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Given the unpredictable situation in the area, the Greek Embassy of Beirut recommends to all Greek visitors and non-residents passing through and currently in Lebanon, to leave the country. Should you require assistance, please contact the Greek Embassy.   Greek Embassy (00961) (0)4 521 700 - 418 772 [email protected]

On October 6th, the Greek Community of Beirut organized a farewell reception in honour of H.E. the Ambassador, Mrs. Catherine Fountoulaki. The event took place at the premises of the Greek Community in the presence of Eminences, Excellencies, colleagues, and friends of the Ambassador. H.E. addressed a touching speech to...

On April 18th, the Greek Community of Beirut represented by its President Mr. Panayotis Andriotis and the University of Balamand represented by its President Dr. Elias Warrak signed an Academic Cooperation Protocol. The aim of this Protocol is to provide students holding the Greek nationality discounts on their academic tuition...

This March 25th, 2023 marked the 202nd Independence Day. A day all Greeks take pride in celebrating. To commemorate the Greek National Day, the Embassy of Greece, under the guidance and support of H.E. the Ambassador Mrs. Catherine Fountoulaki, and in coordination with the Greek Community of Beirut, a private...

With the launching of the “Mois de la Francophonie”, the Embassy of Greece in Beirut organized a special screening of the documentary “la Grèce au Liban” by Carmen Labaki. The film was projected at the National Library of Lebanon in Sanayeh, under the patronage of the Lebanese Ministry of Culture,...

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Blue Stars Sports Club and the Greek Community of Beirut on March 8, 2023. One of the goals of this MOU is to grant the children, youth, and sports enthusiasts of the Greek Community, the opportunity to participate in the club’s activities...

Registration for the ‘Certificate of Attainment in Greek language’ exams is now open.  

Tradition has it, the cutting of Vasilopita takes place within 40 days of each New Year. It is an official celebration in Greece. The Greek custom of the Vasilopita and that of the lucky coin originates from St. Basil's history back in 330 AD in Caesarea in Cappadocia. The hidden...