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Libyan Airlines denies bankruptcy rumours
Crisis hits Libyan Airlines as fleet reduced to just a few planes. Photo via WikipediaLibyan Airlines has categorically denied recent rumours claiming it is facing bankruptcy, reaffirming that its operations continue uninterrupted and all flights...

Libyan forces arrest Ghanaian wanted for international crimes, rescue 11 women
The Libyan Armed Forces have reportedly arrested a Ghanaian national identified as Said, also known by his nickname "Begi," who is wanted for international crimes, including human trafficking. According to a report by libyaobserver.ly, dated July...

Libya, UNDP discuss closer cooperation on governance and development
Libya's Foreign Minister, Al-Taher Al-Baour has held talks with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen cooperation in key areas including stability, governance and sustainable development. Al-Baour met UNDP Resident Representative...

Libyan Airlines denies bankruptcy rumors, calls for urgent government intervention
Libyan Airlines has denied what it described as “circulating rumors” about declaring bankruptcy, stressing that its operations are ongoing and that all flights are proceeding according to their regular schedules. In an official statement, the...

NOC Chairman: Over 37 international firms eye participation in Libya's upcoming bid round
The Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, confirmed that more than 37 international oil companies have expressed strong interest in the upcoming oil bidding round scheduled for November, including major players such...

UN mission, Libyan defence officials discuss child protection and security reform
Officials from the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and UNICEF have met Libyan defence representatives to discuss child protection concerns and ongoing security sector reforms. The talks, held on Monday with the director of the defence...

Chevron, Total Vying in Libya's First Oil Tender Since 2011 War
Chevron Corp. and TotalEnergies SE are competing in Libya’s first energy exploration tender since the 2011 conflict, the country’s state-run oil firm said, as the OPEC member looks to oil majors to help ramp up production to a record. Eni SpA and...

Libya launches digital platform for port operations
The Ministry of Economy and Trade of the Government of National Unity has officially launched the “PTS” electronic trade portal to streamline the processing of commercial ship arrivals at Libyan ports. In a statement shared on its Facebook page,...

Top Gov’t Council: Libyans Must Cooperate to Stop Irregular Migration Route
The Greek government is expecting cooperation on the part of Libyan authorities in order to prevent the emergence of a permanent “migrant smuggling” route from the North Africa country to Crete, as underlined in Wednesday’s meeting of the...
Libya eyes oil revival as Chevron, TotalEnergies, others vie in first tender since 2011 war
Chevron Corp. and TotalEnergies SE are among 37 global energy firms vying for exploration rights in Libya’s first energy tender since the 2011 conflict, as the North African nation seeks to restore its battered oil sector and attract foreign...
All imports into Libya must be paid for through official bank transactions

Big Oil Bids in Libya’s First Exploration Tender in 18 Years
Supermajors ExxonMobil, Chevron, TotalEnergies, and Eni are competing in Libya’s first oil bid round in 18 years, Masoud Suleman, chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), told Bloomberg in an interview published on Wednesday. Libya...

Egypt asks US to pressure Libya's Haftar not to back Turkey maritime deal
Egypt has asked the United States to intervene to prevent Libya's eastern parliament from ratifying a maritime deal with Turkey, multiple regional officials have told Middle East Eye. An Egyptian official told MEE on Wednesday that Cairo is...

All imports into Libya must be paid for through official bank transactions
The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade has request that the Libyan Customs Authority start to implement its decree No. 42 of 2025 regarding the prohibition of imports and exports except through banking operations approved by the...

HIV prevalence in Libya remains low, says NCDC
The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that HIV prevalence in Libya remains low, estimating the rate among the general population at just 0.1% to 0.3%. In a statement issued to clarify conflicting reports circulating on...

EU to seek tougher measures from Libyan authorities on Mediterranean migrant sea crossings
The European Union Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner said on Tuesday that the EU would take a firm approach with Libyan authorities, following a rise in illegal migration across the Mediterranean. In the first two months of 2025, the Central...
Limpet mine may have damaged Greek tanker off Libya, say sources
A limpet mine may have caused a blast that damaged a Greek tanker sailing off Libya's coast last week, the fifth such incident to hit commercial shipping in the region in recent months, maritime security sources said on Tuesday. The Marshall...

KYSEA underlines need to cooperate with Libya to stem migration
POLITICS [File photo] The Government Council on Foreign and Defense Affairs (KYSEA), Greece’s highest decision-making body on foreign and defense policy, has underlined the need to cooperate with the Libyan authorities to prevent the establishment...

Libya’s ACA lifts public sector hiring freeze with new rules
Libya’s public sector recruitment reopens amid oversight measuresLibya’s Administrative Control Authority (ACA) has announced the lifting of the nationwide freeze on public sector appointments and contractual hiring that was implemented earlier...

Libya’s eastern government visits Belarus
Alexander Turchin and Osama Hammad during their meetingBelarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Libya, particularly in agriculture, industry, and healthcare sectors. During a...