Showing posts with label Lebanon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lebanon. Show all posts

February 13, Cyprus says Lebanon blocked return of 116 Syrian migrants

 


A file photo shows migrants sit on a Cyprus marine police boat as they’re brought to a harbor after being rescued from their own vessel off the Mediterranean island nation’s southeastern coast, of Protaras, Cyprus, Jan. 14, 2020. (AP)

 

Feb 13, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Cyprus said on Tuesday it was in discussions with Lebanon over the return of 116 Syrian migrants rescued off its coast after Beirut refused to accept them back.

Hezbollah’s anti-ship missiles bolster its threat to US Navy

 


Nov 8, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Powerful Russian anti-ship missiles acquired by Hezbollah give it the means to deliver on its leader’s veiled threat against US warships and underline the grave risks of any regional war, sources familiar with the group’s arsenal say.

US envoy Hochstein's visit to Lebanon: A message of stability

 


Nov 7, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Lebanese officials were informed on Monday night about the visit of the US Presidential Advisor Amos Hochstein to Lebanon. 

Kuwaiti Embassy in Beirut advises its nationals to depart Lebanon


Oct 29, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Kuwaiti Embassy in Beirut called on Kuwaiti citizens to leave Lebanon due to the current security crisis in the region.

Lebanon detains 2 Russians over alleged spying for Israel

 


August 29, 2023. Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar said the two Russian citizens are a man and wife who were recruited by Israel's intelligence service to go to Lebanon and collect information and take photos of facilities belonging to the terrorist group Hezbollah.