Member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, MP Hassan Fadlallah, filed Friday a complaint to the judiciary asking it to hold accountable those involved in monopolization, price manipulation and smuggling.
Fadlallah had given a speech in Parliament in which he demanded a financial audit of the accounts of companies importing fuel, medicines, and vital goods. He also demanded an audit of the accounts of distribution companies and big traders.
Full StoryPrime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh has announced that his country is having “intensive talks with both Egypt and Syria” in order to arrange the delivery of Egyptian gas to Lebanon.
Al-Khasawneh said that the “results are more than positive.”
Full StoryLebanon said Thursday it has formed a new government delegation to resume talks with the International Monetary Fund aimed at rescuing the country from an economic meltdown.
The government of Prime Minister Najib Mikati said in a statement that a four-member committee had been appointed to resume talks with the IMF.
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Hizbullah on Thursday announced downing an Israeli unmanned drone in south Lebanon.
Full StoryGreek military transport ship HS Lesvos arrived Thursday in Lebanon carrying aid.
The aid, deliver to the Lebanese Army, consisted of military equipment and spare parts, Covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) and tests, foodstuffs, medical equipment and personal care material.
Full StoryPrime Minister Najib Miqati, Social Affairs Minister Hector Hajjar and Economy Minister Amin Salam on Thursday signed a resolution defining the mechanism and standards of the implementation of the law related to the ration card plan.
The resolution also includes the opening of an additional line of credit to finance the plan.
Full StoryPresident Michel Aoun on Thursday met in Baabda with a delegation from Lazard, which is one of the world's leading financial advisory and asset management firms.
“He discussed with them the need to continue their advisory mission for the Lebanese state, as part of preparing for the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund,” the Presidency said.
Full StoryThe head of the finance parliamentary committee, MP Ibrahim Kanaan, on Thursday said that the central bank’s decision to extend the implementation of Decree 151 is an attempt to “anesthetize the depositors.”
“It is unacceptable to continue the game of winning time, seeing as Decree 151 was issued more than a year and a half ago, when the dollar exchange rate was around LBP 7,000. The dollar exchange rate reached LBP 24,000 and depositors continued to withdraw their money at the LBP 3,900 rate, which amounts to an 85% veiled haircut,” Kanaan added.
Full StoryA political decision has been taken to hold the parliamentary elections on time on March 27, media reports said on Thursday.
The polls will be held according to the current electoral law, which is based on one preferential vote and proportional representation in some districts.
Full StoryPrime Minister Najib Miqati met Thursday with his Jordanian counterpart Bisher al-Khasawneh at the Grand Serail.
Al-Khasawneh arrived yesterday, Wednesday, at Beirut airport heading a Jordanian ministerial delegation and was greeted by Miqati and Jordanian ambassador to Lebanon Walid al-Hadid.
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