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Greece has announced on July 9, a three-month suspension of asylum hearings for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, in response to a recent surge in arrivals from Libya. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis declared the move during a parliamentary address on Wednesday, emphasizing a hardened stance on illegal migration and warning that all unauthorized […]
Tripoli played host to a high-level ministerial meeting on Tuesday, July 8, bringing together Interior ministers from Italy, Greece, Malta, and representatives from the European Union and international institutions to address the mounting challenges of illegal migration. Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah underscored the urgency of the situation, stressing that human trafficking networks and […]
In a series of maritime operations spanning three days, Libyan authorities have intercepted a total of 113 migrants and recovered three bodies along the country’s coastline. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior, the remains of three African migrants were discovered on a beach in Misrata, located approximately 200 kilometres east of […]
Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar hosted Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and his delegation in Benghazi, where discussions centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation in economic, commercial, and cultural spheres. Haftar invited Greek companies to participate in Libya’s reconstruction and infrastructure projects, highlighting mutual interests in development. The talks also addressed key regional issues, including migration and […]
The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) has achieved the highest growth rate among global sovereign wealth funds in 2025, according to a report by Global SWF. The LIA recorded an impressive 32% year-on-year growth, earning an overall score of 84% in the Governance, Sustainability, and Resilience (GSR) Scoreboard. This performance places the LIA third among Arab […]
The European Union has pledged a firmer stance on illegal migration from Libya following a spike in sea crossings to southern Europe. EU Commissioner for Migration, Magnus Brunner, announced on Tuesday, July 1st, plans to lead a delegation to Libya next week alongside officials from Greece, Italy, and Malta. Their mission is to press Libyan […]
Greece has deployed naval vessels off the coast of Libya in response to a recent surge in irregular migration across the central Mediterranean, Greek and Turkish media reported this week. According to the Greek Ministry of Defense, the deployment includes warships and surveillance assets aimed at monitoring and deterring human smuggling operations originating from Libya. […]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called for deeper cooperation with Libya to stem the flow of irregular migrants crossing the Mediterranean, as new data shows a sharp rise in departures from the North African country. Speaking during a visit to Tripoli this week, Mitsotakis emphasized the need for joint efforts to combat human trafficking […]
Khalid Shakshak, Head of Libya’s Audit Bureau, held high-level talks with a delegation from the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) to assess the performance of UN missions and programs in Libya. The meeting underscored the need for improved coordination between the Audit Bureau and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), […]
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Turkey’s state-run energy company, TPAO, allowing for extensive geological and geophysical studies in four offshore zones within Libyan waters. The agreement includes a 2D seismic survey spanning 10,000 km, with full data analysis expected within nine months. The deal signifies deepening energy cooperation […]