LEBANON

WHO backs Lebanon’s health strategy towards 2030

Published on: February 3, 2023
08:32

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Beirut, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Lebanon is moving towards the implementation of the National Health Strategy for the sector towards 2030, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Lebanese unions call workers to general strike

Published on: February 2, 2023
09:45

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Beirut, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The General Union of Workers of Lebanon is promoting a call for a national strike next Wednesday in categorical rejection to the policies of looting and impoverishment resulting from the economic collapse.

Hezbollah insists on electing Lebanon’s president as soon as possible

Published on: January 30, 2023
11:19

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Beirut, Jan 30 (Prensa Latina) Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem on Monday insisted on electing the next president of Lebanon as soon as possible after rejecting the prolongation of the power void in the Republic.

Lebanese Foreign Ministry condemns Israel’s attacks on Palestine

Published on: January 29, 2023
10:57

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Beirut, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned Israel's attack on the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, where dozens of Palestinians were killed and wounded.

Lebanon’s Islamic Action Front reaffirms solidarity with Cuba

Published on: January 26, 2023
08:35

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Beirut, Jan 26 (Prensa Latina) On Thursday, Lebanon's Islamic Action Front Secretary General Othman Al Juayd reaffirmed his solidarity with Cuba in its struggle against the economic, financial, and commercial blockade imposed by the United States.

UN envoy to discuss peacekeeping issues in Lebanon

Published on: January 25, 2023
08:25

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Beirut, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) The Assistant Secretary General for Peace Operations at the United Nations (UN), Jean-Pierre Lacroix, will arrive in Lebanon on an official visit.

Judge resumes inquiry into port of Beirut explosion

Published on: January 24, 2023
10:44

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Beirut, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) The investigation into the explosion at the Port of Beirut once again made headlines in Lebanon after 13 months of silence with the return of Judge Tariq Al-Bitar to the process.

European delegation ends financial investigation in Lebanon

Published on: January 21, 2023
09:45

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Beirut, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) A delegation of judges from France, Germany and Luxembourg completed the first phase in the cases of investigation of financial transfers made in those countries from Lebanon, reported the Prosecutor's Office of the Court of Cassation. According to the institution, the execution of the requests for legal assistance from the European experts took place within diplomatic frameworks and under the United Nations Convention against Corruption and internal Lebanese laws.

Dollar rise sparks protests in Lebanon (+Photo)

Published on: January 21, 2023
09:40

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Beirut, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The exchange rate of the US dollar in the Lebanese informal market (above 50,000 Lebanese pounds), is generating discomfort among the population due to the deterioration of the economy and life situation.

Food insecurity in Lebanon requires urgent assistance

Published on: January 19, 2023
10:18

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Beirut, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) Around two million people in Lebanon require urgent assistance due to problems in accessing food and other basic needs as a consequence of the worsening of the economic and financial crisis.

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