Melhem Riachy

Protocol of cooperation signed between MoI, and Secretariat of Ca...

Beirut - Arab Today

The General Secretariat of Catholic Schools and the Ministry of Information launched on Thursday a protocol of cooperation and partnership during a ceremony held at the General Secretariat's Center in Ain Najm in the presence of Minister of Information, Melhem Riachy, and dignitaries. "The ideal basis for building a good and ideal society is schools," Riachy said at the beginningRead more

Agenda - Friday, April 7, 2017

Beirut - NNA

8:30 First conference for Children's Cancer Center, upon its 15th foundation anniversary, under the auspices of President Michel Aoun, at AUBMC. 9:30 Press conference organized by Executive Magazine on Young Lions Print Competition, with participation of Minister of Information, Melhem Riachy, at AUB. 11:00 Press conference at the Ministry of Justice to launch draft on amending law on protecting womenRead more

Riachy from Majdelioun: Maarab accord eternal

Beirut - Arab Today

Minister of Information, Melhem Riachy, maintained on Monday that the reconciliation inked at Maarab between the Lebanese Forces and Free Patriotic Movement was "eternal" and that "we need to immunize it." "There is no return backwards; the past page was forever turned, even if we do not agree in politics regarding certain matters," Riachy said. The Minister made these remarksRead more

Lebanon's cabinet approves first budget in 12 years

Beirut - Arab Today

Lebanon's cabinet has approved the country's first budget since 2005, state news agency NNA reported on Monday, citing Information Minister Melhem Riachy and adding that further details would be released on Thursday. The budget, which Riachy said envisages a reduction in the deficit, will not become law until it is also approved by the country's parliament. He said the cabinetRead more

Riachy announces end of traditional media era

Beirut - Arab Today

Minister of Information, Melhem Riachy, announced in a speech he delivered during a Conference organized by the National News Agency under the title "Media Spreading Civilizations and Connecting Dialogues", "the end of traditional media times and the beginning of a new era; one of dialogue and communication." "We request your support and assistance so as to render the ministry oneRead more

Riachy continues his visit to Montreal, meets Minister of Immigration

Beirut - Arab Today

Information Minister, Melhem Riachy, said that "the Christian reconciliation is not exclusive for Christians, stressing that going to the past is a red line." He confirmed that the reconciliation happened in a bid to extend the hand to all the parties. His remarks came during a reception held by Consul Fadi Ziade in Montreal to honor Riachy. On the otherRead more

Riachy to tackle attack on al Jadeed during Cabinet meeting

Beirut - Arab Today

Minister of Information, Melhem Riachy, indicated on Wednesday that he would tackle yesterday's attack on al-Jadeed TV building during the Cabinet session. "Yesterday, I did what any minister would have, were he in my position. I contacted all the concerned sides to mitigate the tension," Riachy told an interview on al-Jadeed channel. Amal Movement fans rallied last night outside al-JadeedRead more

Hezbollah honors Assafir Editor in Chief

Beirut - Arab Today

Hezbollah honored on Wednesday Assafir Daily's Editor in Cheif, Talal Salman, under the patronage of "Loyalty to the Resistance" Parliamentary bloc leader, MP Mohammad Raad, in presence of Information Minister, Melhem Riachy, Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon, Ali Abdul Karim Ali, and a number of MPs, dignitaries, and media figures. In an address he gave during a lunch banquet at BridgeRead more

Riachy to visit to Southern Suburbs, says LF communicating with Hezbollah

Beirut - Arab Today

Minister of Information, Melhem Riachy, announced that he will visit the Southern Suburbs of Beirut (Dahiyeh) this week, to meet an invitation to attend a ceremony in honor of Assafir newspaper. "The Lebanese Forces and Hezbollah are communicating and not negotiating," Riachy told an interview with Télé Liban on Monday. "Communication is at the core of the LF beliefs; thisRead more

Good performance by Lebanese media towards Istanbul attack

Lebanon - NNA

Information Minister Melhem Riachy described, in an interview to "MTV" Channel on Sunday evening, the performance of Lebanese media in covering the crime of Istanbul terrorist attack as "good." Moreover, Riachy indicated that he requested the media body to "respect the privacy of Lebanese homes in expressing their grief," adding that he did not issue any memorandum in this regards. Read more