First Look At The German Project To Rehabilitate The Beirut Port

A German delegation presented today its project to rebuild the Beirut Port and its surrounding during a press conference. The multi-billion-dollar project envisions beaches and a "central park" alongside restored architectural heritage, all wrapped in a plan that would generate 50,000 jobs and billions in profit. The two German firms Colliers Germany & Hamburg Port Consulting plan to move most port activity away from the city center and wish to "develop the port precinct of…

Germany Wants to Rebuild The Beirut Port

Germany is set to present a comprehensive port reconstruction proposal to the Lebanese authorities next week according to Reuters. "In addition to the port itself, Germany’s proposal would look to redevelop more than 100 hectares in the surrounding area in a project that would be along the lines of the post-war reconstruction of central Beirut. The plan would also involve the creation of a publicly-listed company similar to Solidere, which was set up by former…
Lebanon

Dangerous Chemical Substances Found in Zahrani Powerplant

3 years ago
Following today’s meeting, The Higher Defense Council has decided to extend the general mobilization for six months over COVID-19 and more importantly, ex-PM Hassan Diab mentioned that dangerous chemical substances were discovered in the Zahrani ...
Lebanon

Central Bank Governor Did Not Appear in Front of Judge Ghada Aoun

3 years ago
Back in January, State Prosecutor for Mount Lebanon Judge Ghada Aoun charged Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh with dereliction of duty and breach of trust and Salameh was expected to appear today in front of ...
News

R.I.P Abu Naji

3 years ago
AUB Lecturer Makram Rabah tweeted earlier today that Abu Naji has unfortunately passed away. His old shop facing the AUB main gate, which dates back to the 1970s, was shutdown 10 years ago but he ...
Lebanon

Two Lebanese-Americans Arrested & Charged For Assaulting Capitol Police Officer

3 years ago
Julian Elie Khater, 32, of Pennsylvania, and George Pierre Tanios, 39, of West Virginia were arrested earlier today and charged for assaulting US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after responding on January 6 ...
Lebanon

Thieves Are Going For Manhole Covers & Train Parts

3 years ago
Soaring poverty has led to an increase in the theft of manhole covers, and more recently train parts from Tripoli’s Railway station. A manhole cover weights around 70kg and is being sold for around $100, ...
Lebanon

A Memorial Honoring Hero Firefighter Sahar Fares

3 years ago
A monument was unveiled by Beirut’s governor Marwan Abboud on International Women’s Day, as a tribute to the first female firefighter martyr Sahar Fares. Sahar, a 27 year old bride-to-be, was killed by the Beirut ...
Critiques

Mzaar Ski Resort To Close For This Season After Today’s Fiasco

3 years ago
Kfardebian municipality issued a statement later today following the fiasco that happened at the Mzaar slopes, and decided with Mzaar Ski resort to end the ski season for safety considerations and to help reduce the ...
Lebanon

Azadea Set To Reopen Adidas & Reebook By April 2021

3 years ago
After having shut down all their branches in mid-2020 due to the economic crisis, Reebook & Adidas stores are set to reopen in Lebanon by April after Azadea had acquired the franchises to both brands. ...
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