Libya, Tunisia agree to cooperate in protection of children, social programs for families
Libya and Tunisia exchanged discussions on joint programs and the state of bilateral cooperation in areas related to family, women, children, and the elderly.
The Minister of Social Affairs in the Government of National Unity, Wafaa Al-Kilani, paid an official visit to Tunisia on Thursday and Friday to discuss several shared issues with Tunisia’s Minister of Family, Women, Children, and the Elderly, Asmaa Al-Jabri.
Turkish Trade Minister to visit Libya in February
The Minister of Economy and Trade in the Government of National Unity, Mohammed Al-Huweij, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Libya, Güven Begeç, to arrange a visit by the Turkish Minister of Trade to Libya, accompanied by a delegation of business representatives, during this February.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Economy and Trade, the meeting aimed to discuss strengthening economic and trade cooperation within the framework of long-term relations and partnership. It also included setting up a mechanism for the return of major Turkish companies to resume their operations in Libya.
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.
Sports Minister reviews with Egyptian counterpart cooperation
The Minister of Sports in the Government of National Unity, Abdul Shafi Al-Juwaifi, has met with his Egyptian counterpart, Ashraf Sobhi, to discuss ways to enhance cooper
19 bodies of illegal immigrants recovered from mass graves in Jikharra town
Al-Wahat Directorate announced the recovery of 19 bodies of illegal immigrants from a mass graves on an abandoned farm in the Jikharra area, saying in a statement on its
Menfi receives message from Congo-Brazzaville leader ahead of reconciliation talks
The Presidential Council (PC) Head, Mohamed Menfi, has received a verbal message from Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of Congo-Brazzaville and Chair of the African Union
Libyan, Egyptian Administrative Control Authorities sign MoU to enhance cooperation
The Administrative Control Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Egyptian counterpart aimed at exchanging specialized expertise in modern regu
CBL issues new 10-dinar banknote
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has announced the issuance of a new 10-dinar banknote, featuring the signature of the new Governor, Naji Issa, with the same specification
10 people dead in boat sinking at Marsa Dela Port northwest of Zawiya
The Libyan Red Crescent announced on Friday the death of ten individuals in a boat sinking at the Marsa Dela Port northwest of Zawiya.
34 Egyptian companies establish industrial city in Libya
The member of the Board of Directors of the Wood and Furniture Industry Chamber and member of the Arab Cooperation Committee of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, Al
CBL resumes foreign currency POS transactions
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has announced the resumption of international card transactions at local point-of-sale (POS) terminals operated by Libyan banks, effective
Libya, Germany strengthen bilateral ties ahead of UN peacekeeping conference
The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Tahir Al-Baour, met with the German Ambassador to Libya, Ralph Joswig, in Tripoli on Wednesday to di
US welcomes establishment of advisory committee in Libya
The US Embassy in Libya announced its country’s support for the establishment of the advisory committee announced by the United Nations Mission to Libya (UNSMIL) on Tuesd
