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Armenian Ambassador: Lebanon’s embracing of Armenian cause demonstrates Lebanese kindness

22 April 2017

NNA – Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon Samuel Mkrtchyan on Friday condemned the massacres committed against Armenians, which led to the death of around one million and half persons and left traces in humanity. The Ambassador’s fresh stance came during an exhibition held in the city […]

Richard Says New U.S. Embassy Compound Fills Her with ‘Optimism for the Future’

21 April 2017

In a demonstration of the U.S.-Lebanese “enduring friendship and important bilateral partnership,” U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard on Thursday broke ground on the new U.S. Embassy compound in Beirut, an Embassy statement said. In her remarks at the ceremony, Richard said: “Breaking ground today […]

President Aoun does it again! Baabda Palace becomes the Children’s Palace at Easter!

19 April 2017

President Michel Aoun and first Lebanese Lady Nadia el-Chami Aoun opened the doors of Baabda Palace for a delegation of students from five schools (different Lebanese regions), as well as different orphan institutions with the presence of the president’s daughter, Claudine Aoun Roukoz. […]

“Jesus is Risen”.. President Aoun from Bkirki: There will be a New Electoral Law

16 April 2017

Following a closed-door meeting with Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi, Lebanese President Michel Aoun greeted the nation in a televised broadcast after attending Easter mass in Bkirki and called upon the Christians of the Levant by saying, “celebrate the feast despite all your difficulties.” […]

Trump Doubles Down On Ex-Military Talent For The White House’s Top Africa Job

15 April 2017

Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Rudy Atallah WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has offered a retired lieutenant colonel with decades of experience in special forces and counterterrorism the position of White House senior director for Africa, a White House official told BuzzFeed News. […]

Aoun in front of hemophilia patients and health care associations: State is concerned with delivering care to patients with chronic diseases

14 April 2017

NNA – President of the Republic Michel Aoun said that the state is concerned with delivering care to patients suffering from chronic diseases, first and foremost those with hemophilia, and providing them with the necessary treatment. President Aoun’s words came during his reception at Baabda […]

Italian Embassy’s stand hosts Lebanese companies in Horeca

12 April 2017

NNA – The Italian Embassy’s stand at the 24th edition of HORECA hosted a group of Lebanese companies importing leading Italian products. In 2016 Italy exported to Lebanon 60 million US dollars of food and beverages. Thanks to these companies a wide variety of Italian […]

REPORT: Refugees in Lebanon celebrate Palm Sunday despite daily tragedies

10 April 2017

Syrian and Iraqi refugees in Lebanon celebrated Palm Sunday at Lebanon churches despite the struggles and dire conditions they face on a daily basis. The celebrations reflect both feelings of joy and safety as well as the heartbreak of displacement.

Lebanese Christians prepare for Palm Sunday

9 April 2017

The world as well as Lebanon are getting ready to celebrate Palm Sunday tomorrow. This report will shed light on the preparations of the Christians in Lebanon for the feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter.

REPORT: Beirut Order of Engineers’ council hold elections

8 April 2017

The list headed by Jad Tabet won on Saturday in the polls held to elect a head of the Beirut Order of Engineers and five new council members. The polls were held amid tight security measures and under the supervision of Khaled Shehab, the head […]

Fenianos, Russian delegation discuss means to develop relations

8 April 2017

NNA – Minister of Public Works and Transportation Youssef Fenianos welcomed on Saturday at his ministerial office in Al-Fiyyadiyeh a Russian delegation with discussions reportedly featuring high on the current regional economic and political issues. They also discussed means of cooperation between Lebanon and Russia […]

Ministry of Culture organizes Museums Night across Lebanon

8 April 2017

NNA – The Ministry of Culture organized on Friday Museums Night across Lebanon, with the participation of Minister Ghattas Khoury.The Minister and the accompanying delegation started their tour at Banque du Liban Museum, before heading to AUB Museum. They later visited Audi Villa Museum […]