Source: Kataeb.org

The official website of the Kataeb Party leader
Bulgarian authorities said Tuesday they have detained the owner of the Rhosus, the ship that transported the deadly cargo of ammonium nitrate to Beirut in 2013, in a move that could inject new momentum into the stalled probe of the 2020 port explosion.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The Russian owner of a cargo ship linked to a cargo of ammonium nitrate at the center of the massive Beirut port explosion in 2020 has been arrested in Bulgaria, Lebanese judicial officials said Monday.
Monday, September 15, 2025
Lebanon’s flag carrier Middle East Airlines — wholly owned by the central bank, Banque du Liban — plans to launch a low-cost subsidiary to serve destinations in the EU and the Middle East in what would be a welcome addition to the sector.
Sunday, August 31, 2025
When Sabah thinks about Lebanon’s turmoil and what lies ahead, she finds herself filled with rage and despair. While much of the world carries on uninterrupted, the lives of tens of thousands of young men and women in the country remain in limbo.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club expects to learn the outcome of the hearing into its 115 charges of alleged Premier League financial rule breaches "in one month".
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden career that included five UEFA Champions League triumphs.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Monday 19 February 2024 19:41:37
When attempting to obtain an individual Civil Status Abstract (Ekhraj Eid), individuals are required to purchase a specific stamp valued at LBP 50,000. This stamp, introduced in the latest general budget, lacks both paper and electronic substitutes, rendering any effort to obtain it fruitless without the physical stamp.
The problem extends beyond this point. Mukhtars, the sole providers of applications for various personal documents like Civil Status Abstracts, birth, marriage, and death certificates, are protesting against the newly approved general budget that mandates increased fees for these services.
The mukhtars are advocating for the repeal of Article 66 from the General Budget Law, which pertains to the fees for personal status transactions. They argue that the revised fees are both excessive for citizens and unfeasible, demanding adjustments.
In response, mukhtars have staged protests in several regions and have engaged with the Minister of Interior to voice their concerns, even threatening to cease their services.
Despite the potential for the new fee structure to be applied following the acquisition of the necessary stamps, citizens are likely to bear the brunt of these changes.
Ideally, fees and taxes ought to align with fluctuations in the exchange rate. Yet, the reality is that many Lebanese, including those working in the public sector and the military, continue to be paid in Lebanese pounds, making the cost of these essential transactions increasingly burdensome for them.
The official website of the Kataeb Party leader