Beirut
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Expo 35: Beirut
International architecture firms and boutique hotels are catching on to Beirut, the friendliest and most vibrant city in the Middle East. Discover a metropolis whose charm means it remains an exceptional place to live.
Observation
After a short break in Beirut, we’ll be back with music, chat and reportage to entertain you. Our Summer Series audio programme returns and we're launching a special-edition Monocle newspaper, writes Tyler Brûlé.
Mar Mikhael
Boutiques, architectural practices, and bars have set up in the Mar Mikhael neighbourhood. But for residents, old and new, the charm of this authentic Armenian area lies in its strong sense of community.
City revival
In New York, Tobruk, Foshan, Beirut and Stockholm there are pioneering architectural projects that will transform their cities. We take a look at the grand plans.
Media face-off
On 7 June, Lebanon holds its most hotly contested general election. The fiercest fights are not on the streets but in the media, as factions battle it out on the airwaves.
Observation
As Lebanon prepares for elections, the wider picture looks rosy. The country is reeling back its skilled workforce from Dubai and tourism could rise if it capitalises on its unique character.
Show the world
May Arida, a national icon of Lebanon, has kept the Baalbek International Festival alive through wars and threats. Our new series introduces people who rise above politics to become symbols of a country’s strengths.
Travel
Russian Railways get a little help from Spain, Lufthsana passengers get a new Welcome Lounge, and Monocle gets excited about a new guide to Lebanon.
