As Lebanon entered a Covid-induced lockdown earlier this year, the destruction of the middle class remained largely out of sight, but now there’s no escaping the dystopian scenes of desperation.
Under ‘financial siege’, Lebanon must stave off strife, says Bassil
Lebanon is facing a “financial siege” imposed by international powers and its priority is staving off strife caused by the country’s economic meltdown, leading politician Gebran Bassil said on Tuesday …
Lebanon’s elites scramble to avoid the reckoning for its debt crisis
One broadcaster prefaced newscasts with harrowing clips of food queues from Venezuela to Iran, asking viewers if this is the Lebanon they want. On its current course, that is where the country is …
Lebanon’s rising power cuts add to gloom of economic crisis
said Salim Abi Saleh, a gynecologist and the head of the physicians union in the northern city of Tripoli. Lebanon has been shaken by a severe economic and financial crisis, made worse in recent …
In long-awaited step, Lebanon appoints board at state-owned power firm
The Lebanese government appointed a new board of directors at the state-owned electricity company on Tuesday, a ministerial source said, a long-delayed step that is one of a number of measures awaited …
Lebanon music festival holds empty concert in ancient ruins
News Agency Lebanon music festival holds empty concert in ancient ruins. Posted . The usually grand Baalbek Music Festival, set among 3,000-year-old Roman ruins in Lebanon, was re …
Lebanon Investigates Millions of Dollars Flown in from Turkey
The Lebanese judicial and security authorities intensified their investigations a day after they seized USD 9 million with Turkish and Syrian people coming to Lebanon on board two private …
Casino du Liban: Could cash-strapped Lebanon sell its historic attraction?
When business is good, the prized casino is a cash cow for the flagging state. But with the economy in freefall, the government needs ways to raise funds fast …
Lebanon holds Baalbek concert despite virus, economic crisis
For the first time ever, Lebanon is hosting its annual music festival in the ancient northeastern city of Baalbek without an audience …
Cyprus blocks flights from Lebanon
Cyprus announced it would allow entry from Lebanon as it eases COVID-19 lockdown measures. (File/AFP) Short Url DUBAI: Cyprus will no longer accept flights coming from Lebanon from July 6, national …