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Hrajel tradition heritage craftsman Lebbedeh
In Hrajel, high in the Keserwan mountains, Youssef Karam Akiki is the last craftsman in Lebanon still making the Lebbedeh – a traditional woolen headpiece rooted in Phoenician heritage. With patience and precision, he now passes this ancestral craft to his young daughter and nephews. In an era where social media revives forgotten traditions, ...
Lyne Sammouri 31/05 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
lebanon youth day georges khabbaz georges frem foundation lebanese down syndrome association
Hundreds of young dreamers and doers united at Lebanon Youth Day, an event hosted by the Georges Frem Foundation, fueled by a powerful message: they are the country’s future – ready to lead, innovate and rewrite Lebanon’s story.
Vanessa Kallas 31/05 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Green Spaces Crisis Government Climate change
Long vital to the city’s health and identity, Beirut’s public green spaces are disappearing. As Beirut’s parks are swallowed by concrete, environmental advocates warn of rising heat, pollution and social decline. The new government faces a pivotal choice: preserve what’s left or accept irreversible loss.
Maroun Chahine 30/05 10:21 - Reading : less than a minute
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, several Lebanese citizens share their experiences and urge greater psychological support in a crisis-weary society.
Chelsea Al Arif 29/05 20:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Truce, ceasefire, armistice, peace treaty: these are some of the terms we hear when talking about war, but they don’t all mean the same thing.
Yara Germany 29/05 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebbedeh workshop Hrajel ancient craft
In his workshop tucked away in the hills of Hrajel, he is the last to craft the lebbedeh by hand. Youssef Karam Akiki is keeping an ancient tradition alive. Full report this Sunday, June 1st, on This is Beirut.
This is Beirut 29/05 17:53 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Swiss authorities were on Thursday monitoring for possible flood risk in a southern valley, following a massive glacier collapse that created a huge pile of debris after destroying a small village. On Wednesday the Birch glacier in Switzerland's southern Wallis region collapsed, sending tons of rock, ice, and scree hurtling down the mountain ...
This is Beirut 29/05 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Displaced Syrians return to shattered villages, choosing dignity over displacement amid hopes for reconstruction.
This is Beirut 28/05 17:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Shakespeare, guitars and an Iranian stage. In Tehran, the tragic tale of King Lear gets an electrifying new life.
This is Beirut 28/05 14:45 - Reading : less than a minute
In a vibrant Baghdad district, Iraqi laborers work tirelessly to repair a centuries-old shrine of a revered rabbi in an effort to revive Iraq's Jewish heritage that has long faded. Just a few months ago, the tomb of Rabbi Isaac Gaon was in disarray, filled with piles of garbage. Today, layers of marble tiles cover the once-small grave.
This is Beirut 28/05 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute
After decades of poverty and isolation under the Assad regime, exotic fruits like pineapples, kiwis and mangoes are available again in Syria's bustling markets, making mouths water and eyes twinkle. Fruits that were once designated luxury items, meaning they were accessible only to Syria's wealthiest, are now as common as potatoes or onions, ...
This is Beirut 27/05 13:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Damascus Yarmouk Camp Palestinian
A historic shift in Syria: Under US pressure, pro-Iranian Palestinian factions have quietly left Damascus. Offices are shut, flags removed – even in Yarmouk. Once close allies of Assad, these groups now face arrests and exile as Syria cuts ties to ease sanctions.