Wayniyye el dawoule?
If we can't expect authorities to stop this vehicle, can we really expect them to detect risky buildings and take the necessary measures to prevent its collapse? Thanks Jossy!
Racist Lebanese
I overheard some people express their relief that a large number of residents were non-Lebanese in the building that collapsed. In fact, 10 Egyptians, 9 Sudanese and 2 Jordanians were reportedly living in that building. When are we going to get rid of those sick mentalities?
Critiques
We are all to blame …
14 years agoWhat happened yesterday in Achrafieh was another tragic incident that showed the lack of responsibility of officials, the unpreparedness of the security forces and rescue teams but also the lack of accountability towards the people ...
Lebanon
Building collapses in Achrafieh
14 years agoA 5-storey building has collapsed on its tenants in the Ashrafieh neighborhood of Fassouh. 30 people were inside the building at the time it collapsed and 7 injuries have so far been reported. Update: A ...
Lebanon
Beirut Hotel to be aired on Arte
14 years agoThe Lebanese movie was banned for its sexual content by the General Security in Lebanon but will be aired on Friday, January 20 on the French television station, Arte, at 9:35 p.m. [Source] You can ...
Automotive
How to cool down frustrated drivers in Lebanon
14 years agoI’ve been driving for a week or more now without a horn (My car caught the flu) and I must say it changed slightly the way I drive in Lebanon. I am relatively a calm ...
Automotive
Rally driver’s killer reflexes
14 years agoFound this by mistake awhile ago and it turns out it took place in Lebanon. Pretty cool. [YouTube] ...
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Lazy Lebanese
14 years agoChristmas has passed, New Year’s eve is over, Armenian Orthodox Christmas was last week, we are in the middle of January 2012 yet NYE billboards are still everywhere and Christmas decorations are still found in ...
Lebanon
Compromised Websites in Lebanon
14 years ago[Source] I’ve been hearing from a lot of people that there’s been an increase in internet credit card fraud lately in Lebanon. One of them told me there’s a local payment gateway that’s being hacked ...
Automotive
Jal el Dib & Charles Helou Bridges
14 years agoI noticed that Charles El Helou bridge was undergoing some maintenance work last Friday and the road was closed as a result, but I had no clue the situation was as bad as it is ...