Achrafieh

Ashrafieh Residents: Caught Between Hope, Exhaustion, and Disillusionment

Marilyne Jallad, 27/11 17:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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At 9:30 AM this Wednesday in Beirut, the sky is gray, but Madeleine’s smile, spotted at Sassine Square in the heart of Ashrafieh, is infectious. Madeleine, in her seventies, was in her car asking for directions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I take the opportunity to ask her about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which officially ...

The Achrafieh Crime: The Housekeeper, the Mastermind of the Operation

This Is Beirut, 03/04 22:54 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The four suspected burglars and murderers of Monday's crime in Achrafieh were arrested by the police in the Bekaa region on Wednesday. They are the housekeeper and her accomplices, three young men, all of Syrian nationality. Nazih Turk, a senior resident in a wheelchair, was killed and his wife severely beaten during the burglary of their ...

Senior Killed in Organized Theft in Achrafieh

This Is Beirut, 01/04 10:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an organized theft, two Syrian nationals allegedly killed an old man on Monday inside his house in Sioufi, Achrafieh. The criminals were reportedly aided by the housemaid, also of Syrian nationality. According to initial security reports, the thieves severely beat the old couple, who were transported to the hospital after the man’s wife ...

Cheriff Tabet Displays Charbel Sader's First Impressions

Zeina Nader, 16/02 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Charbel Sader showcases his artistic creations at the Cheriff Tabet Gallery, nestled on Abdel Wahab El Inglizi Street in the heart of Achrafieh. The exhibition, aptly named "First Impression," is a solo display of his work, available for viewing until the March 8. [gallery size="full" link="none" ids="227358,227359,227360,227361"] Upon entering ...

The Byzantine Museum of Beirut

This Is Beirut, 11/01 10:42 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Byzantine Museum of Beirut, nestled in the heart of Achrafieh in the Orthodox Convent of Our Lady of the Presentation (Saydé), has recently opened its doors and is a divine surprise. This totally unexpected place boasts rich collections of objects and archives that trace a significant part of the history of Beirut. Father Elias Farah, who ...

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