“Prison has grown to be popularly known as a violent place to receive juveniles, despite tha many rehabilitation programs and...
Last week, Prime Minister Najib Mikati warned that by the end of the month, there will be an inability to...
With the country entering new levels of its accentuating crisis, Lebanon’s way out depends on the resolution of its current political impasse. A healthy and progressive economic recovery plan remains beyond the priorities of the current ruling elites, despite the current government running out of revenue-raising options. The reliance on...
Friday of this week marks three years since the 2020 Beirut Port explosion, which led to at least 218 deaths...
Amidst the applause and music of a small crowd and a marching band, the tenure of Riad Salameh as Central...
Lebanon saw three depositors reclaim their savings through bank hold-ups across the country this past Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, a man, accompanied by his 13-year-old son, staged a holdup at Bank Al Mawarid in Antelias, managing to recover his savings of $15,000. Following his success, two separate holdups took...
Homophobia, despite its classification as a form of hate and aggression, still remains widespread in Lebanon and the greater MENA...
Israeli forces struck an area of Lebanon from which a rocket was launched on Thursday, as per a statement by...
Himadri Roy was in love with his first partner. He sent him a fancy musical birthday card with lots of rose petals inside and “love” written everywhere on the envelope. But Roy wasn’t home that day. Because Roy grew up in a joint family, anyone could open his letters. “When...
Lebanese parliamentarians failed to elect a new president for the twelfth time on Wednesday, June 14. The session ended after...
On October 25th, Lebanese photographer Mohamad Abdouni launched his solo exhibition, “Treat Me Like Your Mother,” at the Mina Image...
Ardkon.com is an independent grassroots initiative designed to bring communities together while aiding social development. In this video, we sat down with the founders who took us through their thought process and aspirations. Watch the video to learn more about this initiative. Special thanks to: Michel Semaan Dorothea Wenzl Ardkon.com...