Architecture
6 years ago
First there were rumors that the 160-year old building will be destroyed or modified, but then the Minister of Culture intervened and listed the Lycee Abdel Kader old school building as a heritage building. Fast ...
Lebanon
6 years ago
BBC displayed the findings of the largest and most in-depth survey undertaken of the Middle East and North Africa on religion in seven different charts, and the outcome was that Arabs are increasingly saying they ...
Critiques
6 years ago
14-year old Abbas Hussein Yazbeck tried to commit suicide earlier today after failing his Brevet exam. Abbas shot himself in the head and was rushed to the hospital where he’s still under intensive care. The ...
Critiques
6 years ago
The Hadath Municipality Christians-only policy is not recent. In fact, it’s nine years old and I’m surprised Mohammad Awwad, the 27-year old journalist who brought this issue back to the spotlight, didn’t know about this ...
Baladi
6 years ago
I’m sure you all remember childhood songs such as “Tiri Tiri ya 3asfoura”, “3andi Bissi esma Sissi”, “3ammi Bou Massoud”, “Fi 3enna Shajra”, “Yalla N3ammir”, “3eedik ya Mama” and many more. Well the people behind ...
Middle East
6 years ago
I’m not a big fan of Teen shows but I was excited to watch “Jinn” especially that it’s Netflix’ first original Arabic series. The series was created by Lebanese producer Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya (Kabreet Production), ...
Lebanon
6 years ago
A decree was issued by the General Security recently cancelling the process of filling pink/white cards for foreign passengers at Beirut Rafic Hariri’s airport. Passengers had to fill out by hand on a tiny paper ...
Sports
6 years ago
As I’m writing this post, I am reading an update that the crisis between the Lebanese Rugby League Federation and the players has been averted, but there are still unresolved issues that need tackling. It ...
Health
6 years ago
The Lebanese Council for Scientific Research (CNRS) announced during a press conference two days ago a list of Lebanon’s most and least polluted beaches. Based on the report findings, 14 beaches were tested and found ...
Art
6 years ago
Every city has flea markets and Souk el Ahad was Beirut’s most popular flea market, but not for long. There’s been talks for months now about shutting down and relocating Souk el Ahad and they’ve ...