Lebanon’s Tense Summer: When Fear Meets Humor
Marilyne Jallad 21/06 10:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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As summer gets underway, a new conflict, this time between Israel and Iran, has once again cast a shadow over Lebanon. “Our summers are always ruined,” says Karl bitterly. In his forties, he launches into a familiar lament, recalling the many local and regional summers marred by war that inevitably spill over into Lebanon and wear down the ...
Beirut Out of Breath: The Anger of a Forsaken Capital
Marilyne Jallad 17/05 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Whether they live in Gemmayzeh, Geitawi, Ashrafieh (Beirut 1) or Hamra, Mazraa, Verdun or Mar Elias (Beirut 2), Beirutis share the same demands – mainly security – which will weigh heavily on the shoulders of the incoming municipal council. The residents we spoke with painted a grim picture of the municipality’s performance, particularly ...
Georges Khabbaz Shines in 'Yunan:' A Lebanese Star with Global Reach
Marilyne Jallad 07/05 14:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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“Once again in Spain, I received the Best Actor award for my role in Yunan, directed by Ameer Fakher Eldin. A big thank you to the Las Palmas Film Festival and the jury for this honor, which means a lot to me,” he wrote on Instagram on Monday. He also extended his congratulations to the director for the film's fifth award. An Intense Role in ...
Two Days Before the Municipal Elections, Voters Weigh Civic Duty Against Deep Mistrust
Marilyne Jallad 02/05 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The excitement of first-time voters stands in stark contrast with the deep-seated skepticism of older generations, many of whom have lost faith in the promise of democratic renewal. Yet, across this generational divide, a common refrain emerges: a yearning for an electoral system that is more inclusive, transparent and more attuned to the ...
Snow White Banned from Lebanese Theaters
Marilyne Jallad 17/04 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Ninety years after Disney’s pioneering animated version, Snow White is returning to the big screen in a live-action remake—screening in cinemas around the world, or almost. Lebanon and Kuwait have decided to outright ban this timeless tale intended for audiences young and old, from ages seven to 77. Due to the presence of an Israeli ...
Pillars of Eternity: Baalbeck International Festival 2025
Rayan Chami 09/04 20:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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Unveiled from the Ministry of Tourism, the 2025 Baalbeck Festival promises a magical August 8 with Hiba Tawaji and Oussama Rahbani in a unique tribute to Mansour Rahbani’s centenary. Organizers assure safety amid a fragile climate, as Lebanese artists stand tall—symbols of strength and unwavering spirit.
Richard Chamberlain Is No More
Marilyne Jallad 31/03 20:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Recognized as one of the sex symbols of the 1980s, Richard Chamberlain is unforgettable in the globally successful series The Thorn Birds. He played Father Ralph de Bricassart, a cardinal torn between his religious calling and his feelings for young Meggie Cleary, played by Rachel Ward. It was an impossible love story that touched millions of ...
'Praise be to God!' Really?
Marilyne Jallad 26/03 17:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Behind the repeated phrases heard from those interviewed on the streets of Beirut, such as “Kater Kheir Allah (Praise be to God), I’m breathing, I’m alive,” and “Thank God, I haven’t lost a loved one in the war,” lie much deeper and more complex emotions. Measured Hope and Optimism A closer look reveals that hope and optimism still ...
Beirut: Zero Security?
Rayan Chami 05/02 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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Concerns over insecurity are mounting in several neighborhoods of the capital, where many residents and shop owners have fallen victim to snatch thefts and gunfire incidents. This is Beirut visited Achrafieh and Badaro to hear their stories.
A Quiet Morning in Gemmayze
Marilyne Jallad 27/01 23:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The sunlit skies of Monday morning failed to awaken the usual hustle and bustle in Gemmayze. The vibrant café terraces, normally alive, were eerily quiet, and the familiar honking of cars was absent. “Breakfast hours are typically our busiest time,” shared the manager of a trendy café-restaurant with This is Beirut. But the mood had shifted ...
The Italian Film Festival Launches at Metropolis Cinema in Beirut
Marilyne Jallad 25/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The inaugural edition of the Italian Film Festival in Lebanon, a collaboration between the Italian Embassy in Lebanon, its Cultural Institute, and Metropolis Art Cinema, has been a success. Together, they attracted a diverse audience of Italian cinema fans, art enthusiasts, and curious cinephiles eager to explore contemporary Italian ...
Six Planets Align Tonight: A Stargazing Spectacle
Marilyne Jallad 21/01 21:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
From Tuesday, January 21 to Saturday, January 25, early in the evening (around 7:50 PM local time), six planets in our solar system will be visible together at the same time in the night sky. These planets will stretch across over half the sky, forming an arc from the northeast to the west in the Northern Hemisphere and from the north in the ...
A Promising Ski Season Despite Modest Snowfall
Marilyne Jallad 15/01 18:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Since the beginning of January, four out of five ski resorts in Lebanon have already opened, only a few days apart. Weekday prices typically range from $30 to $40, rising to $40 to $65 on weekends, depending on the resort (for details, check the sidebar or the ski station websites), with different rates for children and passes excluded. The slopes ...
What Are the Lebanese Expecting From the Presidential Election on the Eve of Election Day?
Élie-Joe Kamel 08/01 22:35 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut asked Lebanese citizens from different areas about their expectations for tomorrow's presidential election on the eve of this critical event.
Lebanese Predictions for 2025: Uncertainty and Shy Hope
Marilyne Jallad 2024-12-31 18:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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As we wander through the bustling streets of Basta al-Tahta, lined with small shops, it is easy to forget that this neighborhood paid a heavy price before the ceasefire was reached between Israel and Hezbollah on November 27. Yet, the harsh reality quickly reasserts itself. Illegal Weapons: A Persistent Wound That Dims Hope With graying hair and ...
Ashrafieh Residents: Caught Between Hope, Exhaustion, and Disillusionment
Marilyne Jallad 2024-11-27 17:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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At 9:30 AM this Wednesday in Beirut, the sky is gray, but Madeleine’s smile, spotted at Sassine Square in the heart of Ashrafieh, is infectious. Madeleine, in her seventies, was in her car asking for directions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I take the opportunity to ask her about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which officially ...
Israel’s Military Strategy in Parallel with Peace Talks
Marilyne Jallad 2024-11-21 22:47 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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One thing is for sure: Tel Aviv remains firmly focused on its goal of securing the return of displaced settlers to their homes in northern Israel. Consequently, ground fighting between the two sides has escalated, with Israel apparently opting for a military approach despite international calls for a diplomatic resolution. The objective is to ...
War and Youth: How Children and Adolescents Cope with Conflict
Marilyne Jallad 2024-11-17 10:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
Many parents interviewed by This is Beirut, especially mothers, say they aren't afraid, or at least they try to hide their fear. Mothers, Managing Fear, the August 4th Trauma, and Parenting Approaches "As a mother, I don’t allow myself to be afraid; at least, I push the fear aside," says Caroline, a designer and mother to 14-year-old ...
Misinformation: What Are the Consequences for Spreading Fake News in Lebanon?
Marilyne Jallad 2024-10-18 16:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In recent days, and particularly in recent hours, Lebanon has been inundated with fake news, misinformation, and deceptive reports as the country remains embroiled in a war that has been ongoing for over a year between Hezbollah and Israel. This misinformation is dangerous for several reasons, primarily because its spread fuels disinformation and ...
All Hands on Deck in Saida to Welcome Displaced Persons from Southern Border Areas
Marilyne Jallad 2024-09-23 17:52 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Around 1 p.m. on Monday, traffic was nearly halted on the southern highway and the internal roads leading to Saida and Beirut, as well as towards northern Lebanon, blocked by massive gridlocks. Since the morning, panic has gripped thousands of Lebanese residents living in the border areas of southern Lebanon. Israeli warnings and the ultimatum ...
US Presidential Debate: Harris and Trump Prepare for Face-Off
Marilyne Jallad 2024-09-10 19:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Just a few hours before the first televised debate between the two US presidential candidates, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump are preparing like champions about to step into the ring. Highly anticipated by Americans, this first presidential debate between the two rivals is organized by ABC ...
Alain Aoun to This Is Beirut: Our Priority Is to Unblock the Stalled Presidential Election
Marilyne Jallad 2024-09-06 13:37 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
MPs and former members of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) – Alain Aoun, Simon Abi Ramia, Elias Bou Saab and Ibrahim Kanaan – were at the Patriarchate's summer residence in Dimane on Thursday for a meeting with Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai. Following the meeting, MP Alain Aoun delved into its intricacies in a conversation with This is ...