Posted By
Najib
Feb 09, 2017 09:16
As if it's not expensive enough to buy drinks at pubs and night clubs in Lebanon, the government is apparently planning to impose an additional 500% tax on alcohol. According to this MTV report: - The tax on 1 liter of wine and champagne will increase from 200 LL to 1000 LL. - The tax on 1 liter of beer will increase from 60 LL to 300 LL. - The tax on 1 liter of…
Posted By
Najib
Feb 08, 2017 10:51
The strong winds today brought down a huge billboard today in Zalka which landed on several cars. Once again we are fortunate that no one was injured or killed in this incident but this raises a question on the safety measures taken to install these massive billboards. If you look at the pictures, there are at least 7 crushed cars. All pictures via . Source: MTVLebanon
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