The temple where the symbol of medicine was born
A healing god, statuettes of children carved in marble, and the very first deciduous found near Saida.
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South Lebanon: Israeli map clears border and annexes southern Lebanon
A map circulated by the official account of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs to defend its reading of the nutritional situation in Gaza erroneously represents several borders of the Middle East and alters the territory of southern Lebanon. If the document does not legally constitute a declaration annexation, its publication through an official diplomatic channel takes on a particular scope while Israel still maintains positions north of the Blue Line and the United Nations demands respect for Lebanese sovereignty.
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المر Whilst the اللموبي للننزاه
يح Whilst المر Whilst اللروبي للنحاهر في لبنان من وه的ا من لعدال
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Gilgamesh, Humbaba and the cedars of Lebanon: the old story of a sacred forest raped by men
In Gilgamesh's epic, the king of Uruk and his companion Enkidu go to the cedar forest to face Humbaba, his guardian. The story is Mesopotamian, but its imaginary looks towards the high mountains of the Levant, where the cedar of Lebanon becomes both richness, divine symbol and stake of conquest. Before being a [...]
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Tyr — the defying island
Founded in 2750 B.C. on two rocky islands, Tyre was already a maritime power before Rome existed. His craftsmen built the Temple of Solomon. His purple clothed the emperors. And when Alexander..
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Lebanon and its « Beautiful Ones »
The experience of John B. Calhoun does not describe Lebanon. However, it highlights a disturbing question: what becomes of a society when some of its members withdraw from any collective responsibility, live in a bubble of artificial abundance and continue to capture scarce resources while the rest of the country suffers [...]
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A devastating tragedy has shaken Beirut and Lebanon, whose repercussions have spread throughout the region.
The explosion in the port of Beirut was not merely a humanitarian catastrophe. It hurt the very idea of living together, the unity of the Lebanese and the Lebanese entity. This tragedy has struck all Lebanese, regardless of their region or denominational affiliation, as war, explosions and assassinations [...]
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Riad Salamé did not rule alone
State deficit, public debt, the Bank of Lebanon and banks in the manufacture of the Lebanese disaster It is always reassuring, after a disaster, to find him a face. A face makes it possible to simplify history, to concentrate anger and avoid too disturbing questions. In the case of financial collapse [...]
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6 years after the death Is justice finally advancing?
On August 4, 2020, 2750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored since 2013 were exploding in the port of Beirut: more than 236 dead, 7,000 injured, a devastated city. In March 2026, Judge Tarek Bitar..
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Should we « use » Syria? The weapons pass between Alfred Mady and Dr. Samir Geagea – by Ghassan Chiha
Former cadre of the Kataeb and Lebanese Forces and long close to Dr. Samir Geagea, engineer Alfred Mady today accuses the leader of the Lebanese Forces party of opening the door to a Syrian return. The response, virulent, turned to the media campaign – to which he responded with a cunning tweet. Alfred Mady [...]
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Media law: Lebanese Internet users also involved
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.
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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.
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Tripoli, Hedjaz, Haifa: Rail becomes geopolitical
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.
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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.
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After Washington, the framework for an agreement?
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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Lebanon-Israel Framework Agreement: The Lock of Majorities
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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Life for Relief and Development in Lebanon:The humanitarian crisis worsens as more than one million people remain displaced and thousands of families continue to suffer from hunger and lack of housing
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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Under the waves: condition of Lebanese beaches in 2026
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 gold in Tallinn
Aqulina Chayeb won gold at the Tallinn European Open 2026 in -78 kg, a historic first for Lebanese judo.
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WHO: Lebanese health on the brink of rupture
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 targets 2026
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 wins Spring Rally
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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يح Whilst المر Whilst اللروبي للنحاهر في لبنان من وه的ا من لعدال
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Alfa launches 5G in several areas of Lebanon
Alfa activated 5G in several areas of Beirut and its suburbs, before an announced expansion to 75 additional stations. This launch marks a first step for a long-standing Lebanon away from the modernization of mobile networks. However, the success of the project will depend on the quality of fibre optics, electricity, regulation, prices and the ability of the authorities to extend coverage beyond the main urban areas.
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Banking reform: Parliament accelerates but deposits remain at the heart of the debate
The Parliamentary Finance Committee finalized the review of the bank restructuring bill before a final meeting scheduled for Monday. For its president, Ibrahim Kanaan, this reform cannot restore confidence without a law guaranteeing the return of deposits. Financing these repayments and the effective implementation of future reforms now appear to be the main challenges of Lebanese economic recovery.
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The Parliamentary Finance Committee finalized the review of the bank restructuring bill before a final meeting scheduled for Monday. For its president, Ibrahim Kanaan, this reform cannot restore confidence without a law guaranteeing the return of deposits. Financing these repayments and the effective implementation of future reforms now appear to be the main challenges of Lebanese economic recovery.
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Internet in Lebanon: Medusa project advances
The Lebanese Council of Ministers requested the signing of the contract allowing the country to join the Medusa submarine cable, with the participation of Ogero. The Department of Finance must provide full funding for the project. This new link could diversify Lebanon's international roads and strengthen the network's resilience. However, its cost, capacity, timing and landing point have not yet been communicated.
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Beirut port: an extension still to be defined
The Lebanese Council of Ministers approved the allocation of parcel 1383 in the Medawar-Port area to the extension of the port of Beirut. This decision paves the way for a new land and logistics project, but its content remains largely undetermined. The government still needs to clarify the use of the land, the cost of work, the funding, the timing and the governance model chosen for this strategic infrastructure.
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View categoryGilgamesh, Humbaba and the cedars of Lebanon: the old story of a sacred forest raped by men
In Gilgamesh's epic, the king of Uruk and his companion Enkidu go to the cedar forest to face Humbaba, his guardian. The story is Mesopotamian, but its imaginary looks towards the high mountains of the Levant, where the cedar of Lebanon becomes both richness, divine symbol and stake of conquest. Before being a [...]
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Beroe, the nymph of Beirut: when the city becomes daughter of Aphrodite and Adonis
Less known than Adonis in Byblos or Melqart in Tyre, Beroe gives Beirut a singular place in ancient mythology. At Nonnos de Panopolis, the city becomes a nymph, born of the love of Aphrodite and Adonis, disputed by Dionysos and Poseidon, and associated with the sea, beauty and the law. Beirut often [...]
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Kavinsky, the last trip of the pilot of the Testarossa
With the disappearance of Kavinsky, French electronic music loses one of its most singular creators. Behind this pseudonym was Vincent Belorgey, a discreet artist who became a world reference thanks to an immediately recognizable universe made of analog synthesizers, neons, desert roads and Ferrari Testarossa launched in the night. His character, inspired [...]
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World Heritage-listed Tyre at Risk
The Unesco World Heritage Committee has placed Tyre on the World Heritage List at risk, at the request of the Lebanese government. This decision recognizes that the conditions necessary for the conservation of the site are no longer in place, owing to the damage already observed and the continuing threat of hostilities. The Minister of Culture, Ghassan Salamé, now hopes to mobilise Member States, obtain expertise and speed up safeguard measures.
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Beaufort: Lebanese heritage again threatened
The Israeli plan to dynamit a network of tunnels in the Beaufort Ridge raises serious concerns for Qalaa al-Shaqif. Israel claims to be targeting a Hezbollah military infrastructure, but has not published any independent geological study or detailed risk assessment. This threat comes after a series of attacks on Lebanese heritage since October 2023, from Tyre to Baalbeck, including Nabatiyah, Chamaa, Mhaibib and several historic villages in southern Lebanon.
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The Israeli plan to dynamit a network of tunnels in the Beaufort Ridge raises serious concerns for Qalaa al-Shaqif. Israel claims to be targeting a Hezbollah military infrastructure, but has not published any independent geological study or detailed risk assessment. This threat comes after a series of attacks on Lebanese heritage since October 2023, from Tyre to Baalbeck, including Nabatiyah, Chamaa, Mhaibib and several historic villages in southern Lebanon.
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