This is Beirut, 19/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Paris Art Culture France
Always shaken by the reshuffling of creative directors, Men’s Fashion Week returns to Paris from January 21 to 26. The schedule includes 37 shows, 30 presentations, and the highly anticipated comeback of Jacquemus after a five-year absence. Following Florence and Milan, the spotlight shifts to Paris with a slightly lighter lineup than last ...
This is Beirut, 19/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
New York Paris Cinema Director
A venue as unclassifiable as his films: in the early 2010s, David Lynch designed the Parisian nightclub Silencio, which to this day strives to welcome the avant-garde and perpetuate the artistic "DNA" of the visionary filmmaker who passed away Thursday. Nestled in the basement of the building where Émile Zola’s J’Accuse was printed, this ...
This is Beirut, 16/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
From January 21 to 31, the auction house Sotheby’s will highlight the final chapter of the sale of Karl Lagerfeld's estate. Nearly 250 items from the personal world of the German designer, who passed away in 2019, will be auctioned in this fifth and final online sale, which pays tribute to his private interior. Among these pieces are ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 12/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Björk continues to push boundaries in art, music, and environmental advocacy with several groundbreaking initiatives this year. Her latest accomplishments include the release of Cornucopia: The Book, a meticulous documentation of her five-year Cornucopia tour. Designed by M/M Paris and featuring photography by Santiago Felipe, the book showcases ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 07/01 14:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Theater Culture Artist Cinema Art Paris
Philippe Aractingi makes a triumphant return to the Parisian stage with his play Sar Waet El Haki, which has been met with resounding success. Running from January 8 to February 19, every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 PM at the Théâtre de l’Essaïon, this work authentically explores inner turmoil and universal truths. The play’s success ...
This is Beirut, 06/01 14:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
France Paris Liberty Art Culture
On January 7, 2015, a devastating terrorist attack struck Charlie Hebdo, killing twelve people, including eight members of the editorial team. Ten years after this tragic event, the satirical weekly, which survived the horrific massacre, continues to defend the values of free speech with the same vigor. In a special issue set to be published this ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 02/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Culture Show Paris France Champs-Élysées Show
Closing a year defined by the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the French capital brought together over a million people on the Champs-Élysées. Beneath a sparkling winter sky, Paris shone brighter than ever, delivering an unforgettable spectacle. The festivities began with a sumptuous performance by the dancers of the Moulin Rouge, ...
This is Beirut, 01/01 10:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Despite political upheavals, stock markets and bitcoin smashed records in 2024, fuelled by investor enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence (AI), falling interest rates, and hopes of tax cuts. Here are five of the most remarkable aspects of 2024 for financial markets: Stock records fall like dominoes Wall Street's three main stock indices blew ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 2024-12-27 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Culture Art Paris France Concert Music
On Tuesday, July 23, Céline Dion’s jet landed at Le Bourget, marking more than just a return to France. After two years of waiting and cancellations due to her fragile health, the Canadian star finally reconnected with her audience during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Performing from the Eiffel Tower in Dior Haute ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-25 11:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Christians across the world celebrated Christmas Wednesday, with the mood darkened by wars and a massive Christmas morning attack on Ukraine by Russia and a plane crash in Kazakhstan. With the war in Gaza also showing no signs of ending, Pope Francis was also expected to call for peace in the Middle East during his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 2024-12-24 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Notre-Dame Culture Paris Heritage
Notre-Dame de Paris, an iconic masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is filled with legends, mysteries and fascinating anecdotes. Let's delve into some of the most captivating secrets of this emblematic cathedral, each reflecting the richness of its past. The Mystery of the Devilish Doors One of the most intriguing legends of Notre-Dame involves ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-24 05:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
For the first time since the fire in 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris is celebrating Christmas again on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the traditional Nativity Masses expected to attract thousands of worshippers. ‘We are now back at Notre-Dame, which has just been opened to worship and visitors. Our hearts are in celebration,’ said the archbishop of ...