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The return of the German frigate "Hamburg" to "Wilhelmshaven" base after its participation in the "Irene" operation on Libya.
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Berlin, December 20, 2020 (LANA) - The German Navy announced today, Sunday, the return of the frigate "Hamburg" to the naval base in "Wilhelmshaven" after its participation in the arms embargo mission to Libya "Irene". The Navy said in a statement that the ship arrived at the port on the planned date, noting that nearly 200 soldiers who were on the ship participated in the operation. ... ) ...... Read more
Will Libya be ranked third in the growth of countries in the world? London December 20, 2020 (LANA) - The British "Economist" magazine predicted that Libya would achieve third place among the ten fastest growing countries in the world during the
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9% supported by the recovery of oil production and gas. In its analytical guide to "Next Year's Growth Outlook", the magazine sees that the high growth rate in Libya reflects a modest recovery from the disaster of war, as it comes third after Macau, an autonomous island located on the southern coast of China that is the fastest growing country in GDP by 35 percent. %, Followed by Guyana in second place, which is the country in South America, with an expected growth rate of 23%. The other countries listed after Libya were, in order, the British Virgin Islands, St. Martin of... Read more
Italian Foreign Ministry: Italian Intelligence and Diplomacy Behind Release of Fishers Detained in Benghazi.
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Rome, 20 December 2020(Lana) The Italian Member of Parliament Marina Serene said Saturday her country's policy in Libya was based on restoring stability to the country, indicating that this policy hasn't changed. Serene was commenting on the release of Italian fishers detained in Benghazi, eastern Libya on Thursday. The release of the fishers is a very important move, she said, indicating that her country's policy in Libya hasn't changed. The Italian Government was, in the last months, in constant contact with the families of the fishers and the Mayor of Mazara and the... Read more
Italian President: Libyan Crisis Double Factor for Cross-border Threats.
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Rome, 20 December 2020(Lana) Italian President Sergio Matarella said 'the case of Libya and otherwise catastrophically sidestepped conflicts in the Mediterranean, not only produce painful humanitarian suffering, but also constitute a double factor for trans-border threats of terrorism and extremism. 'It is vital to intervene to address the roots which feed these phenomena, Matarella told a Charismas and New Year audience of Ambassadors accredited to his country as reported by Aki News Agency. =... Read more
Facebook Closes Fake Accounts Linked to Russia and France Targeting African States Including Libya.
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Tripoli, 20 December 2020(Lana) Facebook said it closed hundreds of accounts on Facebook and Instagram platforms run by groups associated with the French Military and Russia, which were targeting a number of African states including Libya. The company said on its website it has removed three networks targeting African states including Libya, after it ascertained of their concerted bogus behaviour. It indicated that the networks employed locals from Libya, Egypt and Sudan who run fake accounts in groups appearing as media organs and offered support for Khalifa Haftar to... Read more