Masterr
Russian expat in Libya
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Lives in Tripoli
Registration: 25 March 2010
The always asked question - is it safe? by biffy
Hi may have a job opportunity to work in Libya - but my question (and I am sure that you are all fed up of people asking) is what is the security like now - is it safe? Also what are the situations with the british / international schools? Thanks ...
no, it is not safe. Read More
Bringing my family to Tripoli by mj2chile
Hi- I may be taking a job in Libya which would last a year or two. Is it safe to bring my family (wife, 2.5 year old and 4 month old baby). Are the expats in Libya generally without their dependents? Would it be safe to bring my family along? Would ...
http://www.libyaherald.com/2013/04/09/oil-subcontractor-ponticelli-stops-activity-in-libya/ the lack of security and fear of an attack on its employees as the main reasons of the decision Read More
Bringing my family to Tripoli by mj2chile
Hi- I may be taking a job in Libya which would last a year or two. Is it safe to bring my family (wife, 2.5 year old and 4 month old baby). Are the expats in Libya generally without their dependents? Would it be safe to bring my family along? Would ...
Before the latest news about rape of two Brits in front of their father I was considering brining my family, but now i am in a doubt. If you can provide armed security 24hours for your family then it is safe. Read More
Eating out by Samakauk
It would be great if everyone post a restaurant of cafe, s/he thinks it is wonderful place and he would recommend it to others. I would start with Alfarooj fastfood. Formerly was managed by cookdoor.
Is any indian restaurant in tripoli? Dyeing to have some indian food. Since last 8 months i m here but could not get it. Somebody please provide some info. Thanks.There used to be Tandoori before the liberation. Location Read More
Eating out by Samakauk
It would be great if everyone post a restaurant of cafe, s/he thinks it is wonderful place and he would recommend it to others. I would start with Alfarooj fastfood. Formerly was managed by cookdoor.
Genuine libyan meal is in small restaurant called Haj Hmad. The most delicious kous-kous and other libyan stuff that i have ever eaten in Libya. 32掳53'23.77" 13掳10'55.53" Read More
Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33
Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...
Hi Guyz telling truth is very high valueThat is what exactly Douglas does, but quite emotionally. Lucky you having not heard of any bad news. Read More
Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33
Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...
looking at the amount of weapons in the hands of everyone in Libya and the quick solving of every conflict occurs from time to time and also the absence of a real control by the government, I have a feeling that things will improve slowly but surly ... Read More
Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33
Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...
I wonder what is the cause of "security restrictions" then? Read More
Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33
Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...
He was driving a beat up old VW Bora so no it was not taken.That derives one more advise: if you are to drive in Tripoli, drive beat up old car. One of my libyan colleagues said: "it is safe in Libya. Dont worry all they need is your car. They will ... Read More
Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33
Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...
Did they take away the car too? Read More
Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33
Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...
everything is normal before darkJust like in "I am Legend". Read More
Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33
Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...
You can read this quite precise report on security situation. http://wdintripolis.blogspot.com/2012/09/security-analysis-libya.html?spref=tw Read More
Need information!? by Lola El
Regards to all, Can someone tell me where in Tripoli can I find puppies Maltese breed or golden retriever breed for sale or for adoption? Thank all!
They're stuffed into small cages where they sit in excrement for days/weeks/months(?) until someone buys them or they die I guess. Hate to think what happened to the ones that were there during the war. It really is a depressing place. And it ... Read More
Need information!? by Lola El
Regards to all, Can someone tell me where in Tripoli can I find puppies Maltese breed or golden retriever breed for sale or for adoption? Thank all!
Ive been to that Soul alhout, poor animals.:( Read More
waha oil company !!!! National Oil Company - URGENT by mark_smith
Hi all Please let me know the following asap about waha oil petroleum!!! 1- How is the work culture ??? (is it truly multicultural company,chances of getting promoted , work environment ) for town based - Tripoli office 2 - Came to know that ...
Looks like WAHA's PR department got "FROMUAE" even on this forum.:| Where are his messages??? Read More
Need information!? by Lola El
Regards to all, Can someone tell me where in Tripoli can I find puppies Maltese breed or golden retriever breed for sale or for adoption? Thank all!
There used to be a pet shop by the entrance of Regata. check it out. Read More
waha oil company !!!! National Oil Company - URGENT by mark_smith
Hi all Please let me know the following asap about waha oil petroleum!!! 1- How is the work culture ??? (is it truly multicultural company,chances of getting promoted , work environment ) for town based - Tripoli office 2 - Came to know that ...
No management positions are offered to expats in any of the local oil companies. Expats are hired to do the technical work.I believe that will change soon.What makes you believe that? Read More
US Chamber of Commerce Libya set to establish in Tripoli- Advice ? by US Chamber of Commerce
Dear All, As a career Foreign service worker, I am have now taken the role as President of the US-Libya Chamber of Commerce. My first role is to establish a real presence in Libya, with offices in Tripoli ( other offices may open at a later ...
Adam Hock - wikiThat ain't no "career foreign service worker" ; that is a NYC, Manhattan night club hopper/bully :-) fk:lol: Read More
US Chamber of Commerce Libya set to establish in Tripoli- Advice ? by US Chamber of Commerce
Dear All, As a career Foreign service worker, I am have now taken the role as President of the US-Libya Chamber of Commerce. My first role is to establish a real presence in Libya, with offices in Tripoli ( other offices may open at a later ...
1. I am hearing that the elections may not be held due to lack of correct registrations, is this correctWell that is really scary. The longer they postpone elections the longer investors will stay away from Libya.((( Read More
US Chamber of Commerce Libya set to establish in Tripoli- Advice ? by US Chamber of Commerce
Dear All, As a career Foreign service worker, I am have now taken the role as President of the US-Libya Chamber of Commerce. My first role is to establish a real presence in Libya, with offices in Tripoli ( other offices may open at a later ...
Hi all, I get a sens that alots of people here saying negative things becuz they cannt get anything from libya now after thier big boss was killed. I am in Libya right now and have been since june 2011 Things are just fine business is picking up ... Read More
US Chamber of Commerce Libya set to establish in Tripoli- Advice ? by US Chamber of Commerce
Dear All, As a career Foreign service worker, I am have now taken the role as President of the US-Libya Chamber of Commerce. My first role is to establish a real presence in Libya, with offices in Tripoli ( other offices may open at a later ...
Guys, dont you expect from "US Chamber of Commerce" aknowledging that Libya is not safe. He represents an official body, it is his job to bring foreign investment to Libya, he cant talk otherwise. May God help him! Unfortunately, all that I see ... Read More
Might be back to Tripoli by Ange1
Hi all I left Tripoli last year during the uprising and now thinking of moving back with my family. I am asking advise regarding safety aspects and also about which international school is opened and which one will be opening in September. Many ...
Concerning the safety: http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/comment/libyas-kidnappings-for-ransom-show-a-state-mired-in-chaos Read More
How's life in Libya now? by Ayshah
Hi all! I am writing an article to an European magazine about Libya after war. I would be really happy if someone could write me shortly in English how's life in Libya now after Gaddafi's gone. What is better or what is worse and what you hope for ...
libyaherald.com/car-jacking-turns-violent/ libyaherald.com/car-showroom-stripped-following-violent-attack/ but in general my Libyan friends claim that its calm. Read More
Pregnancy in Tripoli by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Tripoli? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Tripoli? Thanks a lot in advance for your ...
My wife gave birth in Razi Clinic. There is a good Libyan Doctor, we really liked her. Her name is Raida. I do recommend her and the clinic. My colleague's wife also had a delivery with this doctor. Read More
Back to Tripoli - 2012 by tigershark
Hello, IT is very nice to see Tripoli again; things here are the same as before with additional coffee shops and restaurants. No more old slogans and one color thing, now it is new Libya, I keep hearing from people about danger, but things are ...
I don't know where to apply if I am exposed to a threat.That is the main problem! Read More
Aids Agencies and Rebuilding Process for Libya by douglas1969
I realize it's too early to be asking this question, but I would be interested to hear from anyone on the ground as to what activity they are seeing with regards to the process of rebuilding the country, rebuilding the schools and universities, ...
I registered here to share experience and opinion with people. But this place looks like doomed with hate. Libyans insulting anyone who have an opinion to share? They don't look like my real Libyan friends who are humble enough to be fair and ... Read More
Moving to Tripoli with kids? by Ayshah
Hi! I am a teacher and mother of two. My kids are half-libyan so I am planning to move to Libya and work there for sometime so the children would know their another home country as well. That, of course, is not happening until there's safe in ...
Hi! I am planning to move to Libya and work there for sometime so the children would know their another home country as well.(moderated: offensive post)Took some popcorn. Waiting for comments from democrats. Read More
LEAVING FROM, GOING TO... LIBYA by chid0ry_kaname
WHEN all and everyone seem to leave Libya, I am wanting to GO TO LIBYA. On Feb. 12, 2011 I was on my second to the last step of going to Libya... to work in TRIPOLI MEDICAL CENTER to work as a nurse, see, I'm a filipino nurse, and the slim ...
Libya wasn't that safe for foreigners during times of peace and the iron fisted rule of the Quadaffi military and police regieme, so imagine what it might have turned into now.Totally agree with. I have a great concern about being secure. People ... Read More
Belongings in Tripoli by riazkhan
I heard that oil companies like Shell and Petro-Canada have started moving the belongings of their employees by road via Tunisia. But the Expats who were living in Regatta can not avail this facility as Regatta Security is not allowing any stuff to ...
Especially when you look at photos that had been taken during our stay in Libya, I feel really bad. Read More
Now for something different - CARS by dinky
Can we import our Dubai cars or would that be really difficult? And if we do, is it easy to have cars serviced there - like proper agency services? I amm talking of a Pajero and a Mustang.
And Pajero is 3500cc and 4WD. So i wouldn't be optimistic about custom duties. Read More
Now for something different - CARS by dinky
Can we import our Dubai cars or would that be really difficult? And if we do, is it easy to have cars serviced there - like proper agency services? I amm talking of a Pajero and a Mustang.
DINKY, You can import your car from Dubai to Tripoli, the custom duties aint as much as what other people said... MODoes it mean your X5 is less than 3000cc and 2WD? Read More
Why don't they use the baby chair???? by mp_garcia
Can anyone explain to me why parents/adults do not use the baby chairs for their children while driving? The other day I saw a girl seated on the car window, with her body outside the car, on the drivers side and we were in 11 of June!!!! Don't ...
Man, you've touched a subject that I really want to vent about, as a friend of mine experienced it in Libya. mp_garcia, Let me tell you a real case............I know one expat who also faced same situation - a child fell off the window of a driving ... Read More
Martial arts by square
Does anybody know a good martialarts school in Tripoli for children?
I am looking for my children, Tae Kwan Do will be good.Thank you for the address I will be checking it out.Please report after checking, I am also interested in teaching my son how to protect himself. Please ask them from what age they accept ... Read More
What type of car to purchase for driving around in Tripoli, Libya? by Astonished
I am looking for a new car to purchase in Tripoli, and maybe someone can help me here to recommend the right one. As I've seen alot of cars on the road mainly from the Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Hyundai, and KIA brands. I am not really a german car ...
Make sure the import duty is included in that price.It is, all that is ok I am going ahead in the evening today and buying it off them...but I just hope they don't change their minds around of not selling it for 30,000 this is a bargain...I can't ... Read More
What type of car to purchase for driving around in Tripoli, Libya? by Astonished
I am looking for a new car to purchase in Tripoli, and maybe someone can help me here to recommend the right one. As I've seen alot of cars on the road mainly from the Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Hyundai, and KIA brands. I am not really a german car ...
The best way to verify the price is: 1. Go to cars.com and find average price for the car you are looking for. 2. Add 3000 usd to that price for shipping from US to Libya 3. Add 10% commision of the agent 4. Add custom clearance duties from 10% up ... Read More
What type of car to purchase for driving around in Tripoli, Libya? by Astonished
I am looking for a new car to purchase in Tripoli, and maybe someone can help me here to recommend the right one. As I've seen alot of cars on the road mainly from the Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Hyundai, and KIA brands. I am not really a german car ...
Yea, I think I'll go for the Nissan Infiniti, can you believe it they are selling it for 30,000 LYD and the car is massive in terms of HP,Rims,Eco,Performance, and Safety! One thing for sure it's cheap to buy a car of that type from here than South ... Read More
Quota doubled if you charge account during Ramadan by haydarbu
I have recharged my Wimax and ADSL accounts today and well well what a surprise!! If you charge your accounts now, quota is doubled... Wimax is 20 GB, ADSL 14 GB... [url=http://www.ltt.ly/news/d.php?i=89]Arabic LTT ...
And heard that if you charge Libyana, you get 4.1LD for each 10LD card.But you can use this 4,1 LD only for calls inside the Libyana network. Read More
Quota doubled if you charge account during Ramadan by haydarbu
I have recharged my Wimax and ADSL accounts today and well well what a surprise!! If you charge your accounts now, quota is doubled... Wimax is 20 GB, ADSL 14 GB... [url=http://www.ltt.ly/news/d.php?i=89]Arabic LTT ...
And heard that if you charge Libyana, you get 4.1LD for each 10LD card. Read More
Driving in Tripoli by TigerT
I am thinking of moving to Tripoli and I would like some sort of guide regarding the cost of buying or renting cars. Also do they have European models or is there a local manufacturer which dominates the market?
Cheers, wasn't aware of that, doesn't explain how someone was trying to sell me a 12 year old BMW 316 for 14,000LYD though :lol: try half that back in the UK.Well this case is easy to explain: he was trying to sell it to an expat one.Ain't that the ... Read More
Driving in Tripoli by TigerT
I am thinking of moving to Tripoli and I would like some sort of guide regarding the cost of buying or renting cars. Also do they have European models or is there a local manufacturer which dominates the market?
Cheers, wasn't aware of that, doesn't explain how someone was trying to sell me a 12 year old BMW 316 for 14,000LYD though :lol: try half that back in the UK.Well this case is easy to explain: he was trying to sell it to an expat one. Read More
Driving in Tripoli by TigerT
I am thinking of moving to Tripoli and I would like some sort of guide regarding the cost of buying or renting cars. Also do they have European models or is there a local manufacturer which dominates the market?
I am thinking of moving to Tripoli and I would like some sort of guide regarding the cost of buying or renting cars. Also do they have European models or is there a local manufacturer which dominates the market?Strangely enough, some new cars here ... Read More
Driving in Tripoli by TigerT
I am thinking of moving to Tripoli and I would like some sort of guide regarding the cost of buying or renting cars. Also do they have European models or is there a local manufacturer which dominates the market?
Local manufacturer! - only in libyan dreams.I am sorry. There is one: http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/03/libyan-dictator-designs-worlds-safest-car/ Read More
Driving in Tripoli by TigerT
I am thinking of moving to Tripoli and I would like some sort of guide regarding the cost of buying or renting cars. Also do they have European models or is there a local manufacturer which dominates the market?
Local manufacturer! - only in libyan dreams. Read More
Nice, cheap & Secure beaches by Rain bow_01
DO any one can help where can a family could engoy a summer day on beach?
"I don't know the coordinates, but just ask anyone where Chick beach is and they will direct you, I think it is out the Tajura road." just for your info, guys, the chick/tcheque beach in Tajura on the road to Khoms has been demolished. last friday ... Read More
Nice, cheap & Secure beaches by Rain bow_01
DO any one can help where can a family could engoy a summer day on beach?
Guys lets share beach locations. The one that i liked is located here: latitude 32掳42'42.71"С longitude 14掳 9'0.63"В Read More
Nice, cheap & Secure beaches by Rain bow_01
DO any one can help where can a family could engoy a summer day on beach?
Al Kums , Zwarha , Subrata , Al garabolli , you can find places where you can swim with bikini , or just go to Eastern beach for Russian people in Libya ,follow the military it made for foreignEastern beach for Russian people in Libya, can you ... Read More
Thinking of buying a car in Libya and exporting it (to Italy)... by KevShepherd
I just took a hire 2010 Tucson for my stay in Tripoli (about a year), and I reckon it would make a great 2nd car for us when we move to Milan at the end of the year. Ordinarily I probably wouldnt look at one but I can't help but be attracted to ...
where did you see this price? our company bought Tucson with lowest options for LYD24K. Read More
Playstation 3 players by Jack3144
Hi guys ! I have a few questions about videogames, hehe ^^ Although I am not a pure geek/nolife, I sometimes enjoy a good virtual game. So is it easy to find PS3 games here in Tripoli ? Is it possible to access the playstation network by internet ...
How about Counter Strike? Is there any fans of? Read More