Reports & Programs

World No Tobacco Day: Words From Lebanese Smokers
World No Tobacco Day: Words From Lebanese Smokers

Smoking is a major cause of cancer in Lebanon, exacerbating the challenges in a country already facing unprecedented socio-economic crises. Despite the efforts of some to find alternatives, the problem persists.

Joy-Spreading Vagabond, Manu Chao Releases 'Viva Tu'
Joy-Spreading Vagabond, Manu Chao Releases 'Viva Tu'

Manu Chao has recently released Viva Tu, a music video that heralds his new album with Because Music, his first in 17 years. The album is expected this autumn and will be accompanied by a tour. After selling millions of albums worldwide and with a career spanning over three decades, Franco-Spanish singer Manu Chao, the "desaparecido" (the ...

War Diary: Day 237
War Diary: Day 237

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 30, 2024.

World MS Day: ALISEP’s President Unveils Challenges of Patients in Lebanon
World MS Day: ALISEP’s President Unveils Challenges of Patients in Lebanon

On the occasion of World Multiple Sclerosis Day, This Is Beirut revisits an interview published on January 20 with the president of the Lebanese Association for Multiple Sclerosis (ALISEP), Jane Khairallah Koussa. This Is Beirut delved into the pressing issue of the challenges faced by multiple sclerosis patients in Lebanon.

War Diary: Day 236
War Diary: Day 236

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 29th, 2024.

21 Lebanese Girls Become Ambassadors for a Day
21 Lebanese Girls Become Ambassadors for a Day

British Ambassador to Lebanon H.E. Hamish Cowell celebrated 21 winners of the "Ambassador for a Day" competition on Tuesday at his residence in Baabda.

War Diary: Day 235
War Diary: Day 235

From Gaza to Lebanon, This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 28, 2024.

War Diary: Day 234
War Diary: Day 234

From Gaza to Lebanon, This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 27, 2024.

From 'Mary Poppins' and Beyond: Richard Sherman's Legacy
From 'Mary Poppins' and Beyond: Richard Sherman's Legacy

The world lost a legendary figure in the entertainment industry with the passing of Richard Sherman at the age of 95. As one half of the renowned Sherman Brothers songwriting duo, Richard, along with his late brother Robert, created some of the most iconic and beloved songs in Disney’s history. Their music left an indelible mark on the world of ...

In Brussels, a Lebanese Rejection of Syrian Migrants’ Presence
In Brussels, a Lebanese Rejection of Syrian Migrants’ Presence

On Monday, MPs from the Lebanese Forces (LF) held a protest in Brussels ahead of a conference on the issue of Syrian migrants in Lebanon. They voiced their opposition, in line with a Lebanese political consensus, to efforts aimed at restricting solutions that would pave the way for the return of migrants to regions in Syria deemed safe.

Health Emergency in Ersal: An Epidemic Outbreak
Health Emergency in Ersal: An Epidemic Outbreak

Since the decrease in UNICEF funding, wastewater management in Ersal has deteriorated, leading to the spread of diseases that local medical institutions are unable to contain.