Eastern region enters complete blackout
The General Electricity Company of the parallel government has announced that the cities of the eastern region had entered a state of complete darkness. The company's media committee explained, on its official Facebook page, that a tremor in the western region's power network led to the disconnection of the lines between the western and eastern wings of the network, pointing out the return of the capacity of the eastern network to 380 MW. The parallel government said that work was underway to gradually restore electricity to all regions and cities by the company’s technicians and engineers. A parallel government statement stated that; “Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Awad Al-Badri, followed the measures for gradually returning of electricity to some regions and cities, successively, after a direct call he received from Prime Minister, Osama Hammad.”
Source:Libya Observer
December 25, 2023 05:25 UTC
Libya Braces for Cold Weather: National Meteorological Center’s Forecast
Libya Braces for Cold Weather: National Meteorological Center’s ForecastLibya’s National Meteorological Center has issued a weather forecast predicting a drop in temperatures across the majority of the country, with rain expected in the northwest due to a depression accompanied by a cold air mass. This prediction suggests a potential shift in the current climate that could impact daily life and activities across various sectors including agriculture, transportation, and public safety. Forecast Details and ImpactThe 14-day forecast for Libya indicates temperatures fluctuating between 65°F to 69°F, with hourly updates on weather conditions, including humidity levels and wind speeds. Weather’s Role in Public Safety and PlanningWeather forecasts play a pivotal role in public safety and planning, guiding decisions for residents, agriculture, and transportation services. A significant change in weather patterns, as predicted by the National Meteorological Center, necessitates proactive measures from individuals, businesses, and government agencies to mitigate potential disruptions.
Source:Libya Today
December 25, 2023 00:18 UTC
United Nations Support Mission In Libya (UNSMIL) Statement On Libya’S Independence Day And Second Anniversary Of Failure To Hold General Elections
(MENAFN- African Press Organization)Download logoToday is the 72nd anniversary of Libya's independence, on which the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people. Libya has now in place a constitutional and legal framework for elections which the High National Election Commission considers technically implementable. However, laws alone cannot lead to successful elections which can only take place when Libyan stakeholders are genuinely committed to creating the necessary conditions for their successful implementation. The international community also needs to stand united in word and deed and urge Libyan stakeholders to choose the path of peace, unity, and democracy. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
Source:Libya Today
December 24, 2023 20:41 UTC
Libyan Finance Minister, Italian counterpart discuss agreement to avoid double taxation
The Libyan Finance Minister, Khaled Al-Mabrouk, and his Italian counterpart Giancarlo Giorgetti held a meeting in Tripoli on Friday. The two discussed various topics including the reactivation of the Italian-Libyan Joint Committee and the agreement to avoid double taxation between the two countries. The parties also examined possible tools for cooperation in the training of customs and coastal protection personnel, as well as in the fight against money laundering. Al-Mabrouk welcomed the resumption of Italian entrepreneurial activities in Libya, in particular investments in clean energy production projects.
Source:Libya Today
December 24, 2023 16:42 UTC
United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Statement on Libya’s Independence Day and Second Anniversary of Failure to Hold General Elections
Download logoToday is the 72nd anniversary of Libya’s independence, on which the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people. Libya has now in place a constitutional and legal framework for elections which the High National Election Commission considers technically implementable. However, laws alone cannot lead to successful elections which can only take place when Libyan stakeholders are genuinely committed to creating the necessary conditions for their successful implementation. The international community also needs to stand united in word and deed and urge Libyan stakeholders to choose the path of peace, unity, and democracy. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
Source:Libya Today
December 24, 2023 15:30 UTC
Libyans celebrate Independence Day
Today, on Sunday, the Libyan people celebrate the 72nd anniversary of their independence, which marks the culmination of Libyan struggles for freedom after decades of Italian occupation that began in 1911. The struggle against Italian occupation continued until the United Nations' decision to grant Libya independence in November 1949, five years after the end of World War II. On December 24, 1951, the late King Idris Al-Sanusi declared Libya's independence from the balcony of the Al-Manar Palace in Benghazi. In his independence speech, he announced that "as a result of the nation's struggle and by the UN resolution issued on November 21, 1949, Libya had achieved independence with the help of God."
Source:Libya Observer
December 24, 2023 15:00 UTC
Egypt honors volunteers in crises of Gaza, Libya, Sudan
CAIRO – 24 December 2023: Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj honored Sunday the Egyptian Red Crescent's volunteers, who exerted exceptional efforts during the crises in Gaza Strip, Libya and Sudan, on the occasion of the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. North Sinai's El-Arish International Airport has received 331 planes carrying thousands of tons of relief aid, ambulances, field hospitals, and necessary equipment bound for Gaza since the start of the Israeli war on the strip. The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) moves the shipments to Gaza from Arish city through the Rafah border crossing along with those provided by the entity itself as well as other Egyptian charities.
Source:Libya Today
December 24, 2023 14:08 UTC
Libya discussing training and management of Libyan hospitals by Saudi German Hospitals Group
Libya is discussing handing over hospitals to the Saudi German Hospitals Group to operate and manage. The news was revealed on Thursday after the head of the Department of Support and Development of Medical Services (DSDMS), Ahmed Militan, met in his Tripoli office with the Director of the Saudi German Hospitals Group in Egypt and North Africa, Mohamed Lutfi. The DSDMS reported that several other matters were discussed, including the debts incurred by Libyan patients in affiliated hospitals to the Saudi German Hospitals Group in Cairo. A programme for training human cadres to transfer medical expertise was also discussed. The DSDMS said the operation and management of Libyan hospitals by the Group is part of the DSDMS’s 2024 strategic plan.
Source:Libya Today
December 24, 2023 07:23 UTC
AmCham Libya leading Libyan delegation to 2024 World of Concrete Tradeshow in Las Vegas, 23-25 January
For the second consecutive year, AmCham Libya is supporting a Libyan delegation to attend the 2024 World of Concrete (WoC) Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada. AmCham will be attending the event to support engagement between Libyan delegates and exhibitors. Debbie Hirst, AmCham Libya President, told Libya Herald “We look forward to welcoming Libyan businesspeople to this important event for the construction sector, and to further encouraging the engagement of U.S. companies in Libya. We expect that a Libyan delegation to WOC will become a regular occurrence.”WoC is the commercial construction industry’s first, largest and most important annual international event for concrete and masonry professionals across the globe. AmCham-organised and U.S. Department of Commerce supported Libyan trade delegation to the U.S. was ground-breaking and a benchmark (libyaherald.com)40-member Tripoli Chamber delegation returns from World of Concrete expo in Las Vegas, USA (libyaherald.com)Tripoli Chamber discussing leading delegation to WOC show in Las Vegas, USA in January (libyaherald.com)
Source:Libya Today
December 24, 2023 06:36 UTC
Libya's Theatre Stages Comeback After Country's Years Of Turmoil
"Hassituha" (You Felt It), a mostly silent play from eastern Libya, symbolises both the country's divisions between west and east, and the rebirth of Libya's National Theatre Festival, which staged a comeback this week in Tripoli after a 15-year hiatus. "Hassituha", performed at Tripoli's Scouts Theatre by a group who travelled from Marj in eastern Libya, was well received by an audience of more than 1,000 people. But Milad al-Hasadi, head of Derna's National Theatre, expressed hope for Libya's future. "Today we are here burdened, it is true, with wounds, pain and loss, but we are optimistic for our country and its artists who succeeded in reviving the national theatre", said Hasadi. Abdel Basset Buganda, undersecretary of the Libyan culture ministry, told AFP that Libya's theatre had gained lasting momentum.
Source:Libya Today
December 24, 2023 04:26 UTC
Plays about Libya's post-2011 chaos predominated
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Source:Libya Today
December 24, 2023 04:23 UTC
Libya's theatre stages comeback after country's years of turmoil
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Source:Libya Today
December 24, 2023 04:22 UTC
Libya'S Theatre Stages Comeback: Libya's theatre stages comeback after country's years of turmoil
- 'Uniting Libyans' -TRIPOLI: Dressed all in white, a man pretends to aim a slingshot towards another who, running away, tries to dodge the imaginary rock flung towards him. "Hassituha", performed at Tripoli's Scouts Theatre by a group who travelled from Marj in eastern Libya, was well received by an audience of more than 1,000 people. "Some of them burst into tears" over the actors' performances, Muhammad al-Khaitouni, a spectator, said after seeing the play. But Milad al-Hasadi, head of Derna's National Theatre, expressed hope for Libya's future. "Today we are here burdened, it is true, with wounds, pain and loss, but we are optimistic for our country and its artists who succeeded in reviving the national theatre", said Hasadi.
Source:Libya Today
December 24, 2023 03:49 UTC
Waha, Total and ConocoPhillips start exploratory well drilling
Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced Friday that its subsidiary, Waha Oil Company, announces the start of drilling operations for an exploratory well (T1-31). The drilling operations are conducted in partnership with Total Energies and Conoco Phillips in Concession Area 31. The NOC said this comes as part of its plans to raise production rates.
Source:Libya Today
December 24, 2023 01:30 UTC