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Women's Basketball NT Manager Discusses Challenges Facing Lebanon
In an exclusive interview with
#ThisisBeirut
,
#TamaraKhalil
, the manager of Lebanon's Women's
#Basketball
National Team, discusses
#Lebanon
's journey in the first-ever
#FIBA
Women's Basketball
#WorldCup
2026
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Rafic Hariri, the Spirit of the Cedar
On February 14, 2005, 19 years ago,
#RaficHariri
was assassinated in a bombing in Beirut. This visual journey through images reflects on the life of the former Lebanese Prime Minister, celebrated in history as the man who rebuilt a
#Lebanon
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#LEBANON
🇱🇧
#GebranTueni
is fondly remembered on the 18th anniversary of his tragic passing.
@may_chidiac
@michelletueini
By Rayan Chami and
@ChelseaAlArif
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11
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This is Beirut in Iraq (6) – Jina Amini, One Year Later: Kurdish Women in Iraqi Kurdistan
One year ago, protests erupted in
#Iran
following the death of
#MahsaAmini
at the hands of the Iranian morality police. Her real
#Kurdish
name was Jina, which means “Life” in
#Sorani
. Her
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10
98
Hale: Iranians Call the Shots in Lebanon
Former US Ambassador to Lebanon
#DavidHale
spoke to
#ThisIsBeirut
about the launch of his new book "American Diplomacy Toward
#Lebanon
," in which he studies the US' relationship with Lebanon through six case studies. Hale also talked
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#NadimGemayel
to TIB: “
#Lebanon
needs to be united against all the occupations it is facing”
@nadimgemayel
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TIB Special: Lebanon's Fastest Woman Breaking Barriers
🏃♀️Meet
@azizasbaity
, Lebanon's fastest woman and gold medalist at the West Asian and Arab championships. Listed among BBC's 100 inspiring women, Aziza's journey is one of empowerment and resilience. 🥇🇱🇧
#AzizaSbaity
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#LEBANON
- Thousands of Lebanese Celebrate Cherries in Hammana
On Sunday, thousands of visitors flocked to
#Hammana
for the
#CherryFestival
, marking the start of the harvest.
By Maureen Decor
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6
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Sunday Snow Break: A Welcome Winter Respite
⛷️
#Skiing
,
#sledding
and
#soaking
up the sun — these were among the activities enjoyed this past Sunday at the
#Mzaar
#SkiResort
in
#Kfardebian
, attracting visitors from all corners of the country.
By
@ElieJoeKamel1
2
10
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#LEBANON
🇱🇧
In September 2007, the army successfully introduced Lebanon as the first country to crush the Islamic State (IS) group's project in the region.
By
@NatashaMetni
2
8
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Lebanon’s Missing: A National Tragedy
On the occasion of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the
#RedCross
and the National Committee of the Families of the
#Disappeared
in Lebanon organized a commemorative gathering in front of the
#ESCWA
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10
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This is Beirut in Iraq (3) – For Christians, "the Wound to Overcome"
#Christian
communities in
#Iraq
have been suffering from a demographic hemorrhage due to conflicts raging since 2003. Figures indicate a reduction from 1.5 million to 250,000 Christians. The influence of
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The Lebanese American University hosted its Centennial Tribute Concert at its Beirut Campus on June 10, 2024, to celebrate 100 years of education.
@lebamericanuni
@royhage
@HibaAlKawas
By
@lynesammouri
1
9
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#SPORTS
- Empowering Women in Lebanese Sports – A Special Message From Icons
On the occasion of
#InternationalWomensDay
, successful figures in the Lebanese sports industry deliver a special message through
#ThisIsBeirut
to the world.
By
@HalaAbdallah_
#womenempowerment
1
7
67
Journalists Rally Against Israeli Attacks on Press Freedom
#Journalists
and
#media
personnel protested on Sunday outside the
#UN
’s Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (
#ESCWA
) headquarters in Downtown Beirut. The demonstration took place as a response to an Israeli
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#Lebanon
- Lebaa Church Among the Religious Tourist Sites
With its coastal view,
#Lebaa
is one of the main villages in the
#Christian
region east of
#Saida
. In its central square, the church of
#Sainte_Marie
, built in 1805, has just been added to the list of religious
#tourist
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Simulation at LAU: The Hospital Prepares for Emergencies
In light of the escalating tensions in southern Lebanon, the LAU Medical Center - Rizk Hospital is innovating with a real-life exercise that puts the emergency plan into practice.
Full report available via the link:
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9
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#CULTURE
- The title It’s OK immediately immerses us in the life of
@Elissakh
.
#Elissa
#Netflix
By Carol Ziadé Ajami
@Carolzajami
0
10
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#Liban
- Baroud to TIB: Administrative Decentralization Is in the Interest of All Lebanese
Former Interior Minister
@ZiyadBaroud
, who played an important role in the drafting of a bill on administrative decentralization in 2014, explained the outline of this text in an
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#LEBANON
- Young people from the
#Lebanese_diaspora
walk in their ancestors’ footsteps
Thanks to the
#Lebolution
2023 program, one hundred and fifty young individuals from the Lebanese diaspora, hailing from 17 countries, have just arrived in Lebanon. From July 16th to 28th, they
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10
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#LEBANON
- A War for Lebanon to Avoid
By David Hale
Former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and former U.S Ambassador to Lebanon
#DavidHale
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8
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#Culture
- Elie Saab: "I want to relocate my workshops to Beirut"
His designs were donned by international
#celebrities
,
#Hollywood_stars
, and members of
#royal_families
around the world. Renowned international Lebanese designer
#Elie_Saab
has been collaborating with the
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#MBS
Calls for
#Ceasefire
in
#Gaza
#Saudi
Crown Prince,
#MohammedbinSalman
, called for an immediate end to the violence in Gaza at a
#Gulf
and
#SoutheastAsian
summit on Friday. He emphasized the importance of protecting civilians, upholding international law, and working towards
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9
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#LEBANON
- Ode to Lebanese Mothers
On the occasion of
#MothersDay
, some Lebanese paid tribute to the Lebanese mother and to their own mothers in particular.
By
@ElieJoeKamel1
2
6
61
Christopher Feghali, an Exceptionally Young Karting Champion 🏎️
In the world of
#karting
,
#ChristopherFeghali
stands out. At just thirteen years old, the young teenager is already a world,
#European
, and
#MiddleEastern
champion. It must be said that he started early. Since the
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#LEBANON
- A Detailed Look at the TransOcean Barents Rig’s Extraction Process
This comprehensive
#infographic
provides a detailed breakdown of the precise method by which the
#Transocean
drilling rig extracts
#hydrocarbons
from the deep sea. Explore each stage of the process,
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7
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“Rowing for Peace”: Ara Khatchadourian Arrives in Beirut
After rowing for 88 days in the
#MediterraneanSea
,
@khatchadourianA
has finally arrived in
#Beirut
. The activist, of Armenian, Lebanese, and French adoption, departed from
#Marseille
on May 27th and sailed nearly 4000
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10
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#LEBANON
- Commemoration of the Great Famine: Honoring Lebanese Resilience
On Thursday, May 2, at the Great Famine Memorial, intellectuals, historians and students gathered to pay tribute to the victims of this tragic chapter in Lebanese history.
By
@maureenndecor
2
8
58
Christians Embrace Assumption with Sharing and Baking
On the eve of the Assumption,
#churches
are preparing their celebrations. Despite the
#economic_crisis
, pastries and sweets will be on the menu for the many faithful celebrating the
#Virgin_Mary
's ascent to heaven.
By
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7
53
#Elias_Jradeh
:
#Ziyad_Baroud
Represents the Dream of the
#New_Generation
@elias_jarade
@ZiyadBaroud
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#LEBANON
- 109 Years On: Lebanese Armenians Demand Justice for the Genocide
109 years after the
#ArmenianGenocide
, Lebanon's Armenian community gathered to commemorate the victims of this historic tragedy.
By Melissa Manouchakian and
@maureenndecor
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8
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Rugby Federation Chooses Women Over Men to Represent Lebanon
🏉🇱🇧 Despite the challenges of a less popular and underfunded rugby scene, Lebanon's women's
#rugby
players seized the recognition they deserve from the federation this year, earning the chance to proudly represent
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#Lebanon
- Italian Military Ship Ends Its Journey in Beirut Port
The Italian Military Ship,
#ITS_Francesco_Morosini
, the second of seven, recently concluded an impressive six-month deployment in the
#Indo_Pacific
region and moored in
#Beirut
. Built entirely in Italy, it boasts a
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#LEBANON
🎓- 100 Years of LAU: Innovating, Empowering, Ever-Giving
Under the slogan of innovating, empowering and ever-giving, the Lebanese American University (LAU) celebrated a century of academic excellence. From 1835 to 2024, LAU's rich legacy propels it into the next
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#Lebanon
Gets Ready for Christmas Amidst Regional Tensions
Amidst regional challenges and an
#EconomicCrisis
, Beirut is gently but steadily gearing up to embrace the spirit of
#Christmas
.
By Melissa Manouchakian and Katrine Dige Houmøller
Full report available via:
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On Good Friday, Christians Find Hope in Times of Turmoil
✝️ Despite the challenges of war and economic hardship,
#Christians
come together on this holy day, finding solace and strength in the
#GoodFriday
procession.
By Vanessa Kallas and Yvonne Mourani
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#VIDEO
-
#August_4th
: a Final Reminder Before the Third Anniversary
There is only a month left before the 3rd anniversary of the double explosion at the
#port
of
#Beirut
. Like every month, about thirty people gathered next to the immigrant statue to demand
#justice
. Behind their
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#IciBeyrouth
: Two Years Later
With the mission of providing free, independent, and socially committed journalism,
@Icibeyrouthnews
began its journey two years ago. Here's a look at some of our most memorable moments in the last two years.
By Rayan Chami
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#WarDiary
: Day 9
#ThisisBeirut
brings you a daily recap of the situation in
#Gaza
. Here are the main highlights for October 15, 2023.
By
@TyliaHelou
1
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#SheDrives
: Driving Change in Women's Lives 🛵
Faster, more flexible, and more economical: Two-wheelers are making life easier for their users. Although scooters abound on the streets of the capital, the majority of riders are men. Wajiha, one of the few women to navigate
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#LEBANON
-
#Bcharre
Mourning
#Victims
of Shooting Incident
#Bcharre
observed a day of mourning on Monday after two of its residents were shot dead in Qornet Al Sawda, an area bordering Bcharre and Denniyeh villages.
#Government
officials urged residents of the two neighboring
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#WarDiary
: Day 15
#ThisisBeirut
brings you a daily recap of the situation in
#Gaza
. Here are the main highlights for October 21, 2023.
By
@TyliaHelou
1
3
37
Paragliding in Lebanon: A Hotspot for an Adrenaline Rush 🪂
#Paragliding
in
#Lebanon
offers an exhilarating experience for adventure enthusiasts seeking an adrenaline rush. With a strong focus on safety, experienced pilots ensure the security of their clients throughout the
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Setting About the Lighthouses
#Lebanon
's lighthouses have been guiding sailors and fishermen to port for centuries. For many years, these sentinels of the seas were manned by
#lighthouse
keepers, whose job was to light and maintain them. Automation is making the gradual
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Haidamous to
#PoliticalPulse
: For Israel, War Is a Matter of Life or Death
Journalist and writer at the Washington Post,
@suzanHaidamous
, said to Political Pulse that both
#UN
Resolution 1701 and the Two-State Solution are not applicable in their current states.
By
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3
40
Gaza to Global Shelves: Multinational Brands Face Backlash
In the aftermath of the
#Israel
-
#Hamas
war, some of the world’s largest
#brands
find themselves at the center of controversy as consumers respond with a powerful boycott.
@Starbucks
,
@McDonalds
, and
@Disney
witnessed
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Football Stadium or Horror Set? Inside Beirut Sports City Stadium
Lebanon's largest
#football
stadium, the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, currently lies in ruins due to years of neglect. However, there's hope on the horizon as the Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports
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#SCIENCE
🦌
#Lebanon
’s biodiversity is at high risk of irreparable degradation and necessitates immediate action.
@Jabal_Moussa
@EUneighbours
@EUinlebanon
@nasseryassin
@moelebanon
@lebwildlife
@animalslebanon
By Dima Karam
@moushka_k
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6
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Presidential Vacancy: Year 1
One year ago today, the former President of the Lebanese Republic,
#MichelAoun
, left the
#Baabda
presidential
#palace
without a successor elected. Despite the presidential vacancy, most Lebanese celebrated this departure, which finally put an end to
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Saint Barbara's Feast Day: More than a Mask
#ThisisBeirut
delved into the rich significance of
#SaintBarbara
's Feast Day, where ancient traditions of defiance, faith, and familial joy come to life on December 4th ✝️🎭
By Vanessa Kallas and Maureen Décor
@maureen_decor
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#LEBANON
📚🇱🇧
A Staged Celebration of the Prophet’s 100 Years
A play celebrating the centennial of the publication of
#GebranKhalilGebran
’s novel “
#TheProphet
” was performed on Monday at the
#LebaneseAmericanUniversity
of Beirut.
The version translated by Henri Zgheib was
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#LEBANON
- Optical Fiber on Trial
In Ashrafieh and Ras Beirut, telecommunications company
#Ogero
is currently undertaking a significant initiative: deploying optical
#fiber
as part of a pilot project aimed at extending its reach across the entire country.
By
@AubinEymard
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#Lebanon
- TransOcean Barents: What Do the Local Residents Know?
In this
#exclusive
video report by This Is Beirut, we explore the nuanced perspectives of
#Naqoura
and Tyre’s local residents regarding the recent arrival of
#TransOcean
Barents to the Lebanese coast. Gain a deeper
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#LEBANON
- HORECA Lebanon Kicks Off Its Annual Exhibition
HORECA Lebanon, the annual hub for the FNB industry, opened its doors on Tuesday night at the Seaside Arena in Beirut. The event is running until April 19.
@HorecaConnects
By Marguerita Sejaan
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#LEBANON
🇱🇧
Arabic Language Teaching: an Ongoing Revolution
As the 6th most spoken
#language
#worldwide
, for a long time
#Arabic
has lacked a globally recognized certification test. But fear not, a game-changing initiative has emerged. The Center for Research in Translation
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#CULTURE
- Exciting Opening Night Kick-Starts
#VinifestFestival
On the evening of October 4, local wine producers from across
#Lebanon
as well as local and international visitors came together to celebrate the 14th annual event organized for
#wine
lovers. The event is scheduled
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#Lebanon
- Lebanese-British Military Exercise Near Akoura
On September 19th,
#Lebanese
and
#British_military
personnel simulated a full-scale operation in the mountains of
#Akoura
(Keserouan-Jbeil).
By Chelsea Al Arif and Rémi Amalvy
@ChelseaAlArif
,
@remiaml
Full video
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#CULTURE
🎶🎙️
Farrah El Dibany: “I Grew Up Listening to Arab Diva Icons”
This Is Beirut interviewed renowned
#singer
#FarrahElDibany
, who will be performing at the
#BeiteddineFestival
on Thursday. The Franco-Egyptian artist will kick off the event with a selection of classical
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#LEBANON
🇱🇧
The Intelligent Recap with May: Friday at 7 PM
Watch
#May
, the first AI-generated anchor in
#Lebanon
, present the
#weekly
#news
bulletin the «
#IntelligentRecap
» every Friday at 7:00 PM exclusively on
#ThisisBeirut
.
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#LEBANON
-
#Tourism
Industry: Navigating Security Challenges
#Security
concerns are affecting the tourism sector. The authorities in charge are actively working to mitigate unauthorized security and
#political
breaches within their territory. How can a balance be struck between
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#WarDiary
: Day 8
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in
#Gaza
. Here are the main
#highlights
for October 14, 2023.
By
@TyliaHelou
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6
34
Air Pollution in
#Lebanon
: The Silent Killer
MP Najat Aoun Saliba's study at the American University of Beirut confirmed cancer-causing agents from diesel generator emissions on three streets.
@najat_saliba
By
@ChelseaAlArif
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8
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#WarDiary
: Day 20
#ThisisBeirut
brings you a daily recap of the situation in
#Gaza
. Here are the main highlights for October 26, 2023.
By
@ChelseaAlArif
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3
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#VIDEO
-
#Baalbeck
: A Safe
#Touristic
City in-spite of all Challenges
In spite of difficult circumstances, Baalbeck has seen a notable increase in
#tourism
, keeping its vibrants streets alive. Locals and Internationals flocked to the city because of its
#historical
significance,
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#Education
, a Luxury Many Lebanese Children Cannot Afford 📚
As the start of the new
#school
year draws near, parents dreadfully walk through
#library
aisles. The prices of school books have considerably increased compared to last year amid a significant rise in tuition fees,
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Saint Antoine de Padoue’s Food Bank, an Annual Tradition
The 26th annual food drive by Saint-Antoine de Padoue strives to support 600 families in need. Scouts, volunteers and local communities joined forces last Saturday to collect non-perishable essentials, ensuring an
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#VIDEO
-
#Fourtissimo
:
#Harout_Fazlian
Breaks the Sound Barrier
#Batroun
in the dying hours of the day. Embraced by the vines that stood majestically in the Ixsir vineyard, Harout Fazlian – like a master winemaker – finely orchestrated the distillation of his ensemble’s subtlest
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[Extract]
EXCLUSIVE – Lebanon’s Wildlife Trafficking Exposed 🇱🇧🇿🇦
This trafficker has been openly trafficking wildlife for the past 20 years.🦁 Why hasn’t he been stopped?
Find out in our in-depth investigation via the link:
By
@AubinEymard
and Vanessa
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Mother of Abused Baby: My Daughter Has Eating Disorder Now
A
#kindergarten
in
#Jdeideh
area was shut down following a child abuse incident. The mother of one of the abused babies shared her experience with
#This_Is_Beirut
.
By Hala Abdallah and Rémi Amalvy
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#SPORTS
The Lebanese Football Association has given women's
#futsal
a second chance, as the national team will once again represent Lebanon internationally.
By
@HalaAbdallah_
0
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#Political_Pulse
- Harb: Some Lebanese Judges Need to Be Sanctioned Internationally
Lawyer and activist
@MajdBHarb
said to "
#Political_Pulse
" that there is a need to penalize judges who disrespect their hierarchy and act according to their political orientations. He also called
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Lebanon 🇱🇧: Tourists, Who Are You?
Tourists from across the globe have chosen
#Lebanon
as their 2023
#Summer
destination. While some had heard about the country from friends or relatives, others had the curiosity to discover the gem of the
#MiddleEast
on their own. According to
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#WORLD
- Navigating Paradoxes: Peace Journalism vs. War Journalism
During
#war
times, the
#media
tends to frame events from different angles. What is
#PeaceJournalism
? What is
#WarJournalism
? How do these two distinct yet interlinked concepts differ?
By
@ChelseaAlArif
and
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Hospitals in Lebanon Ready Disaster Plans in Case of Emergency
As the security situation escalates along the Lebanese border, the Ministry of Health has issued guidelines for
#hospitals
in
#Lebanon
to ensure the preparedness of their
#disaster
plans no matter the situation.
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Jean Khairallah, From Large-Scale Distribution to the Eco-Responsible Market of Badaro
#ThisIsBeirut
followed Jean Khairallah to his farm in
#Jran
, where his products "Terres Gourmandes" come from, and to the market located in
#Badaro
, the Urban Market Badaro. This former
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#Lebanon
- Tyre: Tensions Cause Internal Displacement
Escalating tensions at the southern
#Lebaneseborder
have led to the internal displacement of nearly 6,400 people in
#Tyre
. The Union of Tyre Municipalities, in collaboration with various local and international organizations,
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#Culture
- Artist Encounters (5) – Photography, a Timeless Testimony
#Photography
is the art of immortalizing encounters and history.
#Photographer
#Yara_Bsaibes
invites us to discover the stories behind each of her pictures.
@yabsaibesphoto
@asmarsary
By
@fabi_touma
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Camille Chamoun: 'Lebanon Cannot Stand Divided'
The National Liberal Party held a press conference at their headquarters on Monday. In an interview with This is Beirut,
@CamilleDChamoun
, president of the National Liberal Party, stressed the vital importance of stable army
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#Lebanon
- Citizens in Faraya Claim Water Source Is Polluted
Local citizens have claimed that
#Nabaa_el_Aassal
, a major water source in
#Faraya
, has been contaminated by construction. Though the
#Municipality
claims the
#water
is clean, citizens have rallied to fully stop
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#CULTURE
-Mayssa Karaa: A Captivating Musical Fusion at Beiteddine Festival
#Mayssa_Karaa
, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, takes center stage at the historic Beiteddine Art Festival . On July 27, prepare to be enthralled by her exceptional fusion of Pop, Rock, Electronic,
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World Cancer Day: Lebanon’s Battle With Cancer
🎗️ A journey through Lebanon's cancer landscape with the Head of Hematology and Oncology. A candid discussion on economic hurdles and a beacon of hope on this
#WorldCancerDay
.
#CancerAwareness
By
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Men Athletes Raking in Paychecks, Women Playing for Free
🌍🏀 Gender pay gap is a
#global
challenge, but in
#Lebanese
#sports
, it's an even more shocking reality! Watch to see the numbers that will leave you in disbelief! 📈⚽
#LebaneseSportsInequality
#genderbias
#Lebanon
By
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