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Peter Speetjens

Peter is a journalist currently based in São Paulo. After completing law studies in Rotterdam, he embarked on a journey to explore the world, spending a year in India before spending around 20 years in the Middle East and eventually relocating to Brazil. His work has appeared in both Dutch and English language media, including Trouw, De Groene, De Standaard, Hard Gras, NRC, The Blizzard, MO Magazine, Middle East Eye, and Mongabay. Fluent in five languages, he also enjoys photography and co-authored the documentary "2000 Terrorists," which was broadcast by Al Jazeera in 2004.

Business
Money doesn’t talk

by Peter Speetjens January 1, 2004

by Peter Speetjens January 1, 2004

How many LL50 and LL100 coins will buy you a doughnut at Dunkin
Business
Q&A : Pierre Achkar

by Peter Speetjens October 1, 2003

by Peter Speetjens October 1, 2003

E: How would you describe Lebanon’s summer in terms of tourists? PA: If summer means July and August, then summer was excellent for Beirut. Like last year, it was also …

Peter Speetjens

Peter Speetjens

Money doesn’t talk

Q&A : Pierre Achkar