This is Beirut, 04/06 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Beirut Public Transportation
On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, passengers ride a shiny purple bus as a means of public transport. The bus is part of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services.
This is Beirut, 04/06 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Border Syria Lebanon refugees Adha Security
Ahead of Eid al-Adha on Friday, Lebanon’s General Security has increased its personnel at key border crossings to handle the expected surge of Syrian nationals returning home for the holiday. Authorities are bracing for a significant rise in departures in the coming days, particularly from the Arida, Qaa and Masnaa crossings, the only ...
Tara B. Moussallem , 04/06 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Once upon a time, there was a man named Robin Hood. A popular hero of English folklore, he stole from the rich to give to the poor… only to end up betrayed by his own. Since then, many have dreamed of becoming justice warriors. But between legend and reality, the myth quickly crumbles. In Lebanon, amidst economic and social collapse, Kulluna ...
This is Beirut, 03/06 20:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Lebanon Iran Abbas Araghchi
During a meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun stressed that Lebanon seeks to strengthen formal state-to-state relations with Iran based on mutual respect and non-interference in domestic affairs – marking a departure from decades of Tehran’s exclusive backing of Hezbollah. Aoun also ...
This is Beirut, 03/06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Israel Joseph Aoun France
President Joseph Aoun said on Tuesday that the deployment of the Lebanese Army in South Lebanon remains hindered by the continued Israeli occupation of five strategic border hills, the detention of Lebanese prisoners and ongoing Israeli attacks. During a meeting at Baabda Palace with a delegation from the French Parliament, attended by French ...
This is Beirut, 03/06 16:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
As Eid al-Adha approaches, Lebanese households can find some reassurance: prices of imported food items are expected to remain stable, offering a rare moment of relief amid ongoing economic challenges. Hani Bohsali, President of the Lebanese Food Importers’ Union, confirmed that no significant increase in imported food prices is anticipated in ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 03/06 15:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel Palestine Lebanon PLO
Lebanon today stands at a crossroads in its relationship with Israel, facing three distinct options: to maintain a state of war and hostility, to return to the 1949 armistice agreement, or to pursue peace and normalization. The Path of Hostility If Lebanon chooses to remain in a state of active hostility, the cost will be borne heavily by its ...
Lyne Sammouri, 03/06 15:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Between entrance fees, safety, cleanliness, international visibility and precarious stability, how does summer 2025 look for Lebanon’s beaches?
This is Beirut, 03/06 13:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Tripoli municipal cpuncil Lebanon Mass resignation
Following reports of the mass resignation of 11 members of Tripoli’s newly elected municipal council, the group is reportedly debating the possibility of retracting its resignation. Informed sources told This is Beirut that a meeting is currently being held at the office of North Lebanon’s Governor and that the council members may reconsider ...
Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 03/06 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Iran Lebanon Qatar United States Saudi Arabia
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, a Sunni, entered the stadium of Beirut’s Sports City to watch the classic football game between the two rival teams Nijmeh and Ansar. When the Shia supporters of Nijmeh saw Salam, they started shouting slogans in support of Hezbollah and its late chief Hassan Nasrallah. The Sunni fans of Ansar fired back, ...
This is Beirut, 03/06 10:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday delivered a powerful message in favor of full-scale digital transformation of Lebanon’s public administration, framing it as a strategic tool to curb corruption and restore trust in state institutions. Speaking at the “Smart Government: Diaspora Experts for Lebanon” conference at the Phoenicia Hotel in ...
Makram Haddad, 03/06 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Pro swim lebanon Swimming Geneva
Proswim, the wave that sweeps everything away. The protégés of national coach Mohammad Sakr shone brightly at the Swan Oberson International Meet in Geneva. Facing stiff competition, the young Lebanese athletes won 16 medals, including six gold, eight silver, and two bronze. This was not just a preparatory competition. The Geneva pool welcomed ...