Posted By
Najib
Sep 27, 2018 05:07
One out of six kids in Lebanon are victims of a kind of sexual abuse. The number is scary but it's true and the only way to prevent further child abuse is by reporting them. Himaya launched today its #dawwi_3alghalat campaign to raise further awareness and incite people who know or suspect child abuse to report it at 03/414964. During the press conference held at the Serail, Himaya spokesperson encouraged all parents, and institutions to…
Posted By
Fred
Sep 27, 2018 10:49
After 20 years of going under the name "Dunkin' Donuts", the American-borne company has decided to move to Dunkin' to emphasize the selling of coffee and other drinks, beside doughnuts. This will happen in January 2019, with the word "donuts" to be dropped from ads, packages and signage at new and remodeled stores, as well as the company's social media accounts. Lebanon, whose first branch opened in 1998 in Zalka, and which now has around 30…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 26, 2018 10:45
We've been hearing for the past week or so about an offer submitted by Siemens' CEO to the Lebanese government to build power stations in Lebanon. A leaked voice note recorded by lawmaker Yassin Jaber is also claiming the government refused the offer that would have solved the electricity crisis. When asked, Lebanese caretaker Energy Minister Cesar Abi Khalil denied receiving any offer from Germany's Siemens and claimed that "the only thing that has happened…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 26, 2018 03:19
One of the blog readers informed me the embassy denied the below and we still need a VISA until further notice. Lebanese will no longer need a visa to visit South Africa, following recent changes done by the South African authorities in visa waiver agreements with some countries. "Citizens from countries which will now no longer require a visa to travel to SA include Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iran, Lebanon, the…
Baladi
7 years ago
Lebanese-Brazilian Judo Champion Nacif Elias was taking part in the 2018 World Judo Championships and made headlines when he knocked out the world number one Aleksandar KUKOLJ in his first fight. Unfortunately, he lost in ...
Art
7 years ago
If you haven’t spotted this inflatable art installation yet, you’re missing out. It’s dubbed “MonuMental” and was released by Saint Hoax as part of his upcoming exhibition. “This piece is on the cusp of entertainment ...
Food
7 years ago
I’m glad to see Bartartine finally opening an outlet at ABC Dbayyeh, and I love the new “bake & brew” concept that they’re introducing there. I always find myself picking up stuff from their ABC ...
Critiques
7 years ago
I don’t recall the amount of times I’ve seen people share stories of a local MP or minister “surprising” passengers by flying economy, and praising his modesty and comparing him to others who fly in ...
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