Food & Drink
How to Make Fattet Al-Makdous/Eggplant Fatteh
'Fatteh' comes from the Arabic language meaning crumble or lay bread over something.
People
Meet Mouddar Khouja, Secretary General of the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce
Mouddar Khouja first came to Europe in 1981. In 1985, he moved to Vienna, where he has been helping the Austrian-Syrian business community thrive.
General
The Magnificent Tastes of Syrian Cuisine
Centuries of Levantine hospitality have evolved into countless varieties of shawarma, falafel and kebab ... and much more.
Home is where the Herz is
The Magic of Aleppo
We take you on an enchanting journey to a city as it was before the war - bridging history and civilizations for more than 5,000 years.
Home is where the Herz is
Integration and Its Challenges
With all their good intentions, the integration courses of the ÖIF are a blunt instrument, lectures when they should be discussions and often counterproductive.
Home is where the Herz is
Syrians in Austria on a Journey to a Better Future
They have braved many challenges and left their country behind to build a new life. Here’s their story.
Home is where the Herz is
New, Yet Eager
Community lead Majd Nassan introduces Vienna's Syrians, the focus of this month's 'Home Is Where the Herz Is' issue.
General
Syrian Lingo – Monkeys & Gazelles
Arabic is today spoken by over 310 million people as their first language; another 270 speak it as their second language. In Vienna alone, over 40,000 people (or 2% of the population) are estimated to speak Arabic.
Home is where the Herz is
Hamed Abboud – Speaking in Tongues
The Syrian-born poet Hamed Abboud deals with the experiences from war, flight and new beginnings with poetry and a dialogue with his readers
Food & Drink
How to Make Fattet Al-Makdous/Eggplant Fatteh
'Fatteh' comes from the Arabic language meaning crumble or lay bread over something.
Home is where the Herz is
Damascus – Beyond History & Imagination
The city has seen it all, yet it remains as charming as ever. It’s small alleyways tell the stories of past generations and its mosques and churches speak of prophets
Home is where the Herz is
Meet Moulham Obid, the Syrian Prince of Fashion
The designer shakes up Vienna’s fashion world with flowing lines, style and ruffles.