Should Schools Reopen?

Lebanese schools were set to reopen today but the majority of public and private schools did not abide by the ministry's decision. The truth is both the education and health ministry have done a lousy job preparing for the re-opening, from equipping the schools, to providing enough PCRs and rapid tests, and more importantly to getting all schools staff and students vaccinated. In fact, a marathon to vaccinate teachers and students was just organized over…

Anti-Vaxxer Protest Planned in Beirut This Weekend

The General Union of Lebanon's trade unions is organizing a protest on Saturday at Martyrs Square against mandatory COVID vaccine and in favor of giving people the freedom of choice. The event is a public one and transportation is provided from all Lebanese areas. Can anyone explain to me the purpose of such a protest? At a time where the Omicron variant is spreading like crazy and hospitals are getting overwhelmed once again? Who is…
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ISF Arrests Man Who Violently Abused Domestic Worker

4 years ago
The ISF has just tweeted that they arrested the man who was caught on video abusing a domestic worker on the street by dragging her and beating her up. The incident took place in the ...
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The Only Portraits We Want To See on Billboards

4 years ago
On the 4th of every month, the wounds of those who lost their loved ones or their homes at the Beirut Port explosion are exposed again. It’s been 17 months and families and friends of ...
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Only 33% of Lebanese Have Received At Least One Covid-19 Vaccine Dose

4 years ago
The New Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad warned today about the fast spread of the Omicron variant and that the authorities might consider a new lockdown if people are not complying by the government’s COVID ...
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Lebanese Banks Were “Celebrating” Their Achievements at Casino Du Liban

4 years ago
A couple of weeks back, the World Union of Arab Bankers Secretary General Wissam Fattouh shared a video of the event that took place at the Casino du Liban where Arab bankers were receiving awards ...
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Salaries of Lebanese Ambassadors Around The World

4 years ago
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been considering ever since the crisis hit shutting down several embassies and consulates around the world in order to cut down on expenses. However, and according to this Al ...
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Three Scenarios For the 2022 Lebanon Parliamentary Elections

4 years ago
The decree for the upcoming elections has been signed by the Lebanese President, Prime Minister & Interior Minister, which should technically mean that elections are happening but that’s not the case unfortunately. As you all ...
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In 2021, We’re Still Arresting People For “Insulting” Lebanese Politicians

4 years ago
Toufiluk, a Lebanese comedian and influencer, was arrested today as soon as he landed in Beirut’s airport and his passport was confiscated. The reason? Insulting the Lebanese Presidency. Toufiluk, whose real name is Toufic Breidy, ...
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Lebanon’s New Tourism Slogan: “Crazy Love” (بحبّك بجنونك)

4 years ago
The Lebanese Tourism Minister unveiled yesterday a new slogan (بحبّك بجنونك) to secure tourists back into visiting Lebanon. The slogan translates into “I love you in your madness” or “Crazy Love” and Minister Nassar wants ...
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