For Lebanese who have lived in multiple countries, 'home' often becomes plural. Belonging shifts from geography to feeling'built through routines, relationships, and safety'while Lebanon remains a powerful reference point, even when life is rooted elsewhere.
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Raising Lebanese Kids Without Lebanon
For Lebanese parents abroad, culture is no longer ambient?it must be taught. From language and humor to values and family expectations, parenting becomes a balancing act between assimilation and connection, especially when children's lived reality is far from Lebanon.
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The Accents We Keep and the Ones We Lose
Accents carry memory, belonging, and sometimes vulnerability. For Lebanese abroad, the voice often shifts'softened for clarity, reshaped by new places'while certain sounds remain stubbornly Lebanese, resurfacing most clearly when speaking Arabic or returning home.
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How Lebanese Humor Changes Outside Lebanon
Lebanese humor is fast, layered, and deeply contextual. Outside Lebanon, it often becomes more selective and careful'kept for people who share the references'while still serving as a familiar coping tool for stress, distance, and identity.
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What Lebanese Abroad Miss That Has Nothing to Do With Food
Food is the easy answer, but Lebanese abroad often miss things you can't recreate: the rhythm of everyday chaos, the comfort of being understood without explanation, and the spontaneity of connection that doesn't require scheduling.
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“The Future Is In Your Hands”: Pope Leo XIV’s Message To Lebanon’s Youth
During a gathering in Bkirki, Pope Leo XIV told young people from Lebanon, Syria and Iraq that “the future is in your hands,” urging them to heal wounds through kindness, justice and forgiveness. This article unpacks his message and what it means for a generation growing up in crisis.
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Saïda Named Mediterranean Capital Of Culture & Dialogue 2027: Chance Or Missed Opportunity?
The Union for the Mediterranean has selected Saïda as one of its Mediterranean Capitals of Culture & Dialogue for 2027. Lebanon’s Ministry of Culture calls it a chance to highlight the city’s heritage, creativity and role in regional coexistence — if the opportunity is seized.
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From Sanayeh To North Bekaa: Culture Minister Meets Local Council To Strengthen Identity
Lebanon’s Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh met with a delegation from the Cultural Council of North Bekaa to discuss strengthening cultural activity in the region and protecting national identity. The meeting highlighted how local initiatives can keep culture alive far from Beirut.
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Lebanon Grants Citizenship to FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino: Symbolic Move Sparks Legal Debate
Lebanon has granted citizenship to FIFA President Gianni Infantino in a move hailed by football officials as a symbolic tribute to his support for Lebanese football, but criticised by activists who highlight that Lebanese women still cannot pass citizenship to their children or foreign husbands. The decision ties sport, politics and long-contested nationality laws into one highly charged story.
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Fadel Chaker’s ‘Innocence’ Debate: What His Surrender Really Means
After Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker turned himself in to army intelligence, a viral video claiming he was fully acquitted reignited controversy and confusion. A closer look shows a more complicated legal reality than social media suggests.
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