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'Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d’une femme' to Take the Stage in Beirut

Marie-Christine Tayah, 28/02 19:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Theater Le Monnot Beirut Paris Actress Interview

Bringing Zweig’s compelling narrative to the stage, Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d’une femme (Twenty-Four Hours in a Woman’s Life) is preparing for its next chapter in Beirut. Under the direction of Ji Chen, Joanna Khalaf delivers a performance that bridges two cultures, offering audiences an immersive experience in both French ...

Beirut Strangled by Traffic: The Poisonous Effects on the City and Its Residents

Karl Hajj Moussa, 28/02 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Beirut traffic jams congestion

It is 8AM in Beirut, and the city is already gridlocked. More than a million cars navigate the capital’s streets each day—a staggering number for a city of less than 20 square kilometers. Narrow roads, poorly synchronized traffic lights, and the lack of alternative transport solutions fuel daily chaos. This relentless and exasperating ...

Jaber: No Increase in Customs Fees or Taxes

This is Beirut, 21/02 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Iran Beirut Banque du Liban Custom fees

Finance Minister Yassine Jaber assured that there will be no increase in customs fees or taxes, while emphasizing that the state will ensure the collection of all its dues. Jaber emphasized that one of the prerequisites for an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is combating customs fraud. He added that the state must strengthen ...

'3 Games:' An Immersive Exhibition Between Chance and Perception

This is Beirut, 20/02 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

exhibition Beirut Art Culture

From February 20 to March 22, Nomad Utopia in Gemmayzeh hosts 3 Games, an exhibition by the duo White Paper, composed of Carel Marso and Jacques Vartabedian. Through a series of monochrome works on paper, the artists explore the interplay of chance, perception and touch, reinventing artistic creation in an interactive and experimental form. The ...

Downtown Revival: Many Businesses Set to Reopen Near Nejmeh Square

Nadia Hallak, 17/02 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Downtown Beirut Business Souks

After years of closure, void and stagnation of market activity, Nejmeh Square in downtown Beirut was finally reopened to the public, along with the surrounding roads — especially those near the Parliament building and the Banks’ Street, adjacent to the Grand Serail. These areas had been sealed off with metal and concrete barriers, as well as ...

‘Beyrouth Forever,’ David Hury’s Relentless Crime Novel

Bélinda Ibrahim, 15/02 18:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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Published in January 2025 by Liana Levi, Beyrouth Forever marks an evolution in David Hury’s literary journey. Before this, he had already explored other genres, with historical novels like Mustapha s’en va-t-en guerre (2021) and Sans nouvelles depuis Drancy (2024), as well as Pentes douces (2017), an illustrated novel. In an interview with ...

20 Years After Rafic Hariri's Assassination: Lebanon Still Shaped by His Legacy

Maria Chami, 14/02 13:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Hariri Beirut

Two decades after the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, the Lebanese people remain divided over his legacy. The commemoration, held in downtown Beirut, may also signal a turning point for his son, Saad Hariri, who announced the return of his movement, the Future Movement, to Lebanon’s political scene. Saad Hariri, who ...

Beirut Marathon 2025: A Step Towards Hope and Renewal

This is Beirut, 08/02 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

lebanon Marathon Beirut

Amid Lebanon’s quest for renewal, the Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) unveiled the 2025 edition during a press conference held at the Parliament Library Hall in Nejme Square. Scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025, the race will take place along the Beirut Waterfront under the slogan: “Let’s Run from Finish to Start for a New Lebanon.”   A ...

'Le Rendez-vous des enfants:' A Cultural Day for Kids in Beirut

This is Beirut, 06/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Beirut Culture Kids Lebanon Art France

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the French Institute in Lebanon, located on Rue de Damas in Beirut, will host the second edition of the “Rendez-vous des enfants.” After the success of the first edition, which brought together over 2,000 children and their families in February 2024, this year’s event returns with an even more engaging program ...

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