Lea Mehanna 23/08 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Spanish-Lebanese multidisciplinary artist Assaad Awad is redefining wearable art. Renowned for his collaborations with Lady Gaga, Hermès, Mugler, and Balenciaga, he fuses traditional leather-making with cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing and scanning. His creations show that sustainability, innovation, and tradition can coexist in ...
Elise Quéau-Boukhari 23/08 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
In the age of instant streaming, an increasing number of Lebanese are rediscovering vinyl, now considered an intriguing relic of the past. Between nostalgia, the pursuit of sound quality and the need for human connection, vinyl captivates with its materiality, its ritual and its slowness. It’s no longer just about listening to music; it’s a ...
This is Beirut 22/08 16:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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At Sassine Square in Achrafieh, a portrait of Bachir Gemayel was unveiled on the 43rd anniversary of his election as President of the Republic. A powerful symbol, on which is written “we are the saints of this East and its devils” in Arabic, at a time when the country is disarming militias and reinstating state control and sovereignty.
Élie-Joe Kamel 22/08 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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Once again, back-to-school season means hardship for Lebanese parents. Supplies, textbooks, registration… everything is more expensive, and opportunities to ease the financial burden are scarce.
This is Beirut 22/08 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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On Thursday, August 21, weapons were handed over to the Lebanese Army in the Palestinian camp of Burj al-Barajneh in Beirut. This marked the first step, welcomed by the Prime Minister and US envoy Tom Barrack, even if the process will be implemented gradually.
This is Beirut 21/08 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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In the streets of Khartoum, workers and residents are busy bringing life back to a capital devastated by war. Rubble, destroyed power stations, gutted buildings… reconstruction will take years, but hope is returning.
This is Beirut 19/08 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute
The day after high-level talks between Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders at the White House, many in Kyiv express doubt and fatigue. While there was some hope for peace, continued Russian attacks overshadowed any optimism.
Rayan Chami 19/08 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
With great fanfare, a historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings began its slow move from its home in the Arctic town of Kiruna on Tuesday to allow the expansion of Europe's biggest underground mine. Kiruna's entire town center is being moved because of the giant LKAB iron ore mine that dominates ...
This is Beirut 18/08 21:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Donald Trump, praising his efforts to halt the war and exploring a potential three-way summit with Vladimir Putin, while the US pledged continued support.
This is Beirut 18/08 18:35 - Reading : less than a minute
US envoy Tom Barrack met on Monday with Lebanon’s top officials, including President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Two main topics were on the agenda: Hezbollah and the UNIFIL mandate, which expires at the end of August. Barrack also held talks with Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal on security ...
Yara Germany 18/08 08:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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In Bourj Hammoud, the heart of Lebanon’s Armenian community, the recent peace deal between Yerevan and Baku is sparking heated debate. Between fears of a threatened identity and glimmers of hope, discover how the community is experiencing this historic turning point.
Charbel Hneineh 16/08 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
In a small, dusty shop in Hadath–Kfarchima, Ahmad still works every day. No pension, no social security, no rest. A lifetime of effort, stacked on shelves… in a country where growing old has become a silent struggle.