Ministry of Health Legal Affairs official detained pending case for contract fraud
The Attorney General’s Office announced Sunday that the Public Prosecutor had ordered the detention, pending the case, of the Legal Department official of the Health Ministry. The accused is charged with receiving LD 85,000 in exchange for facilitating the payment of the price of contracts concluded by the Ministry along with implementation tools. He is also charged with receiving other movable property in exchange for completing administrative transactions related to the financial affairs of some health sector employees.
Source:Libya Today
October 23, 2023 08:01 UTC
Lessons from Libya
ONE of the most catastrophic floods in Libya not just killed thousands and left behind tossed-up cars and heaps of rubble but also bequeathed lessons for the world. Libya, the resource-rich North African country flanked by the Mediterranean Sea, sits in a sprawling desert that constitutes 90 per cent of its land mass. Storm Daniel that hit Libya last month brought with it torrential rains and whirling wind currents. Two Wadi Derna dams constructed in the 1960s to control the floods couldn’t withstand the pressure of the torrential flows and collapsed. The tragedy of Libya is a grim reminder for Pakistan and other countries that the consequences of climate change are exacerbated by conflicts, bad governance, corruption and neglected infrastructure.
Source:Libya Today
October 23, 2023 05:01 UTC
Libya : Libyan Central Bank targets UAE-based firms in black market crackdown
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Source:Libya Today
October 23, 2023 04:49 UTC
Libya and Turkey agree to activate 2014 customs agreement
Libya and Turkey agreed on a working mechanism to activate the customs agreement on mutual administrative cooperation concluded between the two in 2014, the Customs Authority reported last Wednesday. This came during a meeting held at the headquarters of the Turkish Ministry of Commerce in the capital, Ankara, last Wednesday, between a delegation from the Libyan Customs Authority, headed by its Director, Major General Suleiman Ali Salem, and his Turkish counterpart, and in the presence of the Commercial Attaché at the Libyan embassy, Osama Saif Al-Nasr. Minutes of a meeting were signed between the two sides to activate the exchange of information and cooperation, and implement training activities to raise the efficiency of members of the Customs Authority.
Source:Libya Today
October 22, 2023 17:37 UTC
Tragic motorway crash kills five from one family
Five members of one family have died following a tragic motorway crash in Sirte, authorities have confirmed. Emergency crews were called to the east of Abu Qurain, near the Buirat Al-Hassoun region, on Friday morning, according to the Abu Qurain Traffic and Licensing Unit. Two cars were involved in the collision, which killed four brothers and their cousin at the scene. The family members were travelling in one vehicle, the authorities said. The driver of the other vehicle, from Misrata, is also said to be in critical condition.
Source:Libya Observer
October 22, 2023 12:49 UTC
Former Libyan diplomats at Czech embassy imprisoned for one year for illegal gain from public funds
The Attorney General’s Office reported Thursday that the former Charge d’affaires of Libya’s mission to the Czech Republic and financial control officials in the mission from 2011 to 2020 were convicted to imprisonment for one year and fined five thousand dinars. They were convicted for abuse of office powers and negligence in preserving and maintaining public funds.
Source:Libya Today
October 22, 2023 08:06 UTC
Govt reveals plans to establish new maritime zone
The Council of Ministers is working on a draft resolution to establish a new maritime zone under the state's authority. During a Cabinet meeting, Mohamed Al-Harari, Head of the Land and Maritime Boundaries Committee at the Foreign Ministry, said the proposed resolution allows Libya to extend its maritime borders from 12 to 24 nautical miles. "The maritime region falls within sovereign rights and does not violate international laws or infringe on the maritime borders of other countries," he explained. According to Al-Harari, the declared maritime zone along the coast - known as the contiguous zone- will not exceed 24 nautical miles from the baselines that were used to measure the width of the territorial sea. It is noteworthy that Libya did not accede to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in 1982.
Source:Libya Observer
October 21, 2023 21:23 UTC
Nigerian lady returns home after 5 years in Libya, many celebrate her homecoming
Nigerian lady returns home after 5 years in Libya, many celebrate her homecomingA Nigerian lady identified as @ajokedc80 made her long-awaited return to Nigeria after spending 5 years in Libya, where she had ventured in pursuit of a better life. The emotional video clip, which gained significant attention on social media platforms, showcased the lady’s departure from Libya and her touching experiences on the flight back to Nigeria. While the specific circumstances that led her to travel to Libya in search of better opportunities were not detailed in the video. As @ajokedc80 documented her flight home, she also highlighted the warm and welcoming hospitality she received on board the aircraft. The video showcased the friendly cabin crew, passengers, and the overall positive atmosphere throughout the flight.
Source:Libya Today
October 21, 2023 19:58 UTC
Gaza massacred by Israel with Europe's complicity, NGO says
Palestinians in Gaza are being massacred by Israel with the complicity of Europe, Moviment Graffitti said on Saturday. Gaza is also dying of thirst, hunger and desperation after Israel stopped the supply of water, food and fuel,” the NGO said. As Israeli forces intensify a cataclysmic assault on the occupied Gaza Strip, Amnesty International has documented unlawful Israeli attacks, including indiscriminate attacks, which caused mass civilian casualties and must be investigated as war crimes. Explaining ahead of the protest Moviment Graffitti said Gaza is a strip of land the size of Malta, turned into a prison by Israel in 2007. However, according to the NGO, Israel has now moved on to Genocide, and with the blessing of the European Union, is killing thousands of Palestinians.
Source:Libya Today
October 21, 2023 18:53 UTC
Libyan Products Exhibition to open in Nouakchott, Mauritania 23 to 26 October
The Libyan Products Exhibition will be inaugurated in Mauritania, on Monday 23 October and will continue until Thursday 26 October. the event will be held at the l’Agence de Gestion des Palais de Congrès de Mauritanie (APCM) in the capital Nouakchott. The event is held under the direction of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, organised by the Libyan Export Promotion Centre (LEPC), and sponsored by the Libyan General Board of Fairs. The event follows on from the ‘‘Made in Libya 1’’ held in Tunis in November 2022 and the ‘‘Made in Libya 2’’ held in Niamey, Niger in March 2023. Exporting to the promising markets in sub-Saharan Africa by holding export promotion events, is part of this effort.
Source:Libya Today
October 21, 2023 18:13 UTC
Libyan Export Promotion Centre holds meeting to launch ‘‘Best Local Product Award’’
The Project Committee for the ‘‘Best Libyan Local Product Award’’ held a meeting last Wednesday, 18 October, at the headquarters of the Libyan Export Promotion Centre (LEPC). Al-Belaili pointed out that the meeting of authorities concerned with local industries reviewed the standards and controls necessary for the participating local product to obtain the award for the best Libyan product. To this end, communication will be made with international companies specialized in this field to benefit from them in transferring their experience to Libyan factories so that Libyan products become more competitive in global markets. Encourage local industrial competitionAl-Sumu had added that the launch of the Best Local Product Award project stems from the vision and objectives of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, which contributes to industrial development and through the tasks entrusted to the NIPA. Libyan products win international awardsIt will be recalled, however, that numerous Libyan products have won several awards abroad, including for best olive oil and honey.
Source:Libya Today
October 21, 2023 17:45 UTC
Eastern Libyan government agrees 5-year training plan with Jordanians for job seekers
The eastern based Libyan government (unrecognised by most of the international community) agreed on Thursday with Jordanian specialists a five-year training and qualification programme for job cadres and job seekers. The eastern based Libyan government reported that the Jordanian delegation presented a training plan limited to five years, which targets large numbers of job seekers and public sector employees to qualify them and provide them with modern skills in several stages. 5,000 to be trainedThe eastern based government had said this initiative marks the initial phase of a project designed to develop a specialised Libyan workforce. It aims to provide training for 5,000 job applicants through five training stages, both within and outside Libya. Eastern based Libyan government sends 30 job seekers for IT training in Jordan (libyaherald.com)
Source:Libya Today
October 21, 2023 10:24 UTC
Hospital Director detained pending further investigation for LD 7 million fraud
The Attorney General’s Office announced on Thursday that the Public Prosecutor has ordered the detention of the Director of the rural Wenzrek Hospital, located in southwest Libya, for tampering with official papers regarding the implementation of contracts to supply medical equipment to the hospital, with a value exceeding 7 million Libyan dinars. No goods of this value were received by the hospital.
Source:Libya Today
October 21, 2023 09:27 UTC
Israel-Hamas War: Massive demonstrations in support of Palestinians in Libya, Tunisia and Morocco
Oct 21, 2023, 11:21AM ISTSource: TOI.inIn Tripoli, a multitude of demonstrators, spanning various age groups and waving Palestinian flags, with some concealing their faces using Palestinian keffiyehs, navigated the streets of the city center before congregating at Martyrs' Square. Their collective voices echoed with slogans expressing solidarity with the Gaza residents and condemnation of the strike carried out by the "Zionist enemy." The crowd fervently chanted, "We offer our blood and our spirits to Gaza." Similar chants resounded in Misrata, a city located 200 kilometers (120 miles) to the west of the capital, as an outpouring of support for Gaza reverberated in various Libyan cities.
Source:Libya Today
October 21, 2023 03:55 UTC
Revolutionizing School Communication: Rise Vision’s Impact on Saline School District
Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software for schools, visited Saline Middle and High Schools in Saline, Michigan and were able to capture some interviews and candid conversations from the staff and students at their campuses. After experiencing so much success across their campuses, the team at Rise Vision is excited to share the achievements of Saline School District and digital signage. Saline School District, home to over 5,000 students, was facing a daunting challenge that many school districts across the world face: how to effectively communicate with their student body, staff, parents, and community? Traditional communication methods weren’t keeping pace with the diverse needs and accessibility requirements of modern-day, digital native learners. However, the simple integration of Rise Vision’s digital signage software marked a turning point, redefining how information was shared, engaging students, enhancing accessibility, and ensuring timely emergency response.
Source:Libya Today
October 20, 2023 16:45 UTC