“Fugitive: The Curious Case of Carlos Ghosn” Now Playing on Netflix

Carlos Ghosn's rise and fall, the tensions he sparked with Nissan-Renault, his dramatic arrest and unbelievable escape are chronicled in this Netflix documentary. Ghosn escaped from Japan in December 2019 and currently resides in Beirut. French & Japanese authorities issued warrants for Ghosn's arrest and Interpol issued a red notice for his arrest as well, yet Ghosn continues to claim his innocence. I enjoyed the documentary but it would have been much better if Ghosn…

U.S Brokered Lebanon-Israel Maritime Deal: Good or Bad?

18 months ago, the Lebanese government was expected to sign decree No.6433/2011 to preserve its maritime rights during the ongoing indirect discussions with the Israeli side. However the government decided to disregard this request and deprive Lebanon of an additional 1,430 square kilometers and the possibility of negotiating based on Line 29, which is, legally and technically, the soundest of all the lines. This being said, we're negotiating from a weak position since the start,…
Baladi

“Back To Our Cedars Roots” Banque BEMO Initiative: 2022 The Year of Revival

3 years ago
This year marks the second edition of Banque BEMO’s “Back to Our Cedars Roots” initiative, which is aimed at restoring pride in what Lebanon stands for and reinforcing the sense of belonging for anyone of ...
Food

Clément’s Outstanding French Pastries & Signature Desserts Now Available in the UAE

3 years ago
Clément’s out-of-this-world pastries & desserts are now available for delivery & pick up in the UAE and I can never recommend these guys enough! From the plain croissants with the crispy outer shell, flaky layers ...
Baladi

“Adonis” To Hold December Concert in Support of Rebirth Beirut

3 years ago
Rebirth Beirut, an NGO founded in 2020 in the aftermath of the Beirut Port Explosion, continues to engage in relief efforts across the city and its latest is an initiative to light more and more ...
Business

15,000 LBP is The New Official Exchange Rate?

3 years ago
Reuters reported today that the Lebanese Central Bank is set to drop the 1,507 rate that has been used since 1997 and replace it with LL 15,000 for every 1 U.S dollar by the end ...
Critiques

Are We Getting a New President Tomorrow?

3 years ago
The first session to elect a new president is taking place on September 29th, and while there’s still no consensus on a candidate, there are no reasons to rule out a successful vote if the ...
Baladi

Phoenicia Hotel Set to Reopen on October 3

3 years ago
Phoenicia Beirut, the iconic Beirut landmark, is set to reopen its doors on October 3rd. The hotel closed briefly following the August 4 port explosion and then shut down its doors due to the economic ...
Beirut

Librairie Antoine Beirut Souks is Temporarily Closed

3 years ago
The iconic “Librarie Antoine” book store at the Beirut Souks has officially shut down today after a farewell ceremony in honor of the victims of the August 4 Port explosion. The ceremony was led by ...
Critiques

After “Lightyear”, Lebanese General Security Bans “Minions: The Rise of Gru”

3 years ago
Lightyear, the prequel to Pixar’s Toy Story franchise, was banned in Lebanon back in June for featuring a brief kiss between a same-sex couple. 13 other Middle Easter and Asian countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, ...
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