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LBCI
6 days ago
- Health
- LBCI
Maronite Patriarch al-Rahi's health stable after brief hospital visit
The Maronite Patriarchate's media office announced that Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi is in stable condition after being briefly hospitalized for what was described as a minor intestinal discomfort. In an official statement, the office clarified that reports circulating on media and social platforms about a serious health issue were inaccurate. It explained that a mild digestive upset prompted the Patriarch's hospital visit due to sudden changes in weather between coastal and mountainous regions. The statement expressed gratitude for the public's concern and assured that medical tests and treatment were precautionary and routine, emphasizing that there is no cause for alarm.
LBCI
23-07-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Statement from MP George Bouchikian's media office criticizes parliamentary session for denying defense opportunity
The media office of former minister and MP George Bouchikian issued a statement expressing strong criticism of the recent parliamentary session concerning the request to lift his immunity. The statement highlighted that Bouchikian's defense lawyer was officially notified on July 21, 2025, to appear before the Parliament's general assembly to present a legal defense by constitutional rights and international laws. The lawyer arrived fully prepared to challenge the request and address its legal and constitutional shortcomings. However, the statement condemned the Parliament for proceeding directly to a vote after reading the request, without allowing the defense lawyer to present his plea. This move was described as a serious breach of justice and a violation of the right to defense, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the session. The statement also pointed out that, in the same session, lawyers representing the former telecommunications ministers involved in a separate case were allowed to plead before the assembly, highlighting what it called a clear double standard and inequality before the law. The media office emphasized that this was not merely a procedural error. Still, a dangerous precedent, and promised to address the issue in detail later to uphold justice, dignity, and respect for the constitution and the law.
LBCI
07-07-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Lebanon's Education Ministry denies exam rumors, urges students to rely on official sources
Lebanon's Education Ministry on Monday dismissed circulating messages and predictions about official exams as false and misleading. In a statement, the ministry's media office said that all voice notes, texts, assumptions, and forecasts shared on social media are baseless. It called on students not to be influenced by such rumors and urged concerned individuals to seek accurate information only from the ministry's official page or by contacting its media office directly.
