President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, on Friday received Minister of Information, Attorney Dr. Paul Morcos, at Baabda palace. Following the meeting, Minister Morcos said: “We discussed the legislative track related to draft laws and proposals concerning the media sector, in light of the recent meeting with Speaker of ... Read More »
House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Thursday received Minister of Information, Attorney Dr. Paul Morcos, at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain al-Tineh. The discussion reportedly touched on the general situation, the latest political developments, and media affairs. On emerging, Minister Morcos said, “We discussed the general developments, with ... Read More »
Information Minister, Paul Morcos, on Wednesday stressed the need for a ceasefire and an end to Israeli attacks, saying President Joseph Aoun considers this the essential gateway to achieving Lebanon’s sovereign demands through negotiations. Speaking to Télé Liban, Morcos said security meetings scheduled for the end of the month ... Read More »
Minister of Information, Attorney Dr. Paul Morcos, on Monday received in his office at the ministry, a delegation from the Media Committee of the Maronite League, headed by Executive Council member Attorney Ramez Daher. The delegation included the Committee Chair, Father Dr. Tony Abou Assaf, and members: Asaad Amira, ... Read More »
Information Minister, Attorney Dr. Paul Morcos, stressed the importance of balancing freedom of expression with social responsibility, and cautioned that freedom loses its true meaning when used to harm society or offend others. Speaking after meeting with Maronite Patriarch, Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, following Sunday Mass in Bkirki this ... Read More »
Minister of Information, Attorney Dr. Paul Morcos, on Monday received the Ambassador of Finland to Lebanon, Anne Meskanen, with whom he discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, in addition to the bilateral relations between the two countries in the sphere of media. Minister Morcos handed Ambassador ... Read More »
Information Minister, Paul Morcos, said Lebanon had documented at least 818 Israeli airstrikes, 641 artillery attacks, 270 demolition operations and 15 phosphorus shelling incidents between April 17 and May 8, based on official data. Speaking to Al-Jadeed television, Morcos said the attacks targeted civilians, journalists and rescue teams, describing ... Read More »
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, stated in an interview with “Sawt Kol Lebanon” with journalist Nada Saliba that the Ministry is undertaking a series of initiatives to promote more responsible discourse on social media platforms. He clarified that these efforts operate on multiple levels, excluding judicial prosecution, which falls under ... Read More »
Information Minister, Paul Morcos, on Wednesday received a message of solidarity from UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany, confirming the organization had received Lebanon’s communications regarding attacks on journalists. In an official letter, UNESCO said it had taken note of documented cases involving the killing and injury of journalists in Lebanon ... Read More »
Information Minister, Paul Morcos, on Wednesday received a delegation from the Free Patriotic Movement, including MPs Nicolas Sehnaoui and Jimmy Jabbour, vice president for political affairs Martine Najm Kteily and media coordinator Michel Abou Najm. Speaking after the meeting, Kteily said discussions focused on the “Protecting Lebanon” proposal, particularly ... Read More »
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