After a degree in geopolitics and international law, Victoria C. Werling moved to Beirut in 2019 to pursue her passion for journalism while completing her Arabic studies. A Senior field reporter, she focuses primarily on social and security issues and also hosts the geopolitical analysis segment "Check-Point."
Victoria C. Werling 01/02 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Wines, condiments of all kinds, baskets filled with honey, cakes and jams — stepping into Convivio in Antelias is like immersing yourself in the heart of Lebanese terroir. Since 2019, sisters Mirvat and Karine Sarkis have carefully curated the products they offer in their store. “When the economic crisis started, we decided to sell Lebanese ...
Victoria C. Werling 2024-11-28 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
southern suburbs beirut war destruction
Life is gradually returning to the southern suburb amid the rubble, as residents begin to reclaim the area.
Victoria C. Werling 2024-11-23 16:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Bombings southern suburbs lebanon israel war
It is 4 PM when we enter Chiyah, a neighborhood in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Navigating through debris, we make our way to the site of the latest Israeli airstrike, which occurred just a few hours earlier. A five-story building lies gutted, its top two floors reduced to rubble. Despite the devastation, the main street running ...
Victoria C. Werling 2024-11-11 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 11, 2024.