Lebanon Protests: Don’t be Afraid Of What Comes Next

Few hours separate us from the deadline PM Saad Hariri has set for himself and his allies ever since the protests started. Whether he was hoping that protests will die out like they always do, or if he was truly sincere about his call, one thing is for sure: Lebanon is experiencing a true revolution, one that transcended the country's traditional social divides and those in power are the ones scared shitless of what's to…

Lebanon Protests: Security Forces Using Excessive Force

HRW issued a press release following recent clashes between security forces and protestors stating that Lebanese security forces have "beaten and arrested people, causing far more havoc than the protesters,” according to Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East director at Human Rights Watch. They continued saying that "The Internal Security Force’s riot police fired tear gas at thousands of largely peaceful protesters, including children, in downtown Beirut". The firing started without any warning causing panic, leaving…
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The Government MUST Resign

6 years ago
The government has no other option but to resign at this point. They have to resign for failing to address the budget deficit, the economic crisis, the bread and dollar crisis, the traffic, the internet, ...
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Government Planning to Tax Whatsapp Calls Over Mobile Data & Wifi

6 years ago
Remember when the Telecom Minister claimed he’s not planning on taxing Whatsapp? Well he was lying as the government agreed today to enforce a 20 cent/day fee on every WhatsApp or any other VOIP user. ...
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#LebanonisBurning: Authorities are to Blame (ONLY) For the Fires

6 years ago
Over 120 fires were reported by the Civil Defence officials in the past 24 hours, and Lebanon’s Red Cross has stated over 100 people were hospitalized so far. The sudden rise in temperature and strong ...
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We Need More Apple Picking Venues in Lebanon

6 years ago
Every year since the Syrian crisis began, Lebanese apple farmers are in crisis. They’re unable sell their apple and exporting them is too costly. Every year, farmers have no choice but to leave their apples ...
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A Saudi-like Shisha-Tax Could Work in Lebanon

6 years ago
Saudi Arabia implemented last week a highly controversial Shisha tax that is angering a lot of people online. To sum it up, you get taxed 100% on your bill at any Shisha cafe or restaurant ...
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Lack of Sponsors & Funds Threatening The Lebanese Basketball League

6 years ago
The President of the Lebanese Basketball association warned yesterday that the league may be under threat and that they cannot keep going without sponsors or financial support. The truth is the teams, the players, the ...
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UAE Lifts Travel Ban to Lebanon: What does That Mean?

6 years ago
After Saudi Arabia lifted its travel warning back in February, the UAE today has announced that it will lift the travel ban to Lebanon. The decision was announced after a Lebanese delegation led by PM ...
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A Lebanese Family Consumes on Average 1400 Plastic Bags Yearly

6 years ago
The Environment Ministry launched today a campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags, encouraging people to use eco-friendly bags and preparing them for the Plastic bags ban which will begin on October 15 (if ...
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