Libya unexpectedly implements a new passport requirement for tourists

Since the UN lifted its sanctions on Libya in 2003, Libya has become a very popular tourist destination for Europeans. Libya has appeared to be satisfied with this development, as Tripoli has been actively trying to attract tourists. It was therefore very surprising when Libya suddenly changed its passport policy this week. As of November [...]

IMF – “coincidentally” good timing (Lena Bell)

This past weekend, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and the World Bank hosted a meeting of the “world’s top financial and banking officials.” At similar meetings in the past, leaders from poor countries have been forced to listen to leaders from rich, western countries tell them how to restructure their economies and “modernize their capital [...]