1,400 Tons of Toxic Waste Dumped Daily in Burj Hammoud

Just like Saida is getting a new landfill, the Lebanese Transparency Association shared a video few days ago showing how tons of toxic waste are being illegally dumped daily into the notorious Burj Hammoud that was supposedly closed down years ago. Speaking of garbage and corruption, check out this RT article on Lebanon's garbage and why the EU is not doing anything to stop it. Quoting the author, "Not only did the EU know about…

Alwan Beirut: The first 100% Lebanese Animated Movie

We've seen short animated movies in Lebanon before but we've never had a 90 minute long animated 100% Lebanese movie. Beirut Cultural Festivals want to reach out to young viewers and help them explore our country's marvellous regions and unique heritage on the largest screen in the world. . "Alwan Beirut" is showing from July 3 till July 5 at Beirut's Hippodrome. The story’s main character is a cartoon Nejmeh Square clock, who is sad…

The New Electoral Law: How Does it Work?

The Lebanese cabinet has finally approved an electoral law after months of ongoing debates and disputes. To be honest, I stopped following up on this matter a month or two ago and I was almost sure they'd adopt the 1960 law but somehow the cabinet has managed to pull out a new law that all parties, well most of them, agreed on. The new proposed law is quite a complicated one and I didn't have…

Woman Waving Flag in Horrific Grenfell Fire Believed to Be Lebanese Mother of Three

The above is one of the most harrowing images to come out of London's Greenfell Tower fire where a woman is seen waving a flag from her window. The woman has apparently been identified as Nadia Choucair who has gone missing along with five members of her family. Nadia was standing with her husband while fire was raging behind her and all over the tower. The whole family is feared dead unfortunately. Nadia used to…
Architecture

Take a Sneak Peek into ABC Verdun’s Garden

8 years ago
Ever since I shared exclusive pictures of ABC Verdun, I had many ask me if there’s any greenery or gardens inside the mall, especially that green areas have a positive impact on the happiness of ...
Baladi

After Beirut, Tripoli Gets its own Wall of Kindness

8 years ago
A group of Tripolitans loved the idea behind the Wall of Kindness that was set up in Sodeco a week ago and decided to do the same in Tripoli, one of Lebanon’s largest and poorest ...
Fun

#15ISFAIR: The Gärten is Back With a New Look, and a Cheaper Entrance Fee (15$)

8 years ago
The Gärten has been open for five years now and still kicks ass. The venue, the music, the experience offer an unmatched nightlife experience especially for house music fans. This year, The Gärten changed its ...
Baladi

Two Lebanese MMA Fighters Made it To The 2017 MMA Asian Championships Finals!

8 years ago
Update [16/06/2017]: We won a gold! [Source] http://www.mmamena.net/Newsdet.aspx?id=189 Imad Howayek and Alexander Chaddad have secured medals for Lebanon at The 2017 MMA Asian Championships by qualifying to the finals. Howayek defeated a fighter from Kazakhstan ...
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