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Prague’s historic centre will soon include a new development that will transform an entire inner block into a public destination. Photo: Crestyl Group

Prague's Savarin district to be reimagined by Arab architect Omar Koleilat

The company will spearhead the 15,000-square-metre project, due to open in 2029

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Lebanon turns to Egyptian gas to ease electricity shortages

Four missing trying to cross river on Syria-Lebanon border

Why Lebanon's bank customers will struggle to be fully repaid

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Lebanon investigates ‘fake prince’ accused of selling bogus political access



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Speaker Nabih Berri's unwillingness to have MPs hear a contentious election law has prompted boycotts in Lebanon's parliament. NNA

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Iran pledges 'resolute support' for Hezbollah in meeting in Tehran

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US bill links Lebanese army aid to Hezbollah disarmament

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