Author Archive

For or Against

By Nathalie Bontems • Aug 4th, 2009 • Category: Trends

On June 7, Lebanon elected a new parliament in what are shaping up to be crucial elections.



Night of the Generals

By Nathalie Bontems • Aug 3rd, 2009 • Category: Trends

Just a few weeks away from parliamentary elections on June 7 that will pit the current parliamentary majority led by Saad Hariri against the Hezbollah-led opposition, even minor events could tip the balance in favor of one side or the other.



Bookmarking Beirut

By Nathalie Bontems • Jul 21st, 2009 • Category: Media

Beirut is UNESCO’s 2009 World Book Capital, a prestigious title
that the city intends to live up to.



Prodigal Sons

By Nathalie Bontems • Apr 30th, 2009 • Category: Labor

Lebanese expatriates are flying home in search of job opportunities they can no longer find abroad. But the going is tough.



Awaiting Trial

By Nathalie Bontems • Apr 30th, 2009 • Category: Focus

Preparations are underway for an international tribunal to try four Lebanese generals accused of murdering former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.



The Teflon Banker

By Nathalie Bontems • Apr 30th, 2009 • Category: Banking/finance

Meet the elusive American businessman wanted for one of the worst financial scandals in Lebanon’s history.



A humble beginning

By Nathalie Bontems • Mar 4th, 2009 • Category: Trends

At last, the Damascus Stock Exchange (DSE)’s opening bell will ring for the first time on Feb. 23.