DIPLOMACY
WAR ON LEBANON
Ministry of Finance denies reports claiming $50M allocated to those affected by war, saying amount much higher
Lebanese economy projected to contract by at least 7% due to war, finance minister says
REFORMS
From taxation to customs, the IMF indicts Lebanon’s public finances management
TAXES
Toward a new showdown between BDL and Finance Ministry over the ‘fiscal dollar’
PUBLIC SECTOR
Strike set for Monday after Jaber signals freeze on February-approved raises
IMF
Jaber: Negotiations on the Lebanon truce are 'key' to restarting financial reform discussions
REFORMS
Yassine Jaber in Washington to attend IMF and World Bank meetings
ECONOMY
Jaber assures there are no concerns over public sector salaries and exchange rate stability
PROTESTS
Tleis urges public transport drivers to go on strike Thursday against fuel and tax increase
FOCUS
‘Illegitimate’ deposits: IMF set to impose its logic
COMPENSATION
Jaber finalizes implementation details of tax relief for victims of Israeli strikes
CONSULAR SERVICES
Lebanon slashes passport, administrative fees for expats
SURVEY