Paragliding Banned in Keserwan Following Fatal Accident

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.

500,000 & 1 Million LBP Banknotes Coming Soon?

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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Tonia Makary Becomes First Lebanese Woman to Qualify for Ironman World Championship

3 weeks 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 ...
Lebanon

Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Announced : 10% Tax on Lebanon

1 month 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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Six Lebanese Make the 2025 Forbes Billionaires List

1 month ago
Taha and Najib Mikati remain the wealthiest Lebanese on Forbes’ Billionaires List, each with an estimated fortune of $3.1 billion. Other Lebanese billionaires featured on the list include Bahaa Hariri with $2 billion, Robert Mouawad ...
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Global Fire Power Rankings 2025: Lebanon 115th Worldwide, Ranked Last in Middle East

1 month ago
The Global Fire Power list uses over 60 individual indicators to measure a country’s military strength, including manpower, air power, land power, naval power, financials, geography, natural resources, and logistics. The United States has topped ...
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Electricity Minister Joe Saddi: Additional Supply Hours For Areas Who Address Violations

1 month ago
Lebanon’s new Energy Minister, Joe Saddi, held his first press conference this week, addressing the country’s electricity crisis and outlining his plans to tackle some of the sector’s most pressing issues. While it is no ...
Lebanon

Dar Al-Handassah To Present Master Plan For Qleyaat Airport Within Three Months

1 month ago
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visited Qleyaat Airport this week, accompanied by Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny and local MPs. During his visit, he announced that an agreement has been reached with the ...
Critiques

What’s Happening Between The Telecom Ministry & Ogero?

1 month ago
This week, the Ministry of Telecommunications decided to cancel the contract of Ogero’s Director General, Mr. Imad Kreidieh. This move was anticipated, given that Kreidieh’s term was extended last year and he is nearing the ...
Lebanon

Bassam Abou Zeid Appointed by Minister of Information to Lead Télé Liban

1 month ago
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, has requested the Cabinet’s approval for the appointment of a new Board of Directors for Télé Liban, to be headed by esteemed journalist Bassam Abou Zeid. The new board, in ...
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