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French Dictionary Sparks Controversy in Congo
This is Beirut 14/08 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Congo food dish French dictionary
Congo’s national dish, liboke, makes it into one of France’s top dictionaries, but scholars say the entry overlooks its cultural and historical significance.
Abidjan: From Landfill to Lush Park
This is Beirut 08/08 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Once filled with 53 million tons of waste, Akouedo has been transformed into a 100-hectare urban park. With biogas energy, sports fields, gardens, and more, this $221 million project brings new life to a once-toxic site.
Assumption: Harissa Brings Hearts Together
Élie-Joe Kamel 15/08 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Assumption Harissa Virgin Mary Celebration
Despite the heat and the hardships of daily life, thousands of faithful gathered on Thursday to pray, give thanks, nurture hope, and celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. In Harissa, under the gaze of Our Lady of Lebanon, hearts come together.
August 4: The Day of Implosion
Élie-Joe Kamel 03/08 20:30 - Reading : less than a minute
August 4, 2020, 6:08 PM. A blast shattered Beirut. Five years later, the wounds remain. This is the story of that moment – and everything that followed.
Forget Gelato, Try This Instead
This is Beirut 14/08 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
grattachecca Italy summer vacation trip dessert
Beat the Roman heat with grattachecca, a colorful shaved ice treat loved for over a century. Affordable, refreshing, and a must-try on your trip to Rome!
Politics Divide, The Army Unites
Hala Abdallah 01/08 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Lebanese army Lebanese military soldiers
They come from every religion, region, and background, but wear one uniform. On Lebanese Army Day, we’re looking at the history, strength, and unity behind the one institution every Lebanese proudly supports: the Lebanese Army.
Baalbeck: Festivities Revive the Region
Rayan Chami 08/08 19:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Baalbeck Oussama Rahbani Hiba Tawaji
Hiba Tawaji and Oussama Rahbani’s concert, sponsored by This is Beirut and Ici Beyrouth, brings new life to Baalbeck and its surroundings, sparking hope, boosting tourism and reconnecting locals as well as expatriates.
Iraq Against Oil Trafficking
This is Beirut 07/08 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Amid rising tensions and US sanctions targeting networks accused of smuggling Iranian oil through Iraq, the authorities are stepping up efforts. An operation is underway in the Khor Abdullah Canal to secure maritime routes, combat smuggling and reassert Iraqi control over this geopolitically sensitive area.
Drought Threatens Iraq’s Ancient Marshes
Rayan Chami 01/08 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Iraq’s ancient marshes are drying up, killing buffaloes and forcing herders to flee, as drought and extreme heat destroy this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Ancient Clues in Gabon’s Forests
Rayan Chami 05/08 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute
In Gabon’s forests, archaeologists have uncovered tools, pottery, and traces of early life that reveal how prehistoric humans lived and adapted.