par This Is Beirut, 26/05 10:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Migrant workers from various countries find joy and camaraderie through a weekly cricket tournament in Beirut, offering a rare respite from their tough working conditions. In a Beirut car park, migrant workers cheer as their teams face off in a cricket tournament, a moment of respite in crisis-hit Lebanon, where working conditions are often ...
par This Is Beirut, 28/05 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Supported by the BERYT project and the Institut Français du Liban, Beirut Photo returns this year to Beirut from June 3 to 9, 2024, offering a dynamic and inclusive platform for both amateur and professional photographers. Beirut Photo festival expands its activities thanks to the Beirut Center for Photography (BCP) and SOURA, two ...
par This Is Beirut, 30/05 18:24 - Reading : less than a minute
Israel has still not replied to the roadmap submitted by Paris to restore calm on the southern border, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs' spokesman, Christophe Lemoine, said in a press briefing on Thursday. “We've had a relatively positive response from the Lebanese part, but I don't think we've had any feedback from Israel at this ...
par Carol Ziadé Ajami, 31/05 21:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
On May 30, 2024, the Beirut Spring Festival, organized by the Samir Kassir Foundation, was inaugurated. During this opening, the premiere of the eighth season of the documentary series Zyara was screened. The event took place before an audience of journalists, artists, and an audience passionate about the golden era. The 16th edition of ...
par This Is Beirut, 09/06 14:27 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
BEIRUT Elias Audi Lebanese officials
Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Beirut Elias Audi wondered “what the Lebanese officials are waiting for,” in reference to the collapse of the country. “Do they realize, all of them—representatives, government, and leaders—that if the country disappears, there will be nothing left for them to rule, no one to represent, and no one to lead? ...
par This Is Beirut, 12/06 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Saint Joseph Church in Monot, Beirut, will host an exceptional musical event themed around Destiny. Under the direction of Maestro Harout Fazlian, a renowned Lebanese conductor known for his passionate leadership and profound interpretation of classical works, the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra will perform two major ...
par This Is Beirut, 26/06 21:58 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin on Wednesday urged warring parties in the Middle East to accept "peace proposals," saying the region, including Lebanon, "doesn't need war." "The Middle East is going through a critical moment," Parolin told a press conference in Beirut during a days-long visit to Lebanon. "(The Holy See) asks for peace ...
par This Is Beirut, 27/06 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Mohamad Seif’s solo photography show “Urban Layers” opens at Lynn Modallal Gallery on Thursday, June 27th, featuring eleven new photographs. The exhibition will run until July 12. Lynn Modallal Gallery recently announced the solo photography exhibition of renowned fashion photographer Mohamad Seif, titled "Urban Layers," showcasing eleven ...
par This Is Beirut, 29/06 10:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On July 9, the Zaki Nassif Ensemble will pay a musical tribute to the famous Lebanese composer in the gardens of the Sursock Museum, coinciding with both the 20th anniversary of the program and the 20th anniversary of his passing. On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 8:30 PM, music lovers have a date in the splendid garden of the Sursock Museum for an ...
par Yara Germany, 02/07 11:43 - Reading : less than a minute
In an interview with This is Beirut, MP Wadah Sadek declared having proposed a law to ensure access to electricity in the Beirut region, addressing the country's lack of initiative on this issue.
par This Is Beirut, 02/07 20:29 - Reading : less than a minute
Beirut International Airport (BIA) recorded its highest passenger and flight traffic since the start of the year in June. However, the figure remains below that recorded in June 2023, with a slight annual decline of around 0.25%. According to figures released by BIA, 707,201 departing and arriving passengers passed through the airport, compared ...
par Marie-Christine Tayah, 10/07 11:16 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The play Maamoul, written and directed by Karim Chebli and Sara Abdo, is currently showing at the Théâtre Tournesol in Beirut. The cast includes Nada Abou Farhat, Cynthya Karam, Hiam Abou Chedid, Sara Abdo, with a special appearance by Joseph Acaf. Maamoul, a vibrant artistic creation by Karim Chebli and Sara Abdo, comes to life at the ...
