Yara Germany 14/10 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute
water bottles bacteria infections
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium found in water, has been making headlines lately in Lebanon. Dr. Elie Haddad, an infectious disease specialist at Hôtel-Dieu de France, explains everything you need to know about it.
Hala Abdallah 14/10 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Antonine basketball This is Sports sports Patrick Bou Abboud Ralph Akl
Antonine’s head coach, Ralph Akl, and player Patrick Bou Abboud speak out for the first time: What really happened at the Arab Championship? How is the club responding to recent losses? And were Lebanese teams treated unfairly abroad? They answer it all in this week’s episode of This is Sports. Watch now via the link in bio.
This is Beirut 14/10 15:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam China trade tariffs
New US tariffs and Chinese sanctions reignite trade war fears, shaking markets and industries across Asia and the US.
This is Beirut 13/10 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Donald Trump Hamas Middle East USA
US President Donald Trump delivers a speech at the Knesset in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025, as part of the recently concluded peace plan between Israel and Hamas. This visit marks a major step in the regional stabilization process, which Washington presents as the foundation for a “new Middle East.”
This is Beirut 13/10 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Israël hostages Tel Aviv Donald Trump
After more than two years, the last 20 Israeli hostages have been freed and reunited with their families. At Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, crowds celebrated the moment. A key step in Donald Trump’s proposed plan.
This is Beirut 13/10 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
In Gaza, displaced families return to find their homes destroyed after two years of bombardment. With no shelter, water or electricity, they have to start over from nothing.
This is Beirut 13/10 11:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Donald Trump Hamas Palestine
As part of Donald Trump’s peace plan, Hamas hands over the first Israeli hostages to the Red Cross. In Tel Aviv, thousands cheer on Hostages Square as the remaining detainees are set to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Yara Germany 12/10 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
apple aqoura laqlouq agriculture mountain
Each autumn, the mountains come alive to the rhythm of apples. From Aqoura to Laqlouq, and through Tannourine, the harvest keeps the heart of an entire region beating. An ancestral tradition that farmers strive to pass down to their children. Here, the apple is more than just a fruit; it’s a symbol of prosperity. And you, what’s your ...
Lea Mehanna 11/10 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Culture Arts Movies Cinema Fashion
A fearless take on Lebanese reality, full of humor, truth, and edge. BornStars is now officially #1 at the Lebanese box office—a win for local cinema, directed by Caroline Labaki and produced by Chady Elie Mattar.
This is Beirut 10/10 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute
An appointed parliament, not an elected one. Women, minorities, entire regions: absent. On October 5, 2025, Syria appointed its first post-Assad parliament. But this process, carried out without free elections, excludes entire regions and raises serious questions about the representation of women and minorities. One-third of the seats will be ...
This is Beirut 10/10 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute
“Beirut Souks Reborn” brought together officials and public figures on Thursday to celebrate a new chapter for the city, marking the return of life, business and optimism to the heart of the capital.
Yara Germany 10/10 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
suicide mental health taboo religion psychology
Every two days, someone takes their own life in Lebanon, and more than 700,000 people do so every year worldwide. Through testimonies and data addressing causes, psychology and religion, This is Beirut delves into this phenomenon. This World Mental Health Day, we shed light on suffering too often buried under shame, misinformation, social pressure ...