This is Beirut 30/07 15:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Following a sharp rise in France’s airline ticket tax – from €2.63 to €7.40 – Ryanair is cancelling 25 routes this winter, including from Brive, Bergerac and Strasbourg. The airline warns that the tax hike threatens regional airports’ competitiveness, 750,000 seats, tourism and local jobs. Unless Paris reverses what Ryanair calls a ...
Élie-Joe Kamel 30/07 13:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Antonine Maronite Order 325th anniversary Concert Music
Under the illuminated arches of the Mar Elias Church in Antelias, more than 160 artists come together to celebrate the 325th anniversary of the Antonine Maronite Order, in a concert filled with fervor and emotion, under the direction of maestro Toufic Maatouk.
This is Beirut 30/07 12:05 - Reading : less than a minute
A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula – the strongest in 73 years. It triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, with waves inundating coastal towns. Japan, Hawaii, China, and even California are on high alert as aftershocks and further waves are feared. Authorities are urging people to stay away from ...
This is Beirut 29/07 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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Climate change is rapidly shrinking Turkey’s glaciers, bringing record heat, drought and new risks in the Hakkari mountains.
Lyne Sammouri 29/07 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Hundreds of Sudanese families are leaving Cairo on a free train journey back to their homeland, torn by two years of war.
Rayan Chami 28/07 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
As temperatures soar across Lebanon, residents adapt with early outings, beach visits and indoor alternatives to cope with the ongoing heatwave.
Chelsea Al Arif 28/07 17:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In a moving farewell, Lebanon mourns the loss of Ziad Rahbani, playwright, composer and cultural icon. From Hamra to Bikfaya, crowds gathered to honor the man whose voice shaped generations.
Hala Abdallah 28/07 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Egypt Asia Cup Beirut International Cup
Lebanon finishes the Beirut International Cup undefeated, beating Egypt in the final game! This friendly tournament was more than just preparation – it was a real test of rotations, team chemistry and readiness ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup this August in Saudi Arabia.
Hala Abdallah 28/07 11:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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Watch the latest in local and international sports in this recap, and stay tuned for the full episode of This is Sports streaming tomorrow on This is Beirut.
Vanessa Kallas 27/07 19:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Jellyfish Lebanon Climate change Sting Beach Summer
Climate change is shifting jellyfish populations off Lebanon’s coast, causing unpredictable seasons and the rise of invasive and venomous species.
This is Beirut 27/07 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Shanghai AI Conference China Robot World Artificial Intelligence Conference
At the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, humanoid robots stole the spotlight, demonstrating the vast potential of AI in hospitality, logistics and entertainment.
This is Beirut 25/07 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute
A 140-million-year-old Camarasaurus is being unearthed by a team of passionate paleontologists.