Beirut Musicians’ Revival of Mozart’s Requiem

Conducted by Maestro Dr. Lubnan Baalbaki, the Lebanese National Philharmonic Orchestra dazzled music lovers with the haunting beauty of Mozart’s Requiem.  Accompanied by the NDU choir, led by Father Khalil Rahme and the outstanding Soprano Marie-Josée Matar, Mezzo-Soprano Axelle Saint-Cirel, Tenor Bechara Moufarrej and Baritone Shady Torbey, ...

Lebanon's Football National Team Gears Up for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers

Lebanon's women's national football team is set to play its first international matches in a year as part of its preparations for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers. The team will travel to Nepal on February 14 to compete in a friendly tournament featuring the host nation, Lebanon, Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan. The Cedars will face Myanmar on ...

Rana Bazazo: From Al-Riyadi to Qatar’s National Team

In an interview with This is Beirut, the newly appointed head coach of the Qatari women's national #basketball team, Rana Bazazo, speaks out on being a woman in a male-dominated field. 

What Surprises Still Await Basketball Fans?

In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, Ahmad Farran answers the questions fans have been eager to ask. #basketball #LBL 

Will Camille Chamoun Stadium Host Games Again This Year?

Renovating the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium was once estimated at $64 million. However, with limited funding, the Ministry of Sports began essential renovations.

Hady Habib Makes History as the First Lebanese Competitor at the Australian Open

Hady Habib has become the first Lebanese tennis player to qualify for the Grand Slam tournament after winning the final round at the Australian Open qualifiers on Thursday. For Habib, this achievement transcends personal success—it is a tribute to his homeland. “It means the world to me. Representing Lebanon—a country and people I love so ...

This Is Holidays: Day 5

This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Friday, December 20.  

This Is Holidays: Day 3

This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Wednesday, December 18.    

This Is Holidays: Day 1

This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Monday, December 16.  

The Syrian Civil War: From 2011 to 2024

From pro-democracy protests to the collapse of the Assad regime, over 13 years of the Syrian Civil War ended on December 8, 2024.

Did Lebanon’s Basketball Lose Its Top-Tier Women?

The Lebanese basketball league had been gearing up for a promising season, fueled by its growing popularity, increased investments and the signing of several high-caliber foreign players. However, the war that escalated last September brought the league to a halt, prompting players to seek opportunities abroad. While much attention has been on ...

War Diary: Day 412

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 21, 2024.

Footballer Celine Haidar Remains in Critical Condition Following Israeli Strike

Lebanon's national football player, Celine Haidar, underwent successful head surgery on Saturday. However, she remains in a coma in the intensive care unit at Roum Hospital in Ashrafiyeh. Haidar was injured on Saturday morning in an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Chiyah area in southern Beirut. In an interview with This is Beirut, the ...