Headlines- The declaration of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was applauded by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), which described it as "a critical and long-overdue reprieve for civilians who have endured weeks of unrelenting violence."
- The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been welcomed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who expressed optimism that it will lay the groundwork for long-term stability in the Middle East.
- As part of an earlier two-week ceasefire agreement between Tehran and the United States to pause the conflict in the Middle East, Iran's Foreign Ministry praised the ceasefire reached by Israel and Lebanon.
- At midnight local time on Friday, gunfire broke out in the southern suburbs of Beirut as a ceasefire with Israel came into effect.
- The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health estimates that since March 2, Israeli forces have killed at least 2,196 civilians and injured another 7,185.
- The Lebanese government urges people not return back to their homes in southern Lebanon, despite Israel and Lebanon have reached a 10-day ceasefire.
- The United States is "very close" to a deal with Iran, President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House.
Tag: Greece
Hellenic Hounds
Originating in southern Greece, Hellenic Hounds also known as the Hellenikos Ichnilatis, are medium-sized dogs with a short, smooth, black and brown coat that is quite dense. They also may have a white mark on their chest. The ears are medium in length and dangle to the side of the head.
At Popular Greek Tourist Destination, Locals,...
This summer’s deadly and unforgiving heat wave is still affecting much of Europe. Greece’s popular tourist destination is the latest to suffer, where a wildfire over the weekend forced people to flee to safety. Authorities issue a warning that as temperatures climb, more fires might occur.
Greece Probes Video Allegedly Depicting Migrants...
Apparently forcing asylum seekers onto a life raft and abandoning them at sea, Greek authorities have been caught on film. Human rights groups have accused Athens of these practices for a long time. Greece claims it has started a probe following the footage but denies conducting any pushbacks.
As the Danger at Sea Increases,Experts...
Research groups argue that the increased use of the Balkan route by migrants and asylum seekers to reach western Europe, as reported by the EU border agency Frontex, is due to the increasing danger of sea routes.
Turkish Migrant’s Death in Greece Leads...
There have been demands for Turkey’s foreign ministry to take up the case following the death of a Turkish migrant who died after arriving on a Greek island late last year.
As tensions Between Turkey and Greece...
A photograph of migrants found exposed and naked at the Greece-Turkey border last week shocked the world and raised concerns that the migrants and refugees may be the latest victims of Turkey-Greece tensions
Waiting in Greece
Over 50,000 Ukrainian migrants are living in Greece, including Oksana Poltorak and her three children. Oksana makes an effort to create a feeling of normalcy for herself and her children while sharing a house with two other families. Despite her best efforts, she can never have a normal day until her entire family is back again. Her husband and eldest son continue to defend their home in Ukraine
International Police Cooperation is key to...
Within the scope of the European Arrest Mandate, a woman and three men were extradited from France and Greece to Portugal in December for crimes of theft, fraud, forgery of documents, qualified theft, rape, sexual abuse of minors and debauchery of private life, money laundering, forgery of documents and criminal association
Refugee Children in Greece
KEDU (Kos Education) is a non-formal school run on Kos island by UNHCR’s partner ARSIS – Association for the Social Support of Youth. Since April 2018, when it opened with funds from the European Commission, KEDU has ensured access to classes for children living at the Pyli Reception and Identification Centre (RIC)