Pierre Gemayel, the courtly leader of the right-wing Phalange Party, Lebanon’s strongest Christian political group, made what seemed at the time to be a shrewd move.
As Economy Worsens, Lebanese Juggle Dizzying Rates for Devalued Pound
As Lebanon’s economy continues to collapse, an array of exchange rates for local pound has emerged, complicating personal accounting and dimming hopes of fulfilling reform requirement set out by Inter …
Arab countries considering financial deposits to help Lebanon
Lebanon used to receive large amounts of money as aid, but the country has been struggling with a financial crisis and political obstacles that have stalled developmental projects. Due to this, …
Lebanon banking chief maintains innocence in European embezzlement probe
He faces allegations of crimes including embezzlement in separate probes in Lebanon and abroad … Join hundreds of Middle East professionals with Al-Monitor PRO. Business and policy professionals use …
Lebanon banking chief maintains innocence in European embezzlement probe
He faces allegations of crimes including embezzlement in separate probes in Lebanon and abroad … Join hundreds of Middle East professionals with Al-Monitor PRO. Business and policy professionals use …
Popular Lebanon City sandwich shop closing, looking for new ownership
After over 70 years in business, a downtown Lebanon favorite lunch spot, Gus Deraco’s Italian Sandwiches will be closing down. Located at 714 Cumberland St., the restaurants last day will be on March …
European team ends questioning of Lebanon Central Bank chief
BEIRUT (AP) — A European legal team on Friday wrapped up two days of questioning of Lebanon’s Central Bank chief in Beirut in a money-laundering probe linked to the governor, officials said. Several …
From acclaim to blame: Lebanon’s bank chief Riad Salameh
Warning signs’ – In 1993, Salameh was installed as central bank governor, a post in sectarian Lebanon reserved for a Maronite Christian. He was nominated by then prime minister Rafic Hariri, a wealthy …
Lebanon gas leak repaired, residents cleared to return
UPDATE 7:52 a.m. (3/16/23) – According to the Lebanon Fire Department, the gas leak has been repaired and residents are cleared to return to their homes. UPDATE 9:52 p.m. – While Summit Natural Gas …
Lebanon man, woman arrested in connection with burglary
A Lebanon man and woman were taken into custody Tuesday, March 14, after the Linn County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a burglary in progress in the 36000 block of Cold Springs Road near …