They Are Building a Hospital Near Horsh Beirut!

via Nahnoo Horsh Beirut was closed to the public for more than 20 years by the Beirut Municipality for fear of vandalism and poor maintenance, and due to the lack of resources to protect the park. As soon as it reopened all week long to the public, a construction site popped up right next to it. Apparently, a new hospital is being built there. Beirut Governor confirmed the news and said he will hold talks…

My Brother, Dr. Zahi Ibrahim Mitri, Awarded The 2016 Young Investigator Award

Since I keep sharing news about Lebanese shining abroad, I thought it's about time I brag about my own brother, Dr. Zahi Mitri who was awarded The 2016 Young Investigator Award by the Conquer Cancer Foundation in the United States. "The Young Investigator Award provides funding to promising investigators to encourage and promote quality research in clinical oncology". My younger brother has always been the family genius. He was always at the top of his…
Automotive

Sunday Morning Escape

8 years ago
You might have visited every city in the country, but if you have not experienced Lebanon by bike then you have definitely been missing out. Three years ago, my friends got me a bike, they ...
Critiques

Sukleen Still Defending Naameh Landfill

8 years ago
I honestly have no idea who advised Sukleen and Sukomi to organize a press conference to defend the Naameh landfill and then sponsor the story on Facebook. It’s like asking for bad publicity and hate ...
Health

The Ultimate Guide to Dealing With Garbage in Lebanon

8 years ago
If you’re having trouble dealing with the garbage situation in Lebanon, follow the below guidelines: 1- Keep a picture of our current Environment Minister with you at all time. It’s a very efficient blocking tool. ...
Critiques

What The Naameh Residents Are Going Through Because Of The Landfill

8 years ago
The garbage crisis is first and foremost a health crisis and Naameh residents are the most affected by this crisis. Residents neighboring the landfill should have been given a financial indemnity as promised and moved ...
Health

To Control Mosquitoes, We Must Dispose of Trash Correctly

8 years ago
The Environment Minister tweeted today that “the rise in the number of mosquitoes is the result of higher seasonal temperatures and a environment embracing bugs”. While we all are aware of that fact, someone should ...
Health

#AddictNotCriminal: Lebanese Hospitals To Refrain From Reporting Drug Addicts To The Police

8 years ago
The above statement was shared by Embrace Fund and translates to the following: The Ministry of Public Health officially urges all Lebanese hospitals to refrain from their usual practice of reporting drug addicts to the ...
Critiques

Yet Another Environmental Disaster: Jiyeh Sea Filled With Garbage

8 years ago
The old Lebanese proverb “أعمل منيح وكب بالبحر” should be changed into “يا بهيم حاجي تكب بالبحر”. As if Israel’s deliberate bombardment of fuel tanks in Jiyeh back in 2006 wasn’t enough to pollute the ...
Food

The Proper Way To Detox

8 years ago
Detox Juice Stand At Le Mall Sin el Fil Even though detox or “cleansing” diets are becoming more and more popular in Lebanon, I was never really tempted to try one. I’ve read a lot ...
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