World News: Political News
Tourism Board Organizes Trip to Shahat.
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Benghazi, 18 April 2017(Lana) The General Tourism Board has organized a trip for families from the western region of Libya to the eastern region namely the archeological city of Shahat under the theme 'Trip for Peace.' The participants listened to a briefing from a tourist guide on the history of the city and also from archeologists and specialists. The Libyan Tourist Trips Organisation which organized the trip, is a group which consists of amateurs who are committed to highlight the Libyan archeological sites scattered through the country. =... Read more
Central bank of Libya Denies Demanding Personal Date From Customers Regarding E Cards, Tripoli, 18 April 2017(Lana) The Central Bank of Libya has denied that it had demanded personal data from members of the general public on their bank accounts
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In a note it posted to its account on SMS on Tuesday, the Bank said any website demanding such data is false and has nothing to do with the Bank. It urged members of the public to be cautious, and not to divulge their bank accounts information to such websites. =... Read more
EU Concerned Over Ongoing Violence in Southern Libya.
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Brussels, 18 April 2017(Lana) The European Union has expressed concern over the ongoing violent acts in southern Libya, saying those actions threaten the political process, according to a statement by the EU Spokesman on Monday. 'Libyans deserve peace , and expect all parties would refrain from violence and take the necessary steps to pacify the situation, the Spokesman said, adding that 'the political crisis could only be resolved through negotiations between interested parties who have the desire to reach an agreement, and who put the interests of Libya first.' 'The EU... Read more
Siala Meets Indonesian Ambassador to Libya.
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Tripoli, 17 April 2017(Lana) The GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala on Monday met the Indonesian Ambassador Rodain Anwar. Bilateral relations and ways of upgrading exchange between the two countries have been discussed at the meeting. In statements following the meeting, the Indonesian Ambassador said his talks with the Foreign Minister dealt with issues of common interest and arrangements for the re-opening of the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli as well as facilitating granting of entry visas for the citizens of the two countries. =... Read more
GNA Delegated Minister of Economy Assumes Post.
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Tripoli, 17 April 2017(Lana) The Government of National Accord Minister of Economy Naser Fadhal Allah Aoun has assumed his post at an official event attended by the Cabinet Secretary General. Aoun said he was thankful for the confidence the Council put in him and that he looked forward to working to boost the economy and resolve the bottlenecks which affect the daily lives of the citizens and to provide basic staff with affordable prices. Aoun is a university professor and has PhD in economic and financial policies from the University of Cairo. =... Read more