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  1. 15:46 Lebanon

    Seven Years Since October 17: Cascading Crises and a Social Explosion Looming?

    Seven years after the October 17, 2019 protests, the director of the Economic and Social Center for Strategic Studies, Ahmed Jaber, says the economic and social demands w…

    EconomyLebanon DebateConfirmed by 2 sources
  2. 14:39 Palestine

    "Green Gold" in Danger... Large Losses Hit West Bank Season

    The headline indicated that "green gold" is in danger and that large losses are affecting the West Bank season, with no additional details in the available text.

    Economylebanon debate
  3. 12:53 Israel

    Israeli Channel 12: Government approves cutting 2.6 billion shekels from all ministries to increase the security budget

    Israeli Channel 12 reported that the government approved cutting 2.6 billion shekels from the budgets of all ministries in order to fund an increase in the security budge…

    Economylebanon debate
  4. 09:45 Lebanon

    Simon Abi Ramia: Supporting Industrialists and Opening International Markets to Boost Exports

    Lebanese MP Simon Abi Ramia stressed the importance of supporting Lebanese industrialists and working to open international markets to national products in order to boost…

    Economyصوت بيروت إنترناشونال
  5. 09:15 Iran

    Iranian Bill Proposes Fixing Dollar Rate for Five Years Amid Inflation Near 90%

    A report examined a 24-article bill placed on the parliament's comprehensive legislative agenda, pursued by Tehran MP Peyman Falsafi, proposing to convert Iran's exchange…

    FeaturedEconomyIran InternationalSingle source
  6. 07:37 Lebanon

    ICAO report reveals gaps at Beirut airport that may delay resumption of direct flights to the US

    A technical report by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) revealed gaps in safety and oversight procedures at Rafic Hariri International Airport, includi…

    FeaturedEconomyLebanon DebateConfirmed by 9 sources
  7. 20:54 Yesterday
    Lebanon

    Hotels in Lebanon Struggle to Survive Amid Temporary Closures and Risk of Permanent Closure

    Hotels in Lebanon are facing a crisis threatening their survival, resorting to temporary closures amid warnings of the risk of permanent closure, according to an MTV Leba…

    EconomyMTV Lebanon
  8. 20:41 Yesterday
    Lebanon

    From Paris… Lebanon Opens New Horizons for Its Food Exports

    LBCI Lebanon reported that Lebanon has opened new horizons for its food exports from Paris, in a step aimed at expanding foreign markets for Lebanese food products.

    EconomyLBCI LebanonConfirmed by 4 sources
  9. 20:22 Yesterday
    Lebanon

    New clash between the banks and the Ministry of Finance

    A headline published by LBCI Lebanon reported a new clash between the banks and the Ministry of Finance in Lebanon, without the available text providing details on the na…

    EconomyLBCI Lebanon
  10. 13:50 Yesterday
    Lebanon

    Georgieva points to "significant progress" in IMF negotiations with Lebanon

    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Lebanon has made "significant progress" toward reaching a financing program with the international institution, amid inten…

    FeaturedEconomyالشرق بلومبرغConfirmed by 8 sources
  11. 12:44 Yesterday
    Lebanon

    Stations Completed but Not Operating… Litani Demands Answers

    Litani demanded answers about stations that were completed but did not operate, according to a post on the Lebanon Debate platform.

    Economylebanon debate
  12. 12:20 Yesterday
    Other

    IMF members call for increased support for countries amid the fallout of wars

    Members of the International Monetary Fund called for increased support for countries amid the repercussions of wars, according to a report by Lebanon's LBCI.

    EconomyLBCI Lebanon
  13. 10:47 Yesterday
    Lebanon

    Christian businessman studying purchase of Jaffal lands

    A published headline stated that a Christian businessman is studying the purchase of Jaffal lands, without the material including details about his identity, the land are…

    Economylebanon debate
  14. 09:04 Yesterday
    Other

    IMF Chief: Growth Forecasts for Middle East and North Africa Cut by 2%

    The IMF chief announced a 2% reduction in growth forecasts for the Middle East and North Africa, with no further details in the available text.

    Economylebanon debate
  15. 08:50 Yesterday
    Lebanon

    Lebanon’s Financial Crisis: Understanding the Chain of Responsibilities

    Antoine Moussa, founder-president of the Lebanese-French Businessmen Association, wrote an opinion article arguing that reducing responsibility for Lebanon’s financial cr…

    EconomyالمركزيةConfirmed by 2 sources
  16. 08:42 Yesterday
    Lebanon

    3,000 Megawatts from Qatar: Will Lebanon's Darkness End or Will the Billions Game Begin?

    The Qatari initiative announced during the visit of Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to Beirut has brought Lebanon's electrici…

    FeaturedEconomyLebanon DebateConfirmed by 16 sources
  17. 08:20 Yesterday
    Lebanon

    Salim Sfeir, "Ali Baba" and 45 Banks

    On the seventh anniversary of the October 17, 2019 collapse, the article levels direct accusations at the Association of Banks, headed by Salim Sfeir, and at 45 member ba…

    EconomyLebanon Debate
  18. 07:33 Yesterday
    Lebanon

    A Bone-Chilling Scenario: How Did Banks Loot Depositors' Billions in Exchange for Illusions and Reassurances?

    The article discusses a scenario described as bone-chilling regarding banks looting depositors' billions in Lebanon in exchange for illusions and reassurances, within the…

    Economylebanon debate
  19. 07:21 Yesterday
    Lebanon

    From Deposit Theft to State Disintegration... Lebanon in a Collapse Spiral?

    A Lebanon Debate report examined the fallout of the financial and economic collapse that began on Oct. 17, 2019, noting that the deposit crisis and financial losses now t…

    FeaturedEconomyLebanon DebateSingle source
  20. 06:56 Yesterday
    Other

    UK Finance Minister: Heathrow Airport expansion will boost growth

    The UK Finance Minister said that expanding Heathrow Airport will boost growth, according to LBCI Lebanon.

    EconomyLBCI Lebanon