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Weather Forecast, Thursday, May 09, 2024

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has expected that clouds will continue to increase from time to time over the northern regions of the country, especially over the northwest, interspersed with scattered rain that may be good in some places. The wind is northwesterly over most regions of the country and is active over the northern regions, with a markable decline in temperatures, especially over the western regions of Libya. The decline tomorrow, Friday, includes most areas of the southeast, while it remains relatively high in Kufra, until it decreases on Saturday.

Economy

Salaries dominate Libyan spending: 80% allocated to employee costs

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) on Tuesday disclosed the figures for the state's revenues and expenditures during the initial four months of the current year.

According to the bank's bulletin, the total revenues amounted to 31.951 billion dinars, while expenditures reached 26.083 billion dinars.

The bank further detailed that revenues acquired in foreign currency during this period totalled 6.4 billion dollars, with total current expenditures and obligations amounting to 13.772 billion dinars.

Sports

Al-Swehly clinches 12th Libyan Premier Volleyball League title

Al-Swehly secured their 12th championship title in the Libyan Premier Volleyball League for the 2023-2024 season after defeating Al-Nasr by three sets to one in Monday's match.

The contest kicked off with Al-Swehly displaying exceptional prowess, clinching the first set with a tight score of 25-23. Despite Al-Nasr's efforts to level the score in the second set with a 25-22 victory, Al-Swehly bounced back, dominating the third and fourth sets with scores of 25-22 and 25-21 respectively, ultimately sealing the match with a 3-1 victory.

Variety

Relief for family as kidnapped child reunited in Benghazi

The Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Saturday the liberation of a child from his captors in Benghazi and the apprehension of those involved in the crime.

According to a statement from the office, they received reports of the abduction of three-year-old Mohammed Ahmed, a Chadian national, to extort his family for a ransom of 20,000 dinars.

Education

National "Reading Challenge" takes off, Souk Al-Jumaa hosts first stage

The Ministry of Education launched the first phase of the "Reading Challenge" competition on Sunday at the Abdullah bin Masoud School under the supervision of the Education Directorate in Souk Al-Jumaa.

Minister of Education Musa Al-Maqreif announced in his address at the opening ceremony that the ministry intends to roll out a national version of the initiative, distributing libraries to 900 educational institutions in the near future.

Health

Libya adopts new mental health strategy with WHO support

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Libya's Ministry of Health have jointly announced the approval of the National Mental Health Strategy 2024-2030.

Following a two-day workshop in Misrata, which brought together mental health experts from across Libya and the WHO, the strategy aims to address pressing mental health challenges by focusing on prevention, early detection, treatment, and ongoing monitoring of mental illnesses.

The initiative also seeks to establish a comprehensive healthcare system, ensuring all citizens receive high-quality mental health services and support. 

Opinions

What will happen following Bathily's resignation?

Contrary to his previous briefings, the UN envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily spoke in his last briefing in mid-April, before the UN Security Council, in a different language and a sharp tone, in which he criticized the political class, describing it as selfish at the expense of their country’s interest, expressing his disappointment with them and their stubborn resistance to his initiative.

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