Flight attendant detained in probe into Libyan jet crash near Ankara
Search operations continue at the wreckage of the private jet carrying Libyan Chief of General Staff General Mohammed Ali Al-Haddad in Ankara, Dec. 24, 2025. (AA Photo)A flight attendant who was part of the crew that brought a Libyan jet to Türkiye before it crashed near Ankara has been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation, Turkish authorities said. Following efforts by Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and on the instructions of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the flight attendant was detained at her hotel and transferred to the Ankara Police Department. (AA Graphics)Black box sent abroad for analysisInvestigators recovered the aircraft’s black box flight recorder from farmland near the crash site. The jet crashed near Ankara’s Haymana district on Dec. 23, 2025, shortly after takeoff, killing all those on board.
Source:Libya Today
January 13, 2026 14:38 UTC
Ten killed in fatal crash on coastal road near Sirte
Ten people have been killed in a serious road accident on the coastal highway west of Sirte, officials say. The crash occurred early on Monday on the road linking Al-Wushka and Abu Qurayn. Abu Qurayn Rural Hospital said it received ten bodies following the collision. Local authorities said two passenger vehicles were involved and caught fire after the impact, killing everyone on board. The bodies were transferred by ambulance to the city of Misrata.
Source:Libya Observer
January 13, 2026 14:06 UTC
Economy Minister Hwej discusses increased economic cooperation with Turkish trade delegation in Tripoli
The Tripoli based Libyan government reported today that the Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwej, held a meeting on the same day with a delegation of Turkish businessmen and industrialists at the Ministry’s Tripoli headquarters. The meeting discussed prospects for strengthening economic and trade cooperation and expanding investment partnerships between the two countries. Turkey is a strategic partner for LibyaThe Minister affirmed that Turkey is a strategic partner for Libya, emphasizing the importance of moving towards long-term investment partnerships, especially in the agricultural sector, to increase production, meet domestic demand, and move towards exporting. Turkish desire to establish sustainable partnerships with Libyan companiesFor their part, the Libyan government reported, the members of the Turkish delegation expressed their desire to establish sustainable partnerships with Libyan companies and to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the investment law. They also discussed organizing joint exhibitions and economic meetings to enhance cooperation between business owners in both countries.
Source:Libya Today
January 13, 2026 13:56 UTC
Four children died in a fire in Al-Bayda
The Mayor of Al-Bayda Municipal Council, Khaled Salem, has announced the death of four children following a fire that broke out inside a residential apartment in the Chinese buildings area of the city. In a press statement on Monday, Salem said the fire erupted late on Sunday night, noting that the relevant authorities have begun investigating the incident. He added that the children’s parents were transferred to the hospital to receive the necessary medical treatment, explaining that the mother’s condition is critical while the father’s condition is stable. Preliminary indications suggest that the fire started due to a malfunction in an electricity generator.
Source:Libya Observer
January 13, 2026 08:18 UTC
The Hajj and Umrah Commission announces the completion of the registration process for this year’s Hajj lottery
Tripoli – The General Authority for Hajj and Umrah in Libya announced the completion of registration. This was for the Hajj lottery for the 1447 AH – 2026 season. 1,513,818 people registered for this year’s Hajj season lottery. These steps are crucial for conducting the lottery. Details of the lottery will be announced later, God willing.
Source:Libya Today
January 12, 2026 19:03 UTC
Menfi meets western members of 5+5 JMC
Mohamed Menfi, head of the Presidential Council (PC) and supreme commander of the Libyan army, has held talks in Tripoli with members of the 5+5 Joint Military Commottee from the western region. The meeting, held on Monday at the council’s headquarters, was attended by Major General Ahmed Ali Abushahma, Major General Radwan Ibrahim al-Gharari and Major General Mokhtar Milad al-Naqqasa. According to the PC’s media office, discussions focused on the latest security and military developments in the country.
Source:Libya Observer
January 12, 2026 15:31 UTC
GNU holds expanded meeting to review strategic projects for 2026
The Government of National Unity (GNU) has held an expanded meeting to assess progress on strategic projects and initiatives overseen by the prime minister. The committee responsible for monitoring the projects said the 2026 plan includes around 100 strategic projects and initiatives across multiple sectors. Officials reviewed the readiness of projects for launch and public opening, approved final implementation timelines, and examined performance indicators aimed at ensuring targeted outcomes and high-quality service delivery. The meeting stressed the need for stronger coordination between implementing agencies, more efficient use of available resources, and full adherence to approved execution plans. It also called for accelerating implementation and maintaining close oversight to ensure sustained progress.
Source:Libya Observer
January 12, 2026 15:22 UTC
HNEC oversees pharmacists’ union votes in Tripoli and Misrata
The High National Electoral Commission (HNEC) has begun overseeing elections for pharmacists’ sub-syndicates in Tripoli and Misrata, as part of efforts to support democratic practice and strengthen professional unions. Voting is taking place at the commission’s headquarters in Tripoli and at the electoral administration office in Misrata. Polls opened at 9:00 a.m. and are due to close at 2:00 p.m., according to a statement posted on the HNEC’s official channels. The commission said the process is being conducted under approved administrative and technical arrangements, aimed at ensuring transparency and integrity, and allowing members of the general assemblies to cast their ballots smoothly. It added that all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure the success of the vote, reinforcing union activity and promoting participation and institutional organisation within professional bodies.
Source:Libya Observer
January 12, 2026 14:19 UTC
Nokia Phones Ordered In 2010 Reach Libyan Store After 16 Years, Shopkeeper's Reaction Is Pure Gold
In a bizarre yet telling reflection of Libya's prolonged instability, a mobile phone dealer in Tripoli recently received a shipment of Nokia mobile phones that were originally ordered back in 2010. Due to the civil war that erupted in 2011 and the collapse of the country's infrastructure, the phones remained stranded in warehouses for 16 years. The shipment included high-end models of the era, such as "Music-edition" phones and Nokia Communicators, which were once symbols of elite status but are now technologically obsolete. A video of the unboxing went viral on social media platforms, highlighting the absurdity of the delay caused by the conflict. The video went viral, amusing many on social media.
Source:Libya Today
January 12, 2026 02:45 UTC
Sabratha Municipality launches campaign to plant trees
Sabratha Municipality launched on Saturday a voluntary tree-planting campaign to plant 500 trees in the national park, under the slogan "Planting a Tree is Planting Life." The campaign is sponsored and organized by the Environmental Sanitation Department, in cooperation with the Libyan Organization for Environment and Climate. The first phase of the campaign aims to plant 500 trees within Sabratha National Park to improve its overall scenery. Subsequent phases will include several other locations within the municipality as part of ongoing efforts to preserve the environment and enhance vegetation cover. The campaign was attended by the mayor and members of the Sabratha Municipal Council, in addition to broad community participation from the Sabratha Scout Troop, the Libyan Red Crescent Youth - Sabratha Branch, the Sabratha Security Directorate, the Agriculture Office, the Municipal Guard, the Agricultural Police, and a number of volunteers from the city.
Source:Libya Observer
January 11, 2026 20:13 UTC
NOC: Diesel production unit at Zella oilfield re-operationalized
The National Oil Corporation announced on Saturday that employees of the Zueitina Oil Company successfully re-operationalized the diesel production unit at the Zella oil field, restoring it to high efficiency in record time after a shutdown due to a complex technical malfunction. The unit's production capacity, after being restarted, reached 500 barrels of diesel per day, contributing to meeting the field's needs, according to the Libyan News Agency. The diesel unit at the Zella oil field was shut down due to a technical malfunction in early March 2015. A team of engineers and workers, were able- in a short period - to overcome all technical challenges and obstacles they faced, and recently completed the repairs.
Source:Libya Observer
January 11, 2026 18:20 UTC
Libyan International Forum for blue economy kick-started in Misrata
The activities of the Libyan International Forum for the blue economy kicked off on Saturday at the Misrata Free Zone. The forum is organized and supervised by the General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, in cooperation with the Libya Trade Network and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. The forum aims to highlight the importance of the blue economy in supporting international trade and developing maritime transport systems and logistics services, through panel discussions and international contributions that enhance investment opportunities and consolidate Libya’s position as a promising regional hub in the field of the blue economy. During the forum, a joint cooperation agreement was signed between the General Union of Chambers and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. The agreement aims to exchange expertise, support specialized training programs, and explore procedures for opening a branch of the academy in Libya.
Source:Libya Observer
January 11, 2026 17:36 UTC
Ministry of Economy says prices of some goods fall by more than 30%
The Ministry of Economy says prices of some basic goods have fallen by more than 30% following a government campaign to regulate the market. Suhail Abu Shaiha, undersecretary at the Ministry of Economy and Trade in the Government of National Unity, said the decline was part of a gradual correction process without imposing fixed prices. Speaking to the government’s Hakomitna platform, he said the drop was now being felt by consumers, with some goods costing more than 30% less than they did on 5 January. Abu Shaiha said the campaign would continue nationwide, in line with instructions from the prime minister, and would be carried out under existing laws. He added that authorities were closely monitoring import credit lists for each product and trader to improve transparency and market stability.
Source:Libya Observer
January 11, 2026 10:44 UTC
Libya ranks among top buyers of Turkish gold, imports exceed $350M
The data showed that Turkish jewelry exports to Libya reached approximately $356.2 million, placing the North African country among Türkiye’s top global destinations for gold and precious metal products. The figures point to sustained demand for jewelry and gold in Libya, despite ongoing economic and political challenges. Various gold coins and jewelry displayed for sale at a jewelry store in Istanbul, Türkiye, date and time undisclosed. In terms of export growth, Switzerland recorded the largest increase in the value of Turkish jewelry imports, benefiting from its position as a global hub for gold refining and trade. Gold seen as hedge amid uncertaintyLibya’s place among the top five buyers highlights resilient demand in its luxury and investment segments.
Source:Libya Today
January 11, 2026 09:12 UTC
El Sisi stresses importance of peaceful settlement to Libya's crisis
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi emphasized the importance of resolving regional crises; especially Libya, through peaceful avenues that preserve the unity of the state and safeguard the resources of its people. The remarks came during his meeting on Saturday with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. Both sides stressed the need to avoid any military escalation, given the serious repercussions it could entail, while supporting international efforts to establish stability in the region. The meeting between El Sisi and Kallas also addressed the situations in Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, and Ukraine.
Source:Libya Observer
January 10, 2026 21:08 UTC