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Five Years On: Lebanon Remembers Beirut Port Victims
Vanessa Kallas 04/08 21:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Blast Lebanon August 4 Justice Beirut Port
Five years since the Beirut Port explosion, Lebanon bows its head in grief, remembrance and continued calls for justice. From wreaths and masses to messages from global leaders, here’s how the country honored the victims of August 4.
Government to Resume Deliberations on Hezbollah Weapons Thursday
Lyne Sammouri 05/08 22:40 - Reading : less than a minute
After a heated six-hour session, the Cabinet decided to continue discussions on Hezbollah’s disarmament on Thursday, August 7, and tasked the army with submitting a disarmament plan by August 31.
Hiba Tawaji and Oussama Rahbani Reinvent Baalbeck’s Stage
Rayan Chami 09/08 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Baalbeck Oussama Rahbani Hiba Tawaji festival
Oussama Rahbani and Hiba Tawaji captivated Baalbeck with a bold performance, igniting the ancient citadel with innovation and tradition. A powerful call for peace.
Oussama Rahbani and Hiba Tawaji Ignite Baalbeck
Rayan Chami 10/08 08:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Baalbeck Oussama Rahbani Hiba Tawaji Festival
In Baalbeck’s timeless temples, Oussama Rahbani and Hiba Tawaji weave a tapestry of sound and memory, where melodies rise like whispers from the past, carrying longing and hope. A breathtaking tribute that awakens the soul of the temple and stirs the hearts of all who listen.
Beirut Greenlights Ceasefire and State Control Plan
Chelsea Al Arif 07/08 21:15 - Reading : less than a minute
The Council of Ministers adopts an 11-point plan focused on ending hostilities, disarming non-state groups including Hezbollah, and restoring full state control, while calling for international support to revive the economy and strengthen the army.
Plastic Odyssey: A Boat Against Plastic
This is Beirut 07/08 14:09 - Reading : less than a minute
In 2016, young French sailor Simon Bernard was shocked by a beach in Dakar completely covered in plastic. That moment sparked Plastic Odyssey, a 40-meter lab-boat sailing the world to tackle plastic pollution. With 30 stops across 3 continents, the mission brings together local partners and smart solutions. The message is clear: to save the ...
When Ice Cream Unites a Divided Lebanon
Moncef Ait-Kaci 10/08 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Under Beirut’s summer sun, ice cream shops overflow with life. Families, friends and children gather over Lebanese achta, pistachio or lemon. In a country divided in so many ways, there’s one sweet truth everyone shares: Lebanese ice cream is delicious.
First Woman to Ref Men’s Basketball
Hala Abdallah 12/08 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Jennifer Ammoury This is Sports sports basketball referee Lebanese basketball
Jennifer Ammoury made history as the first woman to referee men’s Division 1 basketball in Lebanon. But the road wasn’t easy. How did she handle the pressure early on? And how did players and fans really react when she officiated the Beirut Derby? Watch her story now in Episode 10 of This is Sports, only on This is Beirut’s website and ...
August 4: The Demand for Justice Endures
Lyne Sammouri 04/08 18:50 - Reading : less than a minute
On the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, families of victims and firefighters marched from Karantina and Martyrs’ Square to the Statue of the Emigrant, demanding truth and accountability in a case that remains unresolved.
Cholera Crisis Deepens in Sudan’s Displacement Camps
This is Beirut 12/08 16:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Overcrowded camps in North Darfur face a deadly cholera outbreak as violence uproots thousands and access to clean water and healthcare disappears.
Ribal Molaeb: Painting with a Musical Soul
Lea Mehanna 02/08 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Arts Music Culture Painting
Whether through the gentle stroke of a brush or the resonant voice of the viola, painter and musician Ribal Molaeb brings to life a world of light, serenity, and harmony.
French Dictionary Sparks Controversy in Congo
This is Beirut 14/08 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Congo food dish French dictionary
Congo’s national dish, liboke, makes it into one of France’s top dictionaries, but scholars say the entry overlooks its cultural and historical significance.
Abidjan: From Landfill to Lush Park
This is Beirut 08/08 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Once filled with 53 million tons of waste, Akouedo has been transformed into a 100-hectare urban park. With biogas energy, sports fields, gardens, and more, this $221 million project brings new life to a once-toxic site.
Assumption: Harissa Brings Hearts Together
Élie-Joe Kamel 15/08 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Assumption Harissa Virgin Mary Celebration
Despite the heat and the hardships of daily life, thousands of faithful gathered on Thursday to pray, give thanks, nurture hope, and celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. In Harissa, under the gaze of Our Lady of Lebanon, hearts come together.
August 4: The Day of Implosion
Élie-Joe Kamel 03/08 20:30 - Reading : less than a minute
August 4, 2020, 6:08 PM. A blast shattered Beirut. Five years later, the wounds remain. This is the story of that moment – and everything that followed.
Forget Gelato, Try This Instead
This is Beirut 14/08 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
grattachecca Italy summer vacation trip dessert
Beat the Roman heat with grattachecca, a colorful shaved ice treat loved for over a century. Affordable, refreshing, and a must-try on your trip to Rome!
Baalbeck: Festivities Revive the Region
Rayan Chami 08/08 19:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Baalbeck Oussama Rahbani Hiba Tawaji
Hiba Tawaji and Oussama Rahbani’s concert, sponsored by This is Beirut and Ici Beyrouth, brings new life to Baalbeck and its surroundings, sparking hope, boosting tourism and reconnecting locals as well as expatriates.
Iraq Against Oil Trafficking
This is Beirut 07/08 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Amid rising tensions and US sanctions targeting networks accused of smuggling Iranian oil through Iraq, the authorities are stepping up efforts. An operation is underway in the Khor Abdullah Canal to secure maritime routes, combat smuggling and reassert Iraqi control over this geopolitically sensitive area.
Drought Threatens Iraq’s Ancient Marshes
Rayan Chami 01/08 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Iraq’s ancient marshes are drying up, killing buffaloes and forcing herders to flee, as drought and extreme heat destroy this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Ancient Clues in Gabon’s Forests
Rayan Chami 05/08 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute
In Gabon’s forests, archaeologists have uncovered tools, pottery, and traces of early life that reveal how prehistoric humans lived and adapted.