Revitalizing Beirut’s Culture and Creativity through the BERYT Project Following the devastating 2020 Beirut port explosion, UNESCO has been at the forefront of efforts to safeguard Lebanon’s heritage, restore educational facilities and revitalize the cultural and creative industries. Culture is at the heart of UNESCO’s mandate, and in times of crisis, it is also a driver of resilience, identity and economic recovery because by protecting culture we protect community. The Beirut Housing Rehabili

Grain silos damaged in the deadly 2020 Beirut explosion partially collapsed after a weeks-long smoldering fire on Sunday – four days before the two-year anniversary of the explosion. The 2020 disaster killed more than 200 people and injured thousands. | CBS News