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Electricity across Lebanon should be restored to its normal levels by the start of Thursday. (Shutterstock)

February 19th, 2019 - 10:06 GMT

At Last, Lebanon’s Electricity to Return to Normal by Wednesday

Finance Minister Ali Hasan Khalil Monday approved $75 million for the purchase of fuel, which would help restore two diesel power plants in Deir Ammar and Zahrani to regular production levels, a source from state-run Electricite du Liban told The Daily Star.

Lebanese banks were the main subscribers to these bonds. (Shutterstock)

December 20th, 2018 - 11:36 GMT

Two Treasury Bills Worth $1.3 Billion Issued in Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon (Shutterstock)

November 13th, 2018 - 09:35 GMT

Lebanon Endorses Landmark Law to Probe Thousands Who Disappeared in Civil War

“Lebanon has a lot of assets. It has properties. It owns all its public facilities and should expect big incomes estimated at more than $300 billion from oil and gas. (Shutterstock)

October 22nd, 2018 - 05:59 GMT

Private Sector Could Save Lebanon's Economy, but Politics Should Pitch In

From left, Kamal Hayek, Cesar Abi Khalil and Hikmat Dib attend a press conference in Beirut, Monday, July 17, 2018. (The Daily Star)

July 17th, 2018 - 11:10 GMT

Wind Farms to Solve Lebanon's Eternal Electricity Issue

As the Lebanese bid farewell to 2017, economists are busy now analyzing the challenges Lebanon will face in 2018 hoping to revitalize the sluggish economy. (Ibrahim Chalhoub/ AFP)

January 8th, 2018 - 02:00 GMT

Challenges Facing Lebanon in 2018, and How to Solve Them

The negative comments of the Lebanese on social media reflect the gloomy mood felt by most citizens who wonder why none of the successive governments have been able to end the severe power rationing.
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April 2nd, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Lebanese take to social media to mock new power plan by government

In addition to electricity reform, the IMF report argued for increasing revenue with fuel taxation and called for legislation to increase private sector investment. (Shutterstock)

February 1st, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

IMF calls for 'plausible policy mix' to reduce Lebanon's mounting debt

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July 20th, 2001 - 02:00 GMT

Lebanese Cabinet Seeks Expulsion of Electricite du Liban’s Directors