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Clashes between Salafists and Army in Tripoli

Clashes took place in Tripoli, Lebanon’s second largest city, following the arrest of Shadi Mawlawi, a 27-year-old Sunni, who was allegedly accused...

by Zeinoun El-Naboulsi in Lebanon on 14/05/2012

Politics

Hezbolla's marks completion of reconstruction of Dahieh - Beirut

Hezbollah's Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah delivered a speech marking the completion of the Waad Project for reconstruction of Beirut...

by Issam Abdallah in Lebanon on 11/05/2012

Politics

Secularists march towards citizenship

The secularists in Lebanon organized a march entitled " Secularists march towards citizenship" in Beirut , from the "Sanayeh"...

by hiba kanj in Lebanon on 06/05/2012

14/05/2012 - Clashes between Salafists and Army in Tripoli - Lebanon - Clashes took place in Tripoli, Lebanon’...
11/05/2012 - Hezbolla's marks completion of reconstruction of Dahieh - Beirut - Lebanon - Hezbollah's Secretary General...
06/05/2012 - Secularists march towards citizenship - Lebanon - The secularists in Lebanon organized a...
06/05/2012 - Secularists march towards citizenship - Lebanon - The secularists in Lebanon organized a...
06/05/2012 - Lebanese Laique Pride march for a Secular State - Lebanon - Around 3,000 Lebanese people took part...
04/05/2012 - Macadi Nahhas performs live in Beirut - Lebanon - Macadi Nahhas performs live at Younes...
01/05/2012 - Beirut Celebrates Labour Day - Lebanon - Thousands marched from the Barbir area...
01/05/2012 - Demonstration for labour day - Beirut - Lebanon - The Communist party celebrates...
29/04/2012 - Migrant Workers Parade in Beirut - Lebanon - The migrant workers' day a parade...
29/04/2012 - Migrant Worker's Day Parade and Festival - Lebanon - Lebanon - Hundreds of Migrant Domestic Workers...

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Clashes between Salafists and Army in Tripoli

Politics

Clashes between Salafists and Army in Tripoli

Clashes took place in Tripoli, Lebanon’s second largest city, following the arrest of Shadi Mawlawi, a 27-year-old Sunni, who was allegedly accused for smuggling weapons into Syria.
by Zeinoun El-Naboulsi, on 14th of May 2012
Hezbolla's marks completion of reconstruction of Dahieh - Beirut

Politics

Hezbolla's marks completion of reconstruction of Dahieh...

Hezbollah's Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah delivered a speech marking the completion of the Waad Project for reconstruction of Beirut Southern Suburb, which was destroye...
by Issam Abdallah, on 11th of May 2012
Lebanese Laique Pride march for a Secular State

Politics

Lebanese Laique Pride march for a Secular State

Around 3,000 Lebanese people took part in what was the third Laïque Pride march, chanting slogans in support of secularism and calling for women's rights and media freedom.
by Zeinoun El-Naboulsi, on 6th of May 2012
Macadi Nahhas performs live in Beirut

Politics

Macadi Nahhas performs live in Beirut

Macadi Nahhas performs live at Younes Cafe in Beirut.
by AliZreik, on 4th of May 2012
Secularists march towards citizenship

Politics

Secularists march towards citizenship

The secularists in Lebanon organized a march entitled " Secularists march towards citizenship" in Beirut , from the "Sanayeh" garden to Ain Al Mraysse Corniche.
by AliZreik, on 6th of May 2012
Secularists march towards citizenship

Politics

Secularists march towards citizenship

The secularists in Lebanon organized a march entitled " Secularists march towards citizenship" in Beirut , from the "Sanayeh" garden to Ain Al Mraysse Corniche.
by hiba kanj, on 6th of May 2012
Beirut Celebrates Labour Day

Society

Beirut Celebrates Labour Day

Thousands marched from the Barbir area of the city to Riad El Soleh Square in a Labour Day protest organized by the Lebanese Communist party.
by Melhem Rizk, on 1st of May 2012
Demonstration for labour day - Beirut

Politics

Demonstration for labour day - Beirut

The Communist party celebrates International Workers' Day. May Day is a celebration of the international labour movement and left-wing movements.
by AliZreik, on 1st of May 2012
Migrant workers walk for basic human rights

Society

Migrant workers walk for basic human rights

Migrant workers and activists walk through Beirut in protest over the lack of basic rights and laws to protect them.
by George Haddad, on 29th of April 2012
Migrant Workers Parade in Beirut

Society

Migrant Workers Parade in Beirut

The migrant workers' day a parade was organized by Anti racist movement (ARM), Nasawiya, Pastoral Care of Afro-Asian Migrants (PCAAM) and KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation ...
by Melhem Rizk, on 29th of April 2012
Migrant Worker's Day Parade and Festival - Lebanon

Society

Migrant Worker's Day Parade and Festival - Lebanon

Hundreds of Migrant Domestic Workers and activists marched during a parade calling to replace the sponsorship system with an alternative immigration scheme.The Parade was followed by a ...
by Issam Abdallah, on 29th of April 2012
Flashmob supporting Migrant Domestic Workers

Society

Flashmob supporting Migrant Domestic Workers

Activists calling for the reconsideration of sponsorship for Migrant Domestic Workers in Lebanon covered themselves with white sheets painted in red in front of the Ministry of Labor sy...
by Issam Abdallah, on 28th of April 2012
Heavy black smoke covers the skyline of Beirut

Environment

Heavy black smoke covers the skyline of Beirut

Heavy black smoke covers much of the Beirut skyline caused by a fire in a tyre dump in the Burj Hammoud area. Investigators are looking into what sparked the fire.
by Melhem Rizk, on 27th of April 2012
Fire erupts at Borj Hamood Landfill in Lebanon - Beirut

Environment

Fire erupts at Borj Hamood Landfill in Lebanon - Beirut

Hundreds of used tires thrown in Borj Hamod Landfill have been set on fire causing plumes of black smoke, filling the sky across Beirut and Mount Lebanon .The reason for the fire is sti...
by Issam Abdallah, on 27th of April 2012
Detained graffiti activists released from Beirut jail

Politics

Detained graffiti activists released from Beirut jail

Activists Ali Fakhry and Khodr Salami were released from jail after spending almost 20 hours in custody by authorities in Beirut for spray painting on public property.
by Zeinoun El-Naboulsi, on 21st of April 2012
Protesters demand release of Khodor Salame and Ali Fakhry - Beirut

Politics

Protesters demand release of Khodor Salame and Ali Fakh...

Protesters gather in front of police station near Sodeco, calling for the release of activists Khodor Salame and Ali Fakhry who were detained for painting graffiti in Beirut calling to ...
by Issam Abdallah, on 21st of April 2012
Relatives demand the release of Islamic prisoners

Society

Relatives demand the release of Islamic prisoners

Hundreds gathered at Riad El Solh square, downtown Beirut, to demand the release of Islamic prisoners whom the protesters consider detained.
by Issam Abdallah, on 20th of April 2012
Protest Calling for End to Killing in Syria

Politics

Protest Calling for End to Killing in Syria

After the Syrian activist Rima Dali protested in Damascus calling for an end to killing in Syria and wanting to build a country for all Syrians, similar protests took place in Beirut.
by Zeinoun El-Naboulsi, on 17th of April 2012
Lebanese 37th civil war memorial

Politics

Lebanese 37th civil war memorial

Activists gather at Martyrs' Square in downtown Beirut to mark the 37th anniversary of the Lebanese civil war.
by Issam Abdallah, on 13th of April 2012
Migrant workers face hardship in Lebanon

Society

Migrant workers face hardship in Lebanon

The lives of migrant worker in Lebanon are faced with daily hardship given the low wages. Living spaces are usually small, claustrophobic rooms housing whole families, some live in even...
by George Haddad, on 13th of July 2011

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Hello all photographers in

Submitted by George Haddad on Tue, 23/02/2010 - 13:05.

Hello all photographers in Lebanon.

Looking to improve your photography skills? The Essential Photography Workshop will be taking place next month. Please check out the following link for more details.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=321790784170

Hope to see you there.

whats up?

Submitted by Hanibaael on Tue, 09/02/2010 - 21:04.

whats up?

Sorry for the late notice,

Submitted by George Haddad on Thu, 10/12/2009 - 14:49.

Sorry for the late notice, but will be great to see some of you there.

An invitation to all stakeholders in the journalism field: news
journalists, media professionals, field correspondents, community
story-tellers, social media journalists ...

All are welcome to inquire into: What is the meaning and role of
journalism in the 21st century? What do you dream your contribution to
be?

An engaging afternoon on December 11th, 2009 connecting us in an
authentic conversation around issues that matter to the future of
journalism, and its influence in highlighting the possibilities
offered to address the challenges that we are all facing today.

Attendance is free of charge, but pre-registration is required.

If you are interested in participating kindly register by emailing me
back at halamakarem@gmail.com or calling 03-200716.

Anyone interested in a

Submitted by Cagil M. Kasapoglu on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 22:21.

Anyone interested in a research in Druzes, please contact me... cagilkasapoglu@gmail.com
Thanks

Sorry mistake..

Submitted by Cagil M. Kasapoglu on Sat, 07/11/2009 - 21:49.

Sorry mistake..

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