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Byblos en Blanc et Rosé: Where Wine Celebrates the Lebanese Summer

Yara Germany, 27/06 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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For its tenth edition, the “Byblos en Blanc et Rosé” festival returns once again to the mythical port of the ancient Phoenician city. Around fifty Lebanese wine producers showcase their finest bottles in a vibrant, summery atmosphere. With sunsets, sea breezes, music, and tastings, the event captures the very essence of a true Lebanese ...

Hotels Hopeful After Ceasefire

Rayan Chami, 25/06 15:40 - Reading : less than a minute

Ceasefire Lebanon Summer Hotels

After 12 days of regional tensions, Lebanon’s tourism sector is cautiously optimistic. With the Iran-Israel ceasefire now in place, hotel managers hope summer bookings will rebound, if stability holds.

30°C in the Shade: Reinventing Summer Beauty Routines

Bélinda Ibrahim, 22/06 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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When the thermometer climbs past 30°C and humidity settles in, our entire relationship to beauty gets turned on its head. Routines become lighter, gestures more instinctive—and more sincere. Gone are the heavily made-up looks, the perfectly sleek hairstyles, the thick layers of product suffocating the skin. Summer tells the truth: sweat, frizz, ...

Lebanese Restaurants Keep Serving Amid Regional Tensions

Hala Abdallah, 19/06 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Between hope and uncertainty, Lebanese restaurants have kicked off the summer season amid a tense regional climate. While some fear a disappointing season, others are encouraging expats and tourists to come and enjoy summer in Lebanon.

Water Crisis Hits Beirut as Summer Begins

Hala Abdallah, 11/06 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanese residents are reporting increasing water shortages as summer begins. How serious is the issue, and what’s the solution?

Jbeil's Municipality Clarifies Its Summer Beach Rules

This is Beirut, 06/06 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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At the start of the summer season, the Municipality of Jbeil (Byblos) has announced a series of measures aimed at ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and comfort of its beachgoers. Elise Merhej, a member of the Jbeil Municipal Council, issued a clarification that explained that these decisions stem from the municipality’s responsibility to ...

Lebanon’s Hospitality Sector Declares Full Readiness for Summer 2025

This is Beirut, 06/06 10:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Nightclubs and Pastry Shops officially announced that Lebanon’s hospitality and nightlife sector is fully ready for Summer 2025. “The tourism sector is fully prepared and will offer the highest level of service,” said Syndicate President Tony Ramy during a ceremony held on Thursday at ...

Summer 2025: Are Lebanon’s Beaches Ready?

Lyne Sammouri, 03/06 15:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Summer Beaches

Between entrance fees, safety, cleanliness, international visibility and precarious stability, how does summer 2025 look for Lebanon’s beaches?

Lebanon Launches First Full-Season Equestrian League

Hala Abdallah, 02/06 20:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Equestrian sports have become a lot more accessible. In this episode of This Is Sports, we take you through the country’s first full-season league, what it costs to get started and what’s coming this summer.

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