TestimoniesNicolas Tawk Tours Europe and the Arab World!

Chelsea Al Arif 18/03 11:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Nicolas Tawk Ana Mesh Hek Awal Marra Awkword Comedy

Nicolas Tawk, a Lebanese stand-up comedian hailing from Bcharre, is preparing for an exciting new chapter in his career with an upcoming tour across Europe and the Arab world. Starting on April 4th in Luxembourg and concluding on April 28th in Riyadh, Tawk’s new tour promises to bring his signature humor to a wide range of audiences. Known for ...

Government to Announce Administrative Appointment Mechanism on Thursday

This is Beirut 17/03 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute

Council of Ministers cabinet Central Bank

The Lebanese Council of Ministers convened for a marathon session on Monday to finalize the mechanism for administrative appointments, particularly for high-ranking positions. The meeting, which began at 11 AM at the Grand Serail and lasted over five hours, resulted in the approval of the mechanism in principle. However, its official announcement ...

VideosLebanese Cabinet to Discuss New Process for Administrative Appointments

Rayan Chami 17/03 11:10 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Council of Ministers Administrative Appointments

The Lebanese Cabinet is convening today to review a proposed new mechanism for administrative appointments. A committee will be responsible for the selection process, with the Civil Service Council overseeing it.

VideosColombian Embassy Awards First Prize Winner of Fabriano Drawing Contest

Lyne Sammouri 16/03 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute

Colombian Embassy Fabriano Charles Corm Foundation

The Fabriano Drawing Contest, in collaboration with the Colombian Embassy in Lebanon, announced the first prize winner during an exhibition celebrating creativity under the theme “Colombia: The Country of Beauty.”

Sagesse Defeats Homenetmen in Final Seconds

Hala Abdallah 15/03 12:10 - Reading : less than a minute

basketball sports lebanon beirut homenetmen sagesse

Sagesse secures a dramatic 100-99 victory over Homenetmen in the final seconds, remaining unbeaten in the Lebanese league!

TestimoniesMarch 14, 2005: How Do Young Lebanese Remember This Historic Date?

This is Beirut 14/03 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute

Twenty years on, does March 14, 2005, still resonate with Lebanon’s youth? At Saint Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut, we asked students what they knew about the protests that followed Rafic Hariri’s assassination and led to the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon. Their responses varied—some were unaware, others had a vague idea, and ...

VideosMarch 14, 2005... The Memory of a Dream, 20 Years Later

Pierre Daccache 14/03 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute

lebanon March 14 Beirut Martyr's Square

On March 14, 2005, over a million Lebanese took to the streets of Beirut to demand freedom, sovereignty and an end to the Syrian occupation.  

ReportKurds of Syria Celebrate Agreement with Damascus

This is Beirut 13/03 20:05 - Reading : less than a minute

Damascus Syria Kurds SDF PKK

The Kurds of Syria celebrate the agreement reached between the new Syrian government and the leader of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which are primarily made up of Kurds.

VideosA Hospitalized Pope Francis Celebrates 12 Years of Pontificate

This is Beirut 13/03 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Pope Francis Christianity Vatican

Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month-long hospitalization, though his health continues to cast a shadow over his future.  

W. Joumblatt Bans Certain PSP Members from Sunday's Commemorative Ceremony

This is Beirut 13/03 17:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Kamal Joumblatt

Former PSP chief and Druze leader Walid Joumblatt denounced on Thursday members of his own party who went on a spree of firing in the air in the predominantly Druze city of Aley to celebrate the arrest of the alleged killer of Kamal Joumblatt, Walid's father, days ahead of the 48th anniversary of his assassination. An angry Joumblatt requested the ...

VideosAn Iftar Staple… But at What Cost?

Lyne Sammouri 13/03 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Fattoush Iftar Ramadan Price

At This is Beirut, we made homemade fattoush to assess its price. The verdict? With inflation and fluctuating costs, even this traditional salad is sometimes becoming a luxury at the Iftar table.

Cabinet Approves Key Military and Security Appointments

This is Beirut 13/03 16:44 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Government Security Appointments

The government approved important military and security appointments during its ordinary session held on Thursday at the presidential palace in Baabda, chaired by President Joseph Aoun. The new appointments are as follows: Brigadier Rudolf Heikal was appointed Commander of the Army, brigadier Hassan Shaker was appointed Director of General ...