Interior Ministry Will Fine People LL50,000 For Not Wearing Masks

If you're going out for a walk in public and are not wearing a mask, you will be fined LL50,000. This decision takes effect starting Friday the 29th of May and the Interior Ministry is even asking people to report via their hotline 112 anyone who is not respecting the guidelines. On the same day, the Ministry of Health, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, announced that one million face masks will be distributed…

Despite The Ongoing Scandals, The Lebanese Government is Keeping The Sonatrach Contract

The Lebanese government has decided last Tuesday to honor its contract with Algerian state energy firm Sonatrach until the end of the year, despite the latest scandals rocking this file. Just to give you a quick overview: Back in 2005, the Lebanese government signed a deal with the state-owned oil company of Algeria to provide us with fuel. However instead of importing the fuel directly from Sonatrach, two Lebanese companies were in charge of receiving…

There’s No LL500,000 Bill (Yet)

There's a LL500,000 bill circulating online for the past week or so, but it's actually an old LL50,000 special edition bill that was released by BDL and photoshopped after. However, I think it's only a matter of time before BDL has to release LL250,000 and LL500,000 bills given how badly things are going. The dollar is worth LL4000 for the time being, but it's expected to keep rising as long as there are no reforms,…

Order Lebanese Delicacies This Eid – Hallab is Shipping for $1 Only!

If you're abroad and craving authentic Lebanese delicacies, Hallab 1881 is running a $1 shipping promotion on its international online store. Unfortunately the selection is limited especially the Ashta-based delicacies, which is understandable but you can still get your Maamoul, Karabij, Ghraybe, Sanyoura and even a plain Mafrouke. To order, visit .
Humor

The Worst Video Clip of 2020?

5 years ago
Who would have though someone might overthrow Rola Yammout for the worst and most disturbing video clips ever? Well there you go. We have a winner and his name is Star Dodi. If you wish ...
Critiques

Doueir Municipality Imposes Restrictions on Syrians During Eid

5 years ago
Apparently the Doueir Municipality knows something The WHO and most researchers don’t, that Syrians transmit the COVID-19 while all others don’t. For that purpose, they decided to impose restrictions during Eid on Syrians residing in ...
Lebanon

Beirut-Paris Flights To Resume on June 12

5 years ago
The DailyStar reported on Tuesday that Air France will resume its flights to and from Beirut on June 12. There will be two flights to and from the Lebanese capital every Friday and Sunday. Beirut ...
Lebanon

An Informational Video on Hyperinflation in Lebanon

5 years ago
A couple of weeks ago, I listed the reasons behind soaring prices in Lebanon in a detailed post, and today someone came up with a nicely done informational video that explains better why hyperinflation is ...
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