AAAfrica, Irish expat in France

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14 years ago

The Process of Rebuilding begins by uefastriker

Aside from getting the security situation under control in the immediate term....ensuring all utilities are functioning.and other challenges...and catching Gaddafi and his sons....I'm looking forward to the many changes we can look forward to in a ...

I was talking to my business colleagues in Benghazi again yesterday, it was the first time I heard him with a happy voice again; I was so thrilled ... Libya can only move forward now, am really keen to see the changes, not just structurally but now ... Read More

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15 years ago

Internet down? by Shipwrecked

According to [url=http://www.google.com/transparencyreport/traffic/?r=LY&l=WEBSEARCH&csd=1298605928063&ced=1299210728063]this[/url] internet is down in Libya since Thursday. So no more updates from Libya. Can anyone confirm or deny? Greets ...

OK so the internet is down which is a shame .. Currently worried about someone in Benghazi who's phone doesn't seem to be able to send texts ... is the phone system still a problem in the east??? Thanks! Read More

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15 years ago

airlines are suspending service ? by mzsmartypants

Most, if not all, airlines are suspending service to Tripoli for the moment, how did the journalists get in? Just wondering if any airlines are still flying people in.

Great, thank you ... so Afriqiyah, BMi,Libyan Arab & Buraq still airborne into TIP ... Any others? It might be interesting for people on here! Read More

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15 years ago

airlines are suspending service ? by mzsmartypants

Most, if not all, airlines are suspending service to Tripoli for the moment, how did the journalists get in? Just wondering if any airlines are still flying people in.

Thanks all, Ersinturgut - is that from TIP or Benghazi??? Read More

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15 years ago

airlines are suspending service ? by mzsmartypants

Most, if not all, airlines are suspending service to Tripoli for the moment, how did the journalists get in? Just wondering if any airlines are still flying people in.

Anyone know if Buraq are still flying? Even into Benghazi?? Thanks & take care! Read More

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15 years ago

HELP NEEDED TO EVACUATE THAI WORKERS

Mudman From all reports i'm hearing I'm shocked by the amount of flights leaving Tripoli (in particular) that are 20% or less full However, I'm not sure how the Thai's would be accepted into EU without visas but surely they would be able to get ... Read More

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15 years ago

An email I received by MoEl

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25945468@N03/5452995493/ I told them I don't speak English.

Having spent over a month in Cote d'Ivoire from mid-December when things were (& still are) very difficult, I got a call from a well-known EU news/media outfit, not sure how they got my CI number. Wanted me live on air, quizzed me about various ... Read More

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15 years ago

Text messages by AAAfrica

If anyone can get online in Libya, I was wondering if you could tell me .. I've sent text messages through to Libyan friends in Benghazi - I'm in France, the last one (10mins ago) went through & was immediately 'delivered' ... makes me suspicious, ...

Thanks all, great to know that skype messages might work Will try to call in the morning ... the situation looks horrific Read More

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15 years ago

Text messages by AAAfrica

If anyone can get online in Libya, I was wondering if you could tell me .. I've sent text messages through to Libyan friends in Benghazi - I'm in France, the last one (10mins ago) went through & was immediately 'delivered' ... makes me suspicious, ...

Thanks, I'm glued to AlJaz at the moment ... It's a -913-xxx-xxx number if that signifies one network or the other? If they are already out of the country, would it still go through??? Read More

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15 years ago

Text messages

If anyone can get online in Libya, I was wondering if you could tell me .. I've sent text messages through to Libyan friends in Benghazi - I'm in France, the last one (10mins ago) went through & was immediately 'delivered' ... makes me suspicious, ... Read More

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16 years ago

Any new about visas for Schengen countries? by mp_garcia

Hi all, any update on this matter? Thanx, Mariano

Just read on a travel forum that the ban has been lifted but no 'confirmation' of this elsewhere ... any news in Libya on this? My visa is looking promising according to an e-mail yesterday, will probably pick it up in France (but I'm non-Schengen) Read More

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16 years ago

Schengen status latest??? by AAAfrica

Anyone heard anymore about what the next move will be with the visa status? Thanks

So it might just be a Swiss thing now? Ever hopeful! Read More

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16 years ago

Schengen status latest???

Anyone heard anymore about what the next move will be with the visa status? Thanks Read More

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16 years ago

Visa issues for Europeans???? Any news from anywhere??? by Siddiqui

Someone just posted on Linked In that the Libyan government has stopped visas for all europeans except UK nationals as of yesterday 14/2. Does anyone else have any information on this? Is it correct or just rumours?

I'm non-Schengen living in a Schengen country & as such I cannot get my visa. I had a long chat with the guy at the Consulate who wants to help but can't, Tripoli immigration is not sending any visa applications through so their hands are ... Read More

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16 years ago

Visa issues for Europeans???? Any news from anywhere??? by Siddiqui

Someone just posted on Linked In that the Libyan government has stopped visas for all europeans except UK nationals as of yesterday 14/2. Does anyone else have any information on this? Is it correct or just rumours?

That was my thought exactly, I think I'll have a chat with the nice guy at the consulate tomorrow and point it out ... this is the third flight I've booked, it's getting beyond funny now! Read More

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16 years ago

Visa issues for Europeans???? Any news from anywhere??? by Siddiqui

Someone just posted on Linked In that the Libyan government has stopped visas for all europeans except UK nationals as of yesterday 14/2. Does anyone else have any information on this? Is it correct or just rumours?

This is worrying, I'm Irish and my visa number should have been at the Consulate in France on Friday but they hadn't received it. Today I called to see if it was through and the 'computers had a large problem' - I think I might have a larger one - ... Read More

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16 years ago

Libya tightens visa rules for Europeans....( Now its Europe) by Vaheed

TRIPOLI 聴 Libya plans to tighten its visa rules for citizens of some European countries in retaliation for its own citizens being denied European visas, a senior official said on Thursday. The move -- which he said would come into force "in a few ...

UK & Ireland aren't part of Schengen, hence no problem there ... keeping my fingers crossed they don't extend it further. However I know of some Libyans who have just got a Schengen visa without too much difficulty. Read More

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16 years ago

Weekends - out and about???

Seen a few mentions of weekend activities but would love to find out more. From my understanding you need a permit to drive off into the desert? How far can you drive out of the city centres without getting a permit & how do you get a ... Read More

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16 years ago

Skyping from Europe to a Libyan mobile

I've used skype from Africa and Europe to a Libyan mobile without any issues. Line quality wasn't bad at all. Read More

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16 years ago

Desperate for visa assistance in France by AAAfrica