This is Beirut, 28/07 20:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Achrafieh Joseph Aoun Ziad Rahbani Nawaf Salam
Lebanon bid farewell on Monday to Ziad Rahbani, one of its most revered and influential artists, in a solemn and emotional atmosphere during a public funeral held at the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary in Mhaidse, Bikfaya. The farewell drew thousands of grieving fans, officials, artists and loved ones, united in mourning the loss of a ...
This is Beirut, 17/06 11:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Achrafieh Jezzine Rally Lebanon ATCL Ryan Khneisser
At just 19 years old, Ryan Khneisser put in a remarkable performance at the 2025 Jezzine Rally. The young driver from Achrafieh won the Junior Cup, as well as finishing first in the R2 category, second in RC4/Rally4, and eighth overall. At the wheel of his Peugeot 208 RC4, accompanied by his co-driver Chris Bechara, Khneisser clocked a time of ...
Christiane Tager, 29/05 22:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
lebanon Beirut corruption Achrafieh Baabda
The “political stabilization” that followed Aoun’s election in January delivered an immediate boost to Lebanon’s real estate market. “All the buyers who had been hesitant for years rushed in during the first quarter,” says Karl Kanaan, Sales Director at S. Gestion, speaking to This is Beirut. As a result, “A significant number of ...
Lyne Sammouri, 18/05 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Municipal Elections
As polls open across Beirut, voter turnout remains low in neighborhoods like Achrafieh, Saifi and Gemmayzeh. Amid tight security and quiet streets, a few voices echo hopes of reclaiming the future and healing from the past.
Marilyne Jallad, 02/05 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Achrafieh Baalbeck Hezbollah Israel South Lebanon
The excitement of first-time voters stands in stark contrast with the deep-seated skepticism of older generations, many of whom have lost faith in the promise of democratic renewal. Yet, across this generational divide, a common refrain emerges: a yearning for an electoral system that is more inclusive, transparent and more attuned to the ...
This is Beirut, 29/04 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese public has grown increasingly exasperated by the recurring tendency to unjustly implicate Mr. Antoun Sehnaoui in every unfortunate incident or reprehensible crime, to the point that such claims now verge on the absurd. It is as though the old saying, “Blame it on the Italians,” has, in the minds of certain malicious ...
Maroun Chahine, 03/04 19:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Achrafieh Hezbollah Israel Shiites Real Estate
Due to the destruction and instability caused by the war between Hezbollah and Israel, particularly in the southern suburbs of Beirut, many people have been forced to flee to safer regions of Lebanon. The cazas (districts) of Baabda, Metn and Chouf, as well as certain sectors of Beirut, have become refuge areas. How is the security situation ...
This is Beirut, 19/03 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hezbollah Ceasefire Lebanese Army UN Security Council Achrafieh
Lebanese Foreign Affairs Minister Youssef Rajji said Hezbollah is disavowing the November 27 ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, asserting that the deal explicitly authorized only the Lebanese Army (LAF) to bear arms. Rajji made his remarks on Wednesday during a meeting at the headquarters of the Maronite League in Medawar, Achrafieh, ...
Marc Saikali, 17/02 15:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese Army Achrafieh Hezbollah
What will happen on February 18, the deadline for the truce extension? Probably not much. The Israelis won’t have fully withdrawn, Hezbollah will call for “resistance” and the international community will exert pressure to avoid an unexpected escalation. Yelling and threatening mobs will likely rush into the neighborhoods that, not so long ...
Rayan Chami, 05/02 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Achrafieh Badaro Thefts Insecurity Beirut
Concerns over insecurity are mounting in several neighborhoods of the capital, where many residents and shop owners have fallen victim to snatch thefts and gunfire incidents. This is Beirut visited Achrafieh and Badaro to hear their stories.
This is Beirut, 03/02 17:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Following a recent surge in crime, caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi affirmed on Monday that security services are “actively fulfilling their duties,” revealing that 1,920 individuals have been arrested for various crimes in January. “This is proof that the security forces are doing their job and that proactive security measures ...
Rayan Chami, 2024-12-20 16:01 - Reading : less than a minute
The Christmas Wine and Spirit Fair at ABC Ashrafieh, organized by Vinifest, is a festive gathering of over 20 exhibitors showcasing wines, spirits and seasonal treats until January 2. The event offers a much-needed opportunity for local producers to promote their businesses during a challenging time. It also provides a heartwarming space for ...