World News: Political News
Obtaining Hajj and Omra Visas for Libyans From Saudi Embassy in Tunis Discussed.
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Tripoli, 5 February 2015(Lana) The Acting Head of Professions and Tourist Control Affairs on Wednesday met directors of departments and representatives of 60 companies which do Hajj and Omra 'small pilgrimage', to discuss obtaining visas from the Saudi embassy in Tunis, for Libyans who wish to perform the Hajj and Omra to the Holy Land. The meeting agreed on the need to put in place procedures determining responsibilities and contractual obligations of all parties. They said 4 tourist companies have been authorized to submit passports of would-be pilgrims to the embassy,... Read more
GNC National Affairs Committee Meets Minister of Education.
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Tripoli, 5 February 2015(Lana) The General National Congress Local Affairs Committee on Wednesday held an audience with the Minister of Education Khalifa Al Sarwi, and the Undersecretaries Nuri Al Khabouli and Khalid Rezek, to discuss the status of the General Training and Education Centre, and implication of students in demonstrations of political nature. The committee, tasked with the education file, also discussed at the meeting the remote learning program for the displaced and how to resolve their problems. =... Read more
Libyans Need Not Obtain Visas to Study in Turkey.
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Misrata, 5 February 2015(Lana) The Turkish Consulate in Misrata has announced that Libyan students who wish to study in Turkish higher education institutions do not need to obtain visas. 'The Secretary of the Turkish General Consul in Misrata Islam Makhzoum said 'the decision includes high certificates, masters degree, PhDs and specialization in medicine and dentistry. The Turkish Government had imposed study visa on Libyan students who wish to go for study in the country. =... Read more
Parents of Two Libyans Detained by Algeria Issue Appeals for Their Release.
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Sebha, 5 February 2015(Lana) After 20 day of their arrest, the fathers of two Libyans detained by the Algerian authorities on the border with Libya, have issued appeals for their prompt release. Haj Shmas Gilwi, the father of Gilani 20, said his son was detained along with his cousin Al Muntasir Al Arabi Daffah on the joint Anai triangle area on the borders between Libyan, Algeria and Niger. 'My son and his cousin were on their way to the town of Oweinat when they wandered across the Algerian border and arrested, because they were no Libyan Army outpost or border signs,... Read more
Libyan Chess Player in 39th Place in Mohamed VI Championship.
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Tripoli, 5 February 2015(Lana) Libyan international chess player Rami Ammar has come in the 39th place on the winners list of the Mohamed VI Chess Championship, which was wound up in Morocco recently. Rami was in the 39th place among 106 competing in the championship from 20 countries. The Dutch Sergei Tivicov came first in the championship in which 13 international senior players have taken part. =... Read more