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Italian airliner ITA lands at Benghazi’s Benina airport for the first time in 14 years

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Italian airliner ITA lands at Benghazi’s Benina airport for the first time in 14 years

‎Benghazi’s Benina Airport received yesterday the first Italian Airways ITA flight arriving directly from Rome, after a hiatus of nearly 14 years. The flight is considered by the eastern based Libyan authorities as the official launch by the carrier of its regular Rome to Benghazi service.‎ ‎The flight carried onboard the Italian Consul, the President […] The post Italian airliner ITA lands at Benghazi’s Benina airport for the first time in 14 y…See the Story

Libya Signs 98 Cooperation Deals with Italian Companies in Benghazi

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Libya Signs 98 Cooperation Deals with Italian Companies in Benghazi

On Thursday, Belgassem Haftar, Director of Libya’s Reconstruction and Development Fund, signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with 98 Italian companies as part of the Libya–Italy Economic Forum currently taking place in Benghazi. The agreements mark a significant step forward in fostering international partnerships to support Libya’s rebuilding process. Among the companies involved is the renowned Italian manufacturer Iveco, known for its spe…Read Article

Libya’s Benghazi Hosts Major Italy-Libya Business Event

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Libya’s Benghazi Hosts Major Italy-Libya Business Event

Benghazi is set to host a major milestone in Libya-Italy economic relations as the Libya–Italy Economic Forum opens on Tuesday, June 25. Coinciding with the launch of ITA Airways’ first direct commercial flight from Rome to Benghazi, the forum marks the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral cooperation. Described by Italy’s Nova News Agency as the most significant partnership initiative between the two countries in recent years, the forum will…See the Story

Belgassem Haftar: Italian Firms Vital to Libya’s Reconstruction

The return of Italian companies to eastern Libya marks a “historic moment,” both symbolically and operationally, according to Belgassem Haftar, Director of Libya’s Reconstruction and Development Fund. Speaking to Agenzia Nova on the sidelines of the Italian-Libyan Economic Forum in Benghazi, Haftar described the renewed cooperation as a significant step forward. “Italian firms have a deep understanding of our market and share long-standing histo…Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Benghazi University Signs Deal to Develop Libyan Hospital

The University of Benghazi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with three institutions to support and develop Umm Al-Rizam General Hospital, in a move aimed at boosting healthcare services in eastern Libya. The agreement was signed in the presence of University President Professor Azeldin Al-Darsi, alongside representatives from the Libyan Ministry of Health, and attended by officials from the university’s Office of International Coop…Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

More than 100 business representatives arrive in Benghazi for the Libyan Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction

The eastern based Libyan authorities reported that more than 100 representatives of Italian companies arrived in Benghazi yesterday to participate in the activities of the Libyan Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction, to be held in Benghazi from 25 to 26 June. The Italian delegation included the President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce, several […] The post More than 100 business representatives arrive in Benghazi for the Libyan I…Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Sufi Dignitary Released After More than a Year in Prison

On 28 March 2025 Muftah Al Amin Al Biju, a 79-year-old Sufi dignitary, was released after spending 13 months in prison. His arbitrary detention was part of an intensification of the repression against the Sufi, a branch of Islam, by armed groups allied to the self-proclaimed Libyan Arab Armed Forces (FAAL), which effectively control eastern Libya.Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Libya’s Benghazi Hosts International Exhibition on Telecommunications & Digital Economy

The Benghazi International Exhibition for Telecommunications and the Digital Economy kicked off on Monday with significant participation from both the public and private sectors, alongside a strong official and public presence. The event saw the attendance of several ministers, business leaders, and executives from local and international tech companies, in addition to representatives from banks and financial institutions. The exhibition aims to…Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Archaeologists Uncover Roman-Era Site in Libya’s Benghazi

A joint archaeological team from the Departments of Antiquities in Benghazi and Tokra has announced the discovery of an ancient Roman settlement and a historical burial cave in northeastern Libya. The site, known locally as “Haqfat Lusayq,” is located between the regions of Qabr Jirah and Boumrim, just northeast of Benghazi. The field mission revealed multiple layers of archaeological interest. The centerpiece of the discovery is a cave containi…Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Libya’s Haftar & British Envoy Discuss Political Developments

The Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, held talks on Sunday with the British Ambassador to Libya, Martin Longden, at the General Command headquarters in Rajma, Benghazi. According to a statement by the LNA’s media office, the meeting focused on the latest political developments in Libya and the wider region. Discussions also touched on bilateral relations between Libya and the United Kingdom, with…Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

Libya & Greece to Discuss Maritime Dispute in July

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is scheduled to visit Libya in early July for high-level talks in both Tripoli and Benghazi, focusing on key bilateral issues including maritime border disputes and irregular migration. The visit comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries over maritime delimitation, particularly concerning the role of small Greek islands located in the southern Ionian Sea and southeast of Crete. Libya maintai…Benghazi · Benghazi Read Article

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