Lebanese in several regions are taking to the streets to protest living conditions
Updated 09 June 2021
June 08, 2021 21:35
BEIRUT: The Lebanese pound hit a new low on the black market, reaching 14,000 for $1 after it had been somewhat stable in recent weeks at 12,000.
This coincided with a new circular from the Banque du Liban (BDL) instructing commercial banks to gradually repay foreign currency deposits from July. The circular comes into effect as of June 30 for one year, subject to change or renewal.
Under the circular, a depositor can withdraw $400 per month either in banknotes, by transferring it abroad or via bank card transactions that can be used in Lebanon and abroad.
COVID fatality curve needs 2 weeks to fall
By JT - Apr 05,2021 - Last updated at Apr 05,2021
AMMAN Lower House Environment and Health Committee on Sunday discussed the Kingdom’s epidemiological situation.
During a meeting attended by Health Minister Firas Hawari, the committee highlighted the necessity of reconsidering coronavirus-containment measures to strike a balance between economy and public health.
MP Ahmed Sarahneh, head of the committee, stressed the need for speeding up the vaccination programme, reconsidering Friday lockdown, and reducing curfew to prevent crowdedness. He also called for reopening the Kingdom’s mosques during the holy month of Ramadan.
Hawari said that the Kingdom’s epidemiological curve is falling, noting that Friday lockdowns and the extension of partial lockdowns have contributed to the decline of the curve.
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