Marc Saikali, 02/01 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In truth, however, as they feel the ground shifting beneath them and witness dissent growing even among their most loyal followers, Hezbollah's leaders are desperately trying to keep a confident front. It’s no surprise—criticism is becoming harder to ignore. Those who once believed in the victory narrative are now asking when they will be able ...
Salam El Zaatari, 02/01 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
As every New Year’s Eve approaches, Arab, and particularly Lebanese, television screens transform into stages for predictors, fortune-tellers and astrologers. These self-proclaimed “seers” flood the airwaves with vague prophecies, feeding millions of viewers a cocktail of fear, hope and illusion. However, behind this spectacle lies a deeper ...
Rayan Chami, 01/01 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Wednesday, January 1. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe. Try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!
David Sahyoun, 01/01 18:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Lebanon Politics Leaders Perversion Narcissisism
Amid the turmoil Lebanon is enduring, the psychological factors at play, which are crucial, are often overlooked. At the root of this profound crisis lies a political class responsible for the current decay, a class whose psychological dysfunctions border on true mental pathologies. Stuck at an infantile stage of development, the men and women in ...
Makram Haddad, 01/01 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Dakar Rafic Eid Motorsports Lebanon
The countdown for the 2025 Dakar Rally has begun, and the engines are already roaring in Saudi Arabia. From January 3 to 17, this legendary rally, known for its extreme challenges, will see renowned drivers compete over 7706 km of dunes, sand and relentless deserts. Rafic Eid, the Lebanese motorcyclist, is part of this elite group who dreams of ...
Chelsea Al Arif, 2024-12-31 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Tuesday, December 31. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe. Try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!
Philippe Abi Akl, 2024-12-31 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
President Elections Iran Syria Lebanon Israel
Although the Lebanese presidential election is – or should be – a purely internal matter, observers of the issue agree that it has become organically linked to changes in the region. These include everything from Israel’s war on Hezbollah and its repercussions to the peaceful coup in Syria. While it is true that Iran – through its arm in ...
Johnny Kortbawi, 2024-12-31 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Since Lebanon’s founding in 1920, no year has been as defining as the one we’ve just experienced. While our history is marked by critical turning points, this year eclipses them all. From the outbreak of the Civil War in 1975 to the 1982 departure of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the assassination of Bachir Gemayel; from the ...
Hala Abdallah, 2024-12-30 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute
In an exclusive interview, Jad El Hajj, the newly appointed head coach of Beirut Club, shares his plans and expectations for the upcoming Lebanese Basketball League season. Watch the full interview now on This is Beirut’s website and YouTube channel!
Rayan Chami, 2024-12-30 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Monday, December 30th. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe; try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!
Chelsea Al Arif, 2024-12-29 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Sunday, December 29. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe. Try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!
Jalal Beaino, 2024-12-29 15:21 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Olympic elections began early in September with the elections of the skiing and biathlon federation, which resulted in the re-election of Freddy Keyrouz for a second term as head of the federation, following a lopsided electoral “battle.” The elections of the cycling federation, chaired by Misak Najarian, were appealed to the courts, which ...