Storm Strikes Beirut, But Life Goes On
Hala Abdallah, 25/02 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
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It's 10 °C in Beirut, just another normal day on the corniche, despite the storm that swept through the country.
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Jaber: No Increase in Customs Fees or Taxes
This is Beirut, 21/02 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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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
This is Beirut, 20/02 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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 ...
Downtown Revival: Many Businesses Set to Reopen Near Nejmeh Square
Nadia Hallak, 17/02 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Downtown Beirut Business Souks
After years of closure, void and stagnation of market activity, Nejmeh Square in downtown Beirut was finally reopened to the public, along with the surrounding roads — especially those near the Parliament building and the Banks’ Street, adjacent to the Grand Serail. These areas had been sealed off with metal and concrete barriers, as well as ...
‘Beyrouth Forever,’ David Hury’s Relentless Crime Novel
Bélinda Ibrahim, 15/02 18:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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Published in January 2025 by Liana Levi, Beyrouth Forever marks an evolution in David Hury’s literary journey. Before this, he had already explored other genres, with historical novels like Mustapha s’en va-t-en guerre (2021) and Sans nouvelles depuis Drancy (2024), as well as Pentes douces (2017), an illustrated novel. In an interview with ...
20 Years After Rafic Hariri's Assassination: Lebanon Still Shaped by His Legacy
Maria Chami, 14/02 13:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Two decades after the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, the Lebanese people remain divided over his legacy. The commemoration, held in downtown Beirut, may also signal a turning point for his son, Saad Hariri, who announced the return of his movement, the Future Movement, to Lebanon’s political scene. Saad Hariri, who ...
Roads Leading to Parliament Open After 5 Years of Closure
Lyne Sammouri , 12/02 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute
The roads leading to the Lebanese parliament in Downtown Beirut are open again.
Morgan Ortagus Concludes Visit to Beirut
Rayan Chami, 08/02 15:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Morgan Ortagus Nawaf Salam Beirut Najib Mikati Nabih Berri
On the final day of her visit to Beirut, United States Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus met with several senior Lebanese officials, including Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.
Beirut Marathon 2025: A Step Towards Hope and Renewal
This is Beirut, 08/02 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amid Lebanon’s quest for renewal, the Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) unveiled the 2025 edition during a press conference held at the Parliament Library Hall in Nejme Square. Scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025, the race will take place along the Beirut Waterfront under the slogan: “Let’s Run from Finish to Start for a New Lebanon.” A ...
'Le Rendez-vous des enfants:' A Cultural Day for Kids in Beirut
This is Beirut, 06/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the French Institute in Lebanon, located on Rue de Damas in Beirut, will host the second edition of the “Rendez-vous des enfants.” After the success of the first edition, which brought together over 2,000 children and their families in February 2024, this year’s event returns with an even more engaging program ...
‘Currency of Decay:’ Christine Kettaneh’s Exploration of Value in Crisis
This is Beirut, 05/02 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Through her interdisciplinary solo exhibition at Galerie Janine Rubeiz, starting February 5, Christine Kettaneh examines how systemic decay impacts the symbolic and practical value of life staples, inviting us to rethink our relationship with stability and worth in turbulent times. “What happens when the essentials of life – our bread, our ...
Beirut: Zero Security?
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.