Beirut

Beirut's Humiliating Street Names

In Beirut, there is a specific mechanism for naming streets, involving the municipality and the Ministry of Interior, as well as third parties proposing names, provided they are approved by the concerned official authorities. Beirut’s streets carry various names, ranging from those of intellectuals and artists to individuals celebrated for ...

More Than a Thousand Runners Ring the Bells of the Christmas Race in Jounieh

More than a thousand runners gathered this Sunday in Jounieh to celebrate the spirit of Christmas during the Christmas Race, organized by the Beirut Marathon Association, in collaboration with the municipality of Jounieh and under the supervision of the Lebanese Athletics Federation. This event brought together 1,250 participants, including 250 ...

Metropolis Cinema Reopens Its Doors at the Heart of Beirut

At the heart of Beirut, amidst turbulent times, Metropolis Cinema invites film enthusiasts to a unique evening on December 21. A new cultural space dedicated to cinema has been reborn in Mar Mikhael, creating an inspiring haven for creativity. Driven by the belief that cinema is a powerful medium for connection and inspiration, Metropolis Cinema ...

Figure of the Week: Hotel Occupancy in Beirut Drops Below 10%, Regions Near 0%

The hotel occupancy rate in Beirut has fallen below 10%, while in other regions, it is approaching 0%, according to Pierre Achkar, president of the Union of Syndicates of Tourist Establishments in Lebanon. "Arab countries continue to boycott Lebanon, and European nations do not anticipate a swift return of their citizens. A mandatory waiting ...

The Beirut Marathon Association Organizes the Christmas Race in Jounieh

The Christmas Race, an iconic event in the Beirut Marathon Association's sports calendar, will take place on Sunday, December 15th, to support children with cancer. This race, set in the beautiful city of Jounieh, will start and finish at the Fouad Chehab Sports Complex. The goal is not only to promote physical activity throughout Lebanon, but ...

Wave of Projectiles on Tel Aviv. Israel Threatens the “Assets” of the Lebanese Government

Anti-aircraft sirens sounded incessantly on Sunday in many parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv, the target of several hundred projectiles fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon, according to the Israeli army, while Hebrew state officials stepped up their threats against the country of the Cedars. Former Israeli War Cabinet minister and opposition leader ...

Heavy Raids on Beirut's Southern Suburb

Heavy raids hit the southern suburb of Beirut, namely the areas of Roueiss, Ghobeiri, Bir al-Abed and Haret Hreik. Twelve airstrikes were numbered according to official media reports.   The Israeli army's Arabic-speaking spokesman, Avichae Adraee, confirmed via the “X” platform that the Israeli army had launched ...

"Stop War": Beirut Art Film Festival Launches its 10th Edition Against All Odds

The Beirut Art Film Festival will run from November 25 to December 6 at the Bibliothèque Orientale, featuring 25 films, an exhibition, and conferences. This year’s event celebrates art as a powerful act of resilience and a universal call for peace under the theme Stop War. Having postponed the announcement of its program in October ...

Beirut Chants: Resilience Through Music and Community

“No sound rises above the sound of music.”  “Beirut Chants has never been a ‘festival’ in the conventional sense. For us and our loyal fans, Beirut Chants has always been a shared space, a reflection of our diverse community's determination, solidarity, and authenticity. It is where all Lebanese come together, no matter how tough the ...

Rafic Eid: Defying the Odds on the Path to Dakar 2025!

The international Lebanese driver Rafic Eid delivered an impressive performance during the Portuguese stage of the World Championship of Off-Road Rally, known as “Baja.” Finishing sixth in the overall ranking and securing second place in the veterans' category, Eid once again proved his mastery of this demanding discipline. The World ...

Israel Targets Abadiyeh in Aley District for the First Time, 12 people killed in Joun

The number of victims rose on Tuesday as Israeli attacks persisted across Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes killed 29 people across the country, among them many who had been displaced by the intensified conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks targeted not only known Hezbollah strongholds such as the southern suburbs of Beirut, but also ...