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“Artville,” or Art at the Heart of the City
Zeina Nader 2024-09-12 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Smallville Hotel is launching the “Artville” project, a series of exhibitions showcasing Lebanese artists. Claude Saba, Fantine Samaha, and Tarek Mashmoushi will inaugurate this unprecedented artistic initiative, curated by Dr Tony Karam. The new season promises to be rich in art and renewal at the Smallville Hotel. With the aim ...
The Blue Line: A Withdrawal Line, Not a Border
2024-08-28 21:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Since the outbreak of armed conflict in South Lebanon on October 8 between Hezbollah and Israel, the Blue Line has been a topic of constant discussion. There is a common misconception that this line represents the border between Lebanon and Israel. What exactly is the Blue Line? On October 8, 2023, Hezbollah established a “support front” in ...
EDL Seeks Diesel Instead of Algerian Fuel Oil Due to Specification Issues
2024-08-27 14:01 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Algerian ship carrying 30,000 tons of fuel oil, valued at $18 million, as a donation from the Algerian authorities for Lebanon’s electricity sector, is expected to arrive off the coast of Tripoli's oil facilities. However, a last-minute issue has arisen: Can these quantities of fuel oil be used in the Zouk and Jiyeh power ...
Lebanese Professor Appointed Co-Chair of US CDC PulseNet Middle East Network
This Is Beirut 2024-08-26 12:36 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Dr. Ghassan Matar, professor and chairperson of the Department of Experimental Pathology, Immunology & Microbiology at the American University of Beirut (AUB), was recently appointed as co-chair/co-coordinator of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) PulseNet Middle East. This network focuses on detecting and preventing ...
Israel Reopens Ben-Gurion Airport, But Disruptions Remain
This Is Beirut 2024-08-25 13:02 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel's Ben-Gurion airport reopened at 7 am (Beirut time) on Sunday morning, following its closure at 5:19 am, Israel's Airport Authority (IAA) has announced. This comes as Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in the early hours of Sunday. [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/lebanon/284814"] IAA estimated that 50,000 passengers were ...
Zelensky Says War ‘Returned’ to Russia, Bans Orthodox Church
This Is Beirut 2024-08-24 14:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Russia wanted to "destroy" Ukraine but that war has "returned to its home," in a Ukrainian Independence Day video address he said was recorded from where Kyiv launched its surprise incursion into Russia. Kyiv celebrates independence from the Soviet Union as the long war with Russia has reached a ...
Christiane Gemayel's Summons by Cybercrime Bureau Sparks Outcry
This Is Beirut 2024-08-23 19:42 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The summons of LebTalks' website founder and journalist Christiane Gemayel by the Lebanese Cybercrime Bureau on Monday sparked strong reactions from NGOs and political parties defending freedom of the press. Everyone who commented on this summons reiterated, once again, that this bureau is not competent to question journalists about facts related ...
US Sanctions Against Hezb-Linked Smuggling Network
This Is Beirut 2024-09-11 19:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Wednesday imposed new sanctions against three individuals, five companies and two vessels involved in the smuggling of oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which generate substantial revenues for Hezbollah. “The network is made up of Lebanese businessmen and companies, ...
'Art of the Brick:' Lyon Transformed by Stunning Lego Art
This Is Beirut 2024-09-13 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
"Art of the Brick," the Lego art exhibition, transforms Lyon’s Grand Hôtel-Dieu into a colorful art haven, from September 12, 2024. After captivating audiences in New York, Shanghai, London and Milan, the world-renowned "Art of the Brick" exhibition finally arrives in Lyon. The iconic Grand Hôtel-Dieu will host Nathan Sawaya's extraordinary ...
Macron Calls on Iran's President to Back Mideast 'De-escalation'
This is Beirut 2024-10-13 22:15 - Reading : less than a minute
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Iran's leader Masoud Pezeshkian to support a "general de-escalation" in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon in a telephone conversation Sunday, his office said. Macron stressed "the responsibility of Iran to support a general de-escalation and to use its influence in this direction with the destabilizing actors ...
Flight Cancellations Surge as Security Situation Escalates
This Is Beirut 2024-09-24 15:14 - Reading : less than a minute
More than 30 flights to and from Beirut were canceled on Tuesday, according to the Rafic Hariri International Airport website. The cancellations included 15 outgoing and 29 incoming flights, affecting airlines such as Qatar Airways, several UAE-based carriers and Turkish Airways. The disruptions come as Israel’s military announced it had ...
This, Too, Is a Crime!
Nisrine Merheb 2024-10-09 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
There is no room for excuses, in a situation overshadowed by the pervasive presence of death, fear and displacement all around us. We have simply transformed into a “ball of anxiety,” living under the shadow of dread, whether we find ourselves under bombardment or still navigating a tenuous calm, until further notice. Perhaps some of us are ...
Despite a Whirlwind of Names, the Presidency Remains at a Standstill
2024-10-06 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The trilateral meeting at Ain al-Tineh that brought together Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Jumblatt has reignited discussions on candidates for the presidency. Despite the ongoing stalemate, the focus is now on finding a candidate capable of rallying ...
Emirates Cancel Flights to Iraq, Iran and Jordan due to "Regional Unrest"
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 19:42 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Dubai-based Emirates Thursday cancelled flights to Iraq, Iran, and Jordan for three days over "regional unrest" after an Iranian missile strike on Israel stoked fears of a wider war. "Emirates is canceling all flights to/from Iraq (Basra and Baghdad), Iran (Tehran), and Jordan (Amman) on 4th and 5th October due to regional unrest" with immediate ...
A Revival of Resolution 1559 to Restore Lebanon's Sovereignty?
Paul Guillot 2024-10-03 11:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Exactly twenty years and one month after its adoption, UN Security Council Resolution 1559 is back on the agenda, and with urgency, given the deluge of iron and fire raining down on Lebanon due to a war triggered by the armed group Hezbollah in support of Hamas. While the resolution facilitated the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon in ...
'Five Days to Shine:' A Conversation With Josyane Boulos on Inclusion Through Theater
This Is Beirut 2024-09-27 14:22 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Five Days to Shine project marks a new milestone in social inclusion in Lebanon by offering young adults with cognitive disabilities a unique opportunity to explore and express themselves through theater. Supported by the US Embassy, the Five Days to Shine project focuses on empowerment, awareness and the celebration of talents often ...
UN Security Council to Meet on Lebanon Wednesday
This Is Beirut 2024-09-24 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss the explosive situation in Lebanon, which is subjected to relentless Israeli air strikes targeting Hezbollah positions. "After consulting with the delegations... the Presidency intends to schedule the briefing on the situation in Lebanon for tomorrow, Wednesday ...
Pro-Iranian Axis Reactions to Escalation in Lebanon
Malo Pinatel 2024-09-23 21:27 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hundreds of Israeli strikes hit southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, after Israel advised residents in these areas to "stay away from Hezbollah targets." While the pro-Iranian group continues to launch rocket salvos in response to Israeli bombardments, various components of the Tehran-led axis have begun issuing statements of support. Iran ...
Historic Private Astronaut Mission Splashes Down off Florida
This Is Beirut 2024-09-15 12:08 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which made history when its crew conducted the first spacewalk by non-government astronauts, splashed down off the coast of Florida early Sunday. The Dragon spacecraft landed in the ocean at 3:37 AM, a webcast of the splashdown showed, with a recovery team deploying in the pre-dawn darkness to retrieve the ...
Trump Refuses Harris Call for October Debate
This Is Beirut 2024-09-22 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump rejected on Saturday a second debate against Kamala Harris before the November 5 election, saying it was "too late" with early voting already underway in some states. Earlier in the day, Harris' campaign said she had accepted an invitation from broadcaster CNN to participate in a debate on October 23. It would have been the ...
Who Is Behind the New Phase of SMS Warfare in Lebanon and Israel?
Vanessa Kallas 2024-09-21 08:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
If you’re a citizen of southern Lebanon, you may have received a chilling message from an unknown number: “It has become clear to us that you are a big supporter of Hassan Nasrallah, so you will be rewarded by meeting him in hell.” These are not harmless pranks. Although it is not clear who is behind these messages, signs point to ...
Who is Ibrahim Aqil?
This Is Beirut 2024-09-20 17:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The target of the Israeli airstrike in Lebanon’s capital Beirut Friday afternoon was Ibrahim Aqil, according to security sources. Aqil is chief of the Radwan forces, Hezbollah’s top military body. As shown on the Department of State’s website, on April 18, 2023 (the anniversary of Hezbollah’s bombing of the US Embassy in Beirut), the US ...
Taiwanese Firms Probed Over Explosive Pagers Linked to Hezbollah
2024-09-20 10:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Two people from Taiwanese companies were questioned as part of a probe into pagers that exploded while being used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, investigators said Friday, as top officials insisted the devices were not from the island. Questions and speculation have swirled over where the devices came from and how they were supplied to the ...
Booby-Trapped Pagers and Walkie-Talkies: From Build to Blast
2024-09-19 11:07 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Once again, Lebanon was rocked by a wave of explosions that struck multiple regions on Wednesday afternoon. This time, the blasts were caused by Hezbollah walkie-talkies, specifically the Icom IC-F2100DT VHF model, reportedly manufactured by Icom Inc. (Aikomu Kabushiki-gaisha), a Japanese company specializing in radio communication ...
Trump 'Safe', Suspect Apprehended Following 2nd Assassination Attempt
This Is Beirut 2024-09-15 21:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt Sunday in Florida, the FBI said, with the Republican presidential candidate's campaign and law enforcement reporting he was safe and unharmed. The US Secret Service confirmed one or more of its agents "opened fire on a gunman" located near the boundary of Trump's golf course, and ...
When Hezbollah Ends Up Serving Israel’s Interests...
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-11-19 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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For the past forty years, Hezbollah’s anti-Israel rhetoric and war cries — echoed as fervently in times of peace as in war — have failed to convince public opinion that it genuinely opposes Israel under all circumstances. The latest conflict has exposed a different reality: Hezbollah is far more committed to defending its arsenal than to ...
US Embassy in Kyiv Warns of ‘Potential Significant Air Attack'
This is Beirut 2024-11-20 09:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The US embassy in Kyiv warned Wednesday of a "potential significant air attack" and shuttered its doors, following Russia's vow to respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time. "The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20," it said in a ...
Israeli Incursions and Hezbollah's Retaliation: Is a New Escalation Looming?
This is Beirut 2025-01-24 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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As the ceasefire draws to a close, Israeli transgressions persist in southern Lebanon, casting doubt on the imminent complete withdrawal of Israeli forces. Having completely withdrawn from nine localities, it nevertheless continues to impose restrictions on the inhabitants of border areas, and to carry out incursions into several border ...
This is Holidays: Day 14
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-12-29 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Sunday, December 29. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe. Try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!
This is Holidays: Day 17
Rayan Chami 2025-01-01 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Wednesday, January 1. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe. Try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!