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Najib
Aug 05, 2018 04:48
Brazilian Oskar Nieymer designed the 10,000-hectare site, intended as an international fairground, back in 1962 but constructions were halted in 1975 and never resumed. In 2006, the site was “added to the World Monuments Fund Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites after conservationists campaigned to preserve it when Tripoli’s chamber of commerce proposed turning into a tourist village theme park to be based on Disneyland. Its listing signifies the site’s historic importance, but does…
Posted By
Najib
Aug 04, 2018 10:24
I stumbled upon this video of a reforestation initiative organized by Aaqoura's youth and the town's environmental committee with the help of US Aid, US Forest Service and Lebanon Reforestation Initiative. Over 17,000 seedlings were planted since 2016 to make Aaqoura even more beautiful ecologically, attract more nature lovers and more importantly create a sustainable environment for future generations. The number may seem small but it's a good start which, I hope, will be followed…
Posted By
Najib
Aug 04, 2018 09:51
Update: The ship has arrived but I asked several friends of mine and power outages are still. I thought we're getting 22 or even 24 hours now. What happened? When the first Turkish power ships set sail in 2013, the aim was to help temporarily with the electricity crisis while we build new power plants and enhance the existing ones. Five years later, we're still suffering from severe outages and are bringing in further power…
Posted By
Najib
Aug 04, 2018 06:42
The news is over a month old but I just noticed it. Those who wish to apply for VISAs to Australia, Denmark, France, Italy, Switzerland and Great Britain can now head to the new TLS offices on Martyrs Square. It's a great new location, way more convenient than the one in Verdun or near Horsh Beirut.
Critiques
7 years ago
Pope Francis has officially declared the death penalty to be inadmissible in all cases and enshrined his statement in an official Catholic teaching, a major shift in the church’s position that is likely to upset ...
Critiques
7 years ago
I’m becoming more and more convinced that Lebanese can no longer take a joke these days. No matter how offensive or lame the joke is, someone will figure out a way to make a fuss ...
Critiques
7 years ago
Poisoning stray dogs or shooting them dead while everyone’s asleep is no longer needed in Lebanon. Some municipalities couldn’t care less what people think or about animal rights and are now exercising their savage methods ...
Events
7 years ago
The legends of rock are coming back to Beirut for another live concert at the seaside arena on October 27. The German band announced their retirement back in 2010 but then went on a “Farewell” ...
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