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Libyan Warlord's Plane Lands in Israel

Khalifa Haftar · Benghazi

Libyan Warlord's Plane Lands in Israel

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Khalifa Haftar's landed briefly in Cyprus before heading to Israel, where it remained for two hours before returning to Cyprus.See the Story

Libya & Belarus Discuss Direct Flights

Alexander Lukashenko · Minsk

Libya & Belarus Discuss Direct Flights

Libya and Belarus have taken another step towards deepening their bilateral relationship, with foreign ministers from both countries discussing the launch of a direct flight route between Benghazi and Minsk. The proposed air link is expected to facilitate travel for purposes such as medical treatment, education, and business. Libyan Foreign Minister Abdulhadi Al-Hwaij, representing the eastern-based government appointed by the Libyan Parliament,…See the Story

Libya Launches Emergency Fire Response Coordination

Benghazi · Benghazi

Libya Launches Emergency Fire Response Coordination

A national fire prevention team led by the Agricultural Research Centre in Libya has held a high-level meeting with representatives from Benghazi and Omar Al-Mukhtar Universities, along with officials from Civil Defence and the Agricultural Police, to finalise a comprehensive wildfire response plan. The plan, once approved, will be submitted to the relevant ministries and institutions responsible for forestry, environment, and rural development.…Read Article

Libyan Government Signs Multi-Sector Deals with Belarus

Libya’s Prime Minister-designate, Osama Hammad, led a high-level delegation to Minsk on Wednesday, resulting in a series of strategic agreements with the Belarusian government. The deals were signed in a ceremony attended by Hammad, Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, and cabinet ministers from both nations, marking a significant diplomatic expansion for Libya. These agreements, shared by Libya’s temporary government on social media, co…Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Benghazi Hosts Libyan-Swiss Humanitarian Dialogue

The Libyan House of Representatives held discussions with the Swiss Embassy to explore new mechanisms for humanitarian support and human rights collaboration. Member of the Committee on Human Rights and Public Freedoms, Asmahan Beloun, met with the Swiss Embassy’s Human Security and International Cooperation Advisor, in the presence of Abdelhafid Al-Tajouri, legal adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting took place on Tuesday at t…Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Athens wary as Benghazi inches closer to Ankara

One of the pillars of Greek foreign policy regarding the Mediterranean, and also its rivalry with nominal ally Turkey, appears to be crumbling, as the government of Benghazi, one of Libya’s two antagonistic poles of power, appears to be inching toward Turkey.Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Libya to Enforce ID Registration for All Foreign Nationals

Libya’s Security and Development authorities have agreed to launch a comprehensive nationwide security and data registration campaign, following a final coordination meeting held at the office of Benghazi’s Security Director, Major General Salah Houidi. The meeting brought together top officials including Dr. Jibril Al-Badri, Head of the National Development Agency, and Major General Moneim Lamhashhash, Head of the Municipal Guard, as part of br…Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Libyan PM Attends Police Academy Graduation Ceremony in Benghazi

Libyan Prime Minister Osama Hammad took part in a major graduation ceremony on Saturday in the eastern city of Benghazi, marking the commencement of the fourth class of cadets from the Higher Institute for Police Officers. The event was attended by Libya’s Ministers of Interior and Defense, along with a number of senior officials, military commanders, and security leaders. The presence of top-level government and military figures underlined the …Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Can Benghazi Become Italy’s Main Economic Gateway to Libya?

A delegation of around 80 Italian business leaders recently arrived in Benghazi to take part in the Libya–Italy Economic Forum for Reconstruction and Development, signaling a renewed Italian interest in engaging with eastern Libya’s economic revival, according to Italy’s Nova news agency. The forum marked a turning point in economic engagement between Italy and eastern Libya, bringing new momentum to bilateral trade and investment. According to …Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Libyan Russian Economic Forum starts in St. Petersburg

The Libyan Russian Economic Forum was launched in St Petersburg, Russia, yesterday, the Benghazi based Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation reports. The forum, expected to continue for a week, included the participation of an official delegation representing the eastern Libyan authorities, along with several representatives of eastern based ministries and economic institutions, […] The post Libyan Russian Economic For…Africa · Benghazi Read Article

Libyan Italian Forum Concludes with the Signing of 98 MoUs

‎The Libyan Italian Forum (Benghazi, 25-26 June) concluded its second and final day yesterday with the Director General of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgassem Hafter, signing ‘‘several memorandums of understanding with 98 specialized Italian companies’’, including IVECO, the manufacturer of trucks and heavy vehicles. ‎ ‎The Fund reported that these memoranda covered vital […] The post Libyan Italian Forum concludes with the …Benghazi · Benghazi See the Story

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