Tadmor Documentary First Public Screening in Damascus

The screening of Tadmor in Syria last week was nothing short of amazing, and I only wish Lokman Slim had been among us to witness this historic event. The fact that the first screening of this documentary took place in Damascus is especially significant, given the city’s historical ties to the Syrian regime and the prison’s notoriety, particularly after the 1980 massacre following an assassination attempt on Hafez al-Assad, where hundreds of inmates were killed.…

Lebanon’s Government Wins Confidence Vote: 95 In favour, 12 Against

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's government secured a confidence vote in Parliament today, with 95 out of 128 lawmakers voting in favor. It took two days to finalize the vote, as more than 60 members of parliament had requested to speak, forcing the parliament speaker to limit the number of speakers or shorten their speaking time. When the time came for the confidence vote, 95 voted in favor, 12 voted against, 4 abstained, and 17 were…
Lebanon

A First in Lebanon: Brother & Sister Won The Lotto Jackpot

9 months ago
I’m not sure if this is the first time worldwide, but it has definitely never happened in Lebanon. Two siblings unknowingly picked the same Lotto numbers and won the jackpot, which amounted to over 124 ...
Critiques

Lebanon’s Football Fields: A Major Hazard

9 months ago
Four years ago, the Lebanese National Football Team had to play its home game in Amman because all of our football fields were in deplorable condition. Most fields lack proper grass or are poorly maintained, ...
Information

Remittances Make Up 31% of Lebanon’s GDP

9 months ago
Remittances continue to serve as a vital source of support for the Lebanese economy and Lebanese families, amounting to approximately $7 billion in 2023. This represents 31% of Lebanon’s GDP for the same year, making ...
Fun

This “Disturbing” Dawra Apartment is up for Sale

9 months ago
An apartment located in Dawra was listed a few days ago on 3ikarcom. At first glance, it seems like quite the catch with its renovated rooms and large terrace. However, as the video progresses, one ...
Lebanon

Dr. Food Indicted & Referred to The Criminal Court for Trial

9 months ago
Mount Lebanon Judge Ziad Al-Daghidi issued his indictment today in the case of George Hanna Dib, also known as Dr. Food on social media. The judge considered the actions undertaken by Dib and the other ...
Lebanon

Banque du Liban (BDL) Raises Withdrawal Limits For Circular 158 & 166

9 months ago
Lebanon’s Central Bank has announced that it will raise the withdrawal limits for Circular No. 158 and Circular No. 166. This change will take effect on March 1st, 2025, with the limit increasing to $500 ...
Lebanon

25 Years Later, The Lebanese Government Scraps “Resistance” Clause

9 months ago
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and his newly formed government approved a ministerial statement yesterday, outlining the priorities and commitments for the coming years, and for the first time in 25 years, scrapping the “resistance” clause. ...
Lebanon

US President Trump Halts All U.S Aid to Lebanon, Including The Lebanese Army

9 months ago
Update: The Lebanese Army will be exempted and will continue to receive aid as confirmed by US officials. A U.S. State Department official spoke to Al-Arabiya TV today and confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump ...
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