In a significant move to combat impunity in the country, Lebanon’s Minister of Justice, Adel Nassar, has appointed a team of judicial investigators to reopen and pursue cases of political assassinations that have haunted the nation for decades. The appointed judges will handle some of Lebanon’s most notorious cases: Minister Nassar emphasized that this step [...] The post Lebanon Is Officially Reopening Investigations Into Political Assassinations appeared first on 961.| 961
The Vatican has officially announced that Pope Leo will visit Lebanon from November 30 to December 2, marking his first trip outside Italy since becoming the head of the Catholic Church. Before arriving in Lebanon, Pope Leo will travel to Turkey from November 27 to 30, where he will meet with Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual [...] The post Pope Leo Is Officially Visiting Lebanon Next Month appeared first on 961.| 961
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived! The Miss Lebanon 2025 pageant has just wrapped up, and the dazzling Perla Harb has taken the crown from among the 16 incredible contestants. Meet Miss Lebanon 2025: Perla Harb Perla Harb is a 22-year-old banking and finance student originally from El Maameriye, South Lebanon. View this post on [...] The post Perla Harb Just Won Miss Lebanon 2025 appeared first on 961.| 961
The much-anticipated Miss Lebanon 2025 is set to dazzle on October 4th, following the spectacular crowning of Nada Koussa in 2024. This year, while the official announcement has yet to come, we were able to get a glimpse of all the contestants. With the stage set and expectations soaring, let’s meet the 16 radiant contestants who will [...] The post Meet The Incredible Miss Lebanon 2025 Contestants appeared first on 961.| 961
Miss Lebanon 2025 is finally back this weekend after some delays! The event is scheduled for this Saturday, October 4th, 2025, and you can tune in to LBCI to catch the amazing contestants competing for the prestigious title. Miss Lebanon’s ceremony will be live from Jeita at 8:30 pm after the newscast on LBCI. Iconic Lebanese singer Nancy [...] The post Miss Lebanon Is Officially Back This Weekend & Here Are All The Details appeared first on 961.| 961
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has begun work on the tunnel in front of the Phoenicia Hotel in downtown Beirut. They began lighting it up and confirmed that the next phase will include additional work, such as cleaning the tunnel, repairing damaged tiles, and the overall rehabilitation of the tunnel. View this post [...] The post They Started Working On The Tunnels In Front Of Phoenicia Hotel Beirut appeared first on 961.| 961
It all started with a craving for home. Back in the 80s, Walid “Wally” left Lebanon to study dentistry in Europe. Far from his family and the food he grew up with, he missed the comfort of homemade meals. So, he turned to the kitchen and began experimenting on his own. View this post on [...] The post This Lebanese Spot In California Just Made It To The Top 10 Restaurants in the US appeared first on 961.| 961
Beirut is about to take partying to new heights, literally. This Saturday, September 13, a one-of-a-kind rooftop party is taking over the helipad of Qubic Square in Sin el Fil. Organized by the one and only Beirut House Community. Picture it: open-air vibes, a 360° skyline view, and a massive crowd dancing above the city. [...] The post There’s An Insane Party On A Rooftop Helipad in Beirut This Weekend appeared first on 961.| 961
NokNok, the platform best known for its very quick delivery of convenience store products, is expanding into a new space this month: food delivery. The service will roll out within the same app, giving users the option to order meals from restaurants in addition to everyday essentials. NokNok was recently acquired by Grey Mackenzie Retail [...] The post NokNok Is Launching Food Delivery In Lebanon appeared first on 961.| 961
Drake’s upcoming album ICEMAN is giving Lebanese fans something to get hyped about. One of the tracks will feature a sample of Fairouz’s iconic Wahdon.| 961
There are several words in Lebanese slang that we use today in our every day lives that we seldom stop to think about why we even use them.| 961
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A Lebanese man named Mohammed Ibrahim Suroor, aged 57 was discovered dead in Beit Meri, Mount Lebanon, after being reported missing.| 961