REPORT: Election of Aoun as president leaves MP vacant post in Keserwan district

29 October 2016 English

Once head of Change and Reform bloc MP Michel Aoun is elected as president, his parliamentary seat in the district of keserwan will automatically become vacant, just as MP Robert Fadel’s parliamentary seat, which became vacant in Tripoli when he resigned from Parliament.

In this case, the Constitution stipulates the need to conduct by-elections.

For more details, watch the full report in the video above.

Culture

Lycee Ashrafieh students meet with politicians

17 March 2017 English

Students from the Lycee Franco-Libanais School in Ashrafieh met with a number of politicians to ask them questions. When they were unable to access the parliament, MP Hady Hbeish met them outside the building and answered their questions. Afterwards, they moved to the Grand […]

REPORT: Ashrafieh celebrates car-free day

5 December 2016 English

In a new edition of Achrafieh 2020 Car Free Day, the streets of Saint Nicholas were closed for all vehicles and motorcycles, allowing families and friends to celebrate healthy and fun moments. The streets will only be open before pedestrians to enjoy activities while […]

An Act Of Kindness, From One Immigrant To Another

2 October 2016 English

Jo Du was being helped into her gorgeous white wedding dress this week when a tooth on the zipper broke. It was Sunday in Guelph, Ontario, and no tailor shop was open. Jo Du didn’t want to walk down the aisle to marry Earl Lee […]