“Labné/Labneh” Added to Le Petit Robert French Dictionary

Le Petit Robert, the popular single-volume French dictionary, has added the word "Labné", also pronounced as "Labneh" to its 2023 edition. Labneh is traditionally made with goat's milk but it can also be done using sheep or cow's milk; it is best enjoyed with olive oil and thyme. Labneh is popular in the Middle East but can also be found on supermarket shelves around the world, more specifically in countries and cities where Lebanese immigrants…

“Costa Brava, Lebanon” Now Streaming on Netflix

The award-winning film "Costa Brava" directed by Mounia Akl starring Nadine Labaki is now streaming on Netflix for all those who wish to see it. The movie has already won the “Green Star” award from the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, and participated in international festivals including “Cinemed”, Venice and Toronto. Costa Brava tells the story of a free-spirited family who decided to escape Beirut's toxic pollution and settle in a little mountain house…

Mother Searching for Her 4 Disappeared Kids Has Passed Away

The Civil War ended 30 years ago but there's still no justice for thousands of disappeared and their families. Em Aziz is still waiting to know the fate of her four children who were abducted from their house right in front of their mother. Em Aziz has unfortunately passed away last week Em Aziz has unfortunately passed away yesterday without knowing whether her children are still alive or not. Just like her, hundreds of families…

“Pierre Sadek … Picture History” Exhibition in Abu Dhabi

The Pierre Sadek Foundation revealed yesterday that an exhibition entitled "Pierre Sadek... Picturing History" will take place in Abu Dhabi from November 21 till November 24 2022. The exhibition is organized by the the Lebanese Business Council in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with the Lebanese Embassy in the UAE and in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation. The exhibition will take place At Bab el Qasr Hotel in Al Dana Ballroom between…
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Promoting Local Businesses – Send Me Your Suggestions!

4 months ago
I’ve seen several campaigns and blogposts aimed at promoting local businesses, artists, craft vendors and others and I was thinking instead of promoting all at once in a list, that I’d dedicate a blogpost every ...
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Who Are The Candidates For The 2022 Lebanese Presidential Elections?

4 months ago
President Aoun’s mandate ends today yet the Lebanese parliament hasn’t yet elected a new president. We’ve already had four sessions where the candidate who got the most votes was Michel Moawad (42), knowing that two-thirds ...
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The Cedars Team Beat Jamaica to Reach Rugby League 2021 Championship Quarter Finals

4 months ago
The Cedars are proudly representing Lebanon in the 2021 Rugby League World Championships in England and have just reached the quarter finals after beating Jamaica 74 to 12. The team has delivered very strong results ...
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Lebanon’s Captain Hassan Maatouk To Appear in Netflix Football Docuseries

4 months ago
The heartbreaking story of Lebanon’s national football team in the most recent World Cup qualification will be featured in Netflix’s “Captains” docuseries. The series tells the story of six different captains, including Lebanon’s captain Hassan ...
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