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Although 2013 was a bad year for Lebanon in terms of politics, security and the economy, 2014 could be worse.

January 1st, 2014 - 03:24 GMT

Crossing our fingers for Lebanon, how much worse can things get in 2014?

Caretaker Economy Minister Nicolas Nahas warned that the ailing economy would be further battered if Lebanon failed to elect a new president in May 2014.

Head of the Industrialists Association Nehmat Frem warned that Lebanon had crossed into dangerous territory when its public debt grew above $60 billion.

September 5th, 2013 - 01:48 GMT

Lebanon's private sector strike described as 'unmatched in 40 years'

Fatima (C) a Syrian refugee widow, who lost her husband during the fighting in Homs, and her daughters have their Ramadan dinner in their makeshift room in a neighborhood of the Lebanese coastal city of Tripoli (AFP/JOSEPH EID)

July 24th, 2013 - 05:57 GMT

Lebanon tightens restrictions on Syrian refugees

Syrian rebel fighters gather around a former Syrian army tank as rebels prepare to attack positions held by the Syrian army areas in the Salaheddine neighborhood of Aleppo, on July 8, 2013 (Source: AFP/ABO MHIO)

July 9th, 2013 - 06:34 GMT

War in Syrian wreaks economic havoc on neighbors

From right, Social Affairs Minister Wael Abu Faour, Agriculture Minister Hussein Hajj Hasan and Tourism Minister Fadi Abboud attend a Cabinet meeting at the Grand Serail in Beirut,

February 27th, 2013 - 12:48 GMT

Public sector pay increase to fuel inflation in Lebanon - Economists

The teachers would seal off the entrances to private schools starting from 6 a.m. to make sure none of them receive students

February 25th, 2013 - 11:01 GMT

Strikes in Lebanon rumbles on into second week

Lebanon's Central Bank boss said yesterday that it has sold $2.2 billion of sovereign Eurobonds

February 21st, 2013 - 08:23 GMT

Lebanon's Central Bank sells $2.6 billion Eurobonds

Lebanon’s 2013 budget

February 17th, 2013 - 10:11 GMT

Lebanon's budget plans in disarray

Enforcing copyright laws will boost Lebanon's economy, according to a government minister

January 29th, 2013 - 11:14 GMT

Lebanon's economy minister urges copyright enforcement

Lebanon's government is planning a seriers of short-term initiatives to boost the struggling economy

December 19th, 2012 - 10:18 GMT

Lebanon: Government plans afoot to to boost economy

Wage hike would increase inflation by 2 to 3 percent and would push the balance of payments deficit above $2 billion each year

December 10th, 2012 - 10:07 GMT

Lebanon's cabinet still dithering on wage-hike

Non-oil Middle East economies are struggling

November 18th, 2012 - 03:00 GMT

Post-Arab Spring: Non-oil economies hit hardest

Public sector workers in Lebanon have long been demanding pay increases

November 14th, 2012 - 10:02 GMT

No pay rises for Lebanese public sector workers, say Ministers and Experts