Posted By
Najib
Apr 16, 2020 04:29
In January 2019, BDL restricted dollar trade by calling for all money transfer offices to only pay out cash in Lebanese Pounds rather than US dollars, even if the transfer was made in the US currency. Lebanon Restricts Dollar Trade. In December 2019, BDL mandated that all FX transfers to Lebanese non-bank institutions to be disbursed in that foreign currency and not in LBP, but today this was reversed and all money transfer offices have…
Posted By
Fred
Apr 15, 2020 12:53
Lebanese pop/rock band Adonis just released the first single from its upcoming studio album “Thoqb Aswad” . Having postponed its tour, which was scheduled for Spring 2020, the band has instead accelerated the production of its upcoming album. Written in spoken classical Arabic, the song departs from Adonis’ signature Lebanese dialect. About the song, the band’s lead singer Anthony from Adonis says: “Thoqb Aswad” has been designed like a short movie. It’s quite long for a pop song ,…
Posted By
Najib
Apr 15, 2020 10:53
The Lebanese Minister of Agriculture & Culture shared on post on his Facebook page yesterday asking the Lebanese to cut down the consumption of red meat and eat more chicken instead to avoid further business closures. Knowing that chicken is relatively cheaper than meat in Lebanon, since we have farms and don't need to import any poultry , did the minister bother to check why people aren't buying chicken or eggs? Did he monitor the…
Posted By
Najib
Apr 15, 2020 05:12
Following the lockdown imposed in Lebanon and around the world, victims of domestic violence are experiencing a greater threat as many are confined to their homes with their abusers. The Lebanese officials have reported an increase of 100% on hotline calls in March only in relation to violence against women at home!! This is why ABAAD is launching a campaign on Thursday April 16th at 6PM aimed at reminding victims of domestic violence that support…
Critiques
5 years ago
A week after BDL issued a circular aimed at “facilitating” money withdrawals, and with news of a 50% haircut spreading around, the US dollar today is trading over 3,000 LL in the black market. This ...
Baladi
5 years ago
LAU launched a week ago The Mobile Clinic and has been touring Lebanon offering free PCR tests for patients who cannot afford it or are not covered by the NSSF or any other medical insurance. ...
Advertising
5 years ago
Today marks 45 years since the Lebanese Civil War started. 45 years and thousands are still missing, 45 years and thousands are still missing them. The families of the disappeared continue to wait for answers ...
Fun
5 years ago
Lebanese superstar Elissa took it to YouTube to launch her new quarantine-inspired song “We Shall Sing Again & Again” and send out positive vibes during these tough and unprecedented times. Elissa was joined online by ...
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