The average House aide earned 17% more in the fourth quarter of the year, when the bonuses were paid, than in previous quarters, according to an earlier Journal analysis.

The IMF has compared house prices in the first quarter of this year with their level a year ago in 52 rich and emerging housing markets.

Drop by to see leading painter Fadi Yazigi at his atelier in the Jewish quarter and visit the house of artist Mustafa Ali.