Local News: Political News
Minister of Planning denies reports attributed to him about abrogation of government decision to increase state employees\' salaries by 20%
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\nTripoli, 24.02.2014 (Lana) Minister of Planning, Al-Mahdi Ghanya has denied reports attributed to him related to abrogation of the government decision providing for state employees\' salaries increase of 20%.\nThe minister explained to Lana that such announcements could not be made only by the government itself and no none else.\nHe said the Ministry of Planning publishes its news and activities through two sources only that is its website or Information bureau of the ministry.\nThe minister urged the media to observe credibility and objectivity in disseminating such news which could rage... Read more
Bodies of 7 Egyptians found west of Benghazi
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\nBenghazi, 24.02.2014 (Lana) Security services in Benghazi city discovered Monday seven bodies of Egyptians found thrown in Gerthoma area 30 km west of Benghazi.\nAn official security source told Lana that members of the security transferred the bodies- which he said bore gunshot wounds in various parts of the bodies- to Benghazi Medical centre.\nIn another development, an official source at Benghazi Medical Centre asserted that 7 bodies were found by the security services in Benghazi and that several Egyptians in Benghazi identified the identity of the 7 bodies.\n=... Read more
Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Discusses With Brazilian Ambassador Exchange Between the Two Countries
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\nTripoli, 24 February 2014(LANA) The Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Abdul Razag Al Greidi has discussed with the Ambassador of Brazil Francois Di Segera bilateral relations and ways of upgrading exchange between the two countries.\n Assisting Libya through the transitional period, and return of Brazilian companies including to the project at the Tripoli Airport were also discussed at the meeting.\n The Brazilian Ambassador extended an official invitation to the Undersecretary to visit Brazil to discuss further cooperation.\n =LANA=\n... Read more
HNEC Announces New Provisional Results of Elections
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\nTripoli, 24 February 2014 (LANA) The High National Election Commission announced new results from the Constituent Authority of the Constitution elections of some constituencies.\n The results involved were of Sirte, Tripoli, Al Zawiya, Obari, Ghadamis, Greater Benghazi and Ajdabiya including two seats for women and one for the Tuareg.\n The Commission said the results were provisional and reflected the entry of more than 70% of votes from every constituency declared, and added that initial results would be declared when all results of the provisional results were entered.\n ... Read more
Wednesday Day for Laying Foundation Stone of National Stadium
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\nTripoli, 24 February 2014(LANA) The Ministry of Youth and Sports has set Wednesday to stage the event of laying the foundation stone of the National Stadium at Tajoura which will host the 2017 African Nations Cup finals.\n LANA sports correspondent has learnt that the 60.000 stadium would be executed by the Libyan Co. for Investment and Development in association with the Austrian firm \'Porr\' which have already taken over the site, and were expected to execute the project in 30 months.\n Completion work on the Benghazi stadium has also started and expected to be finished in 22... Read more