Bajjou3a The Batrouni Pelican Becomes Internet Sensation

A pelican was injured and sought refuge at Batroun's port a few months ago, where a local fisherman took it under his care. The two formed an unlikely bond, spending their days walking, playing, and swimming together. Named Bajjou3a, the pelican has since become a beloved figure in Batroun and an internet sensation. Visitors flock to the port to take photos with the bird, feed it, or even enjoy a paddleboarding session with it, as…

Zaatar W Zeit is Opening in India

India never came to mind when Zaatar W Zeit was talking about expanding, but they just announced on the @zaatarwzeitindia Instagram account that they’ll be opening in Mumbai soon. In fact, they shared a reel about it a while back, but I must have missed it. Zaatar W Zeit already has outlets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Bahrain, and Canada. I visited the Vancouver outlet last year, and it felt like I…
Lebanon

Brevet Exams Officially Cancelled for This Year

9 months ago
The Lebanese government convened this morning and approved a draft decree presented by Education Minister Rima Karam to cancel this year’s official intermediate certificate exams, commonly known as the Brevet exams. In place of these ...
Lebanon

15-Year Old French-Lebanese Rugby Player Dies After Injury During Match

9 months ago
A promising young rugby player passed away after receiving a blow to the head during a rugby game on March 15. The 15-year-old Lebanese-French player, Nicolas Haddad, collapsed following the blow and went into cardiac ...
Food

McDonald’s Knock-off Restaurant Open in Beirut

9 months ago
A year after a Starbucks knock-off coffee shop opened in Beirut, we now have a McDonald’s imitation on Bliss Street. The fast food restaurant, called Meatway, closely resembles McDonald’s, from the logo to the bags, ...
Lebanon

Who Will be Lebanon’s Next Central Bank Governor?

9 months ago
We were expecting the appointment of a new central bank governor this week, but it seems the decision will be postponed until at least next week. Several candidates have been proposed for the position, and ...
Critiques

Mseilha Dam: Judge Nassar To File Charges for Money laundering & Waste of Public Funds

9 months ago
Back in August 2024, Judge Samernda Nassar, who was assigned to the Mseilha Dam case, visited the site and found it abandoned, with only a janitor and his chicken farm occupying the area. As a ...
Lebanon

Branch Manager in Keserwan Allegedly Stole Two Million Dollars

9 months ago
There is news circulating about an embezzlement that occurred at a branch of a local bank in the Keserwan area. According to reports, a branch manager withdrew two million dollars from the accounts of a ...
Art

R.I.P Antoine Kerbage

9 months ago
Lebanon lost one of its most distinguished actors today, with a career spanning several decades. Antoine Kerbage passed away at the age of 90 after battling illness and suffering from Alzheimer’s. Throughout his career, Kerbage ...
Baladi

AUB Ranked First in MENA Region in The Field of Medicine

9 months ago
The 2025 QS World University Rankings are out and the American University of Beirut has climbed several ranks up to 250th worldwide and 132nd globally in the field of medicine. AUB is also ranked first ...
OlderNewer