Thursday, October 2, 2025

Clotilde Bigot

Lebanon’s Coastline: A Privatized Space Out of Reach for Most Lebanese

The Lebanese coastline is known for its beautiful blue waters, its rich biodiversity, and its beaches. However, to access these delights, it is often necessary to pay entry to seaside  resorts that have privatized many sections of coastline. Prices vary from five to over...

Laughing through the storm: Leading Lebanese comedians talk to Tamooda

“The Happiest Depressed People in the World” was a slogan raised during the Lebanese “Thawra” (revolution) of October 2019 and was quickly adopted as a form of motto by Lebanese people around the world. This form of self-mockery is relatable to all Lebanese, uniting...

Lebanon’s Solar Power Boom: A Quick Solution to the Energy Crisis?

Lebanon's electricity sector has long been struggling. For decades, the country has been unable to supply its citizens with round the clock electricity, despite repeated promises from successive governments. Before the financial crisis of 2019, when Lebanon depleted its foreign currency reserves – particularly...