Energy Ministry sets new monthly prices for metered generators
BEIRUT — The Energy Ministry on Monday set the price of the kilowatt per hour produced by metered private generators in July at LL13,545. Here’s what we know: • This indicated a...
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Public holidays announced for August
BEIRUT — Tuesday Aug. 9 and Monday Aug. 15 will be public holidays in Lebanon, and all public administrations, institutions and municipalities will be closed, a statement from Prime...
1 August 2022
The presidential election has not mobilized Riyadh and Paris, yet
The meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday was a major event; as much for Europe, which is facing an unprecedented energy crisis, as...
Jeanine JALKH, 1 August 2022
Without IMF aid, exchange rate could exceed LL 110,000 by end of 2026, finance institute warns
The very first lines of the report set the tone: authorities in Lebanon “have again placed their own personal interest above the needs of the country.” The Institute of International Finance...
Julien RICOUR-BRASSEUR, 1 August 2022
Ukraine grain ship crew overjoyed to set sail amid worries about mines
BEIRUT — News that his ship would be allowed to leave the Ukrainian port of Odesa carrying grain was the "best feeling" of the year, a joyful crew member said on Monday, adding he was worried...
1 August 2022
Judicial assistants suspend strike as government grants aid funds to civil servants
BEIRUT —The Judicial Assistants’ Committees announced on Monday that they are suspending their strike movement, launched in mid-July, following aid funds granted to them by cabinet. Here’s what...
1 August 2022
[UPDATE] Hochstein ‘optimistic’ about maritime border dispute negotiations after Baabda meeting
BEIRUT — Lebanon is holding on to several stances in its maritime border negotiations with Israel including demanding Line 23, not giving up “any gas fields” including Qana that intersects with...
Wael Taleb, 1 August 2022
From blast to banking crisis, one woman embodies Lebanon's complete collapse
BEIRUT — Liliane Cheaito's scratchy, labored breathing went on until a nurse appeared at her hospital bed, where the 28-year-old has spent nearly every moment of the last two years in silent...
Maya Gebeily, 1 August 2022
EDL ‘exceptionally’ provides uninterrupted electricity in port area amid silos’ collapse: statement
BEIRUT — The state-owned Electricité Du Liban said on Sunday evening it would provide electricity to the areas surrounding the Beirut port until Monday morning. This measure came following the...
1 August 2022
New fuel prices: 20 liters of 95- and 98-octane gasoline increased by LL1,000 reaching LL592,000 and LL604,000, respectively.
1 August 2022
Lebanese Army celebrates Army Day, shutting down portion of Beirut-Damascus Highway
The Lebanese Army celebrated Army Day on Monday morning in the presence of President Michel Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and Lebanese Army chief Gen....
1 August 2022
My Journey in Lebanon
I had only been in my position of UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon for three days when the devastating explosions ripped through Beirut port on the 4th of August 2020. I was...
Najat ROCHDI, 1 August 2022
Four silos fall, ‘stolen’ Ukrainian grains, Hochstein back in town: Everything you need to know to start your Monday
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up . Four out of 16 grain silos in the northern block at the Beirut port, damaged in the Aug. 4, 2020 port blast, collapsed...
L'Orient Today, 1 August 2022
First ship leaving Ukraine has 26,000 tons of corn bound for Lebanon: Coordination center
ISTANBUL — The first ship to leave Ukraine's Odessa port since Russia's invasion will carry more than 26,000 tons of corn and undergo an inspection in Istanbul before continuing to Lebanon's...
