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Najib
Nov 17, 2025 04:20
The deadline to register for the 2026 parliamentary elections is November 20, and the number of registered expat voters so far is drastically lower than in 2022. According to the latest figures from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, barely 55,000 expats have registered so far, compared to over 200,000 in 2022. This sharp decline is alarming and can be attributed to several factors: - Ongoing ambiguity surrounding the “6-seat” model that some parties are proposing…
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Najib
Nov 04, 2025 05:02
Anyone who has visited Jeita Grotto is familiar with the site's strict no-photography and no-disturbance policies, but apparently, these rules don’t apply to everyone. A pre-wedding celebration attended by roughly 50 guests reportedly took place inside the grotto, featuring loud music, dancing, and filming. I wonder who authorized that. Was the Ministry of Tourism informed? How did the wedding planners manage to set all that up and go unnoticed? Such an event could seriously endanger…
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Najib
Oct 29, 2025 03:57
Lebanon is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV from November 30 to December 2, 2025. This will mark the Pope’s first Apostolic Journey outside Italy, during which he will first travel to Türkiye from November 27 to 30, before continuing on to Lebanon from November 30 to December 2. The Lebanese authorities have declared a two-day public holiday—Monday and Tuesday, December 1 and 2—to commemorate the visit. Schedule of the Visit: Sunday, November 30, 2025…
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Najib
Oct 17, 2025 05:52
It has now been three days since the Lebanese Ministry of Health abruptly ordered the suspension of Tannourine Mineral Water, and sadly, what began as a public health issue has quickly spiralled into yet another example of administrative mismanagement, something all too common in Lebanon. Both the Ministers of Agriculture and Health, the key figures behind this decision, have mishandled the situation from the very beginning. To date, neither has held an official press conference…
Beirut
1 month ago
It’s been a few weeks now since Le Gray Beirut announced it would be reopening its doors, and it looks like it’s happening very soon—in early November. Lebanese TV host and producer Ricardo Karam posted ...
Art
1 month ago
Le Grand Théâtre de Beirut, or Beirut’s Grand Theater, is one of the last remaining relics of pre-war Beirut. The landmark building was originally designed by Youssef Aftimos and built by Jacques Tabet in the ...
Critiques
1 month ago
The 2026 Lebanese elections are just a few months away, and it’s time for all expats to register and preserve their right to vote. Unfortunately—just like in 2018 and 2022—it’s still unclear whether expatriates will ...
Baladi
1 month ago
The final phase of construction for a $25 million F&B cluster in Beit Mery has just been completed, as it is set to open by March or April 2026. The cluster, dubbed “The Neighboured” was ...
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