Rhosus entered the port of Beirut on November 21, 2013 and never left it again, the former capitan of the vessel Boris Prokoshev said in an interview to Russian media “Siberia. Realia”, reminiscent of his hostage experience, while administration of the port banned him and a part of his crew to leave Lebanon, until the…
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Beirut: Michel calls for independent enquiry
Charles Michel, President of the European Council, travelled to Beirut on 8 August 2020 to convey EU solidarity with the people in Lebanon after the devastating explosions on 4 August. #Lebanon can count on solidarity from the EU. Not just in words but also in concrete action for the Lebanese people. pic.twitter.com/gInt9lefvX — Charles Michel…
President Aoun: blasts causes unknown
Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun said the Beirut explosion cause remains unknown and that there’s a possible external interference via a rocket, bomb or another act, Reuters reports citing the president’s office. It was the first acknowledgement by a Lebanese official of the possibility that huge blast may have been caused by a deliberate attack. Previously…
Michel solidarity visit to Beirut
EU Council President Charles Michel has announced his solidarity visit to Beirut. «Traveling to Beirut tomorrow to convey Europe’s solidarity with the people in Lebanon Shocked and saddened, we stand with all those affected and will provide help » he wrote in his Twitter micro blog. «Will meet with President Aoun, Speaker of Parliament Berri and…
Russia sends mobile hospital to Beirut
Russian Ministry of Emergency announced that five planes were immedialtey sent to Lebanon transporting mobile medical hospital for injured and specialists in search and rescue with equipment to work in the debris in the aftermath of explosion that occurred at Beirut Port on August 4. https://twitter.com/thearabsource/status/1290920999500881921?s=21 The Ministry’s press office told radio Sputnik: “Five planes…
Beirut Blasts: Borrell expresses «total support» to Lebanon
The European Union top diplomat Josep Borrell expressed his solidarity and support to people of Liban, the families of the victims, and the authorities following the violent explosions, ruining the port of Beirut. L’Union européenne exprime sa pleine solidarité et son total soutien aux familles des victimes, au peuple et autorités libanaises suite aux violentes…
Beirut port destoyed by massive explosion
A huge explostion has hit the Lebanese capital, Beirut, causing widespread damage and injuring many people, officials said. It is not yet clear what caused the explosion in the port area of the city. Video posted online showed a large mushroom cloud and destroyed buildings, broken glass and dust in surrounding area. Watch the scene…
ECJ: humanitarian visa is a national competence
The EU’s top court based in Luxembourg ruled Tuesday that states can deny short-term humanitarian visas to people trying to enter to claim asylum, in a case of a Syrian family trying to come to Belgium. Top court in #Luxembourg says states can deny #visas to #refugees https://t.co/5qjPfPQMGj – #ECJ pic.twitter.com/tFp8bSo0lM — Luxembourg Times (@LuxTimes)…
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