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Najib
Jul 11, 2025 05:14
ThisIsBeirut reported this week that the long-awaited ferry service between Lebanon and Cyprus is finally set to launch on July 23. The new vessel, with a capacity of 400 passengers, will operate between the coastal town of Jounieh and Larnaca. The journey will take approximately four hours, offering travelers a scenic and efficient alternative to air travel. The service will run four times a week throughout August and September, providing a convenient option for tourists…
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Najib
May 11, 2025 04:56
Mount Lebanon's public prosecutor has issued a decision banning paragliding from the takeoff platforms in Harissa and Ghosta, and prohibiting landings in the Jounieh area until further notice. The decision follows the tragic death of a young man who fell while practicing the sport and will remain in effect pending the completion of preliminary investigations. The young man was flying with an instructor when he fell from a height of over 300 meters.
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Najib
Apr 24, 2025 11:31
Lebanon’s finance and budget committees have approved a draft law allowing the printing of larger banknotes, including 500,000 and 1 million Lebanese pound bills. This decision comes long overdue, as it should have been taken when the Lira lost over 98% of its value during the financial crisis. However, these banknotes won’t be in circulation anytime soon. The law still needs to be voted on by the general assembly, and the central bank must finalize…
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Najib
Apr 24, 2025 11:11
The Lebanese parliament approved a banking secrecy law today, granting authorities access to banking data dating back to 2015. Passed with a strong majority of 87 votes, this legislation fulfills a key requirement set by the IMF, as it "guarantees a complete and unrestricted lifting of banking secrecy for the Banque du Liban , the Banking Control Commission, and auditors or independent assessors officially appointed by these bodies." However, there are two notable loopholes in…
Baladi
2 months ago
Tonia Makary has made history as the first Lebanese woman to qualify for the Ironman World Championship. She achieved this remarkable milestone by competing in the Ironman Championship in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, where she ...
Food
3 months ago
When I first saw the video on Instagram, I honestly thought Five Guys had opened in Lebanon. Everything looked exactly like one of their branches—except instead of “Five,” it said “Four.” Yep, you heard that ...
Critiques
3 months ago
Lebanon’s Minister of Education, Rima Karami, is facing major backlash after adding a third gender option “Other” alongside the traditional “Male” and “Female” choices in a national survey. The survey, launched in March 2025, was ...
Lebanon
3 months ago
US President Donald Trump announced during a press conference today that he is implementing global “reciprocal tariffs” against more than 180 countries, along with a baseline tariff for other nations. Any countries not included on ...
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