Reports

Lebanon of Tomorrow Raises Funds For Out-of-school Children
Lebanon of Tomorrow Raises Funds For Out-of-school Children

The humanitarian association organized a fundraiser on Wednesday, June 26, to support 2,000 Lebanese children who are out of school. More than 350 people attended this charity event, which concluded with a concert by the renowned pianist Guy Manoukian.

War Diary: Day 264
War Diary: Day 264

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 June 26th, 2024.

The Problem with Women's Basketball
The Problem with Women's Basketball

Even among the top women's #basketball teams in Lebanon, female coaches, including assistant coaches, are noticeably absent. Why is this the case, and is the federation addressing it? We spoke with players and legends of the game to understand the reasons behind this significant gender gap in basketball.  

War Diary: Day 263
War Diary: Day 263

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 June 25th, 2024.

Cardinal Parolin Visits the Order of Malta Center in Chabrouh
Cardinal Parolin Visits the Order of Malta Center in Chabrouh

On Tuesday, his third day in Lebanon, Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin visited the Order of Malta Center in Chabrouh to take a look at their ongoing activities and humanitarian initiatives.

Parolin to TIB: Lebanon Should Remain a Message
Parolin to TIB: Lebanon Should Remain a Message

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin told This is Beirut that "Lebanon should remain a message" during his tour at the Order of Malta Center in Chabrouh. Parolin stressed that given the present situation and circumstances, Lebanon is put at risk. "We need to do our best to  contribute to a solution to the present crisis and appeal ...

Cardinal Parolin Officiates Order of Malta National Day Mass
Cardinal Parolin Officiates Order of Malta National Day Mass

Celebrating the National Day of the Order of Malta, a special mass officiated by His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, was held on Monday at Saint Joseph Church in Monot.

War Diary: Day 262
War Diary: Day 262

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 June 24th, 2024.

Presence of Hezb Weapons at BIA Denied: Press Conference and Media Tour
Presence of Hezb Weapons at BIA Denied: Press Conference and Media Tour

The tour of Beirut International Airport, carried out on Monday in the presence of diplomats and journalists on the initiative of Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport, Ali Hamieh, was chaotic.  The latter once again denied reports in the British daily, The Telegraph, which, on Sunday, accused Hezbollah of stockpiling Iranian weapons, ...

War Diary: Day 261
War Diary: Day 261

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 June 23rd, 2024.

Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin Arrives in Beirut
Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin Arrives in Beirut

Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, arrived in Lebanon on Sunday afternoon for a four-day “friendship and trust” visit at the invitation of the president of the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta, Marwan Sehnaoui. He was welcomed upon his arrival by the outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdallah Bou Habib, ...