This is Beirut 08/06 11:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture published on Sunday a detailed report of its achievements during the first 100 days of Minister Nizar Hani’s mandate. The document highlights a strategic approach based on science, institutional cooperation and the restoration of confidence in the agricultural sector’s role within the national economy. A ...
This is Beirut 08/06 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On the 26th anniversary of the assassination of four magistrates in Saida, President Joseph Aoun strongly condemned what he described as a “terrorist crime.” In a statement released on Sunday, the president declared that “nothing can intimidate the Lebanese judiciary or prevent it from fulfilling its mission.” He paid ...
Chelsea Al Arif 08/06 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Downtown Beirut Beirut Coffee Shops Concept Store
From flower-filled interiors to fashion-forward spaces, Beirut’s new wave of coffee shops is transforming the city into a hotspot of style, flavor and cultural connection.
This is Beirut 07/06 22:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Palestinian sources cited on Saturday by Houna Loubnan say there appears to be no change in the decision to hand over weapons to the Lebanese authorities. Recent objections raised by certain Palestinian factions are reportedly aimed solely at increasing leverage in negotiations with the Lebanese state to gain further rights for camp ...
This is Beirut 07/06 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In a new directive published on Saturday, the Syrian Ministry of the Interior announced a revision of its visa issuance policy, introducing different pricing based on travelers' nationalities. This measure, motivated by diplomatic considerations and bilateral relations, redefines the entry conditions for many foreign nationals. Among the ...
This is Beirut 07/06 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Nations UNIFIL Lebaanon South Lebanon Srifa
An Israeli patrol abducted a shepherd (Maher H.) on Saturday from the Ain al-Khokh area on the outskirts of Shebaa and transported him into the occupied territories, according to local sources. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported that two civilians were injured when an Israeli army drone dropped an explosive device near a group of ...
This is Beirut 07/06 11:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Hezbollah Israel United States Washington
The United States has expressed its support for the airstrikes carried out Thursday evening by Israel against Hezbollah positions in the southern suburbs of Beirut. In an official statement, a spokesperson for the US State Department reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself against border threats. "The United States supports Israel’s right ...
Natasha Metni Torbey 07/06 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon’s Parliament is set to resume its work under an extraordinary session, called by presidential decree, and scheduled to run from June 5 to October 20. The announcement, made official Thursday by the presidency, follows a meeting between President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at Baabda Palace. While such a move may seem ...
Élie-Joe Kamel 07/06 10:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Cabriolet Film Festival Short Films Cinema
The Cabriolet Film Festival returned on Friday evening to the Saint Nicholas Stairs in Gemmayzeh. Forty-two short films are being screened across various regions of Lebanon through June 8. For the second consecutive year, the festival will take place in several regions of Lebanon, from Beirut to Jounieh, passing through, Byblos, Baalbek, Saida, ...
Yara Germany & Maroun Chahine 07/06 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Dance Male Lebanon Dancers Taboo
Long stigmatized and gendered, male dance in Lebanon is gradually stepping out of the shadows. Thanks to social media, urban culture and the progressive opening of the artistic world, more and more men dare to dance, express themselves and assert their identity. They challenge norms, break taboos and redefine the codes. Mentalities are ...
Johnny Kortbawi 06/06 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon is poised to enter a contentious and unpredictable debate ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, with disputes already emerging over the electoral law that will govern the vote. Tensions escalated after Speaker Nabih Berri rejected expatriate voting and called for a new electoral law, describing the current legislation as a ...
This is Beirut 06/06 16:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Southern Suburb Israël Hezbollah
The Reconstruction Committee in Beirut has released preliminary statistics detailing the damage caused by Thursday’s Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of the capital. The figures reveal widespread destruction across multiple neighborhoods, with residential buildings, institutions, and private property bearing the weight of the ...