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Najib
Mar 21, 2025 02:32
The World Happiness 2025 Report has been released, and unfortunately, Lebanon ranks 145th out of 147 countries, positioning it among the least happy nations in the world. This ranking is based on data collected from over 140 countries, with high-quality analysis conducted by leading global researchers from various academic disciplines. The report considers six key factors: - Social Support - GDP per Capita - Healthy Life Expectancy - Freedom - Generosity - Perceptions of Corruption…
Posted By
Najib
Mar 21, 2025 01:54
A pelican was injured and sought refuge at Batroun's port a few months ago, where a local fisherman took it under his care. The two formed an unlikely bond, spending their days walking, playing, and swimming together. Named Bajjou3a, the pelican has since become a beloved figure in Batroun and an internet sensation. Visitors flock to the port to take photos with the bird, feed it, or even enjoy a paddleboarding session with it, as…
Posted By
Najib
Mar 20, 2025 08:24
India never came to mind when Zaatar W Zeit was talking about expanding, but they just announced on the @zaatarwzeitindia Instagram account that they’ll be opening in Mumbai soon. In fact, they shared a reel about it a while back, but I must have missed it. Zaatar W Zeit already has outlets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Bahrain, and Canada. I visited the Vancouver outlet last year, and it felt like I…
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Najib
Mar 20, 2025 03:44
The Lebanese government convened this morning and approved a draft decree presented by Education Minister Rima Karam to cancel this year's official intermediate certificate exams, commonly known as the Brevet exams. In place of these exams, school-based assessments will be used. The decision to cancel the Brevet exams for this year was driven by several factors, primarily the lack of funding and the significant disruption to the academic year 2024-2025 caused by the ongoing conflict…
Lebanon
1 day ago
A promising young rugby player passed away after receiving a blow to the head during a rugby game on March 15. The 15-year-old Lebanese-French player, Nicolas Haddad, collapsed following the blow and went into cardiac ...
Food
2 days ago
A year after a Starbucks knock-off coffee shop opened in Beirut, we now have a McDonald’s imitation on Bliss Street. The fast food restaurant, called Meatway, closely resembles McDonald’s, from the logo to the bags, ...
Lebanon
2 days ago
We were expecting the appointment of a new central bank governor this week, but it seems the decision will be postponed until at least next week. Several candidates have been proposed for the position, and ...
Critiques
2 days ago
Back in August 2024, Judge Samernda Nassar, who was assigned to the Mseilha Dam case, visited the site and found it abandoned, with only a janitor and his chicken farm occupying the area. As a ...
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