Beirut

'Shams' Exhibition at Sursock Museum: A Ray of Hope from Lebanon

The Sursock Museum in Beirut is currently hosting the photographic exhibition Shams (Sun), a journey through images created by the Italian photojournalist Marco Palombi. Through his shots, the viewer will be taken into the classrooms and schoolyards of Lebanese institutions that benefit from Italian Cooperation interventions. The exhibition is ...

Beirut Art Film Festival: A Tribute to Yemen’s Cultural Heritage

The 2025 edition of the Beirut Art Film Festival (BAFF), in collaboration with the American University of Beirut (AUB) Archaeological Museum, highlights Yemen’s rich cultural heritage through an evening of film screenings and discussions titled “Saving Yemen’s Cultural Heritage.” Scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, at 7:00 PM at AUB’s ...

Judge Bitar Given Clearance by Hajjar to Continue Investigation Into Port Explosion

Judge Tarek Bitar, who is in charge of investigating the Beirut port explosion case, will be able to continue his investigation, despite 34 appeals lodged against him by personalities against whom he had taken legal action. The acting public prosecutor of the Court of Cassation, Judge Jamal Hajjar, overturned a decision on Monday by his ...

Beirut Municipality and the Struggle for Survival

Next May, Beirut is set to face its fifth municipal election since the war—assuming the elections take place. All signs indicate that they will, given the firm insistence of the President and the government. After the Beirut Municipal elections in 1998 and 2004, which were made possible with the support of late Prime Minister Rafic Hariri ...

Beirut Marathon 2025: New Date, Same Passion!

Beirut Marathon 2025: a schedule shift for one of Lebanon’s biggest sporting events. Originally set for Sunday, May 4, 2025, the Beirut Marathon will now take place on Thursday, May 1, due to municipal elections scheduled for the same date by the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities. A Race Against the Clock Faced with this scheduling ...

If You Loved the Canals of Venice, You’ll Adore the Canals of Beirut!

Every year, winter brings rain. A statement so ordinary it could hardly be more clichéd. Yet in Lebanon, every downpour turns the roads into rivers. Cars become makeshift gondolas, and honking horns replace gondoliers’ songs. It’s safe to say that romance is hardly in the air. Water covers the gaping holes, which elsewhere are called ...

'Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d’une femme' to Take the Stage in Beirut

Bringing Zweig’s compelling narrative to the stage, Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d’une femme (Twenty-Four Hours in a Woman’s Life) is preparing for its next chapter in Beirut. Under the direction of Ji Chen, Joanna Khalaf delivers a performance that bridges two cultures, offering audiences an immersive experience in both French ...

Beirut Strangled by Traffic: The Poisonous Effects on the City and Its Residents

It is 8AM in Beirut, and the city is already gridlocked. More than a million cars navigate the capital’s streets each day—a staggering number for a city of less than 20 square kilometers. Narrow roads, poorly synchronized traffic lights, and the lack of alternative transport solutions fuel daily chaos. This relentless and exasperating ...

Jaber: No Increase in Customs Fees or Taxes

Finance Minister Yassine Jaber assured that there will be no increase in customs fees or taxes, while emphasizing that the state will ensure the collection of all its dues. Jaber emphasized that one of the prerequisites for an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is combating customs fraud. He added that the state must strengthen ...

'3 Games:' An Immersive Exhibition Between Chance and Perception

From February 20 to March 22, Nomad Utopia in Gemmayzeh hosts 3 Games, an exhibition by the duo White Paper, composed of Carel Marso and Jacques Vartabedian. Through a series of monochrome works on paper, the artists explore the interplay of chance, perception and touch, reinventing artistic creation in an interactive and experimental form. The ...