Grand Mufti of Libya laments demise of exchange rate of Libyan dinar – and lack of resignations by officials as a result

In video excerpts published by the Dar Al-Ifta, Libya’s Religious Council, its head, the Grand Mufti of Libya, Sadeg Al-Ghiriani, was very critical of the economic situation in Libya. He was critical of the lack of effective action taken by those in power …

Libya to host workshop on cultural policies and governance

The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development is set to hold a three-day workshop on cultural policies and governance in collaboration with the Arab League’s education and culture body, ALECSO, starting Monday. According to the ministry, the workshop …

Grand Mufti of Libya laments demise of exchange rate of Libyan dinar – and lack of resignations by officials as a result

Libya and Qatar sign update to 2024 Air Services Agreement

How Ancient Greeks Shaped Libya: The Founding of Cyrene and Its Legacy

Temple of Zeus in the ancient Greek city of Cyrene, Libya. Credit: David Stanley, / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 During the seventh century BC, the ancient Greeks sought to explore and establish colonies throughout the Mediterranean coast. One of …

Libya Is Preparing for a Clean Energy Boom

Libya’s energy sector has had a turbulent few years, owing to political unrest and a significant shift in foreign investment in its oil and gas sector. While its fossil fuel industry is struggling to rebound to its former glory, there is significant …

20 Bangladeshis feared dead in Libya

Twenty bodies, believed to be of Bangladeshis killed after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean near Brega of Libya last week, have been buried in the north African country. Bangladesh foreign ministry in a message to the media last night said no …

All 20 found dead off Libya coast feared to be Bangladeshis

Twenty bodies recovered from the coast of Brega, Libya, are feared to be of Bangladeshi nationals, according to a press release from the foreign ministry today (1 February). Citing the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya, the ministry said the identities of the …

Menfi accepts credentials of 8 new ambassadors to Libya

The Head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Menfi, accepted the credentials of eight ambassadors to Libya on Saturday. The newly accredited ambassadors represent Palestine, Germany, Sweden, Sierra Leone, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Rwanda, Burundi, and …

Libya, Palestine discuss enhancing cooperation in labour and employment

Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation, Ali Al-Rida Al-Abed has discussed with Palestinian Minister of Labour, Maryam Hawash ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of labour and employment. During a meeting held on the sidelines of the International …