Why is Mseilha Dam empty again?
Only a small pool of water is retained in the massive multi-million dollar Mseilha dam, seen in these…
Amid constant blackouts, Energy minister awarded prize
If you live in Lebanon, you would probably fall out of your chair if I told you government…
Venice? No, it’s all in Lebanon!
Have you ever been to Lake Naccache? It’s so romantic with restaurants right on the waterfront. But strangely,…
Highway closed for no reason?
For no clear reason, a major highway was closed during morning rush hour today. Police officers and vehicles…
The stench of Costa Brava
No picture can capture the absolutely vile, all-encompassing stench coming from the Costa Brava dump, which is conveniently…
Protestors embrace security forces after tense standoff
In contrast to the street violence earlier this week and harsh crackdown on young protestors, it was all…
Lebanon’s garbage crisis: a blessing in disguise?
I took this photo about a month ago, well before the start of the current garbage crisis that has…
Video: Lebanon launches “2020” telecom plan
Last night, hundreds of invited guests were seated in a lavish chandelier hall at the prime minister’s offices…
Playing monopoly with the lights off
How does municipal planning work in Beirut? Who draws up the projects and what experts are consulted? The…
Fiber on the way?
Late last year I noticed a couple of technicians from Ogero– the state agency that runs the country’s…