A Great Campaign in Support of Domestic Workers’ Rights

When a group of Lebanese women were asked on the challenges their face at home or at work, and what they'd wish their employers would change, they replied asking for shorter working hours, a longer lunch break, more recognition among others. When their domestic workers were asked the same questions, they complained on how they have no break, no bed to sleep on, a 24/7 work schedule and they're treated as if their employers own…

A Map of Every Quarry in Lebanon

What started as a simple survey of all quarries in Lebanon has shown how widespread they are and worst of all, that the overwhelming majority is located OUTSIDE of the areas designated by the National Plan of Sites Suitable for Quarries of the Ministry of Environment, as reported by Antoine Atallah. I am not sure how accurate the numbers are, but according to his survey, there are over 52.000.000 m2 of quarries in the entire…
Animals & Wildlife

Over 90 Dogs Poisoned, 40 Already Dead, at Tripoli Dog Shelter

7 years ago
The owner (3ammo Mahmoud) of a dog shelter in Tripoli woke up today to find over 90 dogs poisoned and tens dead. The ones still alive are struggling and need medical assistance. The owner has ...
Critiques

First #ElectricVehicle Charging Station Launched in #Lebanon

7 years ago
In case you’re wondering on which planet our politicians are, we just launched our first EV charging station in Lebanon, dubbed “a good environmental step in the sector”, while half the country has been complaining ...
Critiques

Generator Bills are The Highest in Years This Summer

7 years ago
Remember when we were promised 24/7 electricity in 2015? Then in 2017? Then before summer is here? Instead, the highest generator bills we paid this year were in May and June this year and the ...
Critiques

Saida Facing a New Waste Crisis?

7 years ago
A couple of years ago, I was reading an article on how the notorious Saida garbage mountain was being transformed into a Green Park following a rehabilitation project led by The United Nations Development Programme ...
Critiques

Lebanon’s Drug Law to Finally be Enforced Properly

7 years ago
The Lebanese online sphere has been abuzz with the exciting news about the Skoun-led initiative that led to Judge Samir Hammoud issuing a binding circular to all “neyebet 3amme” in Lebanon. First, allow me to clarify ...
Critiques

Football Fan Stabbed to Death in #Beirut over World Cup Celebrations

7 years ago
When I wrote a blog post on those who like to ruin the World Cup for others, I never expected to read about a football fan being stabbed to death over celebrations. Yes it sucks ...
Critiques

Fehmeen el World Cup Ghalat

7 years ago
The World Cup is a one-of-a-kind event that happens once every four years and is the most widely viewed and followed sporting event in the world. Most of the World cares about football a great ...
Critiques

Brevet Exams Success Rate at 82.31%

7 years ago
Lebanon’s Minister of Education announced yesterday the results of the official exams for the intermediate certificate and the success rate reached 82.31% compared to 81.78% in 2017 and 75.90% in 2016. While the success rate ...
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