A Craftsman, a Tradition: Can He Keep It Alive?
Yara Germany 2025-05-29 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebbedeh workshop Hrajel ancient craft
In his workshop tucked away in the hills of Hrajel, he is the last to craft the lebbedeh by hand. Youssef Karam Akiki is keeping an ancient tradition alive. Full report this Sunday, June 1st, on This is Beirut.
The Holiday Inn: From Luxury to Battlefield, Beirut’s Forgotten Symbol of War
Melissa Manouchakian 2025-04-13 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Holiday Inn civil war April 13
The Holiday Inn in Beirut, once a symbol of modernity and luxury, now stands as a haunting reminder of Lebanon's civil war. Opened in 1974, the 26-story hotel was a beacon of Beirut's vibrant nightlife and international appeal. However, by 1975, it became a strategic battleground during the Lebanese Civil War. During the “Battle of the ...
Sudanese Teen Raps of Resilience and Hope Amid War's Devastation
Maria Chami 2025-02-09 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
In a makeshift shelter set up in a schoolyard in eastern Sudan, 14-year-old Hanim Mohamed uses rap music to bring comfort to families displaced by the ongoing war.
Meeting Between President J. Aoun and Ortagus: Striving for Lasting Stability and a Hezbollah-Free Lebanon
Chelsea Al Arif 2025-02-07 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hezbollah Joseph Aoun Middle East Morgan Ortagus
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a meeting in Baabda with Morgan Ortagus, the US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, to discuss key issues of security, stability and cooperation between Lebanon and the United States. President Aoun stressed that stability in southern Lebanon is closely tied to the completion of Israel's withdrawal ...