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Lebanese Newspapers headlines

13 May 2017

All Lebanese newspapers of May 13, 2017 wrote about the “most important theme” these days in Lebanon, the elections and the electoral law. Whether these newspapers are with or against the new era, they were united to write what appears to be a “breeze of hope.” […]

Hadat Municipality Inaugurates President Michel Aoun’s Avenue

12 May 2017

Free Patriotic Movement’s leader, Minister Gebran Bassil inaugurates President Michel Aoun’s Avenue in Hadat. Under the patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, his Excellency Minister Gebran Bassil, the Mayor of […]

Ogero : Better DSL Prices, Unchanged Speeds Yet.

12 May 2017

The new director general of Lebanon’s national telecom operator, Mr. Imad Kreidieh announced two days ago, the new reduced DSL’s prices, however with no change in speed. The users, who are in favor of a cheapest DSL offer, were a bit disappointed by the announcement. […]

Electoral Law !! Solution or Presidential Magic expected?

11 May 2017

Lebanon’s parliament, which has elected Michel Aoun as president, ending a political stand-off that has left the position empty for more than two years is now facing a new dilemma. Can the new appointed Lebanese President end the electoral law stalemate? Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri […]

MP Kanaan: “Qualification Law enjoys Acceptance.”

10 May 2017

“The flaw is not Sectarianism rather Patriotism.” Following the weekly meeting of the Change and Reform bloc in Rabieh, MP Ibrahim Kanaan spoke to the media and said: “- The issue of coexistence is not a joke, nor a slogan to hide behind it.” “- […]

President Michel Aoun launches Lebanese Red Cross Annual Fundraising Campaign

9 May 2017

President Michel Aoun launched on Monday the annual fundraising campaign of the Lebanese Red Cross during a ceremony held at Baabda Palace, upon the commemoration of the Red Cross founder Henry Dunant. (You can listen to the President speech in the attached Video.)

Lebanese President Michel Aoun Congratulates Macron

8 May 2017

LEBANON AND FRANCE SHALL CARRY ON WORK FOR MIDDLE EAST STABILITY President Michel Aoun on Monday phoned Monday the newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron and congratulated him on his victory. “Your election is a confirmation of the will of change, openness, and hope. Lebanon […]

(Videos) Competitive offers are opened for the leasing of power generating ships.

8 May 2017

Eight Companies have been accepted! Minister of Energy Cesar Abi Khalil opened on Monday the competitive bids for leasing power-generating ships to improve Lebanon’s power supply. A committee was formed to evaluate the proposals and draft the main report to be submitted to Minister Cesar […]

Minister Bassil First in Batroun

4 May 2017

Why FPM’s Leader Bassil is First in Batroun? Eight years have passed since the parliamentary elections in 2009. The regions, their candidates and voters have not changed, but the electoral votes seem to have changed, and Batroun is the best example.. Do these results reflect […]

PM Hariri: Government Took Steps to Cut Refugees Competition for Lebanese Laborers !

2 May 2017

Prime Minister Saad Hariri congratulated all Lebanese laborers Monday on Labor Day.He assured them that the government has already begun taking a series of measures to reduce competition for the Lebanese labor market. This is an excerpt of PM Hariri’s speech: “- Despite its limited […]

Alain Aoun and Hariri are Optimistic; Hezbollah approves Qualification Law.

2 May 2017

Mr. Alain Aoun, the deputy of the Change and Reform bloc said during an interview with “Nharkom Said” on LBC TV that nothing has changed so far concerning the electoral law but an agreement on a new law must be reached before May 15. Mr. […]

FPM’s Leader from the Casino: “No to Extension and yes to a New Law !”

28 April 2017

Free Patriotic Movement Leader, Minister Gebran Bassil assured in the annual ceremony of “Casino du Liban” management and gaming event, Friday afternoon that work is currently undertaken to reach a new electoral law that will guarantee a proper representation to all the Lebanese. “A new […]