Armenian Genocide a reminder of importance of standing against all forms of violence, Lebanon’s President says

On the occasion of the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, The President of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun, on Thursday emphasized that the commemoration was not merely a remembrance of a painful historical event, but a reaffirmation of the …

Lebanon commits to structural reforms, Minister Yassine Jaber tells IMF, World Bank

Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to structural reforms and rebuilding trust with international partners in remarks coinciding with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. …

Lebanon receives $250mln World Bank loan to ease power problems

DUBAI - The World Bank has granted Lebanon a $250 million loan aimed at helping alleviate persistent power cuts worsened by last year's war between Israel and Hezbollah, the country's finance ministry said on Thursday. Even before the conflict, …

Lebanon Voters to Decide $7.5 Million Bond for Fire Station

The Lebanon Fire Department is asking voters to approve a bond for a new fire station. CBS 13 News reports the $7.5 million bond to build a new fire station in Lebanon goes before voters on June 10. Lebanon Fire Chief Joe Stefano says the current station …

Lebanon granted 'preliminary approval' for higher reconstruction loan from World Bank

Lebanon president: May the Armenian Genocide victims rest in peace

The President of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun, released a statement on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, and emphasized that commemoration is not merely a remembrance of a painful historical event, but a reaffirmation of the …

Lebanon firefighters ask voters to approve bond for new fire station

LEBANON (WGME) -- Firefighters in Lebanon say they desperately need a more modern fire station. It's a department that responds to more than 1,000 emergencies a year, most of them medical emergencies. Lebanon firefighters hope to build a new fire …

Police chase ends in arrest after suspect flees vehicle near Lebanon motel

LEBANON, Ore. — Around 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, Lebanon Police attempted to pull over a vehicle without headlights, but the driver, identified as Jacob T. Salvador, 32, accelerated rapidly and drove against traffic on South Main Street. Officers …

Lebanon secures initial World Bank approval for $400M loan

Lebanon’s finance minister announced that the country has received preliminary approval to raise the value of a World Bank loan for reconstruction from $250 million to $400 million.  What happened: Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, who is leading the …

Lebanon police arrest man after car and foot chase

LEBANON, Ore. – A Lebanon man is facing several charges after allegedly leading police on a chase out of town early on Wednesday morning before abandoning his vehicle and trying to run away on foot, Lebanon police said. According to the Lebanon Police …