Byblos en Blanc et Rosé: Where Wine Celebrates the Lebanese Summer
Yara Germany 27/06 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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For its tenth edition, the “Byblos en Blanc et Rosé” festival returns once again to the mythical port of the ancient Phoenician city. Around fifty Lebanese wine producers showcase their finest bottles in a vibrant, summery atmosphere. With sunsets, sea breezes, music, and tastings, the event captures the very essence of a true Lebanese ...
A’Risheh: Where Nature Connects and Transforms
Chelsea Al Arif 25/06 16:40 - Reading : less than a minute
From barren land to a haven of peace: in A’Risheh, located in Wadi al-Karm (Northern Metn), eight young people created a place where nature heals, teaches and connects. A project where the dreams of some are made possible by the journey of others.
Lebanese Restaurants Keep Serving Amid Regional Tensions
Hala Abdallah 19/06 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Between hope and uncertainty, Lebanese restaurants have kicked off the summer season amid a tense regional climate. While some fear a disappointing season, others are encouraging expats and tourists to come and enjoy summer in Lebanon.
Centrifuges: The Hidden Core of the Iran-Israel War
Yara Germany 18/06 17:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Since Friday, as military tensions between Iran and Israel have erupted into open confrontation, one word has echoed across military briefings and geopolitical analyses: centrifuges. On Wednesday morning, the Israeli military announced fresh strikes on centrifuge production sites near Tehran. This marks the latest in a series of Israeli attacks ...
Khaled Hamadeh: Intelligence, AI, Infiltration… Israel’s New Arsenal Against Iran
Yara Germany 13/06 16:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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On Thursday night, Israel launched an unprecedented wave of attacks targeting multiple military and nuclear sites across Iran, including key locations in Tehran and the strategic Natanz facility. Several high-ranking military and scientific figures were killed in the strikes. The scale and accuracy of the operation underscore the pivotal role ...
Panorama: LAU Students Navigate Darkness Through Style
Chelsea Al Arif 05/06 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Against the backdrop of a setting sun and the open sea, LAU students turned emotion into creation. In collaboration with Elie Saab, the Panorama fashion show unveiled a generation that, despite the storms, chooses to create. Always.
Youssef Karam Akiki: The Last Lebbedeh Maker
Yara Germany 01/06 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Hrajel tradition heritage craftsman Lebbedeh
In Hrajel, high in the Keserwan mountains, Youssef Karam Akiki is the last craftsman in Lebanon still making the Lebbedeh – a traditional woolen headpiece rooted in Phoenician heritage. With patience and precision, he now passes this ancestral craft to his young daughter and nephews. In an era where social media revives forgotten traditions, ...
A Craftsman, a Tradition: Can He Keep It Alive?
Yara Germany 29/05 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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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.
Voting Far from Home in Tyre
Yara Germany 24/05 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute
At Tyre’s polling stations, residents from war-ravaged border regions are casting their votes for their representatives. With their local voting centers destroyed and relocated far from their devastated villages, they are casting their ballots amid a complex mix of hope and resentment. These sprawling polling centers, disconnected from their ...
Amid the Rubble, Nabatiyeh Votes
Yara Germany 24/05 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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In a city scarred by war, where campaign posters hang beside portraits of those who lost their lives in the latest fighting, Nabatiyeh heads to the polls. Under the enduring shadow of the Hezbollah-Amal alliance, a faint voice of opposition is struggling to emerge.
Zahle's Municipal Elections: A Shifting Chessboard
Chelsea Al Arif 14/05 19:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As of tonight, two dominant electoral lists have emerged. The first is “Qalb Zahle” (The Heart of Zahle), spearheaded by Salim Ghazale and supported by the Lebanese Forces (LF). The second, “Zahle Rou’ya wa Qarar” (Zahle: Vision and Decision), is led by current municipal head Assaad Zgheib and backed by MP Michel Daher, the Kataeb party, ...
Ardeh: At the Heart of Zgharta's Municipal Election Battle
Yara Germany 11/05 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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With 2,500 voters, Ardeh has become one of the most pivotal municipalities in the electoral contest for the Zgharta district. In this small yet highly contested locality, every vote matters as the Moawad and Marada factions vie for control of the Federation of Municipalities, a strategic tool that will shape the region's political future.
Municipal Elections - Zgharta: The Start of an Unprecedented Political Battle!
Yara Germany 11/05 10:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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In the Zgharta district, polling stations have been active since this morning for the second day of Lebanon's municipal elections. With hope and anticipation in the air, more and more voters are heading to the polls as the day goes on.
Zgharta: Municipal Elections Shaping the Political Landscape
Yara Germany 07/05 11:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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As municipal elections draw near, the caza of Zgharta is becoming a political battleground. More than just local stakes, the real contest is over control of the Federation of Municipalities. In Zgharta district, municipal elections transcend local affairs. They become full-scale political battles, shaped by the deep-rooted rivalry between two ...
Inside MEA’s Cockpit: Between Sky and Reality
Yara Germany 27/04 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Exclusive – This is Beirut boards MEA’s cockpit. Pilots and cabin crew open their doors to us, share their passion, and recount how they kept Lebanon flying — even in times of war. Between sky and ground, an immersive report.
Jack Estephan, the Only Bow Maker in Lebanon
Yara Germany 24/04 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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In a country where bow making simply didn’t exist, Jack Estephan trained with master craftsmen abroad to become Lebanon’s only professional bow maker. A passionate musician and meticulous artisan, he is building a rare and essential craft from the ground up.
Lebanon of Tomorrow Keeps Easter Traditions Alive
Lyne Sammouri 17/04 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon of Tomorrow Easter Holy Thursday Maamoul Churches
For the sixth year in a row, volunteers from Lebanon of Tomorrow roamed the streets of Achrafieh on Holy Thursday, visiting seven churches and handing out maamoul to passersby, spreading smiles and sweetness along the way.
Maternity: La Vie en Rose or the Blues?
Yara Germany 22/03 12:05 - Reading : 11 minute(s)
Motherhood, which is considered one of life’s most beautiful experiences, is often idealized. Behind the picture-perfect image, lie darker realities, marked by physical pain, lack of support, and psychological upheaval. Between baby blues and postpartum depression, many mothers find themselves isolated, misunderstood, and sometimes even in ...
Motherhood, Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression: From Darkness to Light
Yara Germany 20/03 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Baby blues, despair, guilt… After giving birth, Geoana finds herself overwhelmed by postpartum depression, feeling as though she’s reached her breaking point. But rather than allowing her pain to consume her, she transforms it into a powerful force and makes it her mission to help other mothers in distress. In honor of Mother’s Day, This is ...
An Iftar Staple… But at What Cost?
Lyne Sammouri 13/03 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute
At This is Beirut, we made homemade fattoush to assess its price. The verdict? With inflation and fluctuating costs, even this traditional salad is sometimes becoming a luxury at the Iftar table.
Syria Rejoices: Agreement Between the SDF and the Interim Government
Yara Germany 11/03 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Syria SDF KURDS Demonstrations
The Syrian presidency announced on Monday an agreement with the head of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to “integrate” all civilian and military institutions of the Kurdish autonomous administration into the Syrian state—a decision welcomed with joy by Syrians.
Paule Hage: 25 Years of Dedication to Teaching
Yara Germany 09/03 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, This is Beirut invites you to meet one of the most passionate educators. For 25 years, Paule Hage has been dedicated to much more than just imparting knowledge — she has made her profession a mission of the heart.
Ramadan Returns to South Lebanon amid War-Torn Streets
Lyne Sammouri 05/03 16:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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As Ramadan begins in South Lebanon, still marked by the aftermath of war, a sense of renewal emerges. In the souks of Nabatieh and the streets of Tyre, a blend of hardship and hope fills the air as communities find ways to celebrate the holy month.
Southern Lebanon: A Return Beneath the Ruins
Rayan Chami 19/02 16:08 - Reading : less than a minute
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As the ceasefire comes to an end, the residents of southern Lebanon return to their lands, only to find their villages in ruins. In Kfar Kila, completely destroyed, and in Deir Mimas, still marked by Israeli presence, the return is weighed down by uncertainty and sorrow.
El Sistema Beirut Chants: When Music Changes Lives
Yara Germany 17/02 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
El Sistema Beirut Chants Music Kids Hope
For 50 years worldwide and 2 years in Lebanon, El Sistema has been transforming young lives through music. A message of hope carried by voices and instruments, even in the darkest times.
Saad Hariri's Comeback: A Turning Point for the Sunni Community?
Yara Germany 16/02 15:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Saad Hariri was greeted with a massive crowd at Martyrs' Square on Friday, February 14. His return, eagerly awaited by his supporters, came more than three years after his withdrawal from the Lebanese political scene. In fact, much of the Sunni community has been feeling sidelined and underrepresented in recent years. For former Minister Rashid ...
Valentine’s Day Special: Love in Lebanon, a Feeling in Crisis?
Yara Germany 13/02 22:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
This year, Valentine’s Day comes amid Lebanon’s struggle to recover – from war, constant political instability and an unrelenting financial crisis. And who better than the Lebanese to bring a touch of red to all this grayness? For some, this day is little more than a marketing ploy; for others, a chance to celebrate their loved ones; and ...
Roses at All Costs: Lebanon’s Scarce but Unshakable Symbol of Love
Yara Germany 13/02 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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The supply from Lebanon’s rose plantations falls short, but demand never wavers. Love insists on roses, imported or not, at all costs.
At 85, Hoda Ziade, Grandmother and Model
Yara Germany 31/01 16:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Hoda Ziade, a grandmother of four, embarked on a modeling career with the support of her designer grandson. An adventure that transformed her life… and the lives of others.
Between Hope and Despair: Displaced Residents Attempt to Return Home on Ceasefire’s Final Day
Yara Germany 26/01 18:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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On Sunday, the final day of the ceasefire, displaced residents of southern Lebanon attempted to return to their villages, only to find their homes destroyed.