War Diary: Day 111
2024-01-25 21:20 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 25, 2024.
Reports
CodeBrave's Impact: Tech Skills for Lebanon's Children
Renée Davis 2024-01-25 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This Tuesday, CodeBrave celebrated the achievements of their outstanding students at the Australian ambassador's residence in Beirut. These students secured full scholarships, including to universities like AUB, thanks to the powerful skills acquired through CodeBrave's teaching programs in coding, robotics and AI.
France: 14.7 Million Euros to Help Lebanese Education
Maureen Décor 2024-01-25 08:30 - Reading : less than a minute
France is to contribute 14.7 million euros to support the Lebanese education system. This contribution will be made via AFD as part of the TREF program, piloted by UNICEF and the Lebanese Ministry of Education.
War Diary: Day 110
Rayan Chami 2024-01-24 22:22 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 24, 2024.
Who's Really to Blame? Nassar on Lebanon's Asian Cup Defeat
Hala Abdallah 2024-01-24 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute
In this exclusive interview, Rashid Nassar, the manager of the national football team, addresses the blame game, the systemic challenges that contributed to Lebanon's defeat in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 and what lies ahead on the path to World Cup qualification.
Education, Against All Odds (2/4) – The Sadr Family, in the School of Dignity
Maxime Pluvinet 2024-01-24 15:28 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Imam Moussa Sadr, the former spiritual leader of the Lebanese Shiite community, mysteriously disappeared during a visit to Libya in 1978. He remains in the memory of the Lebanese as the main figure who championed the cause of dignity for Lebanese Shiites. Born in 1928 in Qom, Iran, this Shiite religious leader, holding the title of Sayyed (borne ...
In Akkar, Lebanese Farmers Struggle After Devastating Storm
2024-01-24 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon's farmers, hit hard by a recent storm in #Akkar's Miniara region, face substantial crop losses and a daunting path to recovery. As financial constraints hinder land protection, and without government aid, their resilience is put to the test.
August 4: Justice Is Severely Lacking for the Victims' Families
2024-01-24 09:39 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The families of the victims of the August 4 explosion protested on Tuesday in front of the Palace of Justice, demanding that justice be served, as several years have passed since the port explosion and no sanctions have been imposed yet. They closed the building's gates with chains from 11 am to 2 pm, expressing their refusal to any judicial ...
War Diary: Day 109
Lyne Sammouri 2024-01-23 22:52 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 23, 2024.
Barnes to TIB: We Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Lebanon
Renée Davis 2024-01-23 20:55 - Reading : less than a minute
On Tuesday, the Australian Ambassador to Lebanon, H.E. Andrew Barnes, announced in an exclusive declaration to This is Beirut that "humanitarian aid is being provided to vulnerable families in Lebanon."
Cowell to TIB: We Are Actively Supporting the LAF
Renée Davis 2024-01-23 20:39 - Reading : less than a minute
On Tuesday, the UK Ambassador to Lebanon, H.E. Hamish Cowell emphasized that education, climate change, and the training of the Lebanese armed forces are top focus areas for assistance and support.
August 4: Families Appeal Against Judge Sleiman's Decision
Lyne Sammouri 2024-01-23 16:51 - Reading : less than a minute
The families of the victims of the August 4 explosion demonstrated outside the Palace of Justice, demanding that the truth be told, despite the many legal complications. The families blocked the entrance to the building from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., opposing any judicial session. At the same time, The Defence Office for the Families of the Victims ...