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Gold rises again... How much are prices now?
Al Jadeed: Gold rises again... How much are prices now? The price of gold rose by more than one percent today, recovering from the lowest level in a week that it recorded in the previous session, as the dollar fell and investors assessed the possibility of a US interest rate hike this month following the release of a report indicating that…
The Israeli government approves allocating about 300 million dollars for urgent defense purchases
Al Jadeed: The Israeli government approves allocating about 300 million dollars for defense purchases…
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We throw it in the bin... and pay for it twice
Saida Online: We pay for the product when we buy it, then society bears the cost of collecting, transporting and processing what it leaves behind. Between the shelf price and the waste bill, Lebanon faces a delicate economic equation: how do we make the polluter bear the cost of what they produce without turning environmental policy into an arbitrary burden on consumers? The story begins with…
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Regarding the use of the site of the Rafik Hariri statue… Beirut Municipality: We have taken the necessary measures and will protect this place
Al Jadeed: News reports had spoken of a warehouse beneath the statue of the martyred President Rafik Hariri in Beirut being used for commercial purposes…
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Khiam confronts the wounds of war with a distinctive initiative... Funding 100 projects for its displaced residents to reopen the doors to livelihoods!
Bintjbeil: Rida Sawaya wrote in Al-Akhbar: The war did not only deprive southerners of their homes and towns, but also robbed many of them of their livelihoods and businesses they had spent years building. With displacement dragging on and a return in the near term proving impossible, securing work has become one of the foremost challenges facing families…
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المحروقات بين الارتفاع والانخفاض.. إليكم الأسعار الجديدة
Al Jadeed: المحروقات بين الارتفاع والانخفاض.. إليكم الأسعار الجديدة أصدرت وزارة الطاقة والمياه في لبنان ، اليوم الثلاثاء الواقع فيه 13 تشرين الأول 2026، جدولاً جديداً لأسعار المحروقات، لحظ انخفاضاً في سعرَي البنزين 7 آلاف ليرة، والمازوت 25 ألف ليرة، فيما ارتفع سعر…
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Opening of the third BREW CAFÉ branch in Tyre – Al-Housh
Yasour: BREW CAFÉ opened its third branch in Tyre – Al-Housh, offering a distinctive seating experience that combines elegance, comfort, and nature. The project was designed by engineer Sahar Farhat – Sahar Farhat Interiors, who created the space and its distinctive identity, in collaboration with Ms. Fatima Khalifa, owner of a company…
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Hospital Patients at Risk
Ad-Diyar: Patients in most hospitals are complaining that nursing services have fallen to their lowest levels, particularly during night shifts. Hospital administrations attribute this to the sharp decline in the number of nurses, with a large number of nursing staff having moved to work abroad as a result…
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UNRWA and the distribution of flour... Palestinian concerns go beyond aid
Saida Online: Palestinian concerns are growing over the future of UNRWA, amid the ongoing political and financial pressures it faces, and fears that its services may be reduced or some of its responsibilities transferred to alternative international bodies. The implications of these concerns are not limited to aid, but extend to the future of the issue…
MP Farid Al-Bustani to “W Halla’ Shu”: I advise selling a third of the gold reserves at Banque du Liban, equivalent to 15 billion dollars, to return citizens’ deposits
Al Jadeed: MP Farid Al-Bustani to “W Halla’ Shu”: I advise selling a third of the gold reserves at Banque du Liban, equivalent to 15 billion dollars, to return deposits…
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For those receiving dollar transfers in Lebanon... a new piece of information
Lebanon 24: Lebanon24 has learned that numerous financial institutions in Lebanon have begun tightening scrutiny of incoming dollar transfers from abroad by imposing additional requirements and broadening the scope of questions about the parties sending and receiving the funds. Advertisement According to the information, the measures include…
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Up or down? Here are the new fuel prices
Al Jadeed: According to the Syndicate of Owners of Fuel Stations, the price of a can of 95-octane gasoline fell by 23 thousand liras to reach two million and 802 thousand liras, and 98-octane gasoline fell by 23 thousand liras to reach two million and 820 thousand liras. Diesel also fell by 78 thousand liras to reach two million and 614 thousand liras, while the price of gas remained stable…
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Trump’s statements shake oil markets… How much did prices reach?
Al Jadeed: Trump’s statements shake oil markets… How much did prices reach? Oil prices fell on Friday as concerns about Middle Eastern supplies eased somewhat, after U.S. President Donald Trump said his country would not attack Iran before the U.S. elections scheduled for next month, amid…
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Evening bulletin introduction 08-10-2026
Al Jadeed: Evening bulletin introduction 08-10-2026. People’s concerns moved from one headquarters to another / with their hole-ridden pockets, booby-trapped bills and poverty resulting from the actions of perpetrators and the negligence of officials / and from the Government Serail, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam opened the ledger on the living situation…
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A notice for depositors about Circulars 158 and 166… this is what will happen soon
Lebanon 24: The issue of increasing the monthly withdrawal amounts for depositors from banks under Circulars 158 and 166 has resurfaced, amid the recent circulation of a proposal to raise the monthly payment by $200 for beneficiaries of Circular 158, bringing it to $1,200 instead of $1,000, and by $100 for beneficiaries of Circular 166, bringing it to…
Salam: We will not allow generator owners, traders, or importers to exploit rising costs to make illicit profits through unjustified price increases or by imposing additional charges
Al Jadeed: Salam: We will not allow generator owners, traders, or importers to exploit rising costs to make illicit profits through unjustified price increases or by imposing charges…
“FAO”: We are facing acute funding gaps in Sudan, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen
Al Jadeed: “FAO”: We are facing acute funding gaps in Sudan, Lebanon and Syria…
Lebanon’s cost-of-living crisis deepens as ongoing instability adds to structural economic weaknesses
NOW Lebanon: Lebanon’s households are facing another squeeze on their purchasing power as rising fuel, electricity and essential goods costs add to an economic crisis that has already pushed millions into poverty. The World Bank said Lebanon had entered 2026 on firmer…
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$200 million from Iran to Hezbollah… and $3,000 for each family? (Reuters)
Al Jadeed: Reuters reported, citing two sources with direct knowledge of the money transfer, that Hezbollah received $200 million from Iran to help Lebanese displaced by the war with Israel, in the first major assistance the group has provided to its supporters, who bore the brunt of…
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Toyota launches the all-new Hilux in the Middle East to be a trusted lifelong companion on every journey
Al Jadeed: Toyota proudly announced the launch of the all-new Hilux in the Middle East, introducing the ninth generation of the light commercial vehicle that has earned customers’ trust around the world thanks to…
Political sources to Al Jadeed: Beirut may see diplomatic activity over the next two days to address economic and social issues
Al Jadeed: Political sources to Al Jadeed: Beirut may see diplomatic activity over the next two days to address economic…
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A general closure of government departments and municipalities on Thursday... A UN report: 55% of families cannot afford 3 meals
Lebanon 24: The Association of Public Administration Employees called on the government to “approve 10 liters of gasoline per day for each employee for every working day,” and announced in a statement: “In light of the government’s disregard for the demands,” the association announces “the continuation of the closure every Friday until the purchasing power of salaries returns to what it was before…
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Criminal charges filed against a document forger... and a financial advance for the Social Security office in Nabatieh
Al Jadeed: Criminal charges filed against a document forger... and a financial advance for the Social Security office in Nabatieh The oversight work carried out by the National Social Security Fund administration is not limited to detecting financial violations and attempts to benefit from its services without legal entitlement, but also includes the proper conduct of administrative work…
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Gold falls… how much did it reach?
Al Jadeed: Spot gold fell 0.3 percent to $4128.69 an ounce by 01:55 GMT. U.S. gold futures edged up to $4156. The dollar held on to its gains, increasing the cost of the metal priced in the U.S. currency for…
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Evening bulletin introduction 05-10-2026
Al Jadeed: They left the camel with everything it carried/ and disappeared behind a ballot box// The nation’s MPs, “who extended their own terms,” amid the throes of livelihood and economic crises/ extracted…
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A surprise about “Lebanon’s gasoline” in figures..
CH23: Fuel prices are among the most prominent indicators revealing the scale of differences in the cost of living between countries around the world, but the price of a liter of gasoline is not linked only to oil prices on international markets; it is also affected by taxes, government subsidies, and the pricing policies adopted in each country. According to data…
Lebanon's former economy minister set to face trial on financial charges
The National: Amin Salam has been accused of embezzlement during his time as…
Lebanon’s Cabinet Approves 2027 Budget and Raise in Transportation Allowance
Beirut Today: The Lebanese Cabinet met on Thursday to discuss a number of key items. It approved the 2027 state budget, as well as a decree amending the transportation allowance for public sector employees, among other measures. The allowance would now be equivalent to…
Beirut's new skyline: Flashy apartments pop up despite war and dire economy
The National: As much of the country waits to be rebuilt after the destruction wrought by Israel, an unlikely construction boom is transforming the heart of the…
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After the thousand… a further drop in fuel prices!
Al Jadeed: The Ministry of Energy issued the new fuel price schedule today, Friday, October 02…
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Lebanon Is More Expensive Than Europe? (Al-Joumhouria’s Secrets)
Al Jadeed: Is Lebanon more expensive than Europe? (Al-Joumhouria’s Secrets) Al-Joumhouria newspaper reported in its “Secrets” column that “an ambassador of a European country expressed his astonishment at the high prices in Lebanon, describing them as more expensive than the capitals…
Oil prices steady as Middle East crude supplies recover
MTV Lebanon: Oil prices were broadly stable in Wednesday trading as recovering crude supplies from the Middle East eased market concerns, Reuters reported.By 09:35 Moscow time, November futures for US West Texas Intermediate crude stood at $89.44 a…
Gold prices fall
MTV Lebanon: Gold prices have declined trading and were on track to post a monthly loss of more than 6%, as expectations of higher US interest rates strengthened and investors awaited inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy…
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Gasoline drops by a thousand lira! (Photo)
Al Jadeed: The Syndicate of Owners of Fuel Stations issued the new price schedule for today, Tuesday, 29 September…
Prostitution and drug trafficking… a raid on the most famous restaurants and cosmetic surgery for intimate areas!
Al Jadeed: Prostitution and drug trafficking… a raid on the most famous restaurants and cosmetic surgery for intimate areas…