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Najib
Feb 15, 2025 03:03
I am not sure why we still have a Ministry of Information, and I truly believe that the first reform needed for any future government is abolishing this ministry. But until then, we have a bigger problem at hand: the proposed new media law, which poses a grave threat to freedom of expression. The Lebanese Parliament’s Administration and Justice Committee has been discussing, behind closed doors, a new media law for years and this matter…
Posted By
Najib
Feb 14, 2025 05:06
There’s an auction house in Beirut called "Démodé" that offers its customers an arguile while they place their bids. "Démodé" was founded in 2016 and sells antiques and collectibles from all over the world, including glassware, rugs, paintings, furniture, metals, stoneware, porcelain, and more. It is located on Airport Road inside Assaha Restaurant. I watched some of the auctions and was surprised to see so many antique lovers. It's still funny, though, to see all…
Posted By
Najib
Feb 13, 2025 06:21
It looks like the Shawarma Valentine bouquet has finally been upgraded, as someone is now making "Djeij w Batata" Valentine bouquets with garlic inside a ring box. I would have wrapped the chicken and fries in some bread, and the garlic inside the ring box isn’t exactly appealing. That said, I love the concept, but something tells me that sending Djeij w Toum to someone’s workplace might not be appreciated by everyone. View this post…
Posted By
Najib
Feb 13, 2025 05:15
The roads leading to Nejmeh Square are gradually reopening after the Parliamentary Police Command announced that it will make these roads fully accessible to all citizens without any obstacles. These roads have been closed for years without valid justification, severely impacting businesses in Beirut's Central District. While this is a positive step, it is important to review the role of the Parliamentary Police Command to ensure they are no longer allowed to take such actions…
Advertising
9 months ago
I miss posting about creative ads on special occasions like Valentine’s Day, Easter, Christmas, or national holidays, and I’m very happy to see companies like Exotica still distinguishing themselves with new campaigns. The Valentine’s ad ...
Baladi
9 months ago
It’s almost impossible to keep up with the political changes happening in the Middle East, but you can always count on Kim Ghattas’ articles to help understand what’s going on. The Beirut-based journalist is an ...
Business
9 months ago
BDL published its latest balance sheet on January 31, 2025, where it reported an increase in the country’s gold reserves from $24.7 billion in mid-January to $25.7 billion on January 31. In comparison, Lebanon’s gold ...
Critiques
9 months ago
Lebanese journalist Ghada Eid shared a document showing that the BDL purchased armored cars in November 2024, worth roughly $600,000 USD. Armored cars are typically purchased to transport money, but one has to question the ...
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