I Got Fined For Using My Phone (But I Wasn’t)

I was on my way to Beirut a week ago when a policeman stood in the middle of the road and started asking few drivers to park on the side including myself. At first I thought they were checking "mecanique" papers and indeed the officer asked me for my driving license and "mecanique" papers which I gladly handed over. I still had no clue I was being fined for using my phone because I don't…
Food

Al Saadah (Happiness) Snack: A Free Restaurant For The Poor And Needy In Beirut

11 years ago
“Bonheur du ciel” is a newly open snack in Bourj Hammoud that opens from Monday till Friday and serves food for free to the poor and needy families. The food is provided by a renowned ...
Critiques

#YouStink Campaign Still Going Strong

11 years ago
via StopCulturalTerrorism Over 5000 people protested yesterday to call on Environment Minister Machnouk to resign and demand a sustainable solution to Lebanon’s garbage crisis. I honestly don’t know why our Environment Minister didn’t resign yet. ...
Critiques

We Were Supposed To Have 24/7 Electricity In 2015

11 years ago
Five years ago, we were promised 24/7 electricity in Lebanon. Instead we got this year 24/7 Zbeleh all over Lebanon and the electricity is getting worse by the day. We were all skeptical of the ...
Critiques

Burger-King McDonald’s Phone Prank Is Not Funny

11 years ago
I don’t see what’s funny about this prank call. I think the guy who did it should be forced to deliver food from McDonald’s and BK for one month for free. Check out the [video] ...
Lebanon

More And More Municipalities Are Starting To Recycle In Lebanon

11 years ago
Lebanon only recycles 6% of its collected waste even though there are more than 100 companies and NGOs ready to receive our waste. Ever since the garbage crisis, more and more municipalities are starting to ...
Critiques

A Tribute To Lebanese Army Major Rabih Kahil

11 years ago
When I first read that an army officer called Rabih Kahil was rushed to a hospital and urgently needed blood, I thought at first that an army convoy somewhere got attacked or that the officer ...
Critiques

Join Today’s Anti-Corruption Demo In Beirut!

11 years ago
There’s an anti-corruption demonstration planned today at 5PM in front of the Grand Serail in Beirut. The aim is to rise against corruption, pressure our politicians to find a quick solution for the garbage crisis ...
Lebanon

Celebrating Eid In Tripoli: Crowded Souks, Great Food, Clowns For A Cause, Flying Lanterns & Happy Children

11 years ago
Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, is a very special time of the year for Muslims worldwide. Every country has its own traditions and in Lebanon, every city celebrates it in its own ...
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