Moncef Ait-Kaci 10/08 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Under Beirut’s summer sun, ice cream shops overflow with life. Families, friends and children gather over Lebanese achta, pistachio or lemon. In a country divided in so many ways, there’s one sweet truth everyone shares: Lebanese ice cream is delicious.
Rayan Chami 10/08 08:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Baalbeck Oussama Rahbani Hiba Tawaji Festival
In Baalbeck’s timeless temples, Oussama Rahbani and Hiba Tawaji weave a tapestry of sound and memory, where melodies rise like whispers from the past, carrying longing and hope. A breathtaking tribute that awakens the soul of the temple and stirs the hearts of all who listen.
Rayan Chami 09/08 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Baalbeck Oussama Rahbani Hiba Tawaji festival
Oussama Rahbani and Hiba Tawaji captivated Baalbeck with a bold performance, igniting the ancient citadel with innovation and tradition. A powerful call for peace.
Lyne Sammouri 09/08 11:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Dhour Shweir International Jazz Festival Christina Kairouz
The International Jazz Festival in Dhour Shweir unites local and global artists from August 8–10, celebrating diverse jazz styles and vibrant community spirit in the heart of Mount Lebanon.
Rayan Chami 08/08 19:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Baalbeck Oussama Rahbani Hiba Tawaji
Hiba Tawaji and Oussama Rahbani’s concert, sponsored by This is Beirut and Ici Beyrouth, brings new life to Baalbeck and its surroundings, sparking hope, boosting tourism and reconnecting locals as well as expatriates.
This is Beirut 08/08 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Once filled with 53 million tons of waste, Akouedo has been transformed into a 100-hectare urban park. With biogas energy, sports fields, gardens, and more, this $221 million project brings new life to a once-toxic site.
Chelsea Al Arif 07/08 21:15 - Reading : less than a minute
The Council of Ministers adopts an 11-point plan focused on ending hostilities, disarming non-state groups including Hezbollah, and restoring full state control, while calling for international support to revive the economy and strengthen the army.
This is Beirut 07/08 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Amid rising tensions and US sanctions targeting networks accused of smuggling Iranian oil through Iraq, the authorities are stepping up efforts. An operation is underway in the Khor Abdullah Canal to secure maritime routes, combat smuggling and reassert Iraqi control over this geopolitically sensitive area.
This is Beirut 07/08 14:09 - Reading : less than a minute
In 2016, young French sailor Simon Bernard was shocked by a beach in Dakar completely covered in plastic. That moment sparked Plastic Odyssey, a 40-meter lab-boat sailing the world to tackle plastic pollution. With 30 stops across 3 continents, the mission brings together local partners and smart solutions. The message is clear: to save the ...
This is Beirut 06/08 16:15 - Reading : less than a minute
The largest fire of the summer is ravaging the Aude Region, in southern France. Over 12,000 hectares have burned, with 15 municipalities affected in the Corbieres massif.
Élie-Joe Kamel 06/08 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
A minute of silence was observed in Hiroshima at the exact time the atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city 80 years ago, during a ceremony that brought together representatives from over a hundred countries.
Lyne Sammouri 05/08 22:40 - Reading : less than a minute
After a heated six-hour session, the Cabinet decided to continue discussions on Hezbollah’s disarmament on Thursday, August 7, and tasked the army with submitting a disarmament plan by August 31.