BEIRUT — Not so long ago, the historic downtown of Beirut was a wasteland of scorched buildings and rubble. Lebanon's civil war, which ended in 1990, destroyed an area known for its picturesque ...

Protesters in Beirut have occupied the central square of the city since last Thursday, October 17. (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic) BEIRUT — The protests in downtown Beirut are now in ...

A majestic phoenix spreads its wings as Hayat Nazer adds a splash of colour to a Beirut wall. As Lebanon's uprising enters its second month, graffiti has enveloped the capital's posh downtown. Since ...

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese security forces have removed roadblocks and barriers surrounding Beirut’s downtown commercial district, which for years had been choked by security measures. Parliament Speaker ...

Described as the “wild child of the Middle East” by Time Out, Lebanon’s capital city Beirut certainly has a varied history - both culturally and politically. Located on the eastern Mediterranean, ...

Meanwhile, the Batroun Christmas market, which runs until January 6, 2026, has emerged as a major attraction for visitors from across Lebanon. In this context, Michel Merchak, head of the Capital de ...

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Businesses in downtown Beirut were undergoing a Renaissance after 15 years of civil war in Lebanon but a resurgence of unrest has compounded the woes of the plush area and merchants ...

Every evening as the sun drops behind Beirut’s concrete skyline, Loubna Hamdan steps onto her rooftop and whistles. A flutter ...

A majestic phoenix spreads its wings as Hayat Nazer adds a splash of colour to a Beirut wall. As Lebanon's uprising enters its second month, graffiti has enveloped the capital's posh downtown.