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Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy

Lebanon Economy · Lebanon

Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy

50% Left coverage: 22 sources

Fireworks lit up the night sky over Beirut’s famous St. Georges Hotel as hit songs from the 1960s and 70s filled the air in a courtyard overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The retro-themed event was hosted last month by Lebanon’s Tourism Ministry to promote the upcoming summer season and perhaps recapture some of the good vibes from an era viewed as a golden one for the country. In the years before a civil war began in 1975, Lebanon was the go-to destination for wealthy tourists from neighboring Gulf countries seeking beaches in summer, snow-capped mountains in winter and urban nightlife year-round.See the Story

Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revival

Middle East · Beirut

Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revival

38% Center coverage: 21 sources

On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, Lebanese student Fatima Fakih rides a shiny purple bus to university, one of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services.See the Story

A Former Lebanese Economy Minister Is Arrested on Corruption Charges

Corruption · Beirut

A Former Lebanese Economy Minister Is Arrested on Corruption Charges

54% Left coverage: 13 sources

BEIRUT (AP) — A former Lebanese Cabinet minister has been arrested and charged after an investigation into alleged financial crimes, judicial and security officials told The Associated Press. Former Economy Minister Amin Salam was detained after a three-hour interrogation about illegal use of ministry funds and use of suspicious contracts. The three judicial officials and […]See the Story

Lebanon Dismantles 'More than 500' Hezbollah Installations, PM Says

60% Left coverage: 5 sources

The Lebanese army has dismantled more than 500 of Hezbollah installations in the south to restore “authority" over the country, Lebanon’s prime minister said Thursday. ...Stock Markets · Lebanon See the Story

Hannibal Gaddafi Begins Hunger Strike in Lebanese Jail

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Hannibal Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has decided to begin a new hunger strike in Lebanon to protest his prolonged detention without trial since 2015. The decision was revealed in a statement from his family, published on Wednesday and confirmed on Thursday by Lebanese outlet L’Orient-Le Jour. Hannibal, who was kidnapped from Syria and handed over to Lebanese authorities in 2015, faces accusations related to the 1978 d…OpenAI · Lebanon See the Story

Lebanon and Hezbollah’s weapons: How Hezbollah is fooling everyone

According to Lebanese political analysts, Hezbollah is actively undermining efforts to disarm all armed groups as a condition for receiving Western aid to rebuild Lebanon’s shattered economy and southern villages destroyed in the war with Israel. Analysts claim that under direct orders from Iran, Hezbollah and its Shiite ally Amal are deliberately sabotaging the government’s plans, deceiving the public, and preventing the country's recovery. A s…Hezbollah · Lebanon See the Story

Waste file... Answer the Money to What's Going On!

Following the circulation in recent hours by some media of inaccurate data on the handling of the waste file by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry ' s information office explained that "after reading, the Minister of Finance submitted it to the Council of Ministers for information on the various aspects of the file, since the Council at its last meeting, on Thursday, 29 May 2025, and according to its assessment of these facts, replied:Finance · Lebanon Read Article

Burglars steal safe containing watches and jewellery from Silverstrand, Sai Kung house

Silverstrand Garden, Silverstrand, Sai Kung Around 9:30 am this morning (9/6), a burglary occurred in one of the detached houses at Silverstrand Garden on Silverstrand Beach Road, Sai Kung. The police received a report from a domestic helper saying that a wooden ladder was found outside the house, and it was suspected that someone had broken into the house, and a safe in the room was also missing which contained watches and jewellery. The police…Money · Hong Kong See the Story

Ephrem Warns: No to Tax Increases at the Expense of Production. Diesel Is the Lifeblood of the Lebanese Economy.

The Executive Council of the “Homeland for Humanity Project” stressed in a statement, following its weekly meeting headed by MP Nehme Frem and attended by members, “once again the necessity of adhering to international resolutions, foremost among them 1701.” It said: “From this standpoint, and in light of fears of possible attempts to end the mission of the peacekeeping forces in the south, Lebanon must adhere to the armistice agreement issued p…Economy · Lebanon Read Article

The Minister of Finance Has Extended the Deadline for Filing and Paying Income Taxes Until Late August 2025.

Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber issued three decisions extending deadlines for declarations related to tax payment, and others related to revenues from foreign stocks and debt securities, and revenues from other foreign movable capital. The first decision stated: Article One: The deadline for submitting the annual electronic declaration for income taxpayers based on real profit for the year 2024 is extended until August 29, 2025 inclusive, for…Stock Markets · Lebanon Read Article

IMF sees 'some progress' on Lebanon reforms, says external support needed

Coverage: 2 sources

BEIRUT - Lebanon has made progress on reforms needed to revive its economy but still has key steps to take and will need external funding on concessional terms, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday after a week of meetings in Beirut. Read more at straitstimes.com.Economy · Beirut See the Story

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