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1957: A Crash, Gold and Shadows of Mystery

Natasha Metni Torbey, 29/07 14:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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This is the story of the Curtiss C-46 operated by Air Liban, which crashed off the coast of Beirut in 1957 with around 30 passengers on board. According to witness accounts and expert testimony, the aircraft was transporting a shipment of gold estimated between 400 and 450 kilograms, bound for Kuwait. While the crash itself raises questions, what ...

Lebanon Sees Modest Summer Travel Rebound

This is Beirut, 25/07 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon's travel industry is experiencing a cautious recovery this summer, with Beirut International Airport (BIA) showing signs of revived activity since early July, according to Jean Abboud, president of the Lebanese Travel Agencies Association. Speaking on Friday, Abboud noted a noticeable uptick in both flight numbers and passenger traffic. ...

State Security Uncovers Smuggling Network at BIA

This is Beirut, 24/07 19:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Information and Investigation Section of State Security’s Beirut Regional Directorate has dismantled an organized network involved in smuggling cosmetics, medical equipment and large sums of money through Beirut International Airport (BIA). In a statement released on Thursday, State Security identified the arrested individuals by their ...

Seven Million Dollars Seized at Beirut Airport

This is Beirut, 28/06 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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According to sources quoted by al-Hadath, $7 million were recently seized at Beirut International Airport, noting that "the smuggled funds were discovered in suitcases aboard a flight arriving from an African country to Lebanon." According to the same sources, "the owners of the bags containing the illicit money are from a town in southern ...

BIA Sees Sharp Rebound in Passenger Traffic

This is Beirut, 26/06 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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Passenger traffic at Beirut International Airport (BIA) has surged again following a brief slowdown caused by heightened regional tensions. On Wednesday alone, the airport recorded 11,203 arrivals, marking a significant uptick in travel activity that may continue in the coming days. The rebound comes as several major Arab and international ...

Rasamny Highlights Air Travel Recovery and Security at BIA and Port

This is Beirut, 20/06 11:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny announced on Friday that several airlines, including Cyprus Airways, have begun gradually resuming flights to and from Lebanon, following a government-approved strategy to keep the country’s airspace open despite heightened regional tensions. The announcement comes in the aftermath of a ...

Lebanon Hoped for Tourists and Got War Instead

Christiane Tager, 16/06 22:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Tourism, a vital sector that accounted for over 20% of Lebanon’s GDP before the 2019 crisis, was poised to provide a much-needed boost to the country’s battered economy. Following Eid al-Adha, hotel occupancy rates in Beirut surged to 80%, signaling a bright season ahead. “We had a surge of bookings for the next two weeks, but they’re ...

After the Strikes on Iran, Lebanon Holds Its Breath

This is Beirut, 13/06 12:04 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon remains on quiet alert after Israel claimed responsibility early on Friday for a series of large-scale strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure. While the thunder of missiles rumbled in the distance, the political, logistical and emotional aftershocks are already reverberating across Lebanese society. A Subtle ...

Adha in Lebanon: Full Hotels, Bustling Streets and a Resilient Spirit

Christiane Tager, 11/06 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Many expected the bombings to deter visitors. But in true Lebanese fashion, the country delivered a weekend of Eid al-Adha that rivaled its best tourism seasons. The numbers speak for themselves: nearly 300,000 travelers passed through Beirut Airport in May, which is the highest monthly total since 2019. The atmosphere was festive, the coast ...

Salam Emphasizes Security and Sovereignty for Rebuilding Lebanon

This is Beirut, 10/06 11:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam revealed that the government has successfully dismantled over 500 weapons depots in southern Lebanon, a significant step toward stabilizing the region. Additionally, security enhancements have been made at Beirut’s international airport to ensure safer conditions for citizens and international visitors alike. At the ...

Nabih Berri Denies Shielding Anyone in Fake Drugs Case

This is Beirut, 04/06 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated that he would not protect anyone involved in the case related to the illegal importation of medications into Lebanon, according to remarks reported on Wednesday by Al-Hadath TV. This statement comes as investigations continue into a large network smuggling counterfeit medications into the country through ...

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