Lebanon Bids Farewell to Fouad El-Saad
2024-04-02 18:46 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon paid tribute to former MP and minister Fouad el-Saad on Tuesday.
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Israel Strikes Iranian Consulate in Damascus
This Is Beirut 2024-04-02 16:17 - Reading : less than a minute
On Monday, Israeli airstrikes on the Iranian consulate in Damascus killed eleven people, including Revolutionary Guard officials, prompting Iran to promise a firm response.
War Diary: Day 178
Tylia El Helou 2024-04-01 20:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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 April 1st, 2024.
Umberto Eco's Legacy at Beirut Art Film Festival
This Is Beirut 2024-04-01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an erudite journey through the intellectual landscape shaped by the Italian author Umberto Eco (1932-2016), the documentary Umberto Eco: A Library of the World by Davide Ferrario (2023) unveils a profound exploration of Eco's personal library, comprising 30,000 volumes. This film, set to be showcased on Monday, April 8, at 5:00 PM in the ...
Anger in Jeruslaem: 100,000 People Call for Netanyahu's Resignation
This Is Beirut 2024-03-31 23:28 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
This Sunday, more than 100,000 people gathered in front of the Knesset in Jerusalem in what is considered by Hebrew media as the largest demonstration since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas. This demonstration comes after Israeli law enforcement violently disrupted protests that took place on Saturday night on Begin Street in Tel ...
Ramadan and Easter in Tripoli, a Symbol of Coexistence
Maureen Décor 2024-03-31 23:07 - Reading : less than a minute
This year in Tripoli, Easter and Ramadan coexist, imbuing the streets and places of worship with a fraternal and spiritual atmosphere.
War Diary: Day 177
Lyne Sammouri 2024-03-31 20:30 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 31, 2024.
War Diary: Day 176
Hala Abdallah 2024-03-30 22:43 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 30th, 2024
Gaza: New Aid Distribution Turns Chaotic
This Is Beirut 2024-03-30 13:09 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Palestinian Red Crescent said five people were killed and dozens were wounded by gunfire and a stampede during an aid delivery on Saturday in Gaza, where famine is looming. AFP video footage shows a convoy of trucks moving quickly past burning debris near the distribution point in pre-dawn darkness as people shout and gunfire echoes, some of ...
Bipolar Disorder Day: Myths, Realities and Hopes
Maroun Chahine 2024-03-30 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On World Bipolar Disorder Day, spotlighting a frequently misunderstood illness. “A roller coaster mood experience.” With these words, Emmanuelle*, 28, describes her psychiatric illness. The young, passionate painter and dancer was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. “It is a complex mental condition marked by extreme mood swings,” ...
Carla Sayad's Watercolor Easter Eggs
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-03-30 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Carla Sayad, a multifaceted Lebanese artist, has established herself in the art world as a talented watercolorist. Born in Lebanon and trained in interior design, she quickly shifted her creativity towards watercolor, exploring various surfaces and textures. Her work is distinguished by its delicacy and poetry, especially when expressed through a ...
On Good Friday, Christians Find Hope in Times of Turmoil
2024-03-29 22:16 - Reading : less than a minute
Despite the challenges of war and economic hardship, Christians come together on this holy day, finding solace and strength in the Good Friday procession.