Beirut’s Derelict Buildings: A Very Serious Problem

It's been two years now since the Fassouh Building tragedy yet there are still thousands of buildings in Beirut only that are at risk of collapsing. According to the owners of old rental flats, "buildings that are at risk of collapse have entered a dangerous stage". Based on this article, Beirut Engineers Syndicate head Elie Bsaibes has proposed a solution to address this problem that goes as follows: - Amend the current rent law which…
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Welcome To Beirut: Live In 2014

10 years ago
That’s the first thing you see once you leave Rafic Hariri’s airport, and that’s what we are all wishing for this year. ...
Beirut

Banque Libano-Française Dahieh Branch

10 years ago
A lot of businesses in Dahieh have taken similar security measures to stay safe from bombings. ...
Art

Lebanon Through The Eyes Of Ali Rafei

10 years ago
Ali is a street artist originally from Tripoli. I got to know him after he did the below drawing of a Lebanese policeman with the “I love corruption” badge that went viral few months ago, ...
Beirut

Cannelle’s Heavenly Brownies

10 years ago
Cannelle is a pastry located in Achrafieh in the SNA building. People usually go there for its macarons, croissants and cakes but I highly recommend you try their brownies. The top is crunchy, and the ...
Beirut

Recycling 3al Lebnené

10 years ago
Ever since the Naameh landfill crisis, Sukleen has been tweeting online tips on how to recycle and how one can #BePartOfTheSolution but I don’t think that’s enough. A lot of Lebanese still don’t know how ...
Beirut

Nicolas Sursock Museum in Achrafieh

10 years ago
Picture taken today If you happen to pass by Sursock street in Achrafieh, check out the newly renovated Nicolas Sursock Palace. An underground building was newly built for the museum and the whole palace was ...
Automotive

World’s Largest Toy Car Collection Is In Beirut

10 years ago
Billy Karam’s awesome toy car collection makes it to AutoBlog. It’s common for auto enthusiasts to have a few miniatures of their favorite cars around their home or office. They provide a respite of happiness ...
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