The Beiruter
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Aesthetic lifestyle - Social media culture - Instagram culture - Pinterest aesthetic - Café cultureThe aesthetic obsession: When ordinary isn't enough anymore
From Pinterest-worthy university days to Instagram-ready birthdays, coffee and carefully curated feeds, aesthetics have quietly taken over our everyday lives. So are we enjoying life, or just making it look good?By Yara Saliba -
social media influence - Social media manipulation - Social media influence - Psychological harm social media - Social media - Social media incitement - Social Media PsychologySocial media saves and destroys
Social media can be a lifeline or a weapon, showing how the same platforms can mobilize compassion to save lives while amplifying harm, exploitation and despair.By Jenna Geagea -
Lebanese orphanages - SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon - Social protection - Orphaned children - Financial independenceAfter the orphanage: The struggle to start over
Turning 18 is often seen as the beginning of independence. For young orphans growing up in alternative care, however, it can bring difficult questions about education, housing, documentation, financial security and life without a family safety net. This article explores what happens after 18 and the challenges of building an independent life in Lebanon.By Yara Saliba -
Beirut cinema - A Sad and Beautiful World - Lebanese cinema - Lebanese filmmakers - CinematographyMounia Akl and the making of a global career
Mounia Akl reflects on her journey to directing Kate Winslet in her upcoming Netflix series, while staying rooted in the stories and places that shaped her.By Jenna Geagea -
Modern relationships - Infidelity - Relationships in Lebanon - Jealousy in relationships - Relationship psychology - Relationship standards - Healthy relationshipsInfidelity: From a husband's perspective
What happens when the woman is the one who cheats? Three stories explore the reasons, realities and consequences behind female infidelity.
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Lebanese cultural history - Mediterranean villages - Lebanese villages - Village life - Christian villages - Lebanese HistoryInto Hardine & Kfar Helda: The oldest Christian villages
Hardine and Kfar Helda reveal a lesser-known side of Batroun, where Roman temples, ancient churches, medieval frescoes and centuries-old traditions preserve nearly two millennia of history.By Jenna Geagea
