A Calm Sunday This Sunday in Beirut, the scene might appear ordinary. The sun is shining, cafes are lively, joggers are out along the corniche, and fishermen line the shore. But behind this apparent calm, a significant issue is taking shape: the municipal and Mokhtar elections. While Mokhtar elections were taking place across Lebanon, Yesterday […]
More Than a Vote In the middle of economic pressure, failing services, and growing frustration, Beirut is heading into a new round of municipal elections and for many, it’s more than just a vote. It’s a chance to fix what’s broken close to home. Municipal councils may not get the same spotlight as national politics, […]
While Lebanon’s political focus is currently on the upcoming municipal elections, fear of war has once again taken over the minds of many citizens following recent Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs. In addition to the airstrikes, Israeli drones have continued flying over Lebanese skies, spreading fear and signaling that conflict could return at any […]
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visited the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities to launch the operations room for the upcoming municipal and mayoral elections. Speaking at the event, Salam said that municipal elections are important for “renewing the blood in the nation’s arteries.” He added that once elections are completed, the government will shift its focus […]
Elections at Risk: Citizens’ Data Exposed Lebanon is preparing for its municipal elections in a decade , but there’s a serious risk. To vote, people have to check their personal information online using a government website that’s not well protected. This could lead to a major data leak. The site is run by the Directorate […]
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