Lebanon
Immigration
Cyprus Asks EU to Curb Syrian Refugee Surge from Lebanon
Cyprus has beseeched the European Union to take vigorous action to curtail a recent surge of primarily Syrian refugees arriving by sea via Lebanon, claiming the island's reception capacity is nearing breaking point.
At least 600 Syrians have reportedly arrived...
World
Hamas Deputy Leader Killed by Israel in Beirut Drone Attack
Israel assassinated the deputy leader of Hamas Saleh al-Arouri on Tuesday by a drone strike in Beirut, Lebanese and Palestinian security sources said.
Arouri, 57, was the first senior Hamas political leader to be assassinated since Israel launched an air...
Greek church
The Turbulent History of the Greek Cathedral of Saint George in Beirut
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George holds a special place in the hearts of many Lebanese because of its unique location overlooking Parliament Square right in the heart of Beirut’s city center.
The Cathedral of Saint George is the...
Greek News
Greece Urges Its Citizens to Leave Lebanon
On Tuesday, Greece urged its citizens who are not permanent residents of Lebanon to leave the country as the war between Israel and Hamas intensifies.
"Given the current situation in the area, the Greek Embassy of Beirut recommends to all...
Diaspora
Beirut’s Sursock Museum Illuminated in Blue and White on Greek Bicentennial
Lebanon celebrated the Greek Bicentennial as Sursock Palace and Museum glowed in the blue and white to commemorate the Greek Bicentennial.
Culture
Greeks in Lebanon Devasted after Beirut Apocalypse
Greeks in Lebanon have suffered -and are still sufering greatly- after the Beirut blast. A new film by journalist George Eid, who is part of the Greek community of Beirut, Lebanon, portrays the devastating effects of the August 4,...
Diplomacy
Greece Sends New Shipment of Aid to Lebanon
The Greek warship "Ikaria" carrying food, construction materials and medical supplies left for Lebanon on Monday.
Over 500 pallets with hundreds of tonnes of products from no fewer than 60 Greek enterprises were collected within the last 15 days.
This is...
Art
Lady Sursock, Matriarch of Beirut Family, Dies of Blast Injuries
Yet another victim of the senseless explosion in Beirut caused by the improper storage of seized ammonium nitrate, Lady Yvonne Sursock Cochrane passed away on Monday from injuries sustained in the blast.
The oldest living member of the aristocratic Sursock...
Diplomacy
Greece Shows Solidarity to Suffering Lebanon with Shipment of Food, Medical Supplies
Greece has vowed to continue its support for the Lebanese people who are struggling to return to normalcy following the deadly explosion in Beirut earlier in August.
Authorities in Athens announced recently that they are sending a Greek Navy vessel...
Greek News
Lebanon To Go Into Coronavirus Lockdown for Two Weeks
The beleaguered nation of Lebanon must be put into lockdown for two weeks because of the huge spike in the number of coronavirus infections in the country, according to a statement from the caretaker health minister on Monday.
After half...