Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, on Tuesday denied in an interview with the the National News Agency (NNA) the rumors that were being circulated via social media sites about a small meeting that was held yesterday to discuss her resignation from the current Lebanese cabinet. “This piece ... Read More »
The Lebanese Economy In Freefall – A Photo Essay
Photojournalist Achilleas Zavallis travels to Lebanon and finds a country struggling with the effects of economic decline and mismanagement. Inflation is out of control, destroying the spending power of all but a wealthy minority Lebanon has long been a country that somehow held it together. Through war, insurrection, chaos and intervention, ... Read More »
Lebanon records 177 new infections, 3 deaths
Lebanon recorded on Monday 177 new Coronavirus and 3 deaths during the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said in its daily report. LBCI Read More »
Abdel Samad Meets Makers Of Marketing Video On Tourism In Lebanon
Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, met Monday at her ministry office with the makers of a marketing video encouraging on tourism in Lebanon. The visiting delegation included Ralph Nassif, Steven Char, Roudy Doumit and Romy Mnassa. Abdel Samad hailed the footage, highlighting her support for similar projects. NNA Read More »
Abdel Samad On Army Day: We Are Proud Of You Because You Are The Guardian Of Our Nation
Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, in a tweet on Saturday, congratulated the Lebanese army upon its 75th foundation anniversary, saying: “75 years of honor, sacrifice and loyalty. We are proud of you because you are the guardian of our country, and therefore our love and support for you ... Read More »
Abdel Samad: Lebanon Will Not Relinquish The West, Especially France
Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad, pointed out during an interview with “Voice of Lebanon” Radio Station this morning that “Lebanon will not dispense with the West, especially France, whose foreign minister has been delegated to emphasize the importance of reforms,” stressing the need for all state institutions to ... Read More »
Lebanon records 141 new Coronavirus cases-Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that 141 new Coronavirus cases were registered in the country. The ministry also noted that 3 more deaths among the Coronavirus patients were registered during the past 24 hours. In its report, the ministry added that the new cases were distributed as follows: ... Read More »
Moody’s downgrade Lebanon’s issuer rating to C from Ca
International rating agency Moody’s Monday downgraded Lebanon’s issuer rating from Ca to C due to the country’s enormous financial and economic woes. In the expected move, the agency also downgraded the senior unsecured Medium Term Note (MTN) Program rating to (P)C from (P)Ca and affirmed the other short-term rating at ... Read More »
Ministry of Health Confirms 132 New Coronavirus Cases
The Ministry of Health announced on Monday that 132 new Coronavirus cases were recorded in the country during the past 24 hours. The ministry added that 120 were locally transmitted whereas 12 cases were recorded among the returnees. LBCI Read More »
Abdel Samad Meets Green Hand President, Journalists’ Delegation
Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, met Monday at her ministry office with chairman of Green Hand Organization, Zaher Radwan, with whom she discussed an array of environment-related affairs. During the meeting, Radwan explained to his host his development strategy for the region of Aley. Abdel Samad later welcomed a ... Read More »