As Lebanon’s hard currency reserves dropped alarmingly last year, its subsidy programme expanded to include cocoa powder, cashew nuts and saffron. But for critics of the government, the additions were …
Analysis: Cocoa and cashew nuts: Lebanon’s long subsidy list is costing it dear
As Lebanon’s hard currency reserves dropped alarmingly last year, its subsidy programme expanded to include cocoa powder, cashew nuts and saffron. But for critics of the government, the additions were …
UAE, Saudis summon Lebanon ambassadors over FM’s comments
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates summoned their Lebanese ambassadors Tuesday to protest televised remarks by Lebanon’s foreign minister, in which he suggested Gulf countries provided backing …
The Latest: Protests along Lebanon-Israel border hit 5th day
BEIRUT — Scores of Palestinians and Lebanese protesting along the border with Israel threw rocks and climbed the cement wall snaking around the frontier, and drew tear gas from Israeli forces Tuesday.
Lebanon: 100-year-old business finds ways to survive crisis
“Our business has survived many wars, but this crisis is different,” says Hani Bohsali. Businesses that have been operating in Lebanon for more than 100 years, are today struggling to survive, with …
Volunteers, local business chip in for clean up day
Thanks to combined efforts from area small businesses and local volunteers, entryways into Lebanon and other main corridors got major facelifts over the weekend.
U.S. dollars allow NGOs to do more with less in Lebanon
Cryptocurrency is gaining traction as Lebanon’s economic crisis worsens. Shops of all sizes increasingly began accepting bitcoin payments over the last year, Arabian Business reports. Lebanon’s …
Six Shells Fired From Lebanon Towards Israel Land Up In Lebanese Territory; Israeli Military Targets Source Of Attack
Following shells being fired from Lebanon, Israeli air raid sirens began to blare near the kibbutz of Misgav Am.
Lebanon: 100-year-old business finds ways to survive crisis
“Our business has survived many wars, but this crisis is different,” says Hani Bohsali. Businesses that have been operating in Lebanon for more than 100 years, are today struggling to survive, with …
Israel, Lebanon exchange shellfire
A Lebanese security source said shells were heard being fired from south Lebanon and efforts were being made to identify the location. The source said about 22 shells were fired by Israeli artillery …