Reports

Ongoing Operations to Contain Fire at Bourj Hammoud Landfill
Ongoing Operations to Contain Fire at Bourj Hammoud Landfill

The Civil Defense took all the necessary measures to contain the fire at the Bourj Hammoud landfill. Firefighting and cooling operations are still in progress, with assistance from Lebanese Army helicopters.

War Diary: Day 342
War Diary: Day 342

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for September 12th, 2024.

Aley Pays Tribute to Abou and Oum Melhem
Aley Pays Tribute to Abou and Oum Melhem

Originally from Aley, Abou and Oum Melhem, whose real names are Adib Haddad and Salwa Fares el-Hajj, left their mark on Lebanon's golden era with their series "Yes'ed Masekoun." Statues were erected on Wednesday in their honor by artist Ghinwa Radwan.

War Diary: Day 341
War Diary: Day 341

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for September 11th, 2024.

Rent Fluctuations: A Response to Political and Security Crises
Rent Fluctuations: A Response to Political and Security Crises

Walid Moussa President of the Syndicate of Real Estate Brokers and Consultants in Lebanon "Political and security tensions have eased following Hassan Nasrallah's latest speech. The situation has thus returned to more manageable levels. Objectives are now clearer and more defined. Many displaced people have decided to return home, while those who ...

War Diary: Day 340
War Diary: Day 340

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for September 10th, 2024.

Advocating for Dignity and Rights: Reservists' Call for Fair Treatment
Advocating for Dignity and Rights: Reservists' Call for Fair Treatment

"I came today to advocate for my rights after 10 years of service," says an army reservist to This is Beirut. "Unfortunately, the state has humiliated us by pushing us to take to the streets, despite the fact that we protected their leaders and assisted them in attaining their positions of power. We want our rights and refuse to be mocked with ...

Postponement of Cabinet Session Amid Retired Military Protests
Postponement of Cabinet Session Amid Retired Military Protests

The cabinet session scheduled for today, Tuesday, has been postponed to a later date due to the lack of a quorum. Protests led by retired military personnel prevented the cabinet session from convening at the Grand Serail this morning. Gatherings and demonstrations at designated locations blocked all roads leading to the government meeting place, ...

Protests Lead to Postponement of Cabinet Session
Protests Lead to Postponement of Cabinet Session

The movements announced by the retired military personnel to prevent the Cabinet session from taking place began in the early morning hours. Protesters succeeded in blocking all roads leading to the Grand Serail preventing ministers from arriving. The meeting was postponed due to lack of quorum.