Tanya Traboulsi
How Nayla de Freige saved ‘L’Orient-Le Jour’ and reinvented Lebanese media
In a landscape of politically aligned news outlets, this Lebanese newspaper’s independence is ensured by its reader-funded pay model, with about 70 per cent of its budget coming from subscribers.
Bright sparks
As the days darken, enlighten yourself with our edit of the best of the season’s arts and culture, from printed page to gallery floor.
Food & drink
Food finds, from an Aussie opening and a Beirut round-up to a British dairy and a Chicago bar.
Silver lining
Following the 1915 Armenian genocide, the nation’s artisans sought asylum in Lebanon. With only the skills their forefathers taught them, they created a glistening jewellery industry from nothing.
Voice of the people
Thriving media should be the heartbeat of a city, asking big questions and entertaining natives. Monocle visits three outlets that set the agendas for their cities in print and across the airwaves.
