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- <p style="text-align:center;">Studies trace Maronite genetic heritage, revealing thousands-year-old origins and strong, continuous connection to Mount Lebanon</p>
  
  The mountain written in the Maronites’ genes
  
  Maronite population shows remarkable stability, deep ancestry, and enduring identity shaped over thousands of years in Mount Lebanon.
  
  November 28, 2025
- <p style="text-align:center;">With the first Beirut edition of the Lebanon International Short Film Festival, Tiro Arts Association brings regional filmmakers, restored heritage cinemas, and independent voices back to the heart of Hamra.</p>
  
  Hamra on screen: Lebanon International Short Film Festival makes its Beirut debut
  
  With the first Beirut edition of the Lebanon International Short Film Festival, Tiro Arts Association brings regional filmmakers, restored heritage cinemas, and independent voices back to the heart of Hamra.
  
  November 18, 2025
- <p style="text-align:left;">A group of enthusiastic activists keeps Tripoli’s unique Nawfal Palace alive despite funding shortages</p>
  
  Whispers in stone
  
  A group of enthusiastic activists keeps Tripoli’s unique Nawfal Palace alive despite funding shortages
  
  August 29, 2025
- Faced with catastrophic drought and severe clashes, displaced Syrian farmers who returned from Lebanon struggle to survive, while others hesitate to take the journey home.
  
  Between exile and scorched land
  
  Only 500,000 of the 2 million Syrians exiled abroad have returned home, according to UNHCR figures.
  
  July 25, 2025