Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-12-07 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
At the heart of Beirut, amidst turbulent times, Metropolis Cinema invites film enthusiasts to a unique evening on December 21. A new cultural space dedicated to cinema has been reborn in Mar Mikhael, creating an inspiring haven for creativity. Driven by the belief that cinema is a powerful medium for connection and inspiration, Metropolis Cinema ...
Liliane Mokbel, 2024-12-07 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
The hotel occupancy rate in Beirut has fallen below 10%, while in other regions, it is approaching 0%, according to Pierre Achkar, president of the Union of Syndicates of Tourist Establishments in Lebanon. "Arab countries continue to boycott Lebanon, and European nations do not anticipate a swift return of their citizens. A mandatory waiting ...
Makram Haddad, 2024-12-06 09:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Marathon Beirut Christmas Race
The Christmas Race, an iconic event in the Beirut Marathon Association's sports calendar, will take place on Sunday, December 15th, to support children with cancer. This race, set in the beautiful city of Jounieh, will start and finish at the Fouad Chehab Sports Complex. The goal is not only to promote physical activity throughout Lebanon, but ...
Victoria C. Werling, 2024-11-28 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
southern suburbs beirut war destruction
Life is gradually returning to the southern suburb amid the rubble, as residents begin to reclaim the area.
This is Beirut, 2024-11-24 21:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel Hezbollah Beirut Lebanon Parliament
Anti-aircraft sirens sounded incessantly on Sunday in many parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv, the target of several hundred projectiles fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon, according to the Israeli army, while Hebrew state officials stepped up their threats against the country of the Cedars. Former Israeli War Cabinet minister and opposition leader ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-24 21:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Heavy raids hit the southern suburb of Beirut, namely the areas of Roueiss, Ghobeiri, Bir al-Abed and Haret Hreik. Twelve airstrikes were numbered according to official media reports. The Israeli army's Arabic-speaking spokesman, Avichae Adraee, confirmed via the “X” platform that the Israeli army had launched ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-21 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Culture Cinema Festival Beirut
The Beirut Art Film Festival will run from November 25 to December 6 at the Bibliothèque Orientale, featuring 25 films, an exhibition, and conferences. This year’s event celebrates art as a powerful act of resilience and a universal call for peace under the theme Stop War. Having postponed the announcement of its program in October ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-19 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beirut Chants Festival Culture
“No sound rises above the sound of music.” “Beirut Chants has never been a ‘festival’ in the conventional sense. For us and our loyal fans, Beirut Chants has always been a shared space, a reflection of our diverse community's determination, solidarity, and authenticity. It is where all Lebanese come together, no matter how tough the ...
Makram Haddad, 2024-11-12 17:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia Lebanon Beirut Dakar Rafic Eid
The international Lebanese driver Rafic Eid delivered an impressive performance during the Portuguese stage of the World Championship of Off-Road Rally, known as “Baja.” Finishing sixth in the overall ranking and securing second place in the veterans' category, Eid once again proved his mastery of this demanding discipline. The World ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-12 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel strikes Beirut Tyre
The number of victims rose on Tuesday as Israeli attacks persisted across Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes killed 29 people across the country, among them many who had been displaced by the intensified conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks targeted not only known Hezbollah strongholds such as the southern suburbs of Beirut, but also ...
Lyne Sammouri, 2024-11-12 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute
A new wave of Israeli air strikes has hit Beirut's southern suburbs, in particular surrounding the neighborhoods of Haret Hreik, Hadath, Laylaki and Ghbeiri.
This is Beirut, 2024-11-12 11:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Israeli army has intensified its air campaign by striking buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Tuesday. This latest attack comes after earlier evacuation orders urging residents to leave immediately. Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee had warned earlier of impending strikes on Hezbollah-affiliated facilities, with maps identifying ...