In Pictures: Lebanon ‘Whatsapp’ Protests

Lebanon witnessed a second day of protests today with over a million people taking the streets and asking the government, the President and the whole ruling political class to step down. Here are some of the powerful shots taken today. Tomorrow promises to be even bigger. Be many and let's make history! Credits: Nicolas Tawk Credits: Jad Ghorayeb Credits: Tom Young Credits: Natheer Halawani Credits: AFP Credits: Natheer Halawani Credits: Natheer Halawani Credits: Natheer Halawani…

Protests in Solidarity with #Lebanon Happening All Over the World

A protest took place earlier today in Montreal in solidarity with Lebanon and several protests are planned across the world to support the Lebanese people in his fight against the rotten political class. Here are some of the events taking place in the coming days: Ottawa: Saturday October 19th from 12 till 2PM. Toronto: Sunday October 20th from 2PM till 4PM. Paris: Sunday October 20th from 12 till 3PM. Berlin: Sunday October 20th at 3PM.…

The Government MUST Resign

The government has no other option but to resign at this point. They have to resign for failing to address the budget deficit, the economic crisis, the bread and dollar crisis, the traffic, the internet, the airport, the pollution, the garbage crisis, the electricity, the water shortage, the floods among other things. The blame is not on the current government for everything that's happening but they had the chance to fix things or at least…

Government Planning to Tax Whatsapp Calls Over Mobile Data & Wifi

Remember when the Telecom Minister claimed he's not planning on taxing Whatsapp? Well he was lying as the government agreed today to enforce a 20 cent/day fee on every WhatsApp or any other VOIP user. This means you will be taxed twice for your internet, once as part of your plan and the second time by the Telecom ministry. This amounts to $6 per month per user, and from what I read, this will include…
Critiques

#LebanonisBurning: Authorities are to Blame (ONLY) For the Fires

6 years ago
Over 120 fires were reported by the Civil Defence officials in the past 24 hours, and Lebanon’s Red Cross has stated over 100 people were hospitalized so far. The sudden rise in temperature and strong ...
Critiques

We Need More Apple Picking Venues in Lebanon

6 years ago
Every year since the Syrian crisis began, Lebanese apple farmers are in crisis. They’re unable sell their apple and exporting them is too costly. Every year, farmers have no choice but to leave their apples ...
Critiques

A Saudi-like Shisha-Tax Could Work in Lebanon

6 years ago
Saudi Arabia implemented last week a highly controversial Shisha tax that is angering a lot of people online. To sum it up, you get taxed 100% on your bill at any Shisha cafe or restaurant ...
Baladi

Lebanese Army Commando Regiment Takes Part in Spain’s National Day Parade

6 years ago
Lebanese soldiers from the Commando Regiment took part this year in the parade in Madrid on the occasion of the Spanish National Day. Last year, The Spanish Army raised the Lebanese flag during a military ...
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