1,400 Tons of Toxic Waste Dumped Daily in Burj Hammoud

Just like Saida is getting a new landfill, the Lebanese Transparency Association shared a video few days ago showing how tons of toxic waste are being illegally dumped daily into the notorious Burj Hammoud that was supposedly closed down years ago. Speaking of garbage and corruption, check out this RT article on Lebanon's garbage and why the EU is not doing anything to stop it. Quoting the author, "Not only did the EU know about…

Alwan Beirut: The first 100% Lebanese Animated Movie

We've seen short animated movies in Lebanon before but we've never had a 90 minute long animated 100% Lebanese movie. Beirut Cultural Festivals want to reach out to young viewers and help them explore our country's marvellous regions and unique heritage on the largest screen in the world. . "Alwan Beirut" is showing from July 3 till July 5 at Beirut's Hippodrome. The story’s main character is a cartoon Nejmeh Square clock, who is sad…
Critiques

The New Electoral Law: How Does it Work?

8 years ago
The Lebanese cabinet has finally approved an electoral law after months of ongoing debates and disputes. To be honest, I stopped following up on this matter a month or two ago and I was almost ...
Architecture

Take a Sneak Peek into ABC Verdun’s Garden

8 years ago
Ever since I shared exclusive pictures of ABC Verdun, I had many ask me if there’s any greenery or gardens inside the mall, especially that green areas have a positive impact on the happiness of ...
Baladi

After Beirut, Tripoli Gets its own Wall of Kindness

8 years ago
A group of Tripolitans loved the idea behind the Wall of Kindness that was set up in Sodeco a week ago and decided to do the same in Tripoli, one of Lebanon’s largest and poorest ...
Fun

#15ISFAIR: The Gärten is Back With a New Look, and a Cheaper Entrance Fee (15$)

8 years ago
The Gärten has been open for five years now and still kicks ass. The venue, the music, the experience offer an unmatched nightlife experience especially for house music fans. This year, The Gärten changed its ...
Baladi

Two Lebanese MMA Fighters Made it To The 2017 MMA Asian Championships Finals!

8 years ago
Update [16/06/2017]: We won a gold! [Source] http://www.mmamena.net/Newsdet.aspx?id=189 Imad Howayek and Alexander Chaddad have secured medals for Lebanon at The 2017 MMA Asian Championships by qualifying to the finals. Howayek defeated a fighter from Kazakhstan ...
Fun

Montreal is so Lebanese Habibi …

8 years ago
I showed that video to a couple of friends in Montreal. One of them found it funny, the other hated it. I’ve been to Montreal last year for almost two weeks but I didn’t go ...
Baladi

The Longest Iftar Table in The World – by Ajialouna

8 years ago
Ajialouna is a charitable, social, educational and cultural organization in Beirut. It’s been around for 20 years and the work they’ve been pulling throughout the years is quite remarkable to say the least. I went ...
Fun

Terrorist Arrested by Police Says He was Recruited via Boom Beach

8 years ago
The Lebanese security forces arrested two men after they suspected that they were planning an attack in Downtown Beirut. The terrorists apparently were working with Daesh and were targeting businessmen and politicians among others. Mustapha ...
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