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Mikati: Government 'not concerned' by reported political compromise relating to blast probe and electoral law
BEIRUT — Responding to local media reports Monday that a deal had been made under which the Constitutional Council would accept the Free Patriotic Movement’s appeal to invalidate the amendments to...
20 December 2021
Protesters at UNRWA offices in Tripoli denounce alleged monthly payment reduction
BEIRUT — Tens of Palestinians displaced from Syria gathered despite heavy rain to protest in front of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees offices in Tripoli on Monday,...
20 December 2021
Mikati says he will not risk coming ‘face to face with cabinet resignations’
BEIRUT – Prime Minister Najib Mikati again Monday indicated that his cabinet is unlikely to meet in the near future, saying “calling a meeting for the Council of Ministers without an agreement...
Rana Tabbara, 20 December 2021
No holiday dollars yet
BEIRUT – Banque du Liban’s newly released Circular 161 raises more questions than it answers, according to bankers interviewed by L’Orient Today . The announced measure, under which commercial...
Kabalan Farah, 20 December 2021
Health Minister announces plan to speed up registration process for imported pharmaceuticals
BEIRUT – In a press conference, Health Minister Firass Abiad announced a decision that he said will accelerate the provision of drugs to the Lebanese public via a faster registration process for...
20 December 2021
L’Orient-Le Jour appoints a new director
It is customary for us at L’Orient-Le Jour to announce to our readers any major change that is taking place within our team. After all, this newspaper is our readers’ newspaper. Michel Helou has...
Nayla de Freige, 20 December 2021
UN Secretary-General Guterres speaks after meeting with Berri
BEIRUT – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a joint press conference with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri from Ain el-Tineh. “This is the time for [Lebanese] officials to overcome divisions...
Rana Tabbara, 20 December 2021
COVID bed occupancy rate climbing higher: health committee head
BEIRUT – Head of the Parliamentary Health Committee Assem Araji told radio station VDL (93.3) that the occupancy rate of COVID-19 beds has reached 80 percent at hospitals across Lebanon, and 90...
20 December 2021
Man shot dead in Hermel during blood feud
BEIRUT – A man was shot dead on Monday outside his home in Hermel during a blood feud, reports our local correspondent in the area. Here’s what we know: • The victim was shot by...
20 December 2021
Lebanon may reach initial pact with IMF between Jan-Feb: deputy PM
Lebanon could reach a preliminary agreement for financial support with the International Monetary Fund between January and February, the local Al Jadeed TV said in a tweet on Sunday, citing the...
20 December 2021
New COVID-19 entry requirements, FPM criticizes blast probe, UN chief arrives: Everything you need to know to start your Monday
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up. COVID-19 regulations for people traveling to Lebanon were altered again this weekend. Starting Dec. 25, all people over the age...
