Bank blocks Middle East Airlines takeover of Cyprus Airways

Credit: Rob Finlayson
Lebanon’s central bank, Banque du Liban, has blocked a proposed takeover of financially troubled Cyprus Airways by Beirut-based Middle East Airlines (MEA). Central Bank governor Riad Salameh said the bank could not approve MEA’s bid because it could increase the Lebanese carrier’s exposure to risk...

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