Bajjou3a The Batrouni Pelican Becomes Internet Sensation

A pelican was injured and sought refuge at Batroun's port a few months ago, where a local fisherman took it under his care. The two formed an unlikely bond, spending their days walking, playing, and swimming together. Named Bajjou3a, the pelican has since become a beloved figure in Batroun and an internet sensation. Visitors flock to the port to take photos with the bird, feed it, or even enjoy a paddleboarding session with it, as…

Zaatar W Zeit is Opening in India

India never came to mind when Zaatar W Zeit was talking about expanding, but they just announced on the @zaatarwzeitindia Instagram account that they’ll be opening in Mumbai soon. In fact, they shared a reel about it a while back, but I must have missed it. Zaatar W Zeit already has outlets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Bahrain, and Canada. I visited the Vancouver outlet last year, and it felt like I…

Brevet Exams Officially Cancelled for This Year

The Lebanese government convened this morning and approved a draft decree presented by Education Minister Rima Karam to cancel this year's official intermediate certificate exams, commonly known as the Brevet exams. In place of these exams, school-based assessments will be used. The decision to cancel the Brevet exams for this year was driven by several factors, primarily the lack of funding and the significant disruption to the academic year 2024-2025 caused by the ongoing conflict…

15-Year Old French-Lebanese Rugby Player Dies After Injury During Match

A promising young rugby player passed away after receiving a blow to the head during a rugby game on March 15. The 15-year-old Lebanese-French player, Nicolas Haddad, collapsed following the blow and went into cardiac arrest. He was swiftly transported to the hospital but sadly didn't make it. The young teenager was passionate about rugby and had been playing since the age of 6 for the Toulon Rugby club . Several tributes were paid, and…
Food

McDonald’s Knock-off Restaurant Open in Beirut

1 month ago
A year after a Starbucks knock-off coffee shop opened in Beirut, we now have a McDonald’s imitation on Bliss Street. The fast food restaurant, called Meatway, closely resembles McDonald’s, from the logo to the bags, ...
Lebanon

Who Will be Lebanon’s Next Central Bank Governor?

1 month ago
We were expecting the appointment of a new central bank governor this week, but it seems the decision will be postponed until at least next week. Several candidates have been proposed for the position, and ...
Critiques

Mseilha Dam: Judge Nassar To File Charges for Money laundering & Waste of Public Funds

1 month ago
Back in August 2024, Judge Samernda Nassar, who was assigned to the Mseilha Dam case, visited the site and found it abandoned, with only a janitor and his chicken farm occupying the area. As a ...
Critiques

Lebanon and Syria Agree to Ceasefire

1 month ago
The Lebanese and Syrian authorities have agreed to a ceasefire after two days of clashes along the border. Seven Lebanese were killed and 52 were injured in the recent clashes, including a 4-year-old girl. The ...
OlderNewer