond the economic framework. By connecting Turkey with the Gulf through Syria and Jordan, Ankara is seeking to become again a central player in regional traffic. This corridor competes with projects linking the Emirates and Saudi Arabia to the Israeli port of Haifa. It also worries Israel, already concerned about Turkish influence in Syria, and puts Riyadh in the face of a contradiction: to cooperate with Ankara while not trusting its report to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Read articleThe project to revive the Hedjaz railway, carried by Turkey with Saudi Arabia, goes far beyond the economic framework. By connecting Turkey with the Gulf through Syria and Jordan, Ankara is seeking to become again a central player in regional traffic. This corridor competes with projects linking the Emirates and Saudi Arabia to the Israeli port of Haifa. It also worries Israel, already concerned about Turkish influence in Syria, and puts Riyadh in the face of a contradiction: to cooperate with Ankara while not trusting its report to the Muslim Brotherhood.
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No, the spectre of civil war is not back in Lebanon.This is a beautiful lure that the Lebanese have understood what the trap of a civil war costs. No, Israel's irresistible temptation to incrust in the South did not end.Yes, in its negotiation with America, the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to enunciate only the south of the [...]
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The framework agreement signed between Lebanon, Israel and the United States may encounter several institutional locks. Article 52 of the Constitution raises the question of passage through Parliament. Article 65 imposes two thirds on the Council of Ministers on fundamental matters. In the House, the quorum is 65 deputies and the vote on a law is public. The debate was also political: Taif imposed the dissolution of the militias, but its part on the liberation of the South served to legitimize the resistance against Israel.
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By Tasneem Elridi Thousands of Lebanese families continue to suffer the consequences of an increasingly serious humanitarian crisis, despite the announcement of a ceasefire. According to the latest reports published by the United Nations and international organizations, the number of internally displaced persons now exceeds 1.049 million, while more than [...]
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CNRS Infographic 2026 shows that 24 Lebanese beaches are bathed, but seven sites between Beirut and Jounieh are prohibited from bathing due to extreme pollution. The analysis reveals regional disparities, the impact of wastewater and microplastics, and gaps in infrastructure and governance. Solutions exist but require collective commitment.
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Aqulina Chayeb won gold at the Tallinn European Open 2026 in -78 kg, a historic first for Lebanese judo.
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The WHO report shows a ravaged Lebanon's health: hospitals hit, caregivers killed, displaced and diseases on the rise.
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Henry Kaai launched his 2026 season in difficult conditions at the 41st Spring Rally, organized by the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon. A victim of a road trip and mechanical problems on his Citroën DS3, however, the Lebanese pilot finished the race with his co-driver Georges Nader and won the RC4 R3T Cup. He now aims to defend his titles in front traction, rally and coast racing.
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Alex Fghali and Joseph Matar won the 41st Spring Rally on Skoda Fabia RS, after a race organized by ATCL in Jbeil and Kesrouan. Bassel Abu Hamdan finished second at 14.4 seconds, ahead of Elias Dehni. The race turned after a three-minute penalty imposed on Roger Fghali, who had several better times, for early entry into the third stage.
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Donald Trump informed Congress of his intention to remove Syria from the US list of states supporting terrorism. For Lebanon, this decision can revive trade routes, port services, transit operations and some projects related to Syrian reconstruction. But the positive effect remains uncertain. Without customs reform, border control, banking restructuring and a clear economic strategy, Beirut faces competition, smuggling and the costs of normalisation that it does not control.
Read articleDonald Trump informed Congress of his intention to remove Syria from the US list of states supporting terrorism. For Lebanon, this decision can revive trade routes, port services, transit operations and some projects related to Syrian reconstruction. But the positive effect remains uncertain. Without customs reform, border control, banking restructuring and a clear economic strategy, Beirut faces competition, smuggling and the costs of normalisation that it does not control.
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Ghada Ayoub's proposed law aims at creating a special tax residence regime in Lebanon. The scheme would target non-resident individuals over the past five years, willing to transfer capital from abroad, invest at least $500,000 in productive sectors or deposit at least $1 million. The aim is to restore the country's economic attractiveness, while avoiding the image of a residence sold or a tax haven.
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Beirut airport regains strong activity with the opening of the summer season. In June, 254,027 travellers arrived in Lebanon, compared with 187,372 departures. Early July confirms the acceleration, with 99,761 arrivals in seven days. This rebound supports the economy and the diaspora, but it intervenes in a fragile post-conflict context. It also places the real capacity of the airport at the centre of the public debate.
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في ويره المر Whilst it's not the case, it's not the case
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Karim Suaid defends the Bank of Lebanon's independence as a bulwark against government deficits and inflationary government financing. But this independence remains controversial after the financial collapse of 2019. Under the old governance, it also covered a strong opacity, proximity to commercial banks and still contested operations. Recovery will depend on a new balance between autonomy, transparency, public control and justice for applicants.
Read articleBefore being the great Phoenician power of the sea roads, Tyre was also told as a city emerged from a miracle: two floating rocks, an olive tree burning without burning, a snake, an eagle and the intervention of Melqart, the protective god of the city. In Tyre, history often begins with the sea. That makes sense. The [...]
Read articleDiscovered in 1887 in the royal necropolis of Sidon, this Hellenistic sarcophagus is now one of the main pieces of the Istanbul Archaeological Museums. His name is misleading: he represents Alexander the Great, but he never contained his body. Some objects have a name that makes them famous, but betrays them. The sarcophagus says [...]
Read articleDiscovered in 1887 in the royal necropolis of Sidon, this Hellenistic sarcophagus is now one of the main pieces of the Istanbul Archaeological Museums. His name is misleading: he represents Alexander the Great, but he never contained his body. Some objects have a name that makes them famous, but betrays them. The sarcophagus says [...]
Read articleSam Neill, a famous New Zealand actor for Jurassic Park, died in Sydney at 78. His family announces a sudden and unexpected disappearance.
Read articleSam Neill, a famous New Zealand actor for Jurassic Park, died in Sydney at 78. His family announces a sudden and unexpected disappearance.
Read articleIn Tyre, an ancient legend tells that purple was discovered by chance, when a dog bit a shell on the shore and returned the purple tinted snout. Behind this almost simple scene lies one of the most prestigious industries in the ancient world, the one that made Tyrian color the symbol of kings, [...]
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