Lebanon

Lebanon

Seven years on, Syrian refugees face tough decisions in Lebanon

The Syrian civil war has been raging for seven years now. While Europe argues over the distribution of migrants, no country has taken as many refugees as Lebanon. Syrians made homes in camps and cities there- now, as the fighting ebbs, some have decided to return, others have nothing to return to.

29/08/2018

World

Celebrity voice coach and producer Oussama Rahbani talks fame and family in Baalbeck

A member of one the most celebrated families on the Middle East’s cultural scene, Oussama Rahbani, has composed countless scores and chart-topping songs. His family has played a major role in the development of the region's theatrical scene since the 1950’s.

17/08/2018

World

Lebanese comedian Georges Khabbaz sends message of unity at Baalbeck International Festival

The Baalbeck International Festival, one of Lebanon’s most popular and acclaimed cultural events, kicked off on July 8th and will run until August 18th.

17/08/2018

Cult

Beiteddine Art Festival in Lebanon is a real treat

The annual summer event takes place in the large 200-year-old Beiteddine Palace in the Chouf Mountains in the southeast of Beirut. The Spanish flamenco dance group performed dance adaptations of Federico Garcia Lorca's "Blood Wedding"

24/07/2018

Lebanon

Hezbollah and its allies make electoral gains in Lebanon

Unofficial results are showing that Hezbollah and its political allies made significant gains. They appear to have won just over half of all parliamentary seats.

08/05/2018

Lebanon

Hezbollah makes gains in Lebanese election

Hezbollah does well in Sunday's parliamentary election but it does not give them overall power as Prime Minister Saad Hariri is likely to form a new coalition.

07/05/2018

Lebanon

Turnout turnoff as Lebanese voters stay away from vote that changes little

Less than half the electorate voted in a poll that strengthens Hezbollah and pro-Iranian forces, and saw the return of major pro-Assad figures, but Prime Minister Hariri is expected to stay on.

07/05/2018

Lebanon

Turnout down in Lebanese poll

Party faithful celebrate first election for nine years in Lebanon as all sides await official results

07/05/2018

Lebanon

Voting ends in Lebanese elections

The Lebanese election sees a battle between a Western and Saudi-backed coalition headed by Hariri and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group.

06/05/2018

Lebanon

As chaos swirls on Lebanon's doorstep, the people get a say, at last

It's been nearly a decade since the people of Lebanon had a chance to determine their country's future in a parliamentary vote. Much has changed since then, and not all for the better.

06/05/2018

Lebanon

'The struggle is real': Lebanon's trans community comes out of the shadows

"You’re worth as much as a floor tile. No wonder why most trans women don’t go out during the day, or end up working in the night business: that’s the only space society leaves us." - Sasha Elijah. Trans men and women often live in the shadows in Lebanon but things may be starting to change.

18/04/2018

Lebanon

Syria's war seen through the eyes of a seven year old child

Mohammad was barely two months old when war broke out in Syria. After losing his hand when his home was shelled his family made a perilous journey to safety in Beirut.

15/03/2018

World

Inside Elie Saab's atelier: dream clothing

In its second episode, Inspire Middle East delves into the universe of fashion icon Elie Saab with an exploration of the region’s elegant new trends.

09/02/2018

World

Elie Saab: "I don't believe in instant success"

The Lebanese fashion designer discusses his global success and his impact on world fashion.

06/02/2018

Lebanon

Angry protests in Lebanon after "thug" comments

Angry protests in Lebanon after the foreign minister refers to parliament's speaker as a "thug"

29/01/2018

Lebanon

Hezbollah blames Israel for car bomb attack on Hamas official

A member of the Palestinian group Hamas has been hurt in a bomb blast in the Lebanese city of Sidon

14/01/2018

Lebanon

EU and Lebanon hold first official talks since PM Hariri's return

The head of EU foreign policy Federica Mogherini spoke about Syria during her visit saying she wanted all Syrians who fled violence in their country to be protected and to be given the option to return home when the time is right.

20/12/2017

Lebanon

British embassy worker found strangled near Beirut

Thirty-year-old Rebecca Dykes worked in Beirut since January 2017

17/12/2017

Lebanon

HezbollHezbah leader vows to return focus to Israel at rally in Beirut

Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has vowed at a rally in Beirut that the Iranian-backed militant group will return their focus to the Palestinian cause, following President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

12/12/2017

World News

Clashes near U.S. embassy in Beirut

U.S. and Israeli flags have been burnt outside the American embassy in Beirut, with police firing tear gas and water canons at protesters

10/12/2017

Lebanon

Hariri withdraws resignation in Lebanon

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Al-Hariri has rescinded his resignation and said all members of the government had agreed to stay out of conflicts in Arab countries

05/12/2017

Lebanon

Hariri warns Hezbollah to respect Lebanon's "neutral" policy

Lebanon's prime minister says the Iranian backed group must stay out of regional conflicts to help end the country's political crisis

28/11/2017

Green News

24 Hours in Beirut

Strolling the Lebanese capital food scene and discovering its eye-catching design architecture.

27/11/2017

Lebanon

Lebanon's PM Hariri reverses resignation for more talks

Lebanon's prime minister quit his role earlier this month amid claims he was the target of an assassination plot

23/11/2017

No Comment

Lebanon's Saad Hariri makes first official appearance in three weeks

Lebanon's Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, takes part in independence day events.

22/11/2017

Lebanon

Hariri suspends resignation to allow for 'responsible dialogue'

Lebanon's Saad al-Hariri has agreed to put his resignation as prime minister on hold after a meeting with the country's president.

22/11/2017