VideosKabul in Danger: No Water Left in Five Years?
This is Beirut 20/05 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
In Kabul, only 20% of the population is connected to the water network. The rest depend on tanker trucks or nearly dry wells.
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VideosOil Exploration Threatens Iraq’s Legendary Mesopotamian Marshes
This is Beirut 19/05 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute
In southern Iraq, the legendary Mesopotamian Marshes face a new threat: oil exploration.
Beirut and Bekaa Election Results Begin to Take Shape
Hala Abdallah 19/05 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Municipal elections beirut bekaa mukhtar ministry of interior
Early results from Beirut and the Bekaa signal key wins and shifting alliances as vote counting continues.
VideosSyria: The Equestrian World Freed from Assad's Grip
This is Beirut 19/05 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
For years, horse-riding in Syria was not a sport open to all. It was a symbol of power, controlled by the Assad family, who decided who had the right to win.
VideosNicole Kidman Honored with Women in Motion Award
Rayan Chami 19/05 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Nicole Kidman Cannes Film Festival Women in Motion Award
Nicole Kidman was honored with the 10th Women in Motion award at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for her unwavering commitment to gender equality in cinema. By championing female directors and elevating women’s voices behind the scenes, Kidman has become a leading force for change in the film industry.
VideosMedical Cannabis: A Booming 'Made in Germany' Industry
This is Beirut 19/05 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
In a secret location in Bavaria, a thick steel door hides a booming business in Germany: the production of cannabis-based medicines, fueled by some of the most liberal legislation in Europe. Wearing surgical caps, masks, gowns and blue medical gloves, employees at the start-up Cantourage transform dried cannabis flowers—sourced from more than ...
Polling Closes in Beirut and Beqaa Amid Low Turnout
Hala Abdallah 18/05 19:35 - Reading : less than a minute
As polling stations closed at 7 PM, preliminary turnout stood at around 20% in Beirut and over 40% in Baalbeck-Hermel and the Beqaa, while final numbers are yet to be confirmed.
VideosMunicipals in Zahle: Clashes in the Home of Peace
Chelsea Al Arif 18/05 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Despite a calmer atmosphere than previous years, the 2025 municipal elections in Zahle are heated. Two main lists are competing and the battle is fierce. The ballot boxes will reveal the loudest voices.
VideosBeirut's Voting Struggle: Waiting for Answers Amid Crisis
Rayan Chami 18/05 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Beirut Voter Turnout Municipal Elections
Amid economic collapse, rising insecurity, pollution and crumbling infrastructure, Beirut continues to wait for long-overdue answers.
VideosBeirut and Beqaa Elections See Low Turnout, Multiple Violations Reported
Hala Abdallah 18/05 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Voters in Beirut and the Beqaa are heading to the polls amid low turnout and reports of irregularities.
VideosBeirut Votes: Six Competing Lists and Low Turnout
Rayan Chami 18/05 12:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Beirut 2 District Municipal Elections
In Beirut’s 2nd district, stretching from Mazraa to Ras Beirut, six electoral lists are competing in a low-turnout race. The broad “Beirut Btejmaana” alliance leads, facing off against the so-called reformist “Beirut Madinati” and other contenders, as voters weigh tradition, change and the post-Hariri political landscape.
VideosMunicipal and Mukhtar Elections: Spotlight on the Capital!
Lyne Sammouri 18/05 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Municipal Elections
As polls open across Beirut, voter turnout remains low in neighborhoods like Achrafieh, Saifi and Gemmayzeh. Amid tight security and quiet streets, a few voices echo hopes of reclaiming the future and healing from the past.