No Mécanique in 2018?

I don't know how I missed this piece of information, but it appears that Interior Minister Mashnouq has issued a statement whereby all motorists who successfully passed the inspection last year will not need to do it this year as it will remain valid until 2018. The aim is to reduce congestion at the Mécanique inspection centers but it's a bit fishy given that the move came a couple of weeks before the long-anticipated elections.

They Just Remembered The Matn Express Highway Needs Lights

Amid all the electoral promises being made during this month, asking or promising to light up the Matn Express Highway, a crucial road linking Matn's coast with its mountains, is probably the biggest electoral scam we've encountered so far. I am sure there are tons of other scandalous promises popping left and right, but this is the one I could relate to the most, given how many times I've taken that road and how hazardous…

Expats Voters Turnout at 65% in Arab Countries, Highest Turnout in Qatar at 76%

The first round of the Lebanese expats voting is over and the second one is on its way today. This is the first time ever that Lebanese expats cast their votes outside their country and the turnout has been quite impressive, with over 65% recorded by end of the day. Lebanese registered expats were voting in six Arab countries on April 27 including: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt and here's how the…

Abba Reunited After 35 Years to Record New Songs!

When I first read ABBA is recording new songs, I thought people were still making fun of that picture during Macron's visit to Trump. There were so many memes circulating around and the "The ABBA reunion talks are going well" was one of the funniest. Nevertheless, it turned out to be true and ABBA issued an official statement where they declared that they're joining forces again and are recording two new songs that should come…
Baladi

#ForwardWithLebanon: Mini Football Court in Ain Qana

7 years ago
I remember back when were kids, we’d spend weekends in the village playing football on dirt or on tarmac not because our village was poor, but because it was far from the city and no ...
Elections2018

One Awesome Music Video To Sum Up The #2018Elections in #Lebanon

7 years ago
I proudly took part in the shooting of that clip with Gino and it turned out to be awesome! This music video is the latest from Michelle & Noel Keserwany and is entitled ‘Men3id w ...
Critiques

#Elections2018: Expat Voting Kicks off Tomorrow

7 years ago
Lebanese expats who managed to register for the upcoming elections will be able to cast their vote on April 27 starting 6AM in Arab countries including: – Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman & Egypt ...
Fun

Movie Review: Avengers Infinity War [2018]

7 years ago
Marvel has spent 10 years building up to this movie, ever since Nick Fury approached Tony Stark in the first Iron Man Movie in 2008. Their efforts culminated in one extraordinary show of action, humor ...
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