While economic research proved that remittances ease poverty, most studies failed to establish a causal relationship between them and economic growth.
Community Voices
Barcelona celebrates La Mercè, the city’s main festival honoring the Virgin of Grace (Mare de Déu de la Mercè), patron...
Statements from both the queer community in Lebanon and religious authorities called for its boycott, but for vastly different reasons.
Three years after its raid, the ring leaders behind the largest case of human trafficking in Lebanon are still at large.
What does it take to be alternative?
The history of the Hammana Artist House and its role in revitalising a village known for its cherries and climate.
Harsh criticism or reality?
"Our voices are as high as our tuition."
Young Syrian and Palestinian refugees recently shared the stage with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble, playing music they themselves had composed over the years as part of the Right to Play initiative in Lebanon. Video by Lujain Jo...
Students and parents in Lebanon are mobilizing with Mada, the independent student network, against the tuition currency change at their...
In recent years, several civil society groups have fought to protect what little is left of public spaces in Beirut.
Thousands stood in solidarity with Mashrou’ Leila, following the cancellation of their concert at the Byblos International Festival, through a night of collaborative performances organized in 10 days by a small group of activists. The performances, which took place in the Aresco Center Palace on the night that Mashrou’ Leila...