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'Transit Tripoli' Bridging Borders: Caroline Hatem’s Theatrical Adaptation
2024-03-14 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a groundbreaking theatrical adaptation that reverberates with contemporary resonance, Lebanese theatre director Caroline Hatem skillfully reimagines Anna Seghers' seminal work, Transit, situating its narrative within the pressing context of displacement and emigration. The play, Transit Tripoli, is scheduled for a series of ...
Civil Defense Volunteers File Settled by Committee
2024-04-04 20:24 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, headed by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, settled today the issue of cadet Civil Defense volunteers, who are awaiting a law amendment enabling them to benefit from health care and salary supplements. After the meeting, Kanaan pointed out that Civil Defense workers haven’t received their salaries in over eight ...
Bernard Hill, Titanic’s Captain and Lord of the Rings’ King, Dies at 78
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-05 17:46 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Renowned British actor Bernard Hill, known for his powerful performances in blockbusters like Titanic and The Lord of the Rings, passed away on May 5, 2024, leaving behind an impressive legacy. Bernard Hill, the acclaimed English actor known for his roles in Titanic and The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, has died at the age of 78. Hill passed ...
Budget 2024: A Covered-Up Deficit
Liliane Mokbel 2024-01-14 12:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Many MPs have voiced their concerns, alternatively denouncing "hidden deficits" or "covered-up deficits" in the proposed 2023 budgets (which have not been voted on yet) and that of 2024. The 2024 budget project, examined by parliamentary committees, anticipates a deficit of around LBP 17 trillion. This figure has been contested by numerous MPs ...
Madonna Dazzles Rio in Spectacular Copacabana Beach Celebration
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-06 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In a historic finale to her “Celebration Tour,” pop icon Madonna delivered an unforgettable performance for over 1.6 million fans on Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Copacabana beach. On Saturday night, the legendary Madonna took Rio de Janeiro by storm with a monumental free concert on the city’s famed Copacabana beach. The 65-year-old ...
Timing Is Everything
David Hale 2024-05-20 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Persistence is a key element in successful diplomacy - persistence in the face of adversity, persistence in applying pressure, and persistence in standing by allies and friends. That quality is distinct from Freud's definition of insanity, that is, doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. In the 1990s, sometime ...
World Bank Executive Director Received by Khalil
This Is Beirut 2024-05-27 21:26 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Caretaker Minister of Finance Youssef el-Khalil and World Bank (WB) Executive Director Abdel Aziz al-Mulla discussed, over a meeting, the WB budget for Lebanon, the projects carried out in the country and the institution's strategy for the next two years. Also on the agenda were discussions regarding the framework of support provided by the WB to ...
Palme d’or for ‘Anora’… No Wonder it Won
2024-05-30 18:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The 77th Cannes Film Festival awarded its Palme d’Or to Anora, an independent American film written and directed by Sean Baker, starring Mikey Madison and Mark Eydelshteyn. “This film is full of humanity; it enchanted us, made us laugh, hope beyond hope, and broke our hearts,” said Greta Gerwig, the president of the Cannes jury, as she ...
What Remains of Our Commercial Agreements?
Nicolas Sbeih 2024-06-05 20:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Without anyone noticing and without any announcement, we missed our opportunity to anchor ourselves to Europe, failing to become a part of it. Yet, it was a beautiful prospect for many reasons: Europe is our primary commercial and cultural source, the main donor for our dilapidated administrations and NGOs, a model of modernism, democracy and ...
Hollywood Bids Farewell to Screenwriting Legend Robert Towne
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-03 19:01 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The film world mourns the loss of Robert Towne, who passed away at 89. Oscar-winning writer of Chinatown, this genius screenwriter left an indelible mark on Hollywood with his incisive dialogue and complex plots, shaping the art of cinema. Robert Towne, one of the greatest screenwriters in American cinema history, passed away peacefully at the ...
When the Lebanese State Embraces Mendicancy
Maurice Matta 2024-07-15 17:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
On Thursday morning, caretaker Minister of Energy and Water Walid Fayad announced that he received a call from the Director General of SOMO, the Iraqi Oil Ministry's company, informing him that the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammad al-Sudani, had permitted to load a fuel ship in solidarity with Lebanon and its people, allowing for the unloading of ...
From Kabul to the Oscars: James Ivory’s Film Beginnings
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-20 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
James Ivory, a legendary filmmaker, continues to leave an indelible mark in the world of cinema, even at the age of 95. Known for winning an Oscar at 89 for his screenplay Call Me By Your Name, Ivory remains an active and influential figure in the industry. His latest work, a documentary titled A Cooler Climate, delves into the serene Afghanistan ...
The Media Glossary: Epstein Island
Lyne Sammouri 2024-01-10 12:19 - Reading : less than a minute
A location synonymous with scandal has been gaining controversy since the beginning of 2024. What is Epstein Island? What used to happen on this privately owned property? Who are the parties involved? Screenshot Credits: TheIndependent
EDL: Strike Suspended
This Is Beirut 2024-08-12 18:03 - Reading : less than a minute
The Electricité du Liban (EDL) employees' union officially announced on Monday the suspension of the strike, the resumption of activities, and the commitment of workers and employees to respect the institution's official working hours starting tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13. The Ministry of Finance has agreed, following discussions and meetings, ...
Vance Says Progress Made as U.S.-Iran Deal Awaits Trump Green Light
This is Beirut 29/05 16:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing to a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump's approval. Trump remained notably silent into Friday morning, despite U.S. sources telling AFP a deal just needed his sign-off, underscoring ...
IRGC Downplays Chances of Renewed War With U.S. Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire Talks
This is Beirut 27/05 12:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official said Wednesday that the likelihood of renewed war with the United States remains low, while warning that Tehran remains fully prepared to respond militarily to any new attack. “The possibility of war is low because of the enemy’s weakness,” Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy ...
Iran Says War Unlikely as Trump Warns He May 'Finish the Job'
This is Beirut 28/05 01:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Oil prices tumbled Wednesday on hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, even as President Donald Trump warned he may have to "finish the job" and Tehran said its forces were still "lying in wait with full magazines." The mixed signals underscored the fragile state of talks aimed at ending a Middle East war that has shaken global energy ...
U.S. Military Conducts New Strike in South Iran
This is Beirut 28/05 04:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The U.S. military shot down four Iranian drones and struck a control center in the southern city of Bandar Abbas, an American official said Wednesday, describing the actions as "purely defensive." "Today, U.S. Central Command Forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz," ...
Israel Strikes Tyre After Declaring 'Combat Zones' in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 28/05 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Israeli military said on Thursday it had begun new strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure around the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing an evacuation warning to its residents. Israel the previous day had declared all areas south of Lebanon's Zahrani River - an area roughly 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the border and including Tyre - ...
From Baghdad to Beirut: Sadr’s Break with the Peace Brigades Amid Regional Disarmament Pressure
Claudia Groeling 28/05 22:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Muqtada al-Sadr, Iraq’s leading Shiite cleric, announced on Wednesday a complete break between his political movement and its armed wing, Saraya al-Salam, a faction within the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which he said will be integrated into the Iraqi state security apparatus. Al-Sadr called on “the remaining factions in the Popular ...
Hezbollah Rockets Hit Church in Jdeidet Marjayoun Amid Israeli Advance
Ralph Atrach 29/05 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Rockets launched by Hezbollah on Thursday struck Saint George Church in the predominantly Christian town of Jdeidet Marjayoun, according to local sources, amid escalating clashes and an Israeli military advance in the Marjayoun district. The incident came after residents received warnings from the Israeli army instructing civilians to remain in ...
Breaching the Money and Credit Code
Antoine Menassa 2023-12-04 17:06 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
We are currently witnessing unhealthy and, in any case, illegal attempts to cover the debts of Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL). Unhealthy, because by adopting a balancing act, an attempt is being made to unjustly designate a scapegoat to bear the burden of the State's obligations to BDL, which amount to $72 billion... How? By highlighting the ...
Lebanon's Central Bank Acknowledges Deferred Losses
Liliane Mokbel 2024-01-05 12:47 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon’s Central Bank (BDL) announced in a statement on Thursday the suspension of "seigniorage," or procedure of assessing the profit or loss made on producing a currency, and the commencement of collaborative efforts with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to review its Safeguards Assessment methodology. When approached by This is Beirut ...
Budget 2024: 70% of Government Budget Allocated to Electricity
This Is Beirut 2023-12-06 21:02 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, met on Wednesday to continue its examination of the draft budget for fiscal year 2024. The draft, which was approved by the Council of Ministers on September 12, is currently before Parliament for final approval. After completing the study of the articles of the draft ...
Ministry of Public Works' Budget Reviewed by Finance Committee
This Is Beirut 2023-12-19 23:32 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
As part of its review of the draft budget for the fiscal year 2024, the parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, examined the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s budget. The draft budget had been approved by the Cabinet on September 12. The committee met in the presence of caretaker Minister of Public ...
Several Ministries' Budgets Examined in Parliamentary Committees
This Is Beirut 2023-12-26 21:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, examined the budgets of the Ministries of Justice, Environment and Youth and Sports on Tuesday. The aim was to study and approve the budgets of these ministries, as part of the review of the draft budget for fiscal year 2024, validated by the Council of Ministers on ...
Sophie Marceau Criticizes Gérard Depardieu’s Behavior on Film Sets
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-29 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Renowned French actress Sophie Marceau made striking allegations against fellow actor Gérard Depardieu, accusing him of “rude and inappropriate” behavior, particularly towards women in subordinate roles on film sets. These revelations emerged in an interview published in the latest edition of Paris Match magazine on Thursday. Marceau, who ...
Events That Shaped 2023: From War to Space
Lyne Sammouri 2023-12-31 12:32 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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As the world said goodbye to 2022, hoping for a better future, the year 2023 began with a tapestry of successes and tragedies, geopolitical moves, natural calamities and technological advancements. From the war-torn landscapes of the Middle East to the vast expanses of outer space, the events that unfolded in 2023 left an indelible mark on the ...
Budgets of Five Ministries Discussed in Committees
This Is Beirut 2024-01-02 23:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, led by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, kicked off the year by holding two meetings on Tuesday. The committee reviewed and approved the budgets of the Ministries of Health, Labor, Tourism, Economy and Foreign Affairs as part of the assessment of the budget proposal for the year 2024. This proposal was endorsed by ...
Budget 2024: Budget Credits Approved in Committee
2024-01-03 22:47 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, met twice on Wednesday. It examined and approved the budgets of the Ministries of Education, Displaced Persons, Administrative Development, Finance, Telecommunications and Industry, as well as those of the National Anti-Corruption, Human Rights, Inspection and Relief ...