Nov 20 Sami Zaptia

Turkey does away with need for PCR tests for travellers from Libya

By Sami Zaptia.(Photo: Social Media).Tripoli, 20 November 2021:Turkey announced last week that travellers arriving from Libya will no longer need a co...

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Suez Canal blockage hastens establishment of Turkish logistic centre in Libya for African trade
Mar 30 Sami Zaptia

Suez Canal blockage hastens establishment of Turkish logistic centre in Libya for African trade

By Sami Zaptia.London, 30 March 2021:Murtaza Karanfil, chairman of the Turkey-Libya Business Council of the Council on Foreign Economic Relations (DEI...

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Nov 24 Sami Zaptia

IRINI inspects Libya-bound Turkish-flagged ship as part of UN Libya arms embargo, abandons inspection after Turkish objection

By Sami Zaptia.IRINI inspected a Turkish-flagged vessel bound for Libya as part of the UN Libya arms embargo (Photo: IRINI).London, 24 November 2020:...

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Nov 16 Sami Zaptia

Turkish company discusses Misrata airport development

By Sami Zaptia.London, 16 November 2020: Turkish Al-Bairaq Company discussed the development of Misrata airport last Wednesday (11 November), Libya’s...

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May 11 Sami Zaptia

Turkey warns Hafter that his elements could become a legitimate target if he continues to target its interests in Libya

By Sami Zaptia.(Photo: Social Media).London, 11 May 2020:Turkey’s Foreign Ministry yesterday warned that Hafter’s elements could be considered legitim...

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Apr 24 Sami Zaptia

Hafter’s LNA refute accusation of possible use of chemical weapons, Tripoli says it is investigating report

By Sami Zaptia.LNA official spokesperson Ahmed Mesmari (Photo: Archives from LANA)London, 24 April 2020:Ahmed Mesmari, the Official Spokesperson for t...

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Dec 17 Sami Zaptia

Turkey eases visa requirements for Libyans, seen as part of recent wider cooperation

By Sami Zaptia. Turkey has eased visa requirements  for Libyans which is seen as part of the recent wider increased political and military cooperation...

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Turkey agrees to reduce age range for Libyans requiring an entry visa
Sep 26 Sami Zaptia

Turkey agrees to reduce age range for Libyans requiring an entry visa

By Sami Zaptia.London, 26 September 2019:Turkey has agreed to reduce the age range for Libyans travelling with a Libyan passport requiring an entry vi...

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Jul 1 Sami Zaptia

Detained Turkish nationals released after military threat

By Sami Zaptia. London, 1 July 2019:The six Turkish nationals detained in Ajdabiya, eastern Libya, were released today after Turkey threatened militar...

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Jun 29 Sami Zaptia

Hafter to target Turkish interests in Libya in his war effort

By Sami Zaptia.LNA official spokesperson Ahmed Mesmari (Photo: Archives from LANA)London, 29 June 2019:Khalifa Hafter, commander of the mainly eastern...

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