par Maxime Pluvinet, 08/04 11:18 - Reading : less than a minute
As the influx of illegal migrants to Cyprus from the Lebanese shores reached record highs, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Beirut on Monday morning to address this thorny issue with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati during a meeting at the Grand Serail, which was also attended by the Commander in Chief of the Army, General ...
par Jad Ramadan, 09/04 10:19 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Beirut SC and Antonine met in their first game of the final 8 of the Lebanese Basketball Championship. The match was held in Beirut SC’s arena in Chiyah on Monday and ended 98-65 in favor of the home team, who go up 1-0 in the series. Beirut SC’s coach Joe Ghattas went with his usual lineup of Ali Haidar, Sergio al-Darwish, Ali Mezher, Tyree ...
par This Is Beirut, 10/04 13:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A Lebanese man who was found dead in the town of Beit Mery in the Metn area was under US sanctions for allegedly funneling money from Iran to Palestinian militant group Hamas, a security source told AFP on Wednesday. The body of Mohammad Srour, struck by more than five bullets, was discovered on Tuesday in a villa in the mountain town of Beit ...
par Marie-Christine Tayah, 10/04 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In an era where multiple cities along the Mediterranean and in the Arab world are building museums to honor the past and celebrate the present, Trāblus stands out as a city-museum alive in its entirety. The Beirut Art Film Festival (BAFF) will showcase this particularity from April 15 until June 3, 2024, through 9 panel discussions led by ...
par Alissar Boulos, 11/04 16:42 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
On Sunday, April 14, the Order of Engineers in Beirut is set to elect a third of its council and its new president, who will succeed Aref Yassine. This year, and as per tradition, the position of president is reserved for a Christian. The principle of alternation, between Christians and Sunni Muslims, has been in effect since the foundation of the ...
par Marguerita Sejaan, 14/04 15:25 - Reading : less than a minute
An expected 40,000 voters are set to vote today in the Order of Engineers and Architects of Beirut to a elect a new president, as well as five new members of the Council. Results are expected after the ballots close at 7:30 PM. [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/lebanon/244100"]
14/04 16:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Middle East Airlines (MEA) has announced, in a press release, its flight schedules for Sunday April 14 and early Monday April 15, to and from Beirut. These can be viewed at the following links: for flights from Beirut, for flights to Beirut. MEA also announced it updated flights schedule for Monday April 15.
par This Is Beirut, 16/04 13:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Step into a captivating world where art and fashion intertwine at the groundbreaking "MESH" exhibition, set to dazzle audiences at Zico House in Beirut from April 18 to 28, 2024. This avant-garde showcase promises to be a feast for the senses, delving into the rich tapestry of Lebanese art and fashion from ancient times to the present. Prepare to ...
par Marie-Christine Tayah, 17/04 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the context of the Women International Film Festival, the film Back to Alexandria by Swiss-Egyptian director and screenwriter Tamer Ruggli was screened at ABC Dbayeh on April 15, 2024. The premiere was a bustling event, with two auditoriums packed to the rafters. Sitting on staircases at the premiere of Back to Alexandria, spectators ...
par This Is Beirut, 18/04 19:56 - Reading : less than a minute
The United States Embassy in Beirut published on its X account: “Today, Ambassador Johnson and the U.S. Embassy Beirut community marked the 41st anniversary of the 1983 Embassy bombing. Together with the families of the victims, we honored lives that were lost and changed. Our colleagues’ legacy continues to inspire our daily work.” The ...
par Nicolas Sbeih, 20/04 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
"We're a bit fed up, you know, my dear, with all this bad news every day; we can't wait to get back to our lives; in fact, I need to do some shopping, it'll cheer me up." And so, the "completely outdated" items are renewed, a few pieces to ornament the new Art Deco secretary, the coveted shawls, the sparkling jewelry sets, dinner at the latest ...
par Jocelyne Ghannagé, 23/04 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The exhibition Blooming Beirut, initiated by Christiane Tawil with the aim of supporting the committee of the Sursock Museum boutique, headed by Karina Hélou, is currently being held at the same location. This initiative seeks to transform the museum's esplanade into a genuine cultural forum for the city of Beirut. The Sursock Museum Boutique, ...
