The Lebanese government decided this morning to extend the suspension of Iranian flights to Beirut beyond February 18th. The head of the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization stated that the Lebanese government requested the cancellation of ...

There have been talks since 2012 about the renovation and restoration of René Moawad Airport, but these efforts never materialized due to political reasons until last week when newly appointed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam promised ...

Lebanon’s U17 Women’s Football team defeated Syria 4-0 today to clinch the 2025 West Asia Championship. The tournament, held from February 7 to 16, featured six teams: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Bahrain. ...

I am not sure why we still have a Ministry of Information, and I truly believe that the first reform needed for any future government is abolishing this ministry. But until then, we have a ...

There’s an auction house in Beirut called “Démodé” that offers its customers an arguile (hookah) while they place their bids. “Démodé” was founded in 2016 and sells antiques and collectibles from all over the world, ...

It looks like the Shawarma Valentine bouquet has finally been upgraded, as someone is now making “Djeij w Batata” Valentine bouquets with garlic inside a ring box. I would have wrapped the chicken and fries ...

The roads leading to Nejmeh Square are gradually reopening after the Parliamentary Police Command announced that it will make these roads fully accessible to all citizens without any obstacles. These roads have been closed for ...

I miss posting about creative ads on special occasions like Valentine’s Day, Easter, Christmas, or national holidays, and I’m very happy to see companies like Exotica still distinguishing themselves with new campaigns. The Valentine’s ad ...

It’s almost impossible to keep up with the political changes happening in the Middle East, but you can always count on Kim Ghattas’ articles to help understand what’s going on. The Beirut-based journalist is an ...

BDL published its latest balance sheet on January 31, 2025, where it reported an increase in the country’s gold reserves from $24.7 billion in mid-January to $25.7 billion on January 31. In comparison, Lebanon’s gold ...