Showing posts with label Libya. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Libya. Show all posts

Libya’s Haftar Discusses Political Developments with German Ambassador


 Libya’s Haftar Discusses Political Developments with German Ambassador

Nov 28, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar engaged in a detailed discussion about the ongoing Libyan political crisis with the German Ambassador to Libya, Michael Ohnmacht.

Erdogan Seeks Parliamentary Approval to Extend Military Presence in Libya

 


Nov 25, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan formally presented a memorandum to the Turkish Parliament, advocating for the extension of Turkey’s military presence in Libya through 2025.

Libya Exports One Million-Barrel Oil Shipment to China


Nov 22, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

A million barrels of crude oil were exported to China from Tobruk’s Hariga oil port, in eastern Libya. A source at the port added that the oil tanker, “Delta Tolmi” docked at the port’s berth on Tuesday, and is now on its way to China.

Greek press: Warnings overlooked in fatal rescue mission in Libya


Devastation caused by floods in Derna, Libya, September 28, 2023

Nov 20, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

An investigation by Greek newspaper Kathimerini says that mistakes and oversights in the planning and execution of a fatal mission undertaken by the Special War Command (DEP) of the Greek Armed Forces in Libya on September 17, in the aftermath of deadly floods.

British Military Aircraft Lands in Libya

 

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Nov 18, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

“Itamil Radar” has announced that it monitored the landing of a British Royal Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, with the registration number ZZ175, in Misrata, Libya.

Libyan Army Foils “Niger-bound” Arms Smuggling Operation


Nov 13, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

On Sunday, the Libyan National Army (LNA) managed to foil an arms smuggling operation to Niger, according to Libya’s Al-Watan news website.

Italy becomes Libya’s top Ttrading partner in 2023


Nov 6, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Italy has reinforced its standing as Libya’s primary commercial ally in the first six months of 2023, with trade between the two nations reaching a substantial $4.7 billion dollars.

Dbeibah, Turkish FM discuss issues of common interest

 


Oct 23, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Tripolis.

Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister-designate Abdul Hamid Dbeibah met on Sunday with Turkish FM Hakan Fidan.

Libyan Coastal Security Completes Training in Italy

 


Oct 22, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Libyan Interior Ministry of the Government of National Unity (GNU) announced the completion of intensive training for its Coastal Security Administration in Italy.

Libyan Militia Leader Threatens to “Kick” Italian Forces Out of Misrata

 


Oct 20, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Salah Badi, the leader of the Shield Brigade militia in Libya has issued an ultimatum to the Italian forces stationed at the military base in Misrata.

Libya & Turkey Seek to Strengthen Customs Agreement

 


Oct 20, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The Director-General of Libyan Customs, Major General Suleiman Ali Salem, and his Turkish counterpart have reached an agreement on implementing the mutual administrative cooperation customs agreement, signed between the two parties in 2014.

Libyan Minister: Benghazi Clashes Leave Multiple Casualties

 


Oct 14, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Benghazi, a city long enveloped in political turbulence, is yet again in the international spotlight following a surge in violence. This has resulted in multiple casualties, and a potentially significant political assassination.

Libya & Greece Discuss Enhancing Trade

 


Oct 6, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

In a key development aiming to fortify bilateral ties, Mohamed Al-Hwaij, the Libyan Minister of Economy held pivotal discussions with Greek Consul in Tripoli. They discussed pathways to international collaboration, and the resumption of meetings for the Joint Libyan-Greek Committee.

Libya: Haftar Affirms Commitment to Reconstruction of Derna

 


Okt 4, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar offered condolences to the families of flood victims in the city of Derna.

Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi Commends Libya’s Election Laws

 


Okt 3, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Libyan Presidential candidate, Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has hailed the election laws recently endorsed by the Libyan Parliament.

Libya’s Haftar Visits Russia to Discuss Cooperation

 


Photo: Russian ‘dzen’

Sept 27, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

On Tuesday, the Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar arrived in Russia, with Deputy Defence Minister, Yunus-bek Yevkurov leading the welcoming committee.

Oil & Gas Reserves Discovered in Libya’s Ghadamis Basin

 


Sept 26, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Libya’s Supreme Council for Energy Affairs has called on the state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) to expedite negotiations with international companies, to begin investments in the Ghadamis Basin.

Saudi Arabia Calls for Withdrawal of Foreign Forces from Libya

 


Sept 25, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, called for the complete and immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces, fighters, and mercenaries from Libya.

The Haftar brothers vying for power in wake of Libya’s floods

 


Sept 24, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

On 11 September, just as Storm Daniel was beginning to wreak havoc on Libyan shores, Elseddik Haftar was in Paris soft-launching a presidential bid.

World Food Programme to Support 100,000 People Affected by Floods in Libya

 


Sept 23, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

On Friday, the World Food Programme (WFP) announced its plans to expand its support, aiming to reach up to 100,000 individuals in the storm-hit areas in Libya.