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 ...
Élie-Joe Kamel, 2024-12-18 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
For the fourth consecutive year, the NGO Lebanon of Tomorrow organized its renowned Christmas recital on Tuesday, performed by artist Christiane Najjar at the Notre-Dame de la Médaille Miraculeuse church in Ashrafieh.
Marilyne Jallad, 2024-11-27 17:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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At 9:30 AM this Wednesday in Beirut, the sky is gray, but Madeleine’s smile, spotted at Sassine Square in the heart of Ashrafieh, is infectious. Madeleine, in her seventies, was in her car asking for directions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I take the opportunity to ask her about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which officially ...
This is Beirut, 2024-10-15 19:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Classes resumed on Monday at the Grand Lycée Franco-Libanais in Beirut, despite the Israeli raids carried out last Thursday near Ashrafieh.
This Is Beirut, 2024-04-03 22:54 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The four suspected burglars and murderers of Monday's crime in Achrafieh were arrested by the police in the Bekaa region on Wednesday. They are the housekeeper and her accomplices, three young men, all of Syrian nationality. Nazih Turk, a senior resident in a wheelchair, was killed and his wife severely beaten during the burglary of their ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-04-01 10:45 - Reading : less than a minute
In an organized theft, two Syrian nationals allegedly killed an old man on Monday inside his house in Sioufi, Achrafieh. The criminals were reportedly aided by the housemaid, also of Syrian nationality. According to initial security reports, the thieves severely beat the old couple, who were transported to the hospital after the man’s wife ...
Zeina Nader, 2024-02-16 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Charbel Sader showcases his artistic creations at the Cheriff Tabet Gallery, nestled on Abdel Wahab El Inglizi Street in the heart of Achrafieh. The exhibition, aptly named "First Impression," is a solo display of his work, available for viewing until the March 8. [gallery size="full" link="none" ids="227358,227359,227360,227361"] Upon entering ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-11 10:42 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Byzantine Museum of Beirut, nestled in the heart of Achrafieh in the Orthodox Convent of Our Lady of the Presentation (Saydé), has recently opened its doors and is a divine surprise. This totally unexpected place boasts rich collections of objects and archives that trace a significant part of the history of Beirut. Father Elias Farah, who ...