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@ghecko

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Registration: 15 July 2010

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ghecko created a thread
14 years ago

Short term visit - Visa

Can anyone advise. Can you vist Libya for a 7 / 10 days without a visa stamp. Ie. Visa on arrival UK National. British passport holder, has Arabic translation in passport for Libya. Many thanks Read More

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14 years ago
aroojsm

Intro by aroojsm

Dear Reader, I am a Pakistani living in Libya ... since my parents thought about my creation ... working for an Eng Oil Company ... Rest i will tell you when we meet ... Cheers, AM.

ghecko

Just keep those heads buried in the sand pit:cheers: Read More

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14 years ago
m0j0working

Fish!! by m0j0working

i've headed over to the fish market several times. the stuff is great and i can recognize shrimp, eel and octopus and the small clams but what is the rest of the stuff...anyone know the arabic names of fish and their foreign equivalents?? French, ...

ghecko

Not got a clue on the names, but did visit the fish market with friends the other day. Clean, well presented, all on iced trays, floor clean and washed down etc Very pleasantly surprised, expected to be upto my knees in it. Read More

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14 years ago
Sea Angel

IMPORTANT: Safety Alert by Sea Angel

My housekeeper was held up by knife point on her way to my house to work yesterday by the taxi driver bringing her. Of course, she never made it here yesterday and I was wondering why because she is so good at calling. He got her purse, money, ...

ghecko

Worrying for all of us. Apart from being shaken, pleased to hear she is physiclly ok Read More

ghecko replied to a thread
14 years ago
aroojsm

Intro by aroojsm

Dear Reader, I am a Pakistani living in Libya ... since my parents thought about my creation ... working for an Eng Oil Company ... Rest i will tell you when we meet ... Cheers, AM.

ghecko

just walk round the streets of Tripoli. Sooner or later a dog will walk backwards towards you. lol Read More

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14 years ago
OSOMO

WORK PERMIT PROCESSING DAYS BY LIBYAN EMBASSY IN LIBYA. by OSOMO

HI EVERYONE, CAN ANYBODY TELL ME THE PROCESSING DURATION OF A WORK PERMIT VISA FROM LIBYA BECAUSE I HAVE GOTTEN AN OFFER FROM A COMPANY IN LIBYA AND THEY'VE COLLECTED MY DOCUMENTS SINCE TWO WEEKS AGO AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE REFERENCE NUMBER IS NOT ...

ghecko

We also had EID. Nothing happened anywhere for a least a week Read More

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14 years ago
Mr ed

EU African Summit by Mr ed

Hi Has any one heard that there might be another 3 day holiday starting Sunday the 28th of November as the summit is on and no one is allowed to be on the streets

ghecko

Our well connected PRO told us this afternoon (Thursday) that nothing had been announced officially. Maybe something announced tonight who knows. We were told business as usual for us, but don't suppose we will see many of the locals official ... Read More

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14 years ago
ghecko

Moving out the hotel - Need Appartment by ghecko

Need to find an appartment in Tripoli. Large 1 or possibly 2 bed.Balcony if possible. Would like to be within say 15ish minutes walk of the Radisson and walkable to centre. Taxi back up the hill ok. What are the names of the areas/region of ...

ghecko

Thanks guys. Read More

ghecko created a thread
14 years ago

Moving out the hotel - Need Appartment

Need to find an appartment in Tripoli. Large 1 or possibly 2 bed.Balcony if possible. Would like to be within say 15ish minutes walk of the Radisson and walkable to centre. Taxi back up the hill ok. What are the names of the areas/region of ... Read More

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14 years ago
aleksandra2319

taught id introduce myself by aleksandra2319

hi everyone, my names aleks and iv been living here for about 16 years,my parents moved here for work,so i pretty much grew up here. if theres anything i can help with,do let me know.id like to make new freinds and meet new people and try organise ...

ghecko

Welcome. Sure your experience will be very helpful to people. Probably me. Read More

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14 years ago
ghecko

Dental Treatment by ghecko

Got a bit of a tooth problem. Nothing Major painful, but do need to get sorted. Anyone know/been anywhere that can do proper dental work around Tripoli centre. thanks

ghecko

Thanks Genie Have sent a few pm's to see how the people who posted got on Read More

ghecko created a thread
14 years ago

Dental Treatment

Got a bit of a tooth problem. Nothing Major painful, but do need to get sorted. Anyone know/been anywhere that can do proper dental work around Tripoli centre. thanks Read More

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14 years ago
Gernademan

Your favorite eating spot in Tripoli? by Gernademan

Hi Everyone, Please jot down your favorite eating spots in Tripoli, I am tired of the ones I know and have been to i.e. Dixie, Babel Pizza, Some Turkish Resturant in Z.Dahmani a couple of others which I felt were not worth remembering. I don't know ...

ghecko

True can't beat the food in the land of smiles. Would love a good Panang Curry. Read More

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14 years ago
kokanee

Where to live? by kokanee

Hi all, I'm ah newbie, even though I've been in Libya for 2 years. (well - one year as I'm on rotation) My office is at Daht Al Imad towers, and I've been living only 200m away in an nicish apartment. Great for convenience. No car required. No ...

ghecko

I live same area as Clansman Not a bad area. About 20-25 mins walk into the main 'Green fountain area'of town Read More

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14 years ago
Rubyroo

Moving to Tripoli in the New Year by Rubyroo

Hello My husband and I are due to move to Tripoli from Scotland in the new year. He will be working and I would like to find work, whether it be paid or voluntary. At present we are unsure where we will be living but I believe his work will be ...

ghecko

Been here only a very short time myself. This forum and most of the people on it very helpful. Have a search and ask the questions if you dont find the answers. Read More