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Caričin Grad an example of good use of cultural, tourist potential
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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July 24, 2025
As part of a tour marking 100 days of work of the Serbian government, Prime Minister Professor Đuro Macut, MD, DSc, visited today Caričin Grad, in the municipality of Lebane, and emphasised on this occasion that this is one of the most important...
Lebanon, Kuwait Forge Deeper Security Collaboration
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanon and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral collaboration—particularly in the realm of security—according to a statement issued Monday by Lebanon's Presidency. The announcement followed a high-level meeting...
Macao Special Administrative Region adjusts issuance of travel alerts
Macao Government News
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July 22, 2025
MACAU, July 22 - The number of countries and travel destinations covered by the Macao SAR Travel Alert System is now expanded to 110 in total. Among the new addition of countries or destinations covered by the Travel Alert System, Level 3 travel...
Beirut's main airport resumes its trips
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Beirut's main airport reopened on Saturday morning after a short-term closure prompted by growing instability in the Middle East, particularly due to recent hostilities between Israel and Iran. Lebanon’s Minister of Public Works and...
Israel attacks Lebanon killing two people, harming one
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday evening, an Israeli drone attack on the southern Lebanese town of Mahrouna resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left one other person wounded, according to reports from local authorities and media outlets. The assault...
Israeli Drone Strike Leaves Two Dead, One Injured in Lebanon
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday evening, an Israeli drone strike hit the southern Lebanese town of Mahrouna, killing two people and injuring another, Lebanese security sources and official media reported. A security official, who spoke to media anonymously,...
Canada Calls on Citizens to Avoid Traveling to Middle East
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In response to mounting instability in the Middle East, Canada has issued a strong advisory urging its citizens to avoid traveling to a number of countries in the region, citing intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. The advisory...
Canada Urges Avoiding Travel to Middle East
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In light of intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran, Canada issued a warning on Tuesday advising its nationals to steer clear of several locations in the Middle East. The alert comes as over 82,000 Canadians are reported to be...
Romania’s Airline Prolongs Flight Suspensions to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Romania’s national airline, has prolonged the suspension of flights to three Middle Eastern cities due to persistent regional turmoil and escalating security risks. Flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) will remain grounded until June 23, with return...
Syria Resumes Al-Arida Crossing Operations to Streamline Eid Travel
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday evening, Syrian officials declared that the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon will resume operations on Tuesday morning, just in time for the Eid al-Adha celebrations. The Land and Sea Ports General Authority of Syria...
WellSpan Health and local libraries launch the annual Get Outdoors (GO!) interactive hiking and reading program in central Pennsylvania, expands into new county
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 2, 2025
York, Pa., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the 18th consecutive summer, WellSpan and local libraries across central Pennsylvania are launching an interactive, outdoor scavenger hunt designed to exercise the body and mind known as the Get...
UAE Voices Strong Support for Lebanon’s Reforms
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its strong backing for Lebanon's reform and development efforts, as Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange Abdullah Nasser Lootah visited Beirut on Tuesday. During...
Railroad Repair to Close West Baddour Parkway in Lebanon
Tennessee Department of Transportation
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May 29, 2025
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 08:07am Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has approved railroad repair work that will prompt a closure of SR 70 (West Baddour Parkway) in Wilson County. Beginning Friday, May 30, at 8...
Lebanese President Holds Talks with King Abdullah II
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone conversation with Jordanian King Abdullah II on Wednesday to discuss the investigation into a recently uncovered missile manufacturing cell in Jordan. Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to...
Trump travels to a Middle East in transition
Middle East Institute
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May 12, 2025
This week, US President Donald Trump makes his inaugural visit to the Middle East since the start of his second term, traveling to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on May 13-16. Amid the heightened focus on US policy toward the...
Kuwait Voices Support for Lebanon in Meeting with President Aoun
MENAFN
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with Kuwait's Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah on Monday at the Bayan Palace, where Sheikh Fahad reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to supporting Lebanon. Sheikh Fahad stated that...
UAE, Lebanon Commit to Closer Ties, Eye Enhanced Regional Role
MENAFN
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May 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates and Lebanon have affirmed their mutual dedication to strengthening their relationship and boosting collaboration within the region. This commitment was underscored in a joint statement released Thursday during the...
Lebanon: ICRC president urges renewal of ceasefire and sustained humanitarian assistance to help civilians rebuild
International Committee of the Red Cross
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January 4, 2025
“Civilians cannot afford for the ceasefire to lapse, plunging them back into heavy fighting that would bring more death and destruction,” said President Spoljaric. “Maintaining the ceasefire is essential for families to return home, rebuild their...
Post-Oct. 7 divergent paths: Israel’s military maximalism and Saudi Arabia’s strategic de-escalation
Middle East Institute
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August 7, 2025
The Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, shattered Israel’s long-standing security paradigm, replacing limited deterrence with an ambitious campaign aimed at dismantling Hamas, confronting Hizballah and other Iranian proxies, and directly targeting...
Installation of “Chaîne de Lumière” by Pierre & Cedric Koukjian, designers from Geneva, Switzerland in Bikfaya, Lebanon
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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January 20, 2025
BIKFAYA, Lebanon, Jan. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new monumental sculpture, “Chaîne de Lumière”, created by designers Pierre & Cedric Koukjian, represented by SINCE, has been installed in the picturesque town of Bikfaya, Lebanon. This...