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Najib
Oct 29, 2025 03:57
Lebanon is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV from November 30 to December 2, 2025. This will mark the Pope’s first Apostolic Journey outside Italy, during which he will first travel to Türkiye from November 27 to 30, before continuing on to Lebanon from November 30 to December 2. The Lebanese authorities have declared a two-day public holiday—Monday and Tuesday, December 1 and 2—to commemorate the visit. Schedule of the Visit: Sunday, November 30, 2025…
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Najib
Oct 16, 2025 04:59
It’s been a few weeks now since Le Gray Beirut announced it would be reopening its doors, and it looks like it's happening very soon—in early November. Lebanese TV host and producer Ricardo Karam posted earlier today that he was happy to see Le Gray coming back to life, possibly hinting at a soft opening ahead of the official launch. Nevertheless, this is great news, and I’m thrilled to see this beautiful establishment open again.…
Art
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Baladi
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Health
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Lebanon
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Lebanon
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Baladi
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