The 17 February 2011 Revolution 10th anniversary: A photo report
Feb 17 Sami Zaptia

The 17 February 2011 Revolution 10th anniversary: A photo report

By Sami Zaptia.Tenth anniversary celebrations of the 17 February 2011 Revolution in Martyr Square, Tripoli today (Photo: Alwataniya state TV).London,...

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Libyan ethnic jewellery: A traditional industry rooted in Tripoli and other Libyan towns and cities for many generations
Mar 2 Michel Cousins

Libyan ethnic jewellery: A traditional industry rooted in Tripoli and other Libyan towns and cities for many generations

By Mustafa J. Salem.Tripoli, 2 March, 2016:Jewellery has for an extremely long time played an important role in the lives of Libyan women.Parents make...

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Another piece of Tripoli history disappears
Apr 13 Michel Cousins

Another piece of Tripoli history disappears

By Libya Herald reporter. Tripoli, 13 April 2015:The last statue on public display in Tripoli has been removed by the local authorities. A bronze lion...

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Tripoli marks another important moment in the revolution
Feb 26 thomwestcott

Tripoli marks another important moment in the revolution

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 26 February 2014:Revolution anniversary celebrations continued in Tripoli last night, with local residents from various...

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Seminar on managing and conserving Libyan historic cities
Jan 19 Sami Zaptia

Seminar on managing and conserving Libyan historic cities

Tripoli, 19 January 2014: An international seminar on "managing and conserving historic cities in Libya" was held yesterday at the Centre for Libyan...

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Jan 19 thomwestcott

Book signing and film showing today at Tripoli’s Art House

By Taziz Hasairi.Tripoli, 19 January 2014:Libyan writer Radwan Abu Shwesha will be signing copies of his book At the Gateway to the Sea: Anonymous Mar...

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Music and poetry finale for Tripoli heritage festival
Nov 3 thomwestcott

Music and poetry finale for Tripoli heritage festival

Tripoli, 3 November 2013:Tripoli’s second Heritage and Tourism festival ended last night with poetry readings and a stunning performance of ‘Malouf’ -...

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Aug 21 Michel Cousins

Memories of not getting new clothes for Eid

By Michel Cousins, Editor-in-ChiefTripoli, 21 August.Something was clearly different. Everyone around seemed to be wearing new clothes. Girls in brigh...

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