News Headlines, Friday, March 29, 2024
Accord Bloc of Libyan HCS accuses NOC Chairman of having "conflict of interest" http://lyo.ly/5j3h
Joint Room starts tasking security units on Libyan border with Tunisia http://lyo.ly/5j3g
First Turkish Airlines' flight touches down in Libya after 10-year hiatus http://lyo.ly/5j3f
Aoun: Suspension decision did not include any operational measures http://lyo.ly/5j3e
Takala reviews Libyan political developments with Turkish delegation http://lyo.ly/5j3d
Libyan-German business and investor forum set for June
The Ministry of Economy and Trade disclosed on Wednesday plans to convene a Libyan-German economic forum in the capital, Tripoli, in June, with the participation of business owners and investors from both countries.
The announcement came during a meeting between Minister of Economy and Trade Mohammed Al-Hweij and German Ambassador to Libya, Michael Ohnmacht, in the presence of the Director of Foreign Trade Administration and the Head of the International Cooperation Department at the ministry.
Libya beats Burkina Faso in a football friendly
Libya's national football team began its training camp in the Moroccan city of Casablanca with a win against Burkina Faso 2-1 as part of the teams’ preparations for the resumption of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Libya's Faisal Badri opened the scoring in the 34th minute, but Burkina Faso equalized the score in the 41st minute with a goal by Traoré, before Libyan midfielder, Omar Al-Khoja, had scored the winner.
This is the seventh win out of ten matches under the supervision of Serbian coach “Micho”, with three draws.
"City Nights" Ramadan festival activities kick off in Tripoli
The 2024 "City Nights" festival activities, in their second edition, started on Saturday evening, under the slogan “Good Days”, in the Marcus Arielius Arch Square, in the presence of the elders and residents of the Old City, and the president and members of the organizing committee for the festival.
Ministry of Education announces midterm exam schedule
The Ministry of Education has announced the midterm examinations schedule for the second semester.
All exams, including the primary and secondary education certificate tests, will start on Sunday per the Ministerial Decision No. 1046 of 2023.
The second semester began on January 21st and will conclude on May 2nd. The end-of-semester examinations will take place from May 5th to May 16th for students transitioning between primary and secondary education stages. Additionally, the second round of tests will occur from June 23rd to July 24th.
Tripoli to organize International Conference on ophthalmology next May
Tripoli Eye Hospital will organize a scientific conference next May with the participation of a number of specialists and doctors from Libya and a number of Arab and foreign countries.
The Director of the Eye Hospital in Tripoli, Rania Al-Khoja, said in a statement to the Libyan News Agency, that the scientific conference will be held on May 9-10, with the participation of a number of specialists and doctors from India, Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan, Algeria, and an elite group of Libyan ophthalmologists.
Failure is the fate of unilateral initiatives
The United Nations Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has not commented substantially on the outcome of the tripartite meeting that brought together the Head of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Menfi, the Head of the High Council of State, Mohamed Takala, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Agila Saleh, in Cairo recently. Following his meeting with Menfi, UN envoy, Abdoulaye Bathily, issued only a brief statement, saying that he took note of the meeting and its outcomes.
Mellitah Oil Company finishes re-drilling well in El Feel field
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Tuesday that Mellitah Oil and Gas Company had completed re-drilling the fifth well (FB-21HOR-ST2) in the El Feel field, an
Minister of Economy reviews economic diversification plan with Expertise France
The Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohammed Al-Hawij, has discussed with the Director of Programs at the Expertise France the follow-up of the economic diversification pl
Parallel government contracts with 53 medical personnel from Sudanese arrivals to Kufra
The Ministry of Health in the parallel government has contracted with 53 medical personnel from Sudan.
Ministry of Labour discusses procedures for launching e-visa system
The Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation, Ali Al-Abed, has discussed completing the necessary and e-visa system legal procedures.
PC, CBL discuss implementing currency levy
The Vice-Chairs of the Presidential Council, Abdullah Al-Lafi and Musa Al-Koni met with the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Siddiq Al-Kabeer, on Tuesday to discuss
HCS head, agriculture minister discuss desertification, environmental issues
The High Council of State Head, Mohammed Takala, met on Tuesday with the Deputy Prime Minister/ Minister of Agriculture and Animal Wealth in the Government of National Un
Menfi welcomes UNSC resolution to ceasefire in Gaza
The head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Menfi, has welcomed the ceasefire resolution issued by the Security Council, considering that it must be implemented immedi
UNICEF, Ministry of Interior sign plan to strengthen child justice system in Libya
The Ministry of Interior and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have signed operational plan for 2024 to enhance child friendly justice system in Libya.
CBL discusses raising its cadres efficiency in cooperation with Germany
The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Al-Siddiq Al-Kabir, has met with the German Ambassador to Libya, Michael Ohnmacht, to discuss training and raising the ca
Administrative Control Authority suspends Minister of Oil from work
The head of the Administrative Control Authority, Abdullah Qaderbuh, has suspended the Minister of Oil and Gas in the Government of National Unity, Mohammed Aoun from wor