The Lebanon Bulletin Archive

 

A weekly look at the latest news and developments in Lebanon and the region.

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Thousands of Syrian and Palestinian refugees are seeking refuge in Lebanon after an intense round of fighting in Syria last weekend.

After setting up shop for for two weeks of exhibitions, the 55th annual Beirut International Arab Book Fair came to a close this Saturday. Sponsored by the Arab Cultural Club, the event was an opportunity for visitors to survey the literary landscape and for publishers to help boost sales in a tough economy.

The British artist known as "Banksy" brought graffiti to the attention of the highest levels of the international art world. His prominence highlights a prolific modern art form that inhabits the urban scenes in the daily lives of millions. Cities of the Middle East are well-acquainted with graffiti, but the streets of Beirut boast a particularly vibrant portfolio.

Evidence is mounting that Northern Lebanon is becoming a microcosm of the Syrian war.  Already, Tripoli is home to hallmarks of the Syrian conflict: snipers, rockets, and mortar fire.

In collaboration with NOW Lebanon, the Weekly Lebanon Round-Up brings you a monthly series of exclusive interviews and coverage of Lebanon's vibrant civil society. Join us each month for a fresh look at Lebanon's culture, social scene and best kept secrets. 

If Lebanon hopes to leverage the true potential of the undiscovered natural gas reserves in its Eastern Mediterranean waters, then time is of the essence for it to settle the legal, political, and financial issues which have already begun to cloud one of the most promising stories to emerge from the country in recent years. And the U.S.

Filed in Blog Topics: gas, Lebanon, resources, Israel, Cyprus

As violence continues in Syria, and despite the recent wins by the Syrian rebels, Lebanon remains split between two camps: one supporting the rebels and another siding with the Syrian regime.

Filed in Blog Topics: Hezbollah, Syria

"Work! I don't work, I explore!" said Charles Elashi, the director of the NASA propulsion laboratory. Such energy characterized TEDx Beirut, a day-long gathering where thinkers, activists, scientists, and artists shared fascinating ideas and inspiring personal stories with over 1,000 attendees.

Filed in Blog Topics: Beirut, Entrepreneurship, innovation, Tedx

Beyond Beirut's tense charm, the security situation to its north and south is spiraling out of control. On Monday, three men were killed in the Southern city of Sidon, after a vicious fight between supporters of Hezbollah and those of Salafist cleric Sheikh Ahmad Al Assir.

Filed in Blog Topics: Hezbollah, Extremism

A group of 4 Lebanese, Egyptian and Palestinian women started a Facebook page entitled Uprising of Women in the Arab World during the Arab Spring. A few weeks after launching a campaign asking people in the Arab world to declare why they support the revolution of women, the campaign went viral.

Filed in Blog Topics: women, Facebook

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