War Diary: Day 329
Vanessa Kallas 30/08 21:13 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 30, 2024.
War Diary: Day 328
Vanessa Kallas 29/08 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 29, 2024.
War Diary: Day 316
Vanessa Kallas 17/08 21:11 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 17, 2024.
In Times of War, Lebanese Youth Battle for Their Mental Health
Vanessa Kallas 12/08 12:44 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Ten months into the war, Lebanese youths are fighting a new battle — one for their mental and emotional well-being. Their sentiments are varied, ranging from fear, to hope, to dissociation. On International Youth Day, This is Beirut explores how four young Lebanese from diverse backgrounds navigate their emotions amid rising tensions. Fear ...
Trapped, Starved, and Abused: The Uncertain Fate of Lebanon’s Zoo Animals
Vanessa Kallas 06/07 12:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
As a child, you probably visited a zoo with your family or school. You remember looking at photos of beautiful wild animals, but the idea of seeing them up close piques your interest. With a pounding heart, you walk through the gate for your first closeup encounter with these majestic animals. However, your heart sinks with disappointment at what ...
From Beirut with Love: The Sun Shines Once Again
Vanessa Kallas 29/02 20:23 - Reading : less than a minute
The sun has finally shone in Lebanon, casting away the gloom of the storms that accompanied the winter.
Mukhtars Protest Against Surge in Civil Registration Fees
Vanessa Kallas 20/02 17:43 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Mukhtars across Lebanon took to the streets on Tuesday in protest against the exorbitant increase in civil registration document fees introduced in the 2024 budget. In Akkar, north Lebanon, protesters gathered in front of the Halba Serail to express their recriminations. Zaher al-Kassar, head of the Union of Mukhtars in Akkar, declared that they ...
Banned by ISIS, Iraqi 'Daf' Revives Religious Music
Vanessa Kallas 17/02 09:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Once prohibited during the ISIS period, the Iraqi tambourine known as 'Daf' has resurfaced in the folkloric music scene as artisans have begun crafting it again.
Catholic Schools Strike Over Controversial Law
Vanessa Kallas 2023-12-21 21:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Catholic schools embarked on an open strike on Thursday, December 21. This sudden decision came as a response to two laws passed in Parliament on December 15, amending certain regulations governing educational authority in private schools and the management of school budgets. The first law allocates 650 billion Lebanese pounds (LBP) from ...