Jounieh Road Expansion: Will it Actually Work?

We've been hearing about the Jounieh highway expansion plans ever since the project got approved by the Lebanese Cabinet in 2016, yet I still find it hard to believe this project will ever be implemented one day, and even if it does, I don't see how it will ease traffic at all. The first part which is the expropriations was reportedly completed, and we've already seen a lot of shops relocate in the past few…

Generator Owners can Now Claim Insurance Fees

Negotiations between generator owners and the ministry of economy are still ongoing and the latest updates reveal that generator owners who installed meters can now charge customers insurance fees, starting with 100,000LL for 5-ampere subscription, 175,000LL for 10-ampere subscription and 75,000LL for every additional 5-ampere. Subscribers can claim back the amount if they decided to cancel the subscription, or in other terms when we will start getting 24/7 electricity or we leave the country for…
Critiques

Haret Hreik Lab Tests Show Water Contains Human Stools

7 years ago
A Haret Hreik resident sent a sample of his building’s water to test to have it checked, and the laboratory tests turned out to be horrific. Not only is the water not drinkable, but it ...
Critiques

So What if Nishan hosted a Male Stripper?

7 years ago
When I saw the video of a male stripper performing on Nishan’s new show on Al Jadeed, I was like why are all these TVs sinking to new lows but then I looked up the ...
Lebanon

#Dawwi_3alGhalat: Himaya Launches New Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse

7 years ago
One out of six kids in Lebanon are victims of a kind of sexual abuse. The number is scary but it’s true and the only way to prevent further child abuse is by reporting them. ...
Critiques

Siemens CEO Did Offer to Help #Lebanon in its Electricity Crisis

7 years ago
We’ve been hearing for the past week or so about an offer submitted by Siemens’ CEO to the Lebanese government to build power stations in Lebanon. A leaked voice note recorded by lawmaker Yassin Jaber ...
Critiques

Why do We Praise Politicians who Fly in Economy Class?

7 years ago
I don’t recall the amount of times I’ve seen people share stories of a local MP or minister “surprising” passengers by flying economy, and praising his modesty and comparing him to others who fly in ...
Animals & Wildlife

Did the Ship With “Infected Cows” Dock at Beirut’s Port or Not?

7 years ago
I’ve been following this story for the last couple of days and I can’t really tell who’s lying and who’s telling the truth. The Ministry of Agriculture has been denying since day the story but ...
Critiques

Works Halted at Horsh Beirut For New General Security Bldg

7 years ago
Every now and then, we hear about new works near Horsh Beirut, whether it’s a hospital or now a new General Security building. I don’t know why they hate this green space so much, but ...
Critiques

Despicable Comments By Lebanese Minister on People with Special Needs

7 years ago
Remember Mouin Merhebi? The Lebanese Minister who sexually harassed a TV host live on air almost a year ago? Well he’s back this time with disgusting comments on people with disabilities/special needs. During a phone ...
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