A First in #Lebanon: Man Jailed for Killing Dog

We keep seeing viral videos documenting animal abuse in Lebanon but we've never heard of anyone getting arrested for these crimes. BETA took it upon themselves to investigate one of these cases and managed after two years in court to inflict a 10-day prison sentence along with a 20,000LBP fee and a 4,000,000 compensation to the NGO, which constitutes a first in our country. The hearing came out after the dog killer was filmed catching…

My First Drone: DJI Spark

I've been meaning to buy a drone for photography for quite some time now but I didn't need anything too professional or pricey. While it's easy to find cheap drones just to fly them around, those that offer a decent aerial photography are usually at $1000 or more. A couple of photographer friends of mine recommended I take a look at the DJI Spark and it seemed like the best option for me. It's a…
Alcohol

Meet the Five Craft Beers Now Available in Lebanon

6 years ago
Those of you who have been reading this blog for a while, know that I enjoy a drink every now and then, especially when the drink is something special, not just your random club drink. ...
Information

Lebanese General Security To Start Issuing 10-Year Passports

6 years ago
About time! The Lebanese General Security will start issuing 10-year passports staring August 10th. The passport will cost 500,000LL which is considerably more expensive than most passports around the world. Nevertheless, I’d rather pay 500,000LL ...
Health

Elissa Reveals Her Secret Breast Cancer Battle With New Video

6 years ago
Elissa just shocked her fans by revealing her struggle with breast cancer in her latest music video. The clip beings with a woman inside an MRI machine and a subtitle “You have cancer” then goes ...
Architecture

Oscar Niemeyer’s Maarad in Tripoli Falling Apart?

6 years ago
Brazilian Oskar Nieymer designed the 10,000-hectare site, intended as an international fairground, back in 1962 but constructions were halted in 1975 and never resumed. In 2006, the site was “added to the World Monuments Fund ...
Baladi

17,000 Seedlings Will Turn Aaqoura’s Barren land into a Forest

6 years ago
I stumbled upon this video of a reforestation initiative organized by Aaqoura’s youth and the town’s environmental committee with the help of US Aid, US Forest Service and Lebanon Reforestation Initiative. Over 17,000 seedlings were ...
Information

TLS Offices Now Open at Opera House on Martyrs Square

6 years ago
The news is over a month old but I just noticed it. Those who wish to apply for VISAs to Australia, Denmark, France, Italy, Switzerland and Great Britain can now head to the new TLS ...
Events

Scorpions Back in Lebanon on October 27

6 years ago
The legends of rock are coming back to Beirut for another live concert at the seaside arena on October 27. The German band announced their retirement back in 2010 but then went on a “Farewell” ...
Art

Lebanese Musician Creates Musical Instrument Using Army Bullets From Arsal Battle

6 years ago
Lebanese Musician Alain Bourgi collected empty bullets from the #DawnOfTheMountains battle that took place in Arsal two years ago to build a musical instrument and sing the Lebanese National Anthem with it. I love the ...
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