Daymeh: Less Waste, More Savings
Yara Germany 07/09 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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In Tripoli, Daymeh gives unsold goods a second life by selling them at reduced prices. A simple idea – still rare in Lebanon – that changes the way we consume: more responsibly, more affordably. Would you give it a try?
Rana Hayek: Fixing Cars, Breaking Taboos
Yara Germany 06/09 10:03 - Reading : less than a minute
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“You don’t belong here!” they used to tell her. Today, Rana Hayek proves them wrong. An engineer and garage owner, she has turned her passion for repairing cars into a profession. Along the way, she is breaking the barriers of a trade still largely dominated by men.
Lebanon: Love at First Sight
Yara Germany 31/08 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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What if you rediscovered Lebanon through the eyes of someone seeing it for the very first time? Barbara shares her journey – from the bustling souks of Tripoli, to the charm of Byblos and Batroun, to the breathtaking beauty of a land where sea meets mountains. She discovers the diversity of its villages and, above all, the warmth of a welcome ...
Byblos: The Star Beach of Summer
Yara Germany 25/08 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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In Byblos, the public beach is packed: young people, families, locals and visitors from afar all gather here. Clear waters, a lively vibe and smooth organization have made it one of the country’s most popular seaside destinations.
Armenia–Azerbaijan: The Peace That Worries Lebanon’s Armenians
Yara Germany 18/08 08:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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In Bourj Hammoud, the heart of Lebanon’s Armenian community, the recent peace deal between Yerevan and Baku is sparking heated debate. Between fears of a threatened identity and glimmers of hope, discover how the community is experiencing this historic turning point.
Why Is Everyone Getting Sick This Summer?
Yara Germany 07/08 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, high fever. It feels like everyone knows someone who's down with something. COVID is back, stomach bugs are spreading and even flu-like symptoms are making a summer comeback. To understand why so many people are falling ill in Lebanon this summer, and how to stay protected, we spoke with Dr. Rola Husni Samaha, ...
Five Years Later... Finding the Words with Hussein Baydoun
Yara Germany 04/08 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Hussein Baydoun didn’t understand what was happening. Bleeding, he photographed the disaster and lost faith in this country. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.
Five Years Later... Finding the Words with Mireille Khoury
Yara Germany 04/08 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Mireille Khoury lost her son Elias, killed by the explosion. Since that day, she says she no longer exists. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.
Five Years Later... Finding the Words with Rony Mecattaf
Yara Germany 03/08 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Rony Mecattaf lost an eye. Since then, he has gotten back up, written a book and is rebuilding through testimony. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.
Five Years Later... Finding the Words with Lina Khoury
Yara Germany 02/08 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Lina Khoury’s life was blown apart. Despite being a mental health professional, she stayed silent for years. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.
Lebanon’s Regulatory Authorities: User’s Guide
Yara Germany 21/07 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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For weeks now, regulatory authorities have been at the center of Lebanon’s political debate. The government has begun delivering its ministerial statement commitment to establish regulatory bodies for key sectors and strengthen oversight institutions. Officials have been appointed to head medical cannabis and civil aviation authorities. ...
Suzanne El Hakim: The Sea as Refuge
Yara Germany 05/07 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Close to the Beirut shoreline, Suzanne El Hakim has built a world of her own, a tight-knit community united by a love for the sea. For this professional diver, the sea isn’t a backdrop but a lifeline: a space for freedom, healing and renewal. In Suzanne’s eyes, the deep blue isn’t a passing escape, it’s a living refuge, open to anyone in ...
Celebrating Despite Everything: The Lebanese Enigma
Yara Germany 03/07 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Partying while missiles cross the sky. Carrying on as if nothing were happening… In Lebanon, this way of living fascinates, raises questions, and sometimes unsettles. Resilience, denial, or a deep attachment to life? The full report has the answer.
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.