Lebanon added to EU list of high-risk for money laundering

The European Union has announced the addition of Lebanon and several other countries to its list of high-risk nations for money laundering. In a statement, the European Commission said that it has updated the list of countries requiring enhanced scrutiny …

Lebanon's Middle East Airlines considers low-cost wing as growth enters 'new phase'

Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines (MEA) is studying setting up a low-cost carrier to serve destinations in the Middle East and Europe, as the country plans to build a second terminal in Beirut airport. The budget airline would be a wholly owned subsidiary of …

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EU adds Lebanon to 'high-risk' money-laundering list

by Naharnet Newsdesk 10 June 2025, 21:15 The EU on Tuesday announced the removal of the United Arab Emirates from its money-laundering "high-risk" list but added Lebanon alongside nine other jurisdictions. The European Commission said it added …

'What a bunch of bologna': How to pronounce Lebanon's signature meat product

Lebanon bologna, a Pennsylvania Dutch specialty, has a unique local pronunciation, "buh-LOW-nuh," distinct from the common "baloney." This pronunciation is specific to the Lebanon County area and is a point of local pride, …

US denies it is seeking to end UNIFIL mission in Lebanon

Lebanon is growing increasingly worried about UNIFIL's mandate not being extended as it relies on its support in the south [Getty] The US State Department has denied reports that it is backing a move to end the United Nations peacekeeping mission in …

UNIFIL faces harassment in Lebanon as gov’t promises ‘security’

He was speaking at the "Rebuilding Lebanon: Framework for Investment and Business Opportunities" conference. Salam noted that "the Israeli attacks destroyed infrastructure and impacted the lives of the Lebanese, but the people remained …

IDF says 2 terror operatives killed in Lebanon strike; mob attacks UN peacekeepers

A Hezbollah operative and a member of an allied terror group, identified by Lebanese authorities as a father and son, were killed in an Israeli drone strike in a southern Lebanese village on Tuesday, the military said. The strike took place in the village …

No aid without reforms: Lebanon faces donor ultimatum

Report by Yazbek Wehbe, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi   Following the ceasefire announced on November 28, Lebanon received promises, particularly from France, of an international donor conference in Paris to fund the reconstruction of damage caused …

International community differ on Hezbollah disarmament in Lebanon aid talks — the details

Report by Toni Mrad, English adaptation by Mariella Succar The disarmament of Hezbollah must be the top priority before any other issue in Lebanon, a message U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson conveyed to Lebanese officials in recent meetings. This position from …