12 youth hostels inaugurated as part of GNU's "Return of Life" project
The Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah announced on Friday evening the opening of 12 youth hostels in different areas as part of the "Return of Life" projects.
The newly opened youth hostels were opened in the cities of Misrata, Shahat, Waddan, Sirte, Surman, Al-Jumayl, Bani Walid, Tarhuna, Nalut, Yafran, Tamasan, and Al-Fujaij, according to a statement issued by the government.
Libyan, Palestinian Ministers of Economy review boosting cooperation
The Minister of Economy and Trade Mohammed Al-Huweij discussed with Palestinian Minister of Trade Mohammed Al-Amour ways to enhance economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
This came during a meeting held Thursday in Cairo on the sidelines of the meeting of the Economic and Social Council at the level of Arab ministers at the headquarters of the League of Arab States.
Libya Cup returns after two-season hiatus
The Libyan Football Federation’s (LFF) Competition Committee has announced the return of the Libya Cup, marking the 24th edition of the tournament after a two-season break.
In a circular addressed to registered clubs, the committee confirmed that participation is mandatory for all 35 Premier League teams.
Meanwhile, clubs in the first, second, and third divisions have been given a three-day window to voluntarily confirm their involvement.
Libya moves to preserve cultural heritage with UNESCO support
The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development is working with UNESCO to have traditional dishes and archaeological sites recognized on the World Heritage List.
Minister Mabrouka Toghi met with Eric Falt, UNESCO’s regional director for the Maghreb, to discuss proposals. Among the cultural treasures under consideration are iconic Libyan dishes such as Bazeen, Fatat, Mbakbaka, and Couscous, alongside historic landmarks like Qasr Kabaw, Villa Silin,
PM Dbeibah celebrates graduation of 2,500 students at Tripoli University
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah joined a grand graduation ceremony at the University of Tripoli on Saturday, honoring the achievements of approximately 2,500 graduates from various faculties.
The event also saw the attendance of several senior officials, including Minister of Higher Education Omran Al-Qeeb, Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs Walid Al-Lafi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs Adel Jumaa, University President Khaled Aoun, faculty deans, and members of the teaching staff.
Dbeibah awards medics of Tripoli Eye Hospital
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah honored on Saturday the medical, paramedical and administrative personnel at the Eye Hospital in Tripoli, in appreciation of the exceptional efforts they made during 2024.
Dbeibah hailed in a speech during a ceremony celebrating Tripoli Eye Hospital as one of the most prominent medical institutions in Libya what he described as the achievements made by the hospital, which included examining 200,000 patients and performing 12,000 surgeries in 2024.
Almost an impossible mission!
The UN Security Council has approved the appointment of Ghanaian diplomat, Hannah Serwaa Tetteh as the UN Special Envoy to Libya. A long time passed behind the scenes of the Security Council before the dispute over who would succeed the former envoy, Abdoulaye Bathily, was resolved between Russia on the one hand and America and Britain on the other. After the name of the Ghanaian candidate was put forward to the Council by the UN Secretary-General, the members voted in approval, but the Russian delegate asked for some time to study before announcing his country’s approval of Ms Tetteh.
Libya joins African Civil Aviation Constitution
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Unity announced on Friday the signing of its accession to the Constitution of the African Civil Aviation Com
Authorities carry out a post-mortem and collect DNA samples of migrants buried in Kufra
The Attorney General's Office has announced the post-mortem examination and DNA samples from 58 bodies of illegal migrants who were previously buried in the city of Kufra
Libya’s energy council reviews fuel and electricity supply plans
Libya’s Supreme Council for Energy and Water held its first 2025 meeting, focusing on fuel and electricity supply challenges.
Tripoli Eye Hospital condemns Tobruk’s rejection of medical team
Tripoli’s Eye Hospital has criticized Tobruk Medical Centre for refusing entry to its medical team and corneal transplant specialists, calling the decision disappointing.
Libyan authorities intercept migrants attempting desert crossing
The Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) in the southwest has intercepted more than 20 migrants attempting to cross the desert towards the Mediterranean.
Menfi meets Morocco’s Bourita in Addis Ababa for political talks
The Presidential Council head, Mohamed Menfi, met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Addis Ababa on Friday to discuss the latest political developments in L
16 Pakistani nationals found dead after boat sinks off Libya’s Zawiya coast
The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that at least 16 Pakistani migrants died after a boat sank off the coast of Zawiya, western Libya.
Former banking official imprisoned on charges of embezzlement of 12.3 million dinars
The Tripoli Criminal Court has sentenced a former director of the accounts department at the main branch of the Bank of Commerce and Development to 11 years in prison, in
Sudanese Embassy announces release of 36 of its nationals detained in Libya
The Sudanese embassy in Tripoli announced that Libyan authorities have released 36 Sudanese nationals who had been detained in illegal migrant detention centers.
Libya ranks 173rd in 2024 CPI
Libya has ranked 173rd out of 180 countries in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, improving by three spots compared to 20
