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30 years of war, a matter of seconds

30 years of war, a matter of seconds

Beirut, this is the first time I look at you with no words to say. I’m speechless. What was once the most dearest city to my heart is now…
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Lebanese flourish, but only abroad

Lebanese flourish, but only abroad

For a few years now, I have been writing and writing pieces paying tribute to my beautiful city Beirut out of affection, but today I write…
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A river full of trash, not enough cash

A river full of trash, not enough cash

They started it and now they want it to stop. They march on the streets, screaming and choking, asking for plans, asking for change…
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Digital skills become a question with Brexit

Digital skills become a question with Brexit

Born and raised in Poland, Alex Kmiecik is at a time of hesitance, especially regarding her current job as Digital Marketing Executive at…
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Demi Korban
Is Lebanon worth investing in?

Is Lebanon worth investing in?

Lebanon: a country where top notch designer brands and mammoth multinationals are only a street away from refugee camps.
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Lebanese bankers optimistic while FDIs fluctuate

Lebanese bankers optimistic while FDIs fluctuate

In a survey* of 50 Lebanese bankers from three prominent banks; Bank Audi, First National Bank and Blom Bank; 70 percent of respondents…
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Beirut: A Land of Corrupt-unities

Beirut: A Land of Corrupt-unities

The lack of clear accountability mechanisms and unbiased news reporting in Lebanon as a result of clientelism and sectarianism is making…
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Demi Korban
Beirut, I thought I’m lost.

Beirut, I thought I’m lost.

*written in January, 2018
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Civil War Beirut: The youth needs to know more

Civil War Beirut: The youth needs to know more

Today’s youth feel like they don’t belong because of their lack of knowledge on the civil war that hit Beirut starting 1975. This article…
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Dissatisfaction: Searching for the cause

Dissatisfaction: Searching for the cause

Everywhere I go, wherever I look, I come across the same thing: a disappointed look — whoever I ask, whether a friend, family member, or…
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Screens: An illusion of comfort

Screens: An illusion of comfort

When I look back at my daily routine for a span of a month, I do not recall one day where I would wake up or sleep without a screen in my…
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Demi Korban
Dames get to keep their names

Dames get to keep their names

Ever since historical times, men have been responsible for constructing what a woman is and what her rights are.
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Reach ultimate euphoria at the Happy Prince

Reach ultimate euphoria at the Happy Prince

You’re on your way to Mar Mikhael with a big appetite, a burger on your mind, but not in the mood to embark on a street food adventure. The…
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Sons and Daughters, leave the political sphere for us

Sons and Daughters, leave the political sphere for us

Politics in Lebanon is a hassle, not only because of the system per se, but also because of the familial lineage that constitutes every…
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Procrastination Comes With Benefits

Procrastination Comes With Benefits

We’ve been raised in a community that taught us that productivity is key, but that is not always the easy way to success. According to many…
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A tribute to the protest: what will happen tomorrow?

A tribute to the protest: what will happen tomorrow?

After spending a few hours in the protest against the tax hike on Sunday, March 19, the disapproval aggravated and citizens, including…
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Demi Korban
Acoté: mellow out with cozy food

Acoté: mellow out with cozy food

What’s love got to do with it, they asked. A passion for creativity is what allowed Acoté to stand out from the rest of the gourmet restos…
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Demi Korban
Farewell Blue-Eyed Darling

Farewell Blue-Eyed Darling

They say that the war brought people closer to each other, but a tale proves the opposite.
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Demi Korban
Gluten Free Hype, Exposed

Gluten Free Hype, Exposed

Supermarkets are filled with the “gluten free” label, but few know what it means and how it is beneficial for their health.
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Cosmetics and Feminism: Who Wins?

Cosmetics and Feminism: Who Wins?

With feminism comes a herd of conceptions and misconceptions about how one should act or what one should say in order to live up to the…
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Amal’s life in Golden Age Beirut

Amal’s life in Golden Age Beirut

After a few years of living under the misery of the French mandate, Beirut was let free to bloom, change, and instill happiness among…
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Vegans find their go-to restos & eateries in Beirut

Vegans find their go-to restos & eateries in Beirut

The trend of veganism has recently hit the Lebanese market due to a rise in the awareness of animal cruelty, as well as its dietary and…
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