Finnish and Estonian Prime Ministers highlight importance of peace in Lebanon
On 17 August 2015, the Prime Minister of Finland, Mr. Juha Sipilä and the Prime Minister of Estonia, Mr. Taavi Rõivas paid a joint visit to the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in Naqoura…
Pizza prepared by the Lebanese women.
Southern Lebanese women master Italian cuisine
Around twenty women from different parts of Southern Lebanon gathered in Tyre on 13 August to learn the secrets of the famous Italian cuisine, unveiled by Italian chefs from UNIFIL. For many people, when you say Italy, they…
UNIFIL Head of Mission meets with Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Luciano Portolano today called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Samir Moqbel in Beirut. Following the meeting General Portolano said: "I had a very…
Lt.Col Zunaidi Hassan, the deputy commander of the Malaysian Battalion, presents a plaque of appreciation to Sheikh Hussein Darwish,the Imam of Barish.
E-library is peacekeepers fingerprint in Barish
A ceremony was held in the southern town of Barish on the occasion of inaugurating an e-library. The e-library is a project jointly funded by UNIFIL and the municipality of Barish. Mr. Sami Izz Eddine, Mayor of Barish, said…
UNIFIL Head of Mission meets Lebanese Speaker and Prime Minister
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Luciano Portolano today called on the Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Tammam Salam in two separate meetings in Beirut. Following the meetings Major…
UNIFIL Guard of Honor marching during the ceremony to commemorate International Day of Peace held at UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura.
UNIFIL marks International Day of Peace
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) held on 21 September 2015 a ceremony to commemorate the International Day of Peace at its headquarters in Naqoura. Peacekeepers representing the 39 national contingents in…
Lebanese singer Ahmad Kaabour performing at UN 70th Anniversary in Tyr.
UNIFIL celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the UN in Tyr
On Saturday, 19 September in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations and under the patronage of the Governor of the South his Excellency Mansour Daow , the United Nations interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)…
Tripartite Meeting held on 8 October 2015
The Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Luciano Portolano, today chaired a regular tripartite meeting with senior officers from the Lebanese Armed Forces…
UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers performing traditional dance at UN70 Ceremony hosted at Biel Center in Beirut.
UN celebrates UN 70th Anniversary in Lebanon
The United Nations celebrated on 21 October 2015 the UN 70th anniversary at Biel in Beirut. The ceremony was observed under this year's theme: "Lebanon in the UN, the UN in Lebanon" and hosted by UN Special Coordinator for…
UNIFIL celebrates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
UNIFIL celebrates UN 70th Anniversary
On Monday, 26 October the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) held a ceremony at its headquarters in Naqoura, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the United Nations. During this international…
Lt.Col Zunaidi Hassan, the deputy commander of the Malaysian Battalion, presents a plaque of appreciation to Mr. Taan Harb, the mayor of Hallusiyat.
New public park in Hallusiyat will foster community spirit
Municipal authorities and officials from UNIFIL inaugurated a public park in Hallusiyat that was built to give residents a place to meet, celebrate and enjoy community life. Hallusiyat, a charming village in south Lebanon…
Beirut Marathon 2015 organized under the slogan: Peace, Love, Run saw over 38,000 participants, Sunday November 8th, 2015.
UNIFIL runs for peace with Lebanese at Beirut’s Marathon
UNIFIL joined the Lebanese people participating at Beirut's Marathon organised under the slogan "Peace, Love, Run", in Beirut, on 8 November 2015. UNIFIL's Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Luciano Portolano…