Christiane Tager, 29/04 21:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Syria Saudi Arabia Qatar Beirut
As the Lebanese endure rolling blackouts, relentless crises and a daily reality that often borders on the absurd, a piece of unexpected news has prompted a collective raised eyebrow – or two: Syria might well be rebuilt before Lebanon. Yes, you read that correctly. On Sunday, April 27, in a move as symbolic as it was strategic, Saudi Arabia ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 29/04 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Theater Play Le Monnot Beirut Culture Comedy
Beginning May 14 at 8:30 PM, Le Monnot theater will showcase Aal Arbiin, a play written by Dimitri Melki and directed by Shady Habr, starring Josyane Boulos and Mireille Panossian. Through a cleverly orchestrated situation, Aal Arbiin explores the hidden cracks beneath polished social appearances. The play promises a heartfelt performance where ...
Johnny Kortbawi, 26/04 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Beirut Municipalities Saad Hariri Nawaf Salam Elections
All hidden intentions have come to light, and the undeniable truth is now clear: some are unwilling to ensure equal representation in Beirut’s municipality, or at least are unwilling to uphold it. The real crisis lies in the absence of unified Sunni support in the city, compounded by the inability to provide a political umbrella in the capital ...
This is Beirut, 25/04 13:25 - Reading : less than a minute
beauty wellbeing lebanon beirut
Title: The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum Returns to Beirut! Caption: The Beauty and Wellbeing Forum is back – and stronger than ever – with its second edition! This exceptional event brings together leading experts, influencers and innovators to celebrate mental, physical and aesthetic health. From April 24 to 27, 2025, Beirut’s Seaside ...
This is Beirut, 24/04 20:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Municipal Elections Beirut
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed on Thursday that municipal elections will go ahead as scheduled, with a firm government commitment to transparency and fairness. In a statement posted on X, Salam addressed growing speculation around the elections, stating unequivocally that “the government’s position is firm in its commitment to hold the ...
This is Beirut, 23/04 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
European Union Beirut European Film Festival Metropolis Movies Culture
The European Film Festival returns to Beirut for its 29th edition, to be held at Metropolis Cinema (Mar Mikhael) from April 30 to May 11, 2025. The European Film Festival, which is organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon, in partnership with the Metropolis Cinema Association and in cooperation with the European Union Member ...
This is Beirut, 23/04 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Beirut War Israel Hezbollah Real Estate
A residential building collapsed on Tuesday afternoon near the Tayouneh roundabout in southern Beirut, prompting urgent warnings from the Lebanese Real Estate Association about the country’s deteriorating infrastructure. According to Civil Defense officials, the building gave way due to structural cracks caused by repeated Israeli airstrikes ...
This is Beirut, 22/04 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Meteo Liban lebanon Bekaa Beirut Tripoli Saïda
A powerful sandstorm is sweeping across Lebanon, turning skies hazy and covering major regions—including the Bekaa, Tripoli, Beirut, and Saida—in a dense layer of dust. Visibility has dropped dramatically, and the entire country feels cloaked in a golden fog. Where’s It Coming From? This storm is the result of a collision between a ...
Makram Haddad, 22/04 13:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On Beirut’s legendary greens, the Spring International Championship crowned two champions—one from Lebanon and one from Syria—in a battle as elegant as it was hotly contested. The Golf Club of Lebanon, a jewel nestled in the heart of Beirut and founded in 1923, once again lived up to its reputation. Across its 400,000 m² of ...
Johnny Kortbawi, 22/04 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Beirut’s municipality is, in truth, more than a municipal body, yet smaller than a republic. It is effectively a quasi-state, given the sheer number of people who enter the city each day for work or residence — a figure that amounts to nearly half of Lebanon’s population. More than 60 percent of the country’s registered vehicles also enter ...
This is Beirut, 21/04 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Nabih Berry House of Representatives Municipal Elections Beirut
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri signaled that potential amendments may be introduced to the Municipal Law, particularly to ensure parity within major municipal councils, most notably in Beirut, and possibly Tripoli. In remarks made to An-Nahar on Monday, Berri said he is awaiting the outcome of ongoing discussions on proposed changes to the ...
Hala Abdallah, 19/04 20:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Pinocchio and Friends show Lebanon Beirut
Catch Pinocchio and Friends on April 21 – before it’s too late!