This is Beirut 17/04 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Niger Solar Panels Power Outage
Amid energy shortages caused by regional sanctions following the 2023 military coup, Niger is increasingly turning to solar power as a reliable alternative.
This is Beirut 17/04 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Indonesia Electric Vespas Elders
In Jakarta, a city plagued by air pollution partly caused by exhaust fumes, the shift to electric vehicles is gaining momentum with the rise of electric Vespas.
Lea Mehanna 16/04 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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 ...
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.
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.
This is Beirut 15/04 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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 ...
This is Beirut 14/04 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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 ...
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.
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.
Rayan Chami 13/04 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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.
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 ...
Melissa Manouchakian 11/04 20:45 - Reading : less than a minute