Nile Air stars flights between Cairo and Sabha this week
The Ministry of Transportation of the Government of National Unity said that Nile Air Company intends to launch its flights between Cairo and Sabha airports this week.
The Minister of Transportation, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, said on the ministry’s Facebook page that the launching of Nile Air flights between Cairo and Sabha will alleviate the suffering and difficulties facing the transportation of travelers from the southern regions to other international airports, support the development movement and encourage economic activities.
Libya, IMF conclude Article IV consultations in Tunis
Article IV consultations between Libya and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have wrapped up in Tunis.
The discussions, which spanned ten days, involved a high-level Libyan delegation, including the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), the Head of the Audit Bureau, the Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation, and the Deputy Governor of the CBL, alongside representatives from key ministries and the National Oil Corporation.
Heading the IMF delegation was Dimitri Gvindadze, accompanied by Cyrus Sassanpour, Senior Adviser to the IMF Executive Board.
Al-Sweihli wins Libya Volleyball Cup and takes home a historic treble
Al-Sweihli has been crowned champion of the Libyan Volleyball Cup in the 2023-2024 season for the fifth time in its history, after defeating Al-Nasr by three games to zero.
In the first set of the match that was held on Thursday, Al-Sweihli led with a score of (25-20) and then ended the second set with a score of (25-21), while the Al-Nasr team withdrew in the third set.
This win came three days after Al-Sweihli club won the Libyan Volleyball League for the 12th time in its history, after defeating Al-Nasr as well, with a score of three games to one.
EU ambassador calls for protecting Libyan cultural heritage from looting and smuggling
The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, called for the need to protect Libyan cultural heritage from plunder, trafficking and vandalism, noting that the heritage represents “rich and shared Mediterranean roots."
The EU Ambassador opened Sunday in Tripoli an international conference on protecting the Libyan cultural heritage, in which 20 experts from five European countries, archaeological missions and representatives of law enforcement agencies from Italy participated, in cooperation with the Department of Antiquities and the Tourist Police of the Ministry of the Interior.
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.
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.
Features of the US role in the post-Bathily era
The resignation of the UN envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, did not constitute a significant development at the local level, for several reasons, the most important of which was his inability to make any breakthrough into the crisis, and the decline of UNSMIL’s role in general in almost all files. However, it is considered an important event at regional and international levels, driving countries involved in the Conflict, to prepare for all possible scenarios following the resignation.
Libyan students organize rallies in support of Gaza
The General Union of Libyan Students called for student rallies in Libyan universities next Thursday in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza and to denounce the
Criminal Court orders imprisonment of six former officials of Jumhouria Bank
The Tripoli Criminal Court has issued a ruling for six former officials of the Jumhouria Bank on charges of legal violations.
Ghadames to receive new water pipeline, reservoir
The Ghadames Municipal Council has announced the commencement of a water project to improve the city's supply.
Libya hosts African security summit, focus on stability, cooperation
The Committee of African Security and Intelligence Services (CISSA) convened in Tripoli on Saturday, with the attendance of Presidential Council (PC) member Musa al-Koni.
US Embassy praises Libyan Navy’s participation in the African Maritime Forces Summit
The US Embassy in Libya praised the participation of a delegation from the Libyan Navy in the second annual African Maritime Forces Summit.
Migrants arrested while trying to infiltrate into Tunisia
The Law Enforcement Department of the General Directorate for Security Operations has announced the arrest of African migrants who attempted to infiltrate into Tunisian t
Former official of Afriqiyah Airways imprisoned on charges of wasting nearly a million dollars
The Office of the Attorney General has issued an order to imprison a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afriqiyah Airways, on charges of squandering public fund
Ophthalmology Conference held in Tripoli
The First Scientific Conference for Ophthalmology, hosted by the Tripoli Eye Hospital, was held on Thursday, in the presence of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and his
Deputy Head of UNSMIL reiterates support for Presidential Council's stability efforts
The Deputy Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Stephanie Koury, has reiterated support for the Presidential Council's efforts aimed at achieving
Ministry of Sports reveals financial support to clubs, federations
The Ministry of Sports has disclosed the government's financial support for various sports entities, including clubs, sports federations, and the Libyan Olympic and Paral
