Al-Rai in South Lebanon to Support Displaced People
2023-12-07 12:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara al-Rai visited south Lebanon on Thursday to express solidarity with displaced populations.
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Whisky Live Beirut Is Back
2023-12-06 23:10 - Reading : less than a minute
The world's renowned whisky-tasting event is finally back in Beirut at a new location, AVA Venue, Achrafieh. The long-awaited 6th edition is taking place in Beirut from December 6 to December 8 from 5 to 11 PM. The opening of the three-day event was held in the presence of Mr. Tony Ramy, on behalf of the Lebanese Minister of Tourism, H.E Walid ...
Man'oushe Recognized as UNESCO Cultural Heritage
This Is Beirut 2023-12-06 22:22 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The UNESCO cultural agency announced on Wednesday the inclusion of Lebanon's iconic flatbread, man'oushe, on its list of intangible cultural heritage. The UN cultural agency said on Wednesday that it was adding Lebanon's iconic flatbread, man'oushe, to its list of intangible cultural heritage. The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding ...
PSP and Renewal Bloc Advocate for a Two-State Solution
This Is Beirut 2023-12-06 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a gathering at MP Michel Mouawad's residence in Hazmieh, prominent Lebanese politicians convened to reaffirm their commitment to crucial issues affecting both Lebanon and the wider Middle East. The meeting commenced with a strong consensus on the unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing the need for justice, the condemnation ...
Army Commander Meets with Shea and Hauenstein
This Is Beirut 2023-12-06 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
The Lebanese Army Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun held several meetings in his office in Yarzeh on Wednesday. He met with the US Ambassador to Lebanon, Dorothy Shea, and the Brazilian Ambassador to Lebanon, Tarcísio Costa, in the presence of the military attaché, Colonel Emerson Afonso Costa. He then met with the UNDP Resident ...
Taharror, for a Collective Lebanese Identity
2023-12-06 16:19 - Reading : less than a minute
Taharror, a Lebanese political organization, advocates for modernism, liberalism, and state sovereignty, urging diverse groups, including Shiites, to prioritize their Lebanese national identity over sectarian affiliations.
Preliminary Report Reveals How Journalist Issam Abdallah Was Killed
This Is Beirut 2023-12-06 14:32 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Reports conducted by Reuters and Agence France-Presse (AFP) regarding the killing and targeting of Lebanese journalist and photojournalist Issam Abdullah, and the injury of a group of journalists by Israeli shelling in Alma al-Shaab, southern Lebanon, on the 13th of October will expectedly be released within the next two days. According to ...
One Civilian Killed and Two Injured in Israeli Shelling in Mays al-Jabal
This Is Beirut 2023-12-06 12:08 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
One civilian was killed and two were injured in the Israeli shelling that targeted a house in Mays al-Jabal on Wednesday at noon according to local newspaper Annahar. Cross infighting between Israel and Hezbollah resumed continuously on Wednesday in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah announced in a statement that it targeted the radar site “with ...
The Cairo Agreement, Lebanon's Pandora's Box (1/2)
2023-12-05 23:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In light of the war that erupted in Gaza on October 7, analysts frequently draw upon the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to frame current events in their historical context. Within this framework, the Cairo Agreement is a frequently cited reference, especially concerning Lebanon's connections with the Palestinian resistance. Le ...
Motorists Stranded in Traffic Due to Heavy Rain
This Is Beirut 2023-12-05 22:17 - Reading : less than a minute
Motorists were stranded in their vehicles on Tuesday evening on the coastal highway in Dbayeh, near Le Mall shopping center, due to puddles that also caused major traffic jams in the area. Similarly, the traffic control center reported a heavy accumulation of water on the Dbayeh and Zalka highway, as well as on the Jdeideh road at the Ittihad ...
Mikati After Talks with Berri: Priority for Stability at the Head of the Army
This Is Beirut 2023-12-05 19:17 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Negotiations are still ongoing between the Speaker of Parliament and the Council of Ministers in an attempt to find a formula that keeps the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, General Joseph Aoun, in his post and thus avoids destabilizing the armed forces in the current circumstances facing Lebanon. It was against this backdrop that caretaker Prime ...
It’s the Politics, Stupid!
Nicolas Sbeih 2023-12-05 18:49 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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This column is known for its scathing critiques but is not accustomed to delivering insults. Nevertheless, the expression in the title has a history: During Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, his campaign strategist created three slogans, including "It’s the Economy, Stupid" (addressing his rivals), meaning that everything revolves ...