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flag Beirut’s historic Commodore Hotel, a war-era haven for journalists, closed in January 2026 due to Lebanon’s economic crisis and instability.

flag Beirut’s Commodore Hotel, a historic refuge for journalists during Lebanon’s civil war, has permanently closed in January 2026. flag Once a vital communications hub offering landlines and Telex machines during the 1975–1990 conflict, it provided a rare safe haven amid violence, housing foreign correspondents, diplomats, and political figures. flag The hotel, known for its armed guards, bar, and parrot mascot Coco, symbolized resilience in a volatile region. flag Its closure stems from Lebanon’s ongoing economic crisis, regional instability, frequent power outages, and declining tourism, marking the end of an era for war reporting in Beirut.

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