This Is Beirut 10/09 11:53 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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, ...
Chelsea Al Arif 10/09 10:48 - Reading : less than a minute
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.
Rayan Chami 09/09 21:01 - Reading : less than a minute
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 9th, 2024.
Tylia El Helou 08/09 20:23 - Reading : less than a minute
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 8th, 2024.
07/09 20:29 - Reading : less than a minute
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 7, 2024.
07/09 11:10 - Reading : less than a minute
The Street Festival Baskinta transforms the Saint-Joseph Monastery square into a vibrant hub of red and white stands for the third consecutive year. Visitors from across the country gather to enjoy local and regional vendors' offerings of food, handmade crafts, and accessories, all set against the picturesque mountain backdrop.
Béatrice Moreau 06/09 23:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Sérgio Mendes, the globally renowned Brazilian pianist and composer who popularized bossa nova with his hit Mas Que Nada, passed away on September 6, 2024, in Los Angeles at the age of 83. Born on February 11, 1941, in Niterói, Brazil, Sérgio Santos Mendes grew up in a family passionate about music. From a young age, he demonstrated ...
Tylia El Helou 06/09 20:53 - Reading : less than a minute
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 6, 2024.
Tylia El Helou 05/09 21:13 - Reading : less than a minute
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 5th, 2024.
Élie-Joe Kamel 05/09 20:00 - Reading : less than a minute
As the new school year approaches, parents and their children flock to bookstores to purchase their necessary supplies. This year, they face the challenge of rising prices, compounded by increased school fees. Despite the ongoing crisis, some bookstores are adopting innovative marketing strategies to draw in more customers. However, not all ...
05/09 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Since the start of the clashes in October 2023, many residents of southern Lebanon sought refuge in safer areas. However, due to mounting obstacles, they are left with two choices: enduring or returning.
Chelsea Al Arif 05/09 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Hasan el-Makary and his family continue to craft Mufataka, a traditional Lebanese dessert made with fragrant rice pudding, turmeric, tahini, sugar, and pine nuts. This cherished recipe, a family legacy passed down through generations, remains a beloved treat both during holidays and throughout the year.