Lyne Sammouri 18/04 18:50 - Reading : less than a minute
easter good friday christ jesus
Christians around the world observed Good Friday with solemn processions, reflecting on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. These symbolic acts of faith brought millions together in remembrance and prayer.
Moncef Ait Kaci 18/04 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Flowers, hugs and smiling faces… Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport is seeing a steady flow of passengers this spring. With Easter celebrations, school breaks and the May 1st holiday all falling within the same period, many are taking the opportunity to return to Lebanon. The atmosphere is one of emotion, attachment and long-awaited ...
Paul Guillot 17/04 21:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump European Union Europe Israel Middle East
Speaking from Tehran on Thursday, April 17, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, warned that “time is running out” to reach a new agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. His visit comes at a tense moment, with European diplomatic efforts largely sidelined and fears of military confrontation ...
Lyne Sammouri 17/04 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon of Tomorrow Easter Holy Thursday Maamoul Churches
For the sixth year in a row, volunteers from Lebanon of Tomorrow roamed the streets of Achrafieh on Holy Thursday, visiting seven churches and handing out maamoul to passersby, spreading smiles and sweetness along the way.
This Is Beirut 17/04 18:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Chrism Mass Pope Francis Easter
The Vatican celebrates the Chrism Mass, a traditional Holy Week ceremony. During this period, the Catholic Church commemorates the Passion of Christ, his death and resurrection.
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 ...