War Diary: Day 304

Lyne Sammouri 05/08 21:14 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 5th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 301

Lyne Sammouri 02/08 21:21 - Reading : less than a minute

Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 2, 2024.

War Diary: Day 300

Lyne Sammouri 01/08 21:08 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 1, 2024.

The Media Glossary: Overton Window

Lyne Sammouri 17/07 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute

élections Overton The Media Glossary

A window that contains a range of ideas acceptable in public discourse at a given time. What is the Overton Window? What is its significance in politics and elections? How does it work?

War Diary: Day 283

Lyne Sammouri 15/07 21:39 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for July 15th, 2024.

War Diary: Day 280

Lyne Sammouri 12/07 22:05 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for July 12, 2024.

War Diary: Day 279

Lyne Sammouri 11/07 21:12 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for July 11, 2024.

Car Rental Companies: Driving Adaptability Amidst Security Challenges

Lyne Sammouri 09/07 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute

The car rental industry in Lebanon is navigating a downturn this summer, influenced by escalating security tensions in the southern regions. Despite the allure of Lebanon's touristic season, concerns over safety have tempered the usual influx of car rentals.

War Diary: Day 273

Lyne Sammouri 05/07 21:46 - Reading : less than a minute

Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for July 5, 2024.

The Media Glossary: Digital Diplomacy

Lyne Sammouri 03/07 12:28 - Reading : less than a minute

Digital Diplomacy élections media glossary

Using the internet to achieve political aims. What is digital diplomacy? How is this term relevant in the context of elections? What are some examples of its use in this realm? Are there any risks and opportunities?

War Diary: Day 269

Lyne Sammouri 01/07 21:28 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for July 1, 2024.

The Media Glossary: Pink Slime Journalism

Lyne Sammouri 26/06 13:11 - Reading : less than a minute

journalism The Media Glossary

A term generally used for that dodgy meat filler in fast food restaurants takes a turn in the context of journalism. What is Pink Slime Journalism? How is it related to the US elections? Why is it present?

War Diary: Day 263

Lyne Sammouri 25/06 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for June 25th, 2024.

Presence of Hezb Weapons at BIA Denied: Press Conference and Media Tour

Lyne Sammouri 24/06 17:03 - Reading : less than a minute

Beirut International Airport Hezbollah

The tour of Beirut International Airport, carried out on Monday in the presence of diplomats and journalists on the initiative of Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport, Ali Hamieh, was chaotic.  The latter once again denied reports in the British daily, The Telegraph, which, on Sunday, accused Hezbollah of stockpiling Iranian weapons, ...

War Diary: Day 258

Lyne Sammouri 20/06 21:38 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for June 20th, 2024.

The Media Glossary: Blockout2024

Lyne Sammouri 19/06 12:04 - Reading : less than a minute

Blockout2024 The Media Glossary

A huge campaign targeting public figures on social media. What is Blockout 2024? What is the motive behind it? Who and what is the target?

Rising Waters Threaten to Swallow Ancient Greek Sanctuary

Lyne Sammouri 15/06 09:49 - Reading : less than a minute

Aegean Sea Delos Greek sanctuary

Delos, an ancient Greek sanctuary, is threatened with sinking into the Aegean Sea. Scientists attribute this phenomenon to plate tectonics and rising sea levels due to climate change.

LAU's Centennial Tribute Concert: A Century of Legacy and Harmony

Lyne Sammouri 11/06 11:31 - Reading : less than a minute

LAU

The Lebanese American University hosted its Centennial Tribute Concert at its Beirut Campus on June 10, 2024, to celebrate 100 years of education.

Cabriolet Film Festival: Three Nights of Cinematic Magic

Lyne Sammouri 08/06 15:32 - Reading : less than a minute

The Cabriolet Film Festival returned for its 16th edition, promising three nights of cinematic magic from June 7 to 9, under the theme of 'The Other'.

D-Day: International Ceremony Marks 80 Years Since Historic WWII Landings

Lyne Sammouri 06/06 20:54 - Reading : less than a minute

D-day France Normandy

World leaders gathered at Omaha Beach in Normandy for the international ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the historic D-Day operation, which took place on June 6, 1944. The event underscored the role played by Allied powers in defeating Nazi Germany during World War II.

War Diary: Day 243

Lyne Sammouri 05/06 21:46 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for June 5, 2024.

The Media Glossary: Three-Phase Ceasefire Plan

Lyne Sammouri 05/06 12:04 - Reading : less than a minute

Ceasefire Gaza Hamas The Media Glossary Truce US

A plan that could put an end to hostilities in Gaza. What is the three-phase ceasefire plan? Who proposed it? Who is in favor of it? What are its three phases?

War Diary: Day 242

Lyne Sammouri 04/06 22:37 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for June 4, 2024.

August 4: Families of the Victims Organize a Sit-In in Front of the Palace of Justice

Lyne Sammouri 03/06 17:29 - Reading : less than a minute

Two months before the fourth memorial of the August 4th explosion, families of the victims gathered in front of the Palace of Justice on Monday.

War Diary: Day 239

Lyne Sammouri 01/06 20:26 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for June 1st, 2024.

World MS Day: ALISEP’s President Unveils Challenges of Patients in Lebanon

Lyne Sammouri 30/05 12:23 - Reading : less than a minute

On the occasion of World Multiple Sclerosis Day, This Is Beirut revisits an interview published on January 20 with the president of the Lebanese Association for Multiple Sclerosis (ALISEP), Jane Khairallah Koussa. This Is Beirut delved into the pressing issue of the challenges faced by multiple sclerosis patients in Lebanon.

War Diary: Day 234

Lyne Sammouri 27/05 21:40 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine

From Gaza to Lebanon, This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 27, 2024.

War Diary: Day 232

Lyne Sammouri 25/05 20:09 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 25, 2024.

War Diary: Day 231

Lyne Sammouri 24/05 21:06 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas Israel

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 24, 2024.

The Media Glossary: Copernicus EMS

Lyne Sammouri 22/05 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute

Copernicus Emergencies EU Iran

A rapid response mapping system used in cases of emergencies. It was requested to be activated following the Iranian helicopter’s crash. What is the EU Copernicus EMS? How does it operate? How effective is it?