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Lebanon’s Real Estate: The Cautious Return of Arab Investors

Christiane Tager, 06/06 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Baalbeck Gulf Real Estate Lebanon Property

During the first nine months of 2024, a total of 26,430 property transactions were recorded — an increase of 118% compared to 2023, according to well-informed sources. This surge is largely attributed to the resumption of land registry services after a prolonged administrative paralysis. The total value of sales reached nearly $1.85 billion. ...

Pharmaceutical Counterfeiting: Lebanon Sick from Its Own Medicines

Makram Haddad, 06/06 11:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Medicines Lebanon Mounjaro Pharmaceutical Counterfeiting

It heals; it soothes; it saves. Or at least, that’s what we think. Because not all medicines sold in Lebanon are what they claim to be. Many products escape control: copies without active ingredients, or made from toxic substances disguised in a reassuring appearance. A Medicine Almost Like Any Other The World Health Organization’s ...

Lebanon’s Hospitality Sector Declares Full Readiness for Summer 2025

This is Beirut, 06/06 10:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Nightclubs and Pastry Shops officially announced that Lebanon’s hospitality and nightlife sector is fully ready for Summer 2025. “The tourism sector is fully prepared and will offer the highest level of service,” said Syndicate President Tony Ramy during a ceremony held on Thursday at ...

Major Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Drone Facilities in Beirut’s Southern Suburb; Katz warns no calm without disarmament

This is Beirut, 06/06 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On the eve of Eid al-Adha, the Israeli army launched a significant military escalation by conducting multiple airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. The bombardments targeted the districts of Hadath, Haret Hreik, and Bourj el-Barajneh, following Israeli orders to evacuate several buildings. Israel claims it targeted infrastructure used by ...

Israel Strikes Suspected Hezbollah Drone Production Facilities in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

This is Beirut, 05/06 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israeli army carried out at least three airstrikes on suspected Hezbollah drone production facilities in the heart of the densely-populated southern suburbs of Beirut on Thursday evening.  There was no immediate reports of possible casualties and the extent of the damage inflicted by the strikes. An hour earlier the residents of ...

After 100 Days in Office, Salam Pledges Reform, Security and Economic Recovery

This is Beirut, 05/06 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Reforms IMF Banking Reconstruction Governance

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam marked the first 100 days of his government by presenting a bold reform agenda and outlining the progress made so far. Speaking on the eve of Eid al-Adha, Salam acknowledged the scale of Lebanon’s challenges but said the country has started taking real steps toward recovery. On the security front, Salam noted that ...

Basketball: Beirut Club Beats La Sagesse Twice, Champville Bares Its Claws

Makram Haddad, 05/06 14:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

La Sagesse Beirut Club Lebanon

At the Chiyah arena, Beirut Club once again took down La Sagesse. After a first-leg win in Ghazir (93-84), Jad el-Hajj’s men did it again at home, winning 90-86 in an electric atmosphere in front of a thousand fans. A victory that guarantees the Beirut Club second place in the overall standings. Beirut Club Doesn’t Flinch Dominant in ...

Berri Slams Electoral Law as "Distorted"

This is Beirut, 05/06 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Electoral Law Nabih Berri Parliament

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday launched a scathing critique of Lebanon’s current electoral law, calling it a “distorted” system that has “devastated the country,” and rejected any possibility of maintaining it in future elections. In comments published by Al-Jamhouria newspaper, Berri said his Development and Liberation bloc ...

Lebanon Elected to UN Economic and Social Council for 2026–2028 Term

This is Beirut, 05/06 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2026–2028 term, following a vote held Thursday at UN headquarters in New York. The announcement comes on the heels of Lebanon’s recent appointment as one of the Vice Presidents of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, which is currently presided ...

South Lebanon: Israeli Spying Device Dismantled

This is Beirut, 05/06 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army announced in a statement on Thursday that a specialized military unit dismantled an Israeli espionage device found in the outskirts of the southern town of Yaroun, in the district of Bint Jbeil.. The device was equipped with a camera and discovered during engineering survey operations in the region. “The unit acted swiftly ...

The Mirage of Change: Lebanon's 'Change MPs' Exposed

Marc Saikali, 05/06 08:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Parliament Lebanon MPs Change Reforms

They promised to change everything. They changed nothing—and worse still, they turned hope into bitterness and trust into betrayal. When Lebanon’s so-called “Change MPs” entered Parliament in 2022, they rode a wave of popular revolt against a corrupt, decaying system. For once, the Lebanese people believed. They were wrong. The illusion ...

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