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Another Serious Paragliding Accident Off Lebanese Coast

This is Beirut, 28/08 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

lebanon Jbeil Paragliding Nora Bayrakdarian

A man in his thirties was critically injured Thursday after crashing on the rocks while paragliding off the coast of Jbeil. The victim, a father of two and an experienced paraglider, was rushed to hospital in critical condition. The accident comes just days after a fatal crash in Jounieh Bay, where another paragliding enthusiast lost his life in ...

Byblos Comes Alive with the Launch of Its First International Film Festival

This is Beirut, 27/08 20:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Film Festival Launching Jbeil Culture

The Byblos International Film Festival (BIFF) is set to kick off its inaugural edition from August 29 through August 31, 2025, bringing a new cinematic celebration to one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. The festival will take place in the atmospheric open-air setting of the Jardin des Artisans in Jbeil’ historic Old Souk, ...

Byblos International Festival 2025 Returns to Celebrate Cultural Resilience

This is Beirut, 25/06 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The historic port city of Byblos, Lebanon, will once again host its famed international music festival amid a picturesque seaside setting. The Byblos International Festival is making a long-awaited comeback after a multi-year hiatus triggered by the country’s recent crises. Scheduled for August 5–10, 2025 in the ancient coastal city of Byblos, ...

Powerlifting: Etienne el-Chaer, the Colossus from Jbeil, Strikes Gold on the World Stage

Makram Haddad, 15/06 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Jbeil Powerlifting

The outcome is historic: with a total lift of 962.5 kg, Etienne el-Chaer dominated a breathtaking final, defying all expectations and claiming his first senior world title. El-Chaer lifted 340 kg in squat, 232.5 kg in bench press (a personal record, +15 kg), and 390 kg in deadlift. Three lifts, three successful deadlifts. A perfectly ...

Jbeil's Municipality Clarifies Its Summer Beach Rules

This is Beirut, 06/06 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Byblos Beach Summer Jbeil Lebanon

At the start of the summer season, the Municipality of Jbeil (Byblos) has announced a series of measures aimed at ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and comfort of its beachgoers. Elise Merhej, a member of the Jbeil Municipal Council, issued a clarification that explained that these decisions stem from the municipality’s responsibility to ...

Municipal Race 2025: Jbeil at a Crossroads

Élie-Joe Kamel, 04/05 17:37 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Jbeil Municipal Elections

High turnout in Jbeil as rivals clash in a pivotal municipal race. Youth take the forefront, frustration simmers in the background.

Jbeil: A Pivotal Electoral Battle

Élie-Joe Kamel, 02/05 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Jbeil municipal elections

The upcoming municipal elections in Jbeil are set to be crucial, with significant implications for both the city and the surrounding region. Jbeil, also known as Byblos, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site, plays a strategic role as Lebanon’s cultural, tourism, and economic hub. Its ...

Hezbollah Official Among Dozens Killed in Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon

This is Beirut, 2024-11-10 17:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Aalmat Jbeil

Dozens were killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Sunday, including Hezbollah official Ahmad Amhaz, who succumbed to severe injuries from an airstrike on Aalmat in the Jbeil district. The attack on Aalmat resulted in significant civilian casualties, with Lebanon's Ministry of Health reporting 23 dead and six wounded, some critically. Among the ...

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