Economy
Back-to-school costs hit Lebanese families hard as tuition rises
Lebanese families face between $470 and $800 for supplies alone, plus transport and tuition, as private schools raise fees by up to $2,000 per…
Economy
The banks, the lira, the budget and the cost of a household week. Economic coverage from The Beirut Journal, reported for what policy does to people rather than for what it is called.
Economy
State Security confiscates 11 generators in Tripoli and Minieh
A State Security patrol confiscated 11 generators in the neighborhoods of Abi Samra and Minieh after owners were found non-compliant with official pricing and…
Economy
Emirati delegation visits Lebanon for economic forum and partnership talks
A high-level Emirati business delegation headed by the foreign trade minister held meetings with Lebanese officials and business leaders, signing five memorandums of understanding…
Economy
First plane for Qalamoun airport operator arrives in Beirut
An aircraft belonging to the operating company for Martyr Rene Mouawad Airport in Qalamoun has arrived at Rafik Hariri International Airport as preparations advance…
Economy
Lebanon and Syria agree to revive rail link and establish joint technical committee
Transport ministers from Lebanon and Syria agreed to reactivate rail connections between the two countries and form a joint technical team to study implementation…
Economy
Real estate in Lebanon under pressure from war
Property sales transactions fell 27.3% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, amid a decline in foreign investment…
Economy
Energy Ministry defends minister’s record against newspaper criticism
Lebanon's Energy Ministry responded to a newspaper article criticizing Minister Joe Sadi, saying comparison of his 18-month tenure during war and state bankruptcy with…
Economy
Transfers worth $975,000 made from Lebanon to London in late 2019
Documents show that Naaman Nador, a senior official at the central bank under Riad Salameh, transferred nearly $1 million abroad through Bank of Credit…
Economy
Electricity company begins cutting power to public sector non-payers
Lebanon's electricity utility has started disconnecting power to public administrations, institutions and municipalities that failed to pay outstanding bills after a grace period expired.
Economy
Pension law awaits 14 implementation decrees before taking effect
The pension and social protection system law issued three years ago has not yet come into force, despite the formation of a new board…