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Najib
Oct 17, 2019 12:30
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…
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Najib
Oct 16, 2019 04:10
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 winds are to blame primarily for the quick widespread of fires but several sources, including the Environment Minister, claimed many fires were intentionally started. This is not the first year that we have to fight enormous fires, but Lebanon has…
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Najib
Oct 14, 2019 12:13
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 to rot and their orchards abandoned. There are several initiatives being taken to reduce the crop wastage, from turning apple to cider, or coming up with apple-based products but the problem is still there. One thing that caught my attention…
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Najib
Oct 13, 2019 11:26
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 that serves Shisha even if you don't order one. I don't understand why those who don't order Shisha will get taxed as well, but I love the idea behind such a tax and I think it could work in Lebanon.…
Baladi
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 ...
Movies & Television
6 years ago
One estimate suggested that the Lebanese authorities could earn somewhere between half a billion and one billion dollars yearly if they were to legalize cannabis. However, the idea seems far-fetched at the moment even though ...
Advertising
6 years ago
I just spend the last half hour reading comments on that Mastika FB post. They’re poking fun at Hariri’s latest scandal (among other things) and engaging in hilarious exchanges with their followers. Obviously, some people ...
Alcohol
6 years ago
Whisky Live Beirut is back for the fourth year in a row at the Seaside Pavilion from October 10th till October 12th. More than 60 specialist producers, distributors and suppliers will be offering you the ...
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