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Solange Gemayel: the guardian of Bachir's legacy

Claude ASSAF

Commemoration The widow of murdered President-elect Bachir Gemayel shares memories from her life with a man who many regard as a hero with L'Orient-Le Jour. Read more

"Amer Fakhoury used to orchestrate the torture sessions” at the Khiam Prison

Jeanine JALKH

Testimonials Two former detainees from the infamous Khiam prison tell L’OLJ about the role of the former military leader of the South Lebanon Army. Read more

Faced with a deteriorating economy, Assad is trying to regain control

Caroline HAYEK

Syria The Syrian pound has sunk to its lowest value versus the dollar since the beginning of the war. Read more

Lebanon embraces unity at the Venice Architecture Biennale

May MAKAREM

Architecture In times of social, economical and political tension, "How are we going to live together?" was the theme chosen by Hashim Sarkis, the general curator of the 2020 Venice Architecture Biennale. His... Read more

Beit el-Baraka: a supermarket free of charge for retired people in need

Patricia KHODER

Associations Last January, a unique supermarket opened in the heart of Karm el-Zeitoun. Its recycled wood shelves are filled with canned goods, bread, oil, sugar, salt, flour, legumes, biscuits, shampoos, soaps... Read more

Duquesne drafts a timetable to speed up the CEDRE process

Philippe HAGE BOUTROS

Economy The French diplomat advised Lebanese leaders not to postpone the increase in electricity tariffs in order to maintain the confidence and trust of the donors. Read more

“La Gondole”: the ship has sailed…

Carla Henoud

Beirut Insight La Gondole was more than a pastry shop, more than a restaurant and more than a kitchen. It was a delightful ritual synonymous with Lebanon’s golden years. But from now on it will be a memory.... Read more

Are things turning sour between Assad and Syrian businessmen?

Caroline HAYEK

Syria President Assad’s cousin Rami Makhlouf’s assets have been seized, according to some sources. Read more