This is Beirut, 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute
The Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Beirut, Elias Audi, called for national dialogue, stressing that “this is precisely what our beloved country lacks, as each group seeks to dominate the other through ideas, actions or even weapons.” “This is not how nations are built or societies flourish,” he said during Sunday Mass at Saint George ...
Makram Haddad, 29/09 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fifty days of swings, precision, and nerves of steel came to a close at the Beirut Golf Club with the Summer Doubles Golf Cup. Karim Salaam, president of both the Lebanese Federation and the club, teamed up with steering committee member Ali Zaatari to claim the title. A Selective Course No fewer than 60 golfers, divided into 30 teams of all ...
This is Beirut, 28/09 12:20 - Reading : less than a minute
US Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson addressed the Lebanese people as her mission in Lebanon comes to an end today. In a message posted on the US Embassy’s Instagram account, Johnson wrote, “As my tenure as US Ambassador to Lebanon comes to a close, I wish to express my deep gratitude to the Lebanese people for your warmth, generosity, and ...
Natasha Metni Torbey, 17/09 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel Lebanon Hassan Nasrallah Beirut
September 17, 2024, 3:30 p.m. Like so many other dates, this one once again thrust Lebanon into the unexpected. In an almost everyday silence, thousands of small devices, pagers, and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah forces exploded almost simultaneously. A deafening roar, flames erupting from offices, vehicles, and command centers. Dozens killed, ...
This is Beirut, 16/09 11:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun lebanon Arab Media Forum Beirut
President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday welcomed the decision to hold the Arab Media Forum in Beirut, during a meeting with the forum’s Secretary-General Madi al-Khamis, in the presence of Information Minister Paul Morcos. Aoun affirmed that “Lebanon has been, and will remain, a leading Arab and international media hub, a platform that upholds ...
This is Beirut, 13/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Exhibition Beirut Ghada Zoghbi Galerie Janine Rubeiz Culture Art
In her most recent exhibition Wild Mindscapes (2024), Ghada Zoghbi invited us to contemplate the poetic relationship between humanity and the earth—particularly through the lens of stones of ancient Earth, landscapes formed by nature or human hands, as Hanibal Srouji states. In this new body of work, Zoghbi succeeds in offering a more intimate ...
Marc Saikali, 11/09 08:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In Paris, it’s the grand carnival of chaos. They call it a “day of action,” as if the country needed a prescribed dose of disorder. In reality, it’s La France Insoumise (LFI) running the show, dragging along its far-left satellites and leaving the Black Blocs lurking in the shadows to do the dirty work. Unable to seize power at the ballot ...
Makram Haddad, 08/09 18:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Last weekend, Beirut put on its running shoes. Two thousand six hundred runners took to the streets of the capital for the second edition of Run the City, organized by the Beirut Marathon Association. Between sporting achievements, a festive atmosphere and patriotic spirit, the city beat to the rhythm of the runners’ footsteps. A City on the ...
This is Beirut, 08/09 16:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun Arab Parliament lebanon Beirut
President Joseph Aoun on Monday underscored Lebanon’s call for a “unified Arab position on all Arab issues,” reaffirming the country’s commitment to the Arab Peace Initiative adopted at the Beirut Summit. Speaking before an Arab Parliament delegation led by its president, Mohammed bin Ahmed al-Yamahi, Aoun stressed the need for deeper ...
This is Beirut, 04/09 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese Army Hezbollah Beirut International Airport lebanon Beirut
The Lebanese army intensified its presence on Thursday around the airport – a strategic location near the main access roads leading to the southern suburbs – and in southern Lebanon, following an internal directive that called for the “strict enforcement of the document issued on September 24, 2024, regarding raising the readiness rate to ...
Makram Haddad, 03/09 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut Sports Gymnastics Amman Parkour
Lebanon made a big splash in the Jordanian capital, Amman. At the Arab Parkour Championships, the national team achieved a remarkable feat by winning seven medals, including three gold. Joey Suleiman shone with two masterful titles, confirming his status as a rising star in the discipline. Angelo Elias, impressive in his agility, won a gold and a ...
This is Beirut, 01/09 14:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Baalbeck Unesco lebanon Audrey Azoulay Beirut Tyre
UNESCO announced on Monday that Director-General Audrey Azoulay will visit Beirut on September 3 and 4 to review the organization’s work in Lebanon and unveil new initiatives for cultural and urban rehabilitation. Over the past five years, UNESCO has mobilized over $45 million, leading one of its largest urban recovery operations in the ...