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Michella Rizk

Content Manager/Writer
Michella Rizk

Content Manager/Writer

Focusing on social affairs.

- Lebanon learned to live in dollars, can it ever go back?
  
  From wartime savings to everyday payments, Lebanon’s relationship with the dollar has lasted for decades. This article reveals how instability, banking crises, and loss of trust turned the US currency from a safety net into a permanent part of Lebanese life.
  
  September 03, 2026
- Exclusive to The Beiruter: A growing Maronite presence in Jordan
  
  After 17 years of waiting, the Maronite Church of the Baptism of Jesus Christ at Al-Maghtas in Jordan is finally moving from plans to construction. This exclusive report reveals new details about the project and plans to expand the Maronite presence across Jordan.
  
  August 28, 2026
- Lebanese students redefine the power of dialogue
  
  Across 26 Lebanese schools, around 300 students debated religion, identity, freedom and faith, showing how dialogue can challenge assumptions and give young people space to engage with difficult questions.
  
  August 27, 2026
- A century of emigration... but will they come back?
  
  For more than a century, Lebanese have left in search of survival, security and opportunity. But today’s exodus is different: Lebanon is losing the very generation it needs to build its future.
  
  August 19, 2026
- Under the Morning Star: The story of Our Lady of Lebanon
  
  Discover the story of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, from her arrival from France to her place as a symbol of faith and belonging, featuring an exclusive interview with Father Fadi El Mir on the sanctuary’s history, mission and meaning for generations of Lebanese.
  
  August 14, 2026
- The evolution of women in Lebanon's parliament
  
  From Mirna Boustany's historic election in 1963 to a record eight women serving in Parliament today, the story of women in Lebanese politics reflects six decades of gradual but significant progress toward greater representation.
  
  August 09, 2026
- Beyond the apparitions: The Lebanese connection to Medjugorje
  
  Following a recent act of vandalism, Medjugorje's response of prayer and forgiveness has renewed attention on the pilgrimage site's spiritual significance, its deep bond with Lebanese Christians, and the enduring message that continues to draw millions of pilgrims.
  
  July 31, 2026
- Why more Lebanese are seeking a second citizenship
  
  As Lebanon's crises deepen, a growing number of Lebanese are pursuing second citizenships not to replace their identity, but to secure greater mobility, opportunity, and stability for themselves and future generations.
  
  July 28, 2026
- The Shepherd behind the Statesman
  
  Known as the architect of Greater Lebanon, Patriarch Elias Hoyek is remembered for shaping a nation. But his beatification tells a deeper story, one of faith, charity, and pastoral leadership.
  
  July 24, 2026
- Why thousands of Lebanese may need to return home
  
  Lebanon is gradually transitioning to biometric passports in line with international standards, but technical delays mean most expatriates must still return home to complete the fingerprint enrollment required for first-time applications.
  
  July 10, 2026
- The woman who changed medicine in Lebanon
  
  Edma Abou Chdid, the first Lebanese woman to earn a medical degree, whose pioneering work transformed women's healthcare and opened the doors of medicine to generations of women.
  
  July 08, 2026
- Ma Haide: The untold story of George Hatem
  
  Through exclusive interviews with his family, unpublished letters, rare photographs and original reporting, The Beiruter uncovers the untold story behind one of China's greatest national heroes.
  
  July 07, 2026
- The Monk who found God in ordinary things
  
  The life of Blessed Brother Estephan Nehme reveals how humility, faith, and ordinary work became a lasting path to holiness.
  
  June 27, 2026
- Lebanon’s new curriculum: The end of the 1997 classroom
  
  Lebanon has approved its first new national curriculum in 29 years, marking a major step toward modernizing education through competency-based learning.
  
  June 27, 2026
- The long journey of women in Lebanese diplomacy
  
  From Lebanon’s first female diplomat in 1945 to today’s ambassadors across the world, women have played a vital role in shaping the country's diplomatic history.
  
  June 24, 2026
- How one Lebanese priest built a legacy of mercy
  
  The story of Blessed Jacques the Capuchin and the enduring legacy of compassion that gave rise to Deir El Salib, one of Lebanon’s largest psychiatric care institutions.
  
  June 22, 2026
- Lebanon’s children growing up with climate anxiety
  
  Climate change in Lebanon is reshaping childhood through water scarcity, heat, food insecurity, and collapsing systems, creating a generation growing up under layered environmental and social stress.
  
  June 21, 2026
- Silwan and the question of presence
  
  In an exclusive interview with The Beiruter, Archimandrite Agapios Abu Saada sheds light on the recent Silwan incident, examining its broader significance for the Christian presence in Jerusalem and the ongoing challenges surrounding Church-owned properties in the Holy City.
  
  June 18, 2026
- When Hammana turns cherry red
  
  More than a festival, Hammana's Cherry Festival is a yearly homecoming where agriculture, heritage, and community come together around a harvest that has shaped the village for generations.
  
  June 16, 2026
- The last mile: Beyond the gallows
  
  As Lebanon moves closer than ever to abolishing the death penalty, The Beiruter speaks with anti–death penalty advocate Dr. Ogarit Younan and revisits powerful testimonies from victims' families, and children whose voices have shaped one of the country's longest-running human rights battles.
  
  June 07, 2026
- Lebanon is quietly running out of nurses
  
  Drawing on exclusive figures and insights from the Lebanese Order of Nurses, The Beiruter investigates the growing strain inside Lebanon’s hospitals as understaffing, burnout, and migration push the country’s healthcare workforce closer to its breaking point.
  
  May 26, 2026
- What is the Language of Lebanon? Inside the world of Arabinglizi
  
  From “kansalet” to “ballakne,” Lebanon’s everyday speech reveals how English words are being reshaped through Arabic grammar, pronunciation, and identity.
  
  May 18, 2026
- Inside the closed-door Vatican call with South Lebanon’s priests
  
  In an exclusive interview with The Beiruter, priests in South Lebanon recount Pope Leo XIV surprise call while living under siege and requiring Israeli approval to leave their villages.
  
  May 08, 2026
- Lebanon’s summer has been cancelled
  
  As Lebanon’s summer festivals are called off, an entire seasonal economy tied to tourism, nightlife, and local livelihoods is being shaken. The Beiruter spoke with festival organizers and tourism officials about the country’s fragile economic cycle.
  
  May 07, 2026
- The Biennale’s political storm
  
  An inside look at how the 2026 Venice Biennale became a reflection of today’s global political and cultural fractures.
  
  May 06, 2026
- The climate reality reshaping Lebanon
  
  Lebanon is warming faster than expected, as rising temperatures and collapsing water systems reshape the country’s environmental future.
  
  April 22, 2026
- War begins with a name
  
  Modern war names have become strategic tools that shape perception, redefine narratives, and influence how conflicts are understood and remembered.
  
  April 21, 2026
- The Lebanese “Israelites”
  
  A decades-old legal label still shapes how Lebanon classifies its Jewish citizens, exposing how language can distort the line between religion, identity and politics.
  
  April 16, 2026
- Good Friday in Lebanon: A covenant renewed
  
  In Lebanon, Good Friday carries the weight of daily pain, yet remains a living testament to a faith that endures, holding on to the promise of resurrection.
  
  April 03, 2026
- Litani River: A century of geopolitical significance
  
  The Litani River holds century-long geopolitical significance, shaping Lebanon’s agriculture, hydroelectric power, security, and territorial integrity, while repeatedly serving as a strategic focal point in Israeli-Lebanese conflicts.
  
  March 18, 2026
- The women who rewrote Lebanese justice
  
  On International Women Judges Day, Lebanon’s judiciary reflects decades of transformation as women rose from two pioneering appointments in 1965 to nearly half of the country’s judges today.
  
  March 10, 2026
- The Death Penalty: When the verdict becomes irreversible
  
  The Beiruter investigates Lebanon’s death penalty debate, combining parliamentary data, Amnesty analysis, and exclusive testimonies from Roumieh prison to examine justice, accountability, and the human cost of capital punishment.
  
  February 12, 2026
- Venezuela vs. other petro-states: The paradox of oil wealth
  
  Venezuela and Saudi Arabia hold the world’s largest oil reserves, yet their contrasting production levels show why resources alone no longer guarantee power or prosperity.
  
  January 12, 2026
- Voices of the cedars
  
  From Gibran to Haddad, the writers who turned Lebanon into a global literary powerhouse.
  
  November 22, 2025
- Unsung heroines of Lebanon’s independence
  
  Unsung women leaders helped drive Lebanon’s independence and advance women’s rights through activism, advocacy, and cultural influence.
  
  November 21, 2025
- Nigeria’s silent genocide
  
  Trump’s move to relist Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” reignites global outrage over what many call a silent genocide against Christians.
  
  November 04, 2025
- Redefining the Game: Lebanese Paola Rizk in FIFA
  
  Paola Rizk’s journey from Racing Beirut to FIFA marks a new era for Lebanese women in sports.
  
  October 28, 2025
- Lebanon’s campuses, the new battleground for change
  
  Lebanese students are reviving political life through campus activism and elections, defying crisis and disillusionment to reshape the nation's democratic future.
  
  October 21, 2025
- The Beiruter honors: They stayed when it was easiest to leave
  
  Lebanese journalists risk everything to reveal the truth, bearing witness where others flee, and proving that courage can’t be silenced.
  
  October 13, 2025
- Gen Z rising: Youth-led protests sweep across continents
  
  From Lebanon’s 2019 Revolution to protests across the globe, Gen Z is turning frustration into action, proving that silence is no longer an option.
  
  October 07, 2025
- Ministry of Tourism: Driving innovation and showcasing Lebanon’s hidden gems
  
  Lebanon’s Ministry of Tourism is harnessing technology, cultural initiatives, and upgraded infrastructure to boost tourism, empower local businesses, and showcase the country’s hidden gems year-round.
  
  September 29, 2025
- Can talks with Syria and Lebanon turn Israel’s battlefield gains into lasting peace?
  
  A fragile diplomatic opening raises hopes for peace with Syria and Lebanon, but mistrust and outside influence cloud its prospects.
  
  September 25, 2025
- Diplomacy or delusion? Why the two-state solution still lacks a path forward
  
  As the UN General Assembly convenes, Palestinian recognition grows, but entrenched politics and international hesitation keep the two-state solution largely symbolic.
  
  September 22, 2025
- Lebanon’s pager attack: A humanitarian tragedy
  
  Lebanon’s pager explosions left dozens dead and thousands injured, raising urgent questions of accountability in what many call a humanitarian crime.
  
  September 17, 2025
- Israel’s bold strike in Qatar sparks regional outrage
  
  Israel’s airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar has sparked a wave of regional and global outrage, with critics accusing Washington of giving Netanyahu a green light.
  
  September 10, 2025
- Lebanon weighs legal reforms for Palestinian refugees
  
  As Lebanon heads toward elections, the Lebanese–Palestinian Dialogue Committee is pushing quiet reforms to secure basic rights for Palestinian refugees, separating issues of dignity and legal protections from the contentious debate over arms in the camps.
  
  August 29, 2025
- Diplomatic pressure rises: Lebanon faces US demands on Hezbollah arms
  
  U.S. envoys push Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, but resistance and high stakes leave the outcome uncertain.
  
  August 28, 2025
- Lebanon moves to reclaim control over weapons in Palestinian camps
  
  August 28, 2025
- Peace comes at a price: UNIFIL awaits Security Council decision
  
  UNIFIL’s role in Lebanon hangs in the balance as Security Council weighs renewal.
  
  August 28, 2025