Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, reaffirmed Lebanon’s unwavering commitment to press freedom, journalist protection, and media independence during the launch of the Mediterranean Forum for Journalism in Marseille on Monday evening. The event, attended by journalists from across the Mediterranean and Africa, honored Lebanese daily L’Orient-Le Jour, a recognition Morcos described ... Read More »
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, traveled to Marseille to take part in the Mediterranean Journalism Forum, which brings together journalists from the Mediterranean and Africa to discuss press freedom, fake news, and hate speech. Morcos will deliver a speech at the opening session, emphasizing Lebanon’s commitment to press freedom and ... Read More »
Minister of Information, Attorney Paul Morcos, paid a visit to Norwegian Ambassador to Lebanon, Hilde Haraldstad. They discussed the general situation in Lebanon and in the region, as well as cooperation prospects between the two countries, notably with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation – NRK, whose representative had been invited to ... Read More »
Minister of Information, Attorney Paul Morcos, received in his office at the ministry, President of the Central Inspection Authority, Judge George Attieh. Talks reportedly focused on the foundations for enhancing the Ministry of Information’s administrative performance standard. Read More »
Following the cabinet session at Baabda Presidential Palace, Minister of Information Paul Morcos provided a summary of the key discussions. He emphasized that President Michel Aoun had described his recent meeting with Qatari Emir Tamim as “excellent,” with Qatar reaffirming its support for Lebanon’s military and plans to increase investments ... Read More »
The Cabinet wrapped up its session after approving the explanatory memorandum for the draft law to restructure Lebanon’s banking sector, scheduling another meeting for Friday, and Saturday if needed, to finalize the legislation. Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, said the government had taken an initial step by adopting proposed amendments ... Read More »
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, received journalist Hanaa Hamzeh, founder of the media platform Financial Freedom Today (Fifreedomtoday), on the occasion of her receiving the PublisHer Excellence Award for Innovation. The award was presented in recognition of her pioneering contributions to financial journalism and her efforts in empowering youth and Arab women. Hamzah ... Read More »
Director-General of the Ministry of Information, Dr. Hassan Falha, welcomed head of the Arab Tribes Cultural Forum, Sheikh Talal Al-Daher, for talks focused on the need to highlight the true image of Arab tribes in Lebanon and their national role within society. Discussions reportedly emphasized the importance of dispelling prevailing ... Read More »
Minister of Information Dr. Paul Morcus inaugurated a training workshop on international humanitarian law for journalists, organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with the Lebanese Army at the Fouad Chehab Command and Staff College in Rihanieh. The event brought together journalists from various media ... Read More »
In a notable precedent, newly-appointed Central Bank Governor Karim Saeed visited Information Minister Paul Morcos at his office at Télé Liban in Tallet el-Khayat, following an invitation by Morcos. The meeting was characterized by cordiality and agreement over media cooperation to highlight the needs of the television station and the new phase ... Read More »
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