European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib called for continuing to provide humanitarian aid to Lebanon on Saturday, highlighting the need for increased access in regions where aid is most needed.
Lahbib, who made a visit to Lebanon from Friday to Saturday, said while aid is ready, it often has problem reaching those that require assistance the most.
She pointed out that in areas south of the Litani River, humanitarian aid entry remains strictly restricted and obstructed due to ongoing Israeli military activity and the destruction of key infrastructure, including bridges over the river.
She added that in areas north of the Litani River, while restrictions on humanitarian aid have eased, they remain insufficient.
EU crisis management chief urges ensuring humanitarian aid access in Lebanon
EU crisis management chief urges ensuring humanitarian aid access in Lebanon
EU crisis management chief urges ensuring humanitarian aid access in Lebanon
Beijing marked China's 18th National Fitness Day on Saturday with a range of sporting activities, including the launch of a series of sports events and a three-day sports carnival, showcasing the capital's enduring sports legacy as the host of both the 2008 Summer and 2022 Winter Olympics.
China's 18th National Fitness Day, which falls on Saturday this year, saw numerous sports events taking place simultaneously across the metropolis.
The opening of the 17th Beijing Municipal Games, a sports carnival, and the 17th Beijing Olympic City Sports and Culture Festival are taking center stage one after another, fully unleashing the sporting vitality through a diverse array of sporting events, consumer activities, and cultural experiences.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Beijing's successful bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games, and the city has launched a sports consumption season.
Nearly 60 sports brands have gathered in Beijing's Olympic center area, bringing more than a dozen top-tier international sports event IPs.
The three-day sports carnival seamlessly integrates match watching, interactive experiences, and shopping.
"The National Fitness Day is taking on a variety of forms. We can experience GT racing, racing culture, trendy sports culture, and even related merchandise in person," said Lin Yue, an Olympic champion.
The 17th Beijing Municipal Games and the Third Beijing Winter Games also opened Saturday at the National Stadium.
Featuring three categories of youth, college and general public, the event has set new records for both the number of participants and the range of sports, catering to sports enthusiasts of all ages and providing ordinary citizens with a professional platform to showcase their athletic abilities.
On the same day, the 17th Beijing Olympic City Sports and Culture Festival kicked off at the Beijing Olympic Museum.
Beijing marks National Fitness Day with sports carnivals, various games
