Posted By
Najib
Sep 20, 2015 02:28
The Abou Rakhoussa market that took place yesterday in Downtown Beirut was a funny reaction to Nicolas Chammas' press conference, where he called on demonstrators to leave the Beirut district because they were “cheapening” it, but I don't think it sent out the right message. The #YouStink movement, as far as I know, is about fighting corruption, defending our right to protest and resolving the garbage crisis, yet turning it into a class war is…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 19, 2015 06:53
Today was my first ever visit to Horsh Beirut. The 40,000-sq-metre green space has finally re-opened to the public last Saturday after almost 25 years. I went there around 1:20 pm and easily found a parking spot on the main road. The security at the door asked me for my ID and let me in then volunteers greeted me and explained the rules and guidelines to follow inside the park. I walked around for 30-40…
Food
11 years ago
I’m glad that the protesters have finally decided to stop their hunger strike. Their decision to go on an open-ended hunger strike was a brave one but badly timed in my opinion as it is ...
Humor
11 years ago
I guess we owe the police an apology now. ...
Lebanon
11 years ago
The innocent victims of the civil war in Syria – Picture From TheGuardian Ever since Europe and more specifically Germany agreed to receive Syrian refugees, we’ve been hearing all sorts of heartwarming stories on the ...
Humor
11 years ago
This is hilarious! [YouTube] Thanks Lary! ...
Critiques
11 years ago
Photo by Mustapha Jamaleddine Yet another #YouStink protest turned violent today and some activists were beaten up and arrested by the police. The police used once again excessive force which is unacceptable and not justified. ...
Events
11 years ago
I think you all remember the picture that went viral last year of a woman who was doing yoga in the middle of the street? Well that was Dalal Harb, the founder of the Beirut ...
Critiques
11 years ago
Update: I got a clarification from MTV saying “that the title used was indeed wrong and that it was changed at the midnight news. Moreover, they didn’t mention the online campaign because it wasn’t related ...
Humor
11 years ago
Elle a dit “Hmar” lol! She is almost right about everything she’s saying though. Watch the full video [here]. Meanwhile in front of the Env. Ministry in Beirut – via Imad Bazzi ...
