Beirut Airport’s Cafématik is Closing on July 17th for Good

When I'm usually sharing news of restaurants or cafes shutting down, it's mainly because I will miss the place or they bring back good memories, but that's definitely not the case for Cafématik. The infamous Beirut airport cafe is shutting down after 18 years along with Akle, Balkoumi and Salt as they all are under the same group. I can't say Cafématik products were that bad, as I don't expect much of airport food, but…

Meet “Lira”: Lebanon’s ‘First’ Electric Car

While we're still waiting Electra to come up with their first electric car after their launch party in 2021, Lebanese engineer Hisham Hosami has officially launched Lira: a solar-powered Lebanese-made electric car. The launch ceremony took place on July 8th in front of the Ministry of Economy building in Lazariya in the presence of Economy Minister Amin Salam. The "Lira" can accommodate 5 people, has a GPS device, front & back camera and a touch-screen…

Président Now Has Labné

French dairy brand Président has recently introduced Labneh to its list of products. Président introduced its Labné as "a fresh spreadable cheese emblematic of Lebanon" that offers "a real feeling of freshness and lightness in the mouth". Labné is one of Lebanon's most popular dips and can be found almost everywhere in the world. A lot of expats though prefer to do their own Labneh instead of buying them from supermarkets. It will be interesting…

BDL Vice Governors Plot to Renew Riad Salameh’s Term

BDL Governor Riad Salameh's term is ending soon but it looks like there's no other way but to renew for Salameh as Deputy Governor Wassim Mansouri refuses to take over and BDL Vice Governors released a statement yesterday threatening to take measures if a new governor is being elected. Salameh had previously insisted on several occasions that he will leave his post by the end of July even if he's asked to stay longer, but…
Critiques

Lebanon Voted AGAINST a UN Resolution To Reveal Fate of Missing or Forcibly Disappeared in Syria.

2 years ago
Our Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib was bragging earlier today that he will abstain from voting in favor of establishing a UN commission to reveal the fate of the missing and forcibly disappeared in Syria ...
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Aziza Sbaity Wins Lebanon’s Only Gold Medal at 2023 Arab Championships

2 years ago
Lebanese sprinter Aziza Sbaity is the 200m Arab Champion 2023 after defeating Kuwaiti Mudahawi Al-Shammari and Moroccan Sara El Hachimi at the 2023 Arab Championships currently being held in Marakech, Morocco. Aziza was Lebanon’s only ...
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Lebanon Deaf Basketball Team Inspiring Start at 2023 World Championship

2 years ago
The Lebanese Deaf Basketball Team was only formed six years ago by a group of determined and passionate basketball players despite little to no support from the local authorities. Through training and commitment, they were ...
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Skybar is Reopening on June 28th

2 years ago
Skybar’s last summer farewell party took place on October 4 2019, few days before protests begun and the country sunk into a severe and never-ending economic collapse. However, and despite the country being in crisis, ...
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