Posted By
Chadi
Jun 16, 2019 03:35
Hidden in a charming street at the heart of Paris's 8th arrondissement, a few steps from the luxury boutiques of Avenue Montaigne, what was once a private mansion is now a unique five-star boutique hotel owned by Lebanese sisters Sara and Zeina Georges. Originally built in 1857, it was revamped into a mansion in 1923. In 1985, Sara and Zeina's father Georges decided to redecorate the hotel in order to give each room distinctive decor,…
Posted By
Najib
Jun 16, 2019 01:47
It's hard to mention violations on Ramlet el Bayda's beach without the Eden Bay coming to mind, but it's no longer a priority apparently or maybe they're legit now . Remember the sewage floods too last winter? Also forgotten. What seems to be a priority to the Beirut Municipality is removing a bunch of illegal bamboo beach bars and benches, set up on a beach infested by sewage waters and garbage, and surrounded by violating…
Posted By
Najib
Jun 14, 2019 05:18
It's hard to believe but Zaatar W Zeit is turning 20 this year! When I got the invite to their 20th anniversary, I started going through my ZWZ blogposts and pictures on Facebook and remembering the crazy, funny and irreplaceable memories I've had at each of their branches. Sodeco Branch was the first ZWZ branch to open in 1999, and I've only been there after parties. I recall how tiny that place was, how squeezed…
Posted By
Fred
Jun 13, 2019 04:15
Since it is currently underway in France, the 2019 Women's FIFA World Cup, extending between June 7 and July 7, has an interesting Lebanese story to offer. Its trophy has been hand-made since 1999 by Lebanese William Sawaya, based in Milan, and for this year's edition, it is no exception. Born in 1948 in Beirut, Sawaya graduated in Architecture in 1973 from the National Academy of Fine Arts of Beirut, before moving to Italy in…
Lebanon
6 years ago
Australian bank Westpac has decided to play on emotions in its latest ad, launched earlier this June, as part of its “help” campaign, which highlights how it supports small business owners in need. In this ...
Middle East
6 years ago
After Beirut in 2003 and Dubai in 2013, MusicHall by Michel Eléftériadès is expanding to reach Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, with the launch set for June 15, as announced by its owner on social media ...
Information
6 years ago
I hated issuing a civil extract because I had to go to my hometown in Saida to get one, or ask someone to bring it to me. LibanPost also offers the service but most of ...
Critiques
6 years ago
“Ya Tokho ya Kserlo Mokho”. There’s no middle ground apparently when it comes to education ministers in Lebanon. Back in 2014, Education Minister Bou Saab handed all students passing statements. This year, Education Minister Akram ...
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