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Lebanon: At the Heart of Football (3/3)
2024-03-24 16:16 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
We close this series in the local football arena on a decidedly optimistic note. Despite the vicissitudes of corruption, embezzlement, sectarian bias and the glaring lack of infrastructure for generations to come, there is still a glimmer of hope for the future of the beautiful game. Political Remedies Fortunately, there are still some ...
Amid Hezbollah’s War, Lebanon Faces a Test of Sovereignty
Amal Chmouny 08/04 13:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hezbollah plunging Lebanon into yet another war with Israel came as no surprise. For years, Lebanese officials and international partners have warned that Hezbollah’s unchecked militarization in the south was an invitation to catastrophe. Those warnings have become reality as Israel deepens its ground invasion to neutralize what it sees as an ...
Alternative Payment Methods: A Global Rise
Liliane Mokbel 2024-06-02 13:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Card payments are no longer the only and main consumers’ option. Bank cards are steadily giving way to alternative payment methods. This is a global trend, and Lebanon is no exception; for instance, electronic wallets are gaining significant popularity. The range of options keeps growing. In the coming years, there will be less cash and fewer ...
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 ...
Sacred Music of Poulenc: A Must-See Concert
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-21 14:03 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The USJ Choir presents an exceptional concert dedicated to the sacred music of Francis Poulenc, featuring soprano Yara Kasti and the Jeunesses musicales du Liban Orchestra. The Choir of Saint-Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut invites you to an exceptional musical event celebrating the sacred music of Francis Poulenc, one of the most ...
Sigmund Freud: ‘The Essence of the Family Is a Murder’
David Sahyoun 2024-05-22 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Every-week-we-invite-you-to-explore-a-striking-quote-from-a-great-psychoanalyst-to-reveal-its-1.mp3"][/audio] Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often ...
Builders, Destroyers, and the Collateral Damage Affair
Nicolas Sbeih 2024-05-23 12:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In societies, it is customary to find two categories of people or entities: builders and destroyers. Generally, this distinction tends to be nuanced and subject to debate. But not in our case. Here, everything is clear. There is a category that we take pride in when we see them inaugurate a hotel, a factory, or a business — essentially creating ...
Nadal Bidding to Avoid Early French Open Exit
This Is Beirut 2024-05-26 21:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Rafael Nadal admits that he will be facing "one of the toughest opponents possible" when he plays Alexander Zverev in the French Open first round on Monday. This year's event was expected to be the 14-time champion's farewell to Roland Garros, but he has since insisted he could not confirm "100 percent" it would be his last appearance. Nadal has ...
Nadal Out of Possible Last French Open, Swiatek Through
This Is Beirut 2024-05-27 22:14 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Rafael Nadal's illustrious French Open career came to a likely end with his first ever defeat in the opening round by Alexander Zverev on Monday, after Iga Swiatek made a winning start in her bid for a fourth title. Nadal matched world number four Zverev for long periods on a packed Court Philippe Chatrier, but slipped to a 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 ...
Freud: 'Happiness Is a Child’s Dream Realized in Adulthood'
David Sahyoun 2024-05-29 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative, formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic ...
The Sistine Chapel Choir Enchants Abu Dhabi
This Is Beirut 2024-05-31 16:36 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On May 30, 2024, the Abu Dhabi Festival and the Apostolic Nunciature to the United Arab Emirates offered the public a memorable evening with the Arab premiere of the prestigious Sistine Chapel Choir at St. Francis Church in the Abrahamic Family House. On May 30, a musical event of historical significance took place under the benevolent gaze of ...
Germany Held by Ukraine in Euro Warm-Up
This Is Beirut 2024-06-04 12:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Germany were held to a 0-0 draw by Ukraine as the European Championship hosts lacked a cutting edge at a sold out Max-Morlock stadium in Nuremberg. More than 44,000 fans were in jovial mood at kick-off, expecting that Germany, which have rediscovered their form under Julian Nagelsmann, put on a show less than two weeks before they start Euro ...
The Jewish Messiah: A War Against Militias or a Religious War?
Salam Zaatari 2024-05-13 11:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Ehud Barak, the former Prime Minister of Israel, recently shed light on the motivations driving certain ministers within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's inner circle to advocate for escalated conflict in the Middle East. Speaking in a televised interview with the LCI channel, Barak asserted that these ministers are pushing for heightened ...
Jacques Lacan: “There Is No Sexual Relationship”
David Sahyoun 2024-06-12 11:53 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic ...
The Artistic Portraits of Mario Zaher
Fabienne Touma 2024-06-14 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese artist Mario Zaher presents his first solo exhibition, “You, Me and Everyone in Between,” on June 20, at the newly opened gallery in Gemmayzeh, Gemspace. Mario Zaher has nurtured a growing passion for art, drawing, and colors since his childhood. It was through his academic journey in interior design at the Holy Spirit ...
‘Expressions of Diversity’: An Artistic Journey by Artists of Beirut
2024-06-15 10:41 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
From June 20 to June 30 2024, Arthaus Beirut hosts an exceptional exhibition organized by Artists of Beirut. This happening celebrates diversity and female talent in the Lebanese artistic world. Arthaus Beirut in Gemmayze hosts the remarkable 'Expressions of Diversity' exhibition. Organized by Artists of Beirut, this event features works by 13 ...
Françoise Hardy: The Timeless Icon of Parisian Fashion
Juliana Breidy 2024-06-16 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Françoise Hardy, the eternal symbol of the Parisienne, has always been an inexhaustible muse for the fashion world. Her style, a subtle balance between a baby doll look and an androgynous touch, left a lasting impression and continues to inspire generations of designers and enthusiasts. When she appeared on the music scene in the 1960s, ...
The Last Aria: Jodie Devos’ Untimely Passing
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-06-18 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Jodie Devos, the dazzling Belgian soprano, has sadly left us for other realms. She passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Paris, struck by cancer at just 35 years old. In just a decade, this extraordinary artist had won the hearts of the public and the admiration of her peers with a talent as radiant as it was generous. Revealed in ...
'Mon Père': Chrystelle's Heartfelt Tribute to Her Father
2024-06-20 12:26 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Chrystelle, with a golden voice and a generous heart, unveils her new song Mon Père (My Father), an emotional tribute to her dad. The artist invites us behind the scenes of this poignant creation, reflecting the depth of her emotions and her artistic commitment. As a singer-songwriter, Chrystelle pours her heart and soul into her creative ...
Akrotiri and Dhekelia: The Last British Remnants in Cyprus
Malo Pinatel 2024-06-21 21:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Cyprus is home to two British-operated military bases, Akrotiri and Dhekelia. These bases have been brought to the fore at a time when Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah is directly threatening Nicosia. A key point from Hezbollah's Secretary General's latest speech was the threats directed at the Republic of Cyprus. He warned, "We will ...
Who Is the New British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer?
Ali A. Hamadé 2024-07-05 09:58 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lacking charisma, dull, and repetitive: these are the terms often used to describe the new British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. However, he prefers to emphasize realism and caution. This political heavyweight will step into 10 Downing Street on July 5, ending fourteen years of uninterrupted Conservative rule. Could the former Northern Ireland ...
The American Peace Proposal and the Intricacies of an Ongoing War
2024-05-20 08:46 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
US President Joe Biden has seized on the ongoing war to offer a peace deal that dovetails with a finalized regional strategic understanding between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The settlement of the current conflict should be part of a new strategic vision that aims at extracting the Middle East from the Iranian stranglehold, ...
Gabriel Gemayel Beyond the Empty Graves
2024-05-11 14:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Il était des nôtres, centre-ville de Beyrouth - 1975 is a captivating and moving book by Gabriel Gemayel, echoing the suffering of the martyrs of a Lebanon torn by conflict. This work stands as a duty of collective memory, breaking the silence surrounding all those who have disappeared and their “empty graves.” The first signing session took ...
Vintage Doesn’t Die: Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn, From Dance to Lens
2024-03-24 17:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Encompassing-nearly-150-prints-spanning-from-1935-to-1955-the-_Lisa-Fonssagrives-Penn-fashion.mp3"][/audio] Encompassing nearly 150 prints spanning from 1935 to 1955, the "Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn, fashion icon" exhibition showcases the golden age of ...
'Civil War': America's Descent into Chaos and Violence
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-12 19:19 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Kirsten Dunst takes on the role of a photojournalist in a United States ravaged by civil war in the shocking film Civil War, set to hit theaters on Wednesday. The movie serves as a dire warning of the potential collapse of public order in America, just months before the presidential election. With its poster paying homage to Apocalypse Now, ...
Hezbollah and the UAE: A Turbulent Relationship
2024-03-25 19:12 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Between Hezbollah and the United Arab Emirates, a "thaw" seems to be emerging. This is what can be concluded, at least, from the "unprecedented" visit of the head of Hezbollah's Liaison and Coordination Unit, Wafik Safa, to Abu Dhabi. While this trip officially concerned the issue of seven Lebanese detainees held in Emirati prisons for alleged ...
The Northern Lights as Seen by Anna Ward Bondavalli
Zeina Nader 2024-03-27 13:53 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Upon her return from the Lofoten Islands in Norway, photographer Anna Bondavalli Ward shares her incredible experience and emotions from this fantastic trip during which she was able to admire the Northern Lights and come back with fabulous photographs. This journey is a process in itself, beginning with the courage to leave the comfort ...
'Love Is Giving What You Don’t Have to Someone Who Doesn’t Want It'
David Sahyoun 2024-04-02 11:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal all its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of ...
Gibran and Lebanon: Commemorating the Prophet's Centenary
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-04-02 11:37 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
This year, Lebanon celebrates the centennial of Gibran Khalil Gibran's “The Prophet,” revered as a towering figure in global literature and a hallmark of Lebanese intellectual achievement, deeply intertwined with its identity and roots. Opinions differ regarding Gibran Khalil Gibran's contributions to this book. However, his Sufism, ...
'Beauty and Gesture' Crowns the French National Assembly
2024-04-04 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/In-an-enchanting-prelude-to-this-global-spectacle-the-heart-of-Paris-is-now-adorned-with-thematic-1.mp3"][/audio] In an enchanting prelude to this global spectacle, the heart of Paris is now adorned with thematic attractions that pay homage to the ...