ProgramsHala Schoukair on her Mother’s Legacy and Her New Solo Show, Nadey Hakim’s Sculpture Praised by Donald Trump

Lea Mehanna 16/04 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Culture Arts Lebanon

Artist Hala Schoukair opens up about growing up as the daughter of legendary modernist Saloua Raouda Choucair, and how she continues to honor her mother’s legacy through the foundation in Ras El Matn. She also unveils her own creative path with her solo exhibition, “The Affirmative Happiness of a Green Dot,” at Saleh Barakat Gallery. Also ...

Istanbul’s Jewel Hagia Sophia Undergoes Major Restoration

This is Beirut 16/04 16:15 - Reading : less than a minute

Istanbul Hagia Sophia Restoration

The former basilica Hagia Sophia, converted into a mosque in 2020, is undergoing a comprehensive renovation, including its main dome and mosaics, to better withstand future earthquakes expected in Istanbul.  

VideosBunnies, Eggs, and Everything Sweet: The Magic of Easter Chocolate

Lyne Sammouri 16/04 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Easter Easter Eggs Chocolate Lebanon

Easter chocolate is more than just a treat—it’s a tradition, a celebration, and a moment of joy shared with those we love.

Najaf and Basra Swept by Powerful Sandstorm

This is Beirut 15/04 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Iraq Environment Sandstorm

A sandstorm in central and southern Iraq sent more than 1,800 people to hospitals with respiratory problems on Monday, health officials said. Authorities temporarily shut the airports in the southern provinces of Najaf and Basra as the sandstorm - the biggest this year - obscured visibility in an eery orange cloud. Iraq, which endures ...

Iraqis Take Part in Paragliding Championship in Dohuk

This is Beirut 14/04 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Iraq Paragliding

Competitors take part in the Iraqi Paragliding Championship, held on Zawa Mountain on the outskirts of Dohuk, in autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan. "Flying is everyone's dream. Ever since I was a child, I've dreamed of flying, and four years ago, that dream came true... In 2021, I joined the Dohuk club, I started training and paragliding, and ...

Paolo Borgia on Peace Mission in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 14/04 12:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Hezbollah Israel Pope Francis South Lebanon

Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon Paolo Borgia joined a Palm Sunday procession in the southern village of Qlayaa and later visited the border town of Khiam to assess the damage and destruction caused by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Al Riyadi Defeats Tabiat, Sagesse Falls to Difaa Al Jawi

Hala Abdallah 14/04 11:20 - Reading : less than a minute

FIBA WASL Lebanon La Sagesse Riyadi Basket-ball

Al Riyadi makes history with a WASL three-peat, becoming the first club to do it in the pan-regional competition. Both Al Riyadi and Sagesse now turn their focus to the Final 8 next month.

VideosPalm Sunday Celebrated at Beirut’s Saint George Cathedral

Rayan Chami 13/04 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Palm Sunday Beirut Lebanon

Maronite Christians gathered at Saint George Cathedral in downtown Beirut to celebrate Palm Sunday with traditional processions, marking the start of Holy Week and honoring the spiritual journey toward Easter.

The Holiday Inn: From Luxury to Battlefield, Beirut’s Forgotten Symbol of War

Melissa Manouchakian  13/04 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Holiday Inn civil war April 13

The Holiday Inn in Beirut, once a symbol of modernity and luxury, now stands as a haunting reminder of Lebanon's civil war. Opened in 1974, the 26-story hotel was a beacon of Beirut's vibrant nightlife and international appeal. However, by 1975, it became a strategic battleground during the Lebanese Civil War. During the “Battle of the ...

The Holiday Inn: 50 Years Later, What Remains?

Melissa Manouchakian 11/04 20:45 - Reading : less than a minute

Tragedy in Santo Domingo: 218 Dead in Nightclub Collapse

This is Beirut 10/04 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute

The collapse of a discotheque in Santo Domingo has left 218 people dead, with little hope of finding survivors.

Istanbul Rises: The Street Demands The Release of Ekrem Imamoglu

This is Beirut 10/04 12:45 - Reading : less than a minute

Istanbul opposition

Three weeks after the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, thousands of people demonstrate at an opposition rally.