This is Beirut, 11/12 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a striking reminder of Athens’ rich historical tapestry, laborers digging a trench for natural gas pipelines unearthed a marble statue and Roman-era artifacts near the Acropolis. Greece’s Culture Ministry announced the discovery on Tuesday, highlighting its significance to the country’s archaeological heritage. The centerpiece of the ...
This is Beirut, 03/11 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Greece inaugurates a new museum honoring one of its greatest poets, Odysseas Elytis, who received the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979. Located in the heart of Athens, in the historic Plaka district, the museum occupies a post-war residence, accompanied by two annexes. With a budget of 657,200 euros, this ambitious project aims to ...
This Is Beirut, 31/08 15:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The port city of Volos in central Greece declared a state of emergency following an inundation of dead fish, which local residents say could threaten their livelihoods, the state's news agency announced Saturday. The month-long emergency declaration issued by the Climate Ministry's Secretary-General for Civil Protection, Vassilios Papageorgiou, ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-21 12:17 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Greece will join a US-led coalition to safeguard the Red Sea's shipping route from Houthis, as announced by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias on Thursday. A Greek navy frigate, acting on orders from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, will be part of the task force, according to the minister. Given Greece's status as a leading shipping nation, ...