2018 in Pictures: Lebanon Through the Eyes of Rami Rizk

Rami Rizk has been sharing some stunning aerial shots from all over Lebanon for a year now and I've been wanting to highlight his work for quite some time. He shared yesterday an album on Facebook highlighting his favorite 60 shots of 2018. Enjoy and let's try to preserve some of our country's beauty in the coming years, so we have something left to share. Thank you Rami!

Call 1214 To Report Hospital ER Units Not Admitting Patients

We've been hearing a lot lately about hospitals asking patients for money before admitting them to ER and I've shared couple of videos on the blog. In order to report such violations, the Health Ministry has set up a hotline 1214 to call and inform the ministry about such a case. Throwing patients out of ER for not having money or papers is inhumane.

17 Accidents Reported, Two Kills & 20 Injured on New Year’s Eve 2019

Despite all the security measures taken by the security forces, Lebanese Army, Civil Defense and other units, two people were killed in an accident last night and several others injured. Celebratory gunfire also caused five people to get injured. We can still call it a rather peaceful New Year's Eve given how tense things are in the country right now. Many thanks to all the officers and volunteers who were on duty on that night…

National Geographic Featured Beirut Among Its Top 10 New Year’s Eve Celebrations 2019

This year's NYE celebrations in Beirut were even more spectacular than last year. Thousands filled Nejmeh Square to welcome the new year and were greeted by a great light show and fireworks. We even made it to National Geographic's top 10 NYE celebrations list. Here's what they said: Each New Year brings a promise of peace in the capital of formerly war-torn Lebanon. Thousands gather to watch the light show on the city’s 1933 art…
Lebanon

IDM Lebanon’s Pointless NYE Unlimited Internet Offer

6 years ago
I don’t frankly see the benefit of offering free unlimited internet for DSL and fiber subscribers at IDM on the final night of the year. Most people do not stay home on New Year’s Eve, ...
Automotive

Free Taxis on New Year’s Eve [2018]

6 years ago
Just like every year, there’s a free taxi initiative taking place today for all those celebrating NYE outside their homes and planning to drive back home. The campaign was launched by an initiative was launched ...
Baladi

Lebanese NGO “March” President Lea Baroudi Awarded an #MBE by the Queen of England

6 years ago
I’ve had the chance to meet Lea few years back when MARCH had started and I cannot but admire the work they’ve pulled throughout the years. Lea has been instrumental to the NGO’s success and ...
Critiques

What’s Happening to Ghosta’s Waste Treatment Plant?

6 years ago
According to a recent LBCI report, the solid waste plant in Ghosta is set to shut down due to differences with the Interior Ministry & Finance Ministry. I believe this may be linked to the ...
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