Lebanon
Lebanon's broadcasting scene is well-developed and diverse, reflecting the country's pluralism and divisions. Lebanon was the first Arab country to permit private radio and television stations. But the government has a say over who may operate stations and whether or not they can broadcast news. Several stations are owned by leading politicians.
Press: There are more than 30 daily newspapers published in Arabic, Armenian and French and over 100 publications appear on a weekly or monthly basis. The Daily Star is published in English and there are several English-language weeklies, primarily Monday Morning. The best-selling Arabic dailies are Al Anwar, Al Dyar, Al-Mustaqbal, An Nahar and Al Safir. The most important daily in French is L'Orient-Le Jour.
TV: Tele-Liban is state-run; Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (LBC) is the commercial, market leader and pan-regional broadcaster; Al-Manar TV is a pro-Hezbollah channel; Future TV is a commercial channel.
Radio: Radio Liban is state-run. Voice of Lebanon, Radio Delta and Radio One are commercial stations.
