Yara Germany 03/08 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Rony Mecattaf lost an eye. Since then, he has gotten back up, written a book and is rebuilding through testimony. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.
Lea Mehanna 02/08 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Arts Music Culture Painting
Whether through the gentle stroke of a brush or the resonant voice of the viola, painter and musician Ribal Molaeb brings to life a world of light, serenity, and harmony.
Yara Germany 02/08 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Lina Khoury’s life was blown apart. Despite being a mental health professional, she stayed silent for years. A tribute by This is Beirut to those who still carry August 4 in their bodies, their hearts and their silence.
Elie Ziadé 02/08 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Every summer, the Ehdeniyat Festival turns this quiet mountain town in northern Lebanon into a vibrant stage and an economic engine. With over 30,000 visitors in just one month, the event breathes new life into local hotels, restaurants and businesses. A closer look at how culture, tourism and rural development come together in Ehden.
Rayan Chami 01/08 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Iraq’s ancient marshes are drying up, killing buffaloes and forcing herders to flee, as drought and extreme heat destroy this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hala Abdallah 01/08 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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They come from every religion, region, and background, but wear one uniform. On Lebanese Army Day, we’re looking at the history, strength, and unity behind the one institution every Lebanese proudly supports: the Lebanese Army.
Hala Abdallah 31/07 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Omar Jamaleddine basketball This is Sports sports Asia Cup basketball federation
Omar Jamaleddine finally breaks his silence on the controversy surrounding his national team call-up, the criticism questioning his loyalty to Lebanon, and the question of whether he’s returning to the Lebanese league. Don’t miss Episode 9 of This is Sports, only on This is Beirut’s website and YouTube channel.
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.