Tourism thrives again in Lebanon, but for how long? (AME Info)
Despite the global economic gloom, Lebanon’s tourism industry is achieving record growth thanks to the peace and political stability that the country has enjoyed for the past year.
Lebanon Charges 4 More Suspected Of Spying For Israel (Nasdaq)
BEIRUT (AFP)–Lebanese prosecutors Thursday charged four more people with spying for Israel, bringing to 25 the total number charged since January, a judicial source said.
Alfa exhibits its most recent services and achievements in Arabcom 2009 in Lebanon (AME Info)
Orascom Telecom Holding (OTH) is announced to be the summit partner of the 11th Annual Arab International Telecom Development Summit, taking place on the 28th and the 29th of May 2009 in Beirut, Lebanon.
IMF talks with Hezbollah about Lebanon reforms (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The International Monetary Fund acknowledged Thursday its mission in Lebanon had spoken with Hezbollah, among other political parties, about the need for economic reforms in the country.
Salameh sees Lebanon’s growth rate at 4 percent by end-2009 (The Daily Star Lebanon)
Central Bank governor Riad Salameh said on Thursday after meeting President Michel Sleiman that Lebanon’s GDP growth is expected to reach four percent or maybe more at the end of 2009. Salameh, who briefed the president on the financial and monetary situation in Lebanon, stressed that the measures adopted.
Moody’s places deposit ratings of three Lebanese banks on review for (Mena Report)
Moody’s Investors Service has today placed on review for possible downgrade the global local currency (GLC) deposit ratings of three Lebanese banks (Bank Audi, Blom Bank and Byblos Bank). All other ratings assigned to these banks are not affected by this action.”The review of the three banks’ ratings will look at the extent to which the Lebanese government’s ability to provide support to its …
Israel Expects Hizbullah Takeover Of Lebanon (Middle East Newsline)
TEL AVIV [MENL] — Israel has been bracing for a Hizbullah victory in Lebanese parliamentary elections. A report by a senior Israeli intelligence officer has assessed that the Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah would capture the 128-member parliament in Lebanese elections on June 7. The officer, Mordechai Kedar, said the elections could lead to an Iranian-type regime in Beirut.
Lebanese army, UNIFIL prepare for Sunday’s Israeli maneuvers (People’s Daily)
The Lebanese army and UN Interim Forces for Lebanon (UNIFIL) are preparing on high alert for the Israeli military maneuvers which will take place on Sunday, official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Lebanese army troops and UN peacekeepers were deployed along south Lebanon borders in anticipation of any emergency, the report said. Meanwhile, Israeli tractors and heavy machinery were reported …
Lebanon: Israel violates airspace, UN force commander says (Adnkronos)
Lebanon: Israel violates airspace, UN force commander says (AKI) – By Giovanni Del Re – Israel is continuing to violate Lebanon’s airspace, the head of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon has told Adnkronos International (AKI). “The Israelis are still violating Lebanese airspace and there is still a small piece of Lebanon in the hands of the Jewish state (in the area of Ghajar),” …
