Olympics for Drug Users? 'Enhanced Games' Coming Soon

The Enhanced Games Qualifiers for doping athletes are scheduled to take place on the day the Paris Olympics close. While some are warning of serious health risks, potentially leading to deaths, its founder Aron D'Souza claims that it's "safer than the Olympics."

War Diary: Day 168

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 22, 2024.

Arz Zahreddine Will No Longer Represent Lebanon

Arz Zahreddine, the sole representative of Lebanon in the Paralympics, is now seeking to acquire citizenship from another Arab nation as this year would be the last year during which he represents his country. Arz did not disclose which country he intends to represent next year.

Ramadan Illuminates Beirut Souks Again

The spirit of Ramadan is alive at Beirut Souks, where @Fanoussy is organizing a wide range of activities to bring people together during the holy month.

War Diary: Day 155

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for March 9th, 2024.

Rugby Federation Chooses Women Over Men to Represent Lebanon

Despite the challenges of a less popular and underfunded rugby scene, Lebanon's women's rugby players seized the recognition they deserve from the federation this year, earning the chance to proudly represent Lebanon abroad. More tournaments await these resilient athletes, proving that determination knows no limits and no gender.

Retired Military Personnel Determined to Prevent the Convening of the Council of Ministers

Retired military personnel and former members of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) mobilized once again on Friday morning, starting 7 a.m. in the vicinity of the Grand Serail, where the Council of Ministers is scheduled to convene at 3:30 p.m. The objective? Obstructing the convening of this meeting, which aims to address the controversial ...

Lebanon Clinches Beirut International Cup Title

The Lebanese national basketball team won the BetArabia Beirut International Cup title on Tuesday, dominating every game with an undefeated record. The Cedars are now gearing up for the Asian Cup Qualifiers kicking off on Thursday.

Building Collapse in Choueifat: Rescue Efforts Still Underway

A six-story residential building in Choueifat collapsed on Monday night, with reports indicating several dead and injured. This is the second time in a week that a building has collapsed in the area.

Mbarak to TIB: I Said 'Yes' to Sagesse

Jad Mbarak, former Sagesse coach, shares insights into club dynamics and national team selection ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.

Mbarak Speaks Out on Sagesse Clashes

Jad Mbarak, former Sagesse coach, breaks silence on club dynamics and national team selection. The burning question remains: Could Mbarak stage a Sagesse comeback? Stay tuned for the full interview tomorrow on This is Beirut.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by This is Beirut ...

Army Retirees Protest Ahead of Cabinet Session

Retired army and security officers protested on Thursday morning ahead of a scheduled cabinet meeting at the Grand Seray, demanding their rights before the discussion of the 25-point agenda.  

Lokman Slim's Third Memorial Ignites Calls for Justice

On the third anniversary of Lokman Slim's assassination, media personalities, activists, politicians and Slim's family united to call for justice, emphasizing the lack of independence, political interference and a concerning absence of accountability within Lebanon's legal framework.

Who's Really to Blame? Nassar on Lebanon's Asian Cup Defeat

In this exclusive interview, Rashid Nassar, the manager of the national football team, addresses the blame game, the systemic challenges that contributed to Lebanon's defeat in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 and what lies ahead on the path to World Cup qualification.

ALISEP Rally Sparks Call to Action on Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

ALISEP organized a protest on Saturday to prompt the government to take immediate action to ensure the availability of necessary medications for multiple sclerosis patients.   [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/lebanon/218547"]

TIB Special: Insights Into Lebanon's Road to AFC 2023

The countdown to the Asian Cup Qatar 2023 starts now! Today, Lebanon goes head-to-head against the reigning AFC 2019 champions and hosts, Qatar. In an exclusive interview, Rashid Nassar, the manager of the Lebanese national team, shares the latest updates from Qatar, while sports analyst Anwar Kawtharani dissects Lebanon's preparedness for the ...

TIB Special: Lebanon's Champions Defy Odds

In this interview, Youssef Tanios, Gold Medalist in the IFMA International Open Cup 2023, and Rana Baz, Silver Medalist in the World MMA Championship, share their inspiring journeys and struggles in the realm of Lebanese combat sports.

What Are the Lebanese Eating?

Amid the ongoing economic crisis, some sellers have turned to importing seemingly cost-effective products. However, the plot thickens: recent reports reveal deceptive practices in the meat market and allege that sellers are misrepresenting pork as "Halal" meat.