Anyone familiar with Lebanese history knows that Lebanon has never enjoyed much independence. Anyone familiar with Lebanese politics knows that its politicians seldom operate in the interests of the …
WFP to allocate $5.4 billion for Lebanon over 3 years, caretaker PM says
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The World Food Programme has agreed to allocate $5.4 billion for aid to Lebanon over the next three years, Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Monday, following a …
As state moves forward with Lebanon industrial district, some worry “they don’t have a clear plan”
Efforts are underway to build a massive, multi-billion dollar research and industrial park near Lebanon, Indiana. But as the project has grown, questions are being raised by both residents and the …
State asks Lebanon to annex another 5,000 acres
Indiana Economic Development Corp. has asked the City of Lebanon to annex another 5,225 acres as part of an historic industrial development. And the city is scrambling to develop a new zoning …
Lebanon bank holdups: Who is the real criminal?
However, under Lebanon’s Law No 2/67 (also known as the “Intra Law”) which governs the insolvency proceedings of Lebanese commercial banks, a bankruptcy declaration could lead to the liquidation of …
Lebanon City Council approves rezoning to limit Five Oaks homes
Five Oaks residents will likely sleep better after the Lebanon City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request that would limit future residential development in the Ward 6 subdivision on the …
Lebanon buys chunk of Albany for $65k
If that sounds confusing, that’s because the city of Albany owned a piece of property in Lebanon. The Lebanon City Council directed city staff on Nov. 9 to sign a $65,000 purchase agreement with …
Breaking Norms: Joseph Achajian’s Lebanon-Based Menswear Brand Maison Du Mec Is Advocating For Distinct And Nonconforming Styles
As a brand that is inspired by East Asian aesthetics and minimalist design, Maison du Mec is carving a (permanent) niche of its own in an industry marked by transient concepts and trends.
Lebanon to raise exchange rate for taxes, fees and customs duties
Cash-strapped Lebanon is hoping to fill state coffers by raising the exchange rate for taxes, fees and customs duties, Caretaker Finance Minister Youssef Khalil told The National, as the country reels …
Total to launch sea exploration after Lebanon-Israel deal
French oil giant Total said Tuesday it would soon launch exploration activities in search for gas in the Mediterranean Sea off Lebanon’s coast, following last month’s Lebanon-Israel deal on their …