LRC Secretary General Georges Kettaneh Elected To Red Cross RCRC Standing Commission

Georges Kettaneh, who has served as Secretary General for the Lebanese Red Cross for over 10 years, has been elected to The Standing Commission of the Red Cross Red Crescent during the 34th International Conference of the RCRC held in Geneva on the 30th of October 2024. A well deserved win for a man who has dedicated all his life to the Lebanese Red Cross, by becoming a volunteer in 1980, then working as an…

Promoting Local Artists & Supporting the Lebanese Displaced

Local businesses had to endure a rough summer due to the Gaza War and the ongoing Israeli war on Lebanon that escalated a month ago has taken a heavy toll on all businesses and the economy as a whole. A lot of NGOs are accepting donations to help the displaced and I'm glad to see certain initiatives aimed at promoting local businesses and giving all proceeds or partial proceeds to help the displaced. The most…

Nightclubs are Reopening This Weekend in Lebanon

WenSehranTonight, an instagram page that promotes nightlife in Lebanon posted today the list of nightclubs and venues that will be reopening this weekend. The events won't be promoted on social media according to that same page, but the venues felt the need to re-open given that there are over 15,000 employees making their living from this industry. This isn't the first time nightlife prevails in times of war in Lebanon, and there were articles back…

Civil Defense Units Are Battling At Least 20 Fires Across Lebanon

As if the relentless Israeli airstrikes aren't keeping our Civil Defense and rescue units busy, the month of October is here and fires are raging all over Lebanon. Over 20 fires dispersed all over Lebanon including the Chouf area, Kerserwan , Matn, Aley, Tyre, Saida, Akkar, Ehden and others were reported only today by the Civil Defense official account. For those wondering why the fire season begins in October, it's for several reasons: - October…
Critiques

Lebanon Withdrew its Request To Investigate Issam Abdallah’s Murder

3 weeks ago
Almost a year after killing Lebanese video journalist Issam Abdallah and injuring other journalists near Alma al Chaab, the Israeli army struck yesterday a media guest house in Hasbaya and killed three journalists as they ...
Business

Lebanon Has Been Grey-listed by The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

3 weeks ago
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially added Lebanon to its grey list, which means that Lebanon will become under increased monitoring for its financial practices and compliance with international standards for combating money ...
Critiques

Will The Paris Conference Do Lebanon Any Good?

3 weeks ago
Over 1 billion dollars were pledged in humanitarian and military support for Lebanon at the Paris conference yesterday, including $200 million dollars for the security forces. The US pledged to provide $300 million, France and ...
Critiques

Rabweh Forest Fires Have Been Raging For 4 Days Now!

3 weeks ago
It’s October and once again forest fires are raging and the Civil Defence are not properly equipped to contain them. The Rabweh fire has been ongoing for four days now and the rough terrain is ...
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