Alissar Boulos 2024-01-08 21:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The cyberattack at Beirut's Rafic Hariri Airport on Sunday afternoon caused major disturbance, both in terms of security and on social media, with internet users speculating about the reasons and consequences. But the essential question to ask at this moment is: is anyone really in control? At around 5 PM on Sunday, the flight information ...
This Is Beirut 2024-01-08 13:42 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport, Ali Hamiye, did not elaborate on the origin of the cyberattack that targeted Beirut International Airport (AIB) on Sunday, stressing that he did not know "whether it was due to an internal or external action." "We must await the results of the investigation carried out by the security services ...
This Is Beirut 2024-01-08 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
An Opposition MP described the alliance between the Free Patriotic Movement and Hezbollah as one purely based on necessity and interest, even though it is often weakened when important deadlines approach. "Hezbollah puts its interests ahead of those of its ally," he said. A Lebanese Forces MP also described this alliance as "a marriage of ...
This Is Beirut 2024-01-07 18:26 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The situation at Beirut International Airport is back to normal on Sunday evening, following the hacking of the Departure and Arrival Screens that displayed an anti-Hezbollah message and lasted for one hour. According to sources close to This Is Beirut, three people were arrested by authorities for suspected involvement. At around 5 PM local ...
This Is Beirut 2024-01-07 13:08 - Reading : less than a minute
The Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Beirut, Bishop Elias Audi, began his sermon on Sunday by reproaching the parliament. He asked, “Hasn't the parliament realized that its failure to elect a president contributes to the disintegration of this country, demoralizing its citizens, displacing them, and making the country vulnerable to recent attacks ...
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-01-07 13:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A potential new waste crisis could break out, as municipalities in the southern suburbs of Beirut are threatening to forbid – starting Sunday, January 7 – the dumping of waste from the Chouf, Aley and Baabda regions into the Costa Brava landfill. Located in Choueifat, the landfill is at risk of imminent saturation, compounded by the daily ...
This Is Beirut 2024-01-07 11:36 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, met with the army’s Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun, in Yarzeh on Sunday, the second day of his diplomatic mission to Lebanon. Discussions revolved around the situation in Lebanon and the ...
This Is Beirut 2024-01-07 10:33 - Reading : less than a minute
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly preparing plans for Saudi Arabia to achieve economic self-sufficiency through an alternative economy that would not include oil. Asked about his views on the current situation in Lebanon, MBS reportedly replied, "I will be on the side of those who support my project and vision for Saudi ...
2024-01-07 09:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Over the centuries, navigating through various trends and movements, the triforium (triple bay) showcased remarkable adaptability, embracing diverse forms and the rich influences surrounding it. Resilient and unyielding, it has consistently reinvented itself. Morphing its three arches into a singular curve, it has evolved with the times, ensuring ...
This Is Beirut 2024-01-06 20:21 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israeli and Hezbollah exchanges escalated once again on Saturday across the Lebanese border. In the early morning, Hezbollah announced launching 62 missiles targeting the Meron air control base, as an initial response to the assassination on January 2 of the Hamas deputy leader, Saleh al-Arouri. It specified in a statement that the Meron base is ...
This Is Beirut 2024-01-06 20:14 - Reading : less than a minute
During a meeting between a sovereignist politician and a former minister, the subject of the presidential election was at the heart of the discussion. The conversation quickly focused on the need not to let things stagnate, especially with current events in the region. The politician questioned the former minister about his apparent absence from ...
2024-01-06 19:09 - Reading : less than a minute
This Saturday, Beirut celebrates the tradition of the "Galette des Rois," a French pastry that holds significance during the festive season. Throughout Lebanon, households are embracing the longstanding French tradition of sharing the "Galette des rois", also known as the "King Cake." As the holiday season continues, families and friends come ...